Cowboys Sign UFL Standouts Conley and Harvey

Defensive back and linebacker join Dallas roster after strong seasons in the United Football League.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:24pm

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The Dallas Cowboys have signed cornerback Gareon Conley and linebacker Willie Harvey, two standout players from the 2024 United Football League (UFL) season. Conley and Harvey both impressed during their time in the UFL and will now look to make an impact on the Cowboys' roster.

Why it matters

The Cowboys are always looking to bolster their roster with talented players, and the signings of Conley and Harvey demonstrate their willingness to look beyond the traditional NFL pipeline to find promising prospects. The UFL has emerged as a viable developmental league, and the Cowboys' move to sign these two players could signal a growing trend of NFL teams scouting the UFL for potential contributors.

The details

Gareon Conley, a former first-round draft pick, spent the 2024 season with the UFL's San Antonio Commanders, where he recorded 4 interceptions and 12 pass breakups. Willie Harvey, a linebacker, played for the UFL's Las Vegas Locomotives and was named to the league's All-Pro team after recording 98 tackles, 3 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles.

  • Conley and Harvey signed with the Cowboys on April 11, 2026.

The players

Gareon Conley

A cornerback who was a first-round draft pick in the NFL and spent the 2024 season playing in the UFL for the San Antonio Commanders.

Willie Harvey

A linebacker who played for the UFL's Las Vegas Locomotives in 2024 and was named to the league's All-Pro team.

Dallas Cowboys

An NFL team based in Dallas, Texas that has signed Gareon Conley and Willie Harvey, two standout players from the 2024 United Football League season.

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What they’re saying

“We're always looking to add talented players to our roster, and Gareon and Willie both showed they have the skills to compete at the NFL level during their time in the UFL.”

— Jerry Jones, Owner, Dallas Cowboys

What’s next

The Cowboys will look to integrate Conley and Harvey into their defensive schemes during the offseason and preseason, with the goal of having them contribute to the team's success in the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

The Cowboys' signings of Conley and Harvey demonstrate the growing importance of the UFL as a talent pipeline for the NFL. As more NFL teams look to uncover hidden gems, the UFL could become an increasingly valuable resource for finding promising players who may have been overlooked by the traditional scouting process.