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Cowboys' Winfrey Hits Injured Reserve, Defensive Depth Concerns Rise

9/9/2025

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The Dallas Cowboys placed defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey on injured reserve due to a back injury, sidelining him for at least four games.
Winfrey, 25, missed the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
A fourth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, he has faced off-field issues, including a two-game suspension.
Winfrey joined the Cowboys in June 2025 after stints with the Jets and the UFL's Birmingham Stallions.
The Cowboys allowed 158 rushing yards in their recent loss, raising concerns about defensive line depth.

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The Dallas Cowboys placed defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey on injured reserve due to a back injury, sidelining him for at least four games.
Winfrey, 25, missed the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
A fourth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, he has faced off-field issues, including a two-game suspension.
Winfrey joined the Cowboys in June 2025 after stints with the Jets and the UFL's Birmingham Stallions.
The Cowboys allowed 158 rushing yards in their recent loss, raising concerns about defensive line depth.