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Former Cowboys Wants to Return to Dallas After Breakout UFL Season with 1400 Yards

Dallas, TX – June 30, 2025, 08:09 PM +07

The Dallas Cowboys’ wide receiver corps, led by CeeDee Lamb with 1,011 yards in 2024, has faced depth concerns after losing Brandin Cooks to the New Orleans Saints in free agency. With George Pickens and Jalen Tolbert as key options, the team is on the hunt for additional playmakers to support Dak Prescott’s Super Bowl chase in 2025. Enter former wide receiver Deontay Burnett, who has voiced a fervent desire to return to Dallas following a breakout UFL season with the Arlington Renegades, sources told ESPN Monday.

Burnett, who briefly joined the Cowboys’ 2024 training camp roster but saw no regular-season action (recording 2 catches for 15 yards in the preseason), led the UFL with 1,400 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns over 10 games in 2025, earning UFL Championship Game MVP honors. His stellar performance has put him back on the NFL radar. “I’d love to come back—it felt like home in Dallas,” Burnett told ESPN after a recent workout. “Working with Dak and seeing the potential here, I know I can help this team win a Super Bowl.”

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The Cowboys are holding their first OTA session at The Star, where Burnett last wore the star logo, and his UFL success—highlighted by 280 return yards—positions him as a versatile weapon. His 6-foot-1 frame and speed make him a deep threat, potentially filling the void left by Cooks and complementing Pickens and Tolbert. This move could also see him compete for a return specialist role, adding depth behind KaVontae Turpin.

Burnett’s UFL breakout, following an ACL recovery in 2023, has thrilled Cowboys Nation. Known for his resilience, his 2025 stats showcase the playmaking ability Dallas once saw in him during camp. The team’s front office, led by Jerry Jones, has been active this offseason, securing veterans like Miles Sanders and drafting Jaydon Blue. Burnett’s potential return aligns with Jones’ strategy to bolster the offense around Prescott’s 4,516-yard 2024 season.

Fans on social media are buzzing, with posts like “Burnett’s back? Let’s go Cowboys!” reflecting optimism. With their opener against the Eagles on September 7 approaching, Burnett’s desire to return after a stellar UFL season signals his intent to spark Dallas’ championship dreams, potentially adding a dynamic edge to their roster.

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