The Dallas Cowboys made an interesting signing on Tuesday that has their fans talking. Dallas signed defensive back Gareon Conley, a former first-round pick, to a short-term deal.
Conley joins the Cowboys after an extended absence from the NFL. The former standout at Ohio State hasn’t played an NFL down since 2020. But after a season with the UFL’s D.C. Defenders, Conley is back. And the Cowboys are the ones who scooped him up.
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported the news of the deal Tuesday afternoon.
Dallas Cowboys signed former Raiders’ 2017 first-round pick Gareon Conley, who spent this season in the UFL with the DC Defenders.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 18, 2024
The Raiders drafted Conley in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. But Conley’s time with the team was short for more than one reason or another. He landed with the Houston Texans in 2019 where he spent two seasons. After the 2020 season, Conley was out of an NFL job.
But now he’s poised to make his return to the NFL. The defensive back has plenty of pedigree. He earned All-Big Ten honors with Ohio State in 2016 and was part of their 2014 National Champion team. Dallas and Conley hope he can return to form and make good on his second run in the NFL.
Cowboys fans seemed to mostly approve of the team’s decision to sign Conley on Tuesday. They and the NFL world had much to say on the signing.
#Cowboys announce signing of corner Gareon Conley, a former first-round pick. He’s endured a long injury journey, a severe ankle issue costing him years. An interesting flier, indeed.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) June 18, 2024
Gareon Conley was coached by Paul Guenther with the Raiders… who is now with the Cowboys. https://t.co/uJx8o8Yklu
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) June 18, 2024
Looked good on film. Hop he pans out.
— Rob (@Retrospective_1) June 18, 2024
Bargain bin shopping again. Hopefully there is some upside to both of these. https://t.co/8He3EGgvo9
— Tony Parlay (@TonyParlay) June 18, 2024
