With training camp just over a month away, the Dallas Cowboys have added another player to the roster.
The Cowboys have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Robert Rochell on a one-year deal, his agent announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, Wednesday afternoon. The Cowboys have also agreed to terms with former Oklahoma defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey, a person familiar with the situation told The Dallas Morning News.
Dallas released cornerback Luq Barcoo and defensive tackle Justin Rogers in corresponding moves, the team announced.
Rochell spent the last two seasons with the Green Bay Packers. He appeared in 11 games for Green Bay last season.
Just look at Robert Rochell on this play. Insane grit to recover this muffed punt. #Packers | #MIAvsGB pic.twitter.com/J2nra5NlWK
— Ashley Washburn (@ashleyjwashburn) November 29, 2024
Rochell signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in March but was waived after rookie minicamp in May.
The Los Angeles Rams drafted Rochell in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft. He appeared in 28 games over two seasons in Los Angeles before moving on to Green Bay.
Rochell spent played collegiately at Central Arkansas for four seasons, racking up 10 interceptions, 36 passes defended, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
The move gives Dallas more depth at cornerback as Trevon Diggs recovers from left knee surgery.
Winfrey, a 2022 fourth-round draft pick, was among a group of players to work out for the Cowboys last week. The defensive tackle made the All-UFL team this season, and was named to second-team All-Big 12 in both of his seasons with the Sooners.
More to come on this developing story.
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