The Dallas Cowboys have completed a pleasant job including to the linebacker room this offseason by bringing in veterans Eric Kendricks and Damien Wilson, and in addition drafting Marist Liufau within the third spherical in April. They’ll be a part of holdovers Damone Clark and DeMarvion Overshown. Nevertheless, dependable depth will at all times be valued, and the Cowboys introduced in UFL linebacker Willie Harvey Jr. for a exercise a short time again.
The previous Iowa State Cyclone knocked it out of the park, and he’s anticipated to signal a cope with the staff.
Harvey is not any stranger to the NFL.
After going undrafted in 2019, Harvey was signed by the Cleveland Browns. He was waived on August 31 of that yr however was re-signed to the observe squad the following day. After being promoted to the energetic roster in September, he went on injured reserve in October. Harvey could be waived in September of 2020 after which re-signed in August of 2021. Harvey was launched once more lower than two weeks later however was re-signed for a 3rd time that December.
This stint did not final lengthy both, as Harvey was waived in January of 2022. He would signal a reserve/future contract three days later however was waived once more in August. Three months later, Harvey was drafted by the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL. In January of 2024, Harvey re-signed with the staff and was named to the 2024 All-UFL staff earlier this month after main the league in tackles.
The Cowboys have gone outdoors of the NFL earlier than just lately so as to add to their roster. In 2022, they signed present extensive receiver KaVontae Turpin contemporary off an USFL MVP season. To date, he is racked up a Professional Bowl nod and is working to be an enormous a part of the Cowboys’ offense in 2024. Additionally they introduced in Brandon Aubrey final season and he was a revelation at kicker. Hopefully, Dallas can strike gold once more with Harvey.
In Dallas, Harvey will compete towards guys similar to Buddy Johnson who has been with the staff since 2023 in addition to Jason Johnson and Brock Mogensen who the Cowboys signed as undrafted free brokers this offseason for a spot on the roster. He has an uphill battle on his fingers, however Harvey does have some NFL expertise, which he is hoping will put him over the hump.
