"Wheat went undrafted in 2023 after three years at Mississippi State, where he led the Bulldogs in sacks every season. He signed after the draft and earned a spot on the practice squad."
"In 2025, Wheat got squeezed off the roster after James Houston's surprising surge in August. The Lions claimed him off waivers, and he appeared in 15 games for Detroit."
"Wheat is here on just a one-year deal for the league minimum and a small $100k signing bonus. The Cowboys are giving him a low-risk opportunity to compete for a job."
Tyrus Wheat, a former player in the Cowboys' developmental pipeline, returns as a free agent after a season with the Detroit Lions. Undrafted in 2023, he led Mississippi State in sacks and earned a practice squad spot with Dallas. After being cut in 2025, he played 15 games for Detroit, achieving a career-high 1.5 sacks. Now on a one-year minimum deal, Wheat competes for a roster spot among established pass rushers like Donovan Ezeiruaku and Rashan Gary, with Sam Williams as a potential rival for the position.
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