THE APEX TIMES
Dallas is bringing in Denzel Mims, a former New York Jets second-round pick who most recently played for the Dallas Renegades in the UFL.
The Dallas Cowboys have moved to bolster their wide receiver group by signing former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Denzel Mims, according to Todd Archer of ESPN, as reported by Yahoo Sports on June 18, 2026.
Mims comes to Dallas after a UFL season with the Dallas Renegades. The move reunites him with the Dallas market after his pro career began with the New York Jets, where he was originally selected in the second round.
Before the Jets, Mims entered the NFL as a highly regarded prospect, and his early career included stops in Pittsburgh as part of the Steelers’ receiving plans. The latest signing suggests Dallas is looking for a receiver who has worked his way through multiple football environments while continuing to pursue a role at the highest level.
For the Cowboys, adding a veteran receiver can be a practical offseason step. In an offense that depends on depth and route-ready options across the formation, a player like Mims provides another body with experience navigating professional defensive coverages, from year-to-year scheme adjustments to practice-squad and camp competition.
Still, it will be more than a box-check. The impact of the signing ultimately hinges on how quickly Mims can translate his recent game reps with the Renegades into Dallas’ playbook demands, and how the roster battle unfolds among established receivers and other offseason additions.
Dallas fans will be watching for early signs of integration, including how Mims is deployed in camp and whether the coaching staff sees him as a complement for snaps and packages or as a longer-term development piece.
From a league perspective, the transaction also reflects the continued pipeline between alternative professional football opportunities and NFL rosters, as players use additional spring and summer platforms to stay sharp and earn another chance.
