The Dallas Cowboys used full-body pads for the first time in training camp this year on Sunday, and players were eager to get their hands on them.

Running backs and front-line guys in the trenches were the most excited about creating contact, including former UFL standout Perrion Winfrey, who could develop into a force along the Cowboys’ interior defensive line.

The 6-foot-4, 291-pound Winfrey, a former fourth-round NFL Draft pick by the Cleveland Browns, starred for the Birmingham Stallions in the 2025 season and earned All-UFL honors.

Winfrey had 29 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, four pass breakups, one forced fumble and one tackle for loss in 10 games. During the first week of training camp with the Cowboys, Winfrey impressed the coaching staff and earned a first-team starting spot.

Dallas has some serious issues at defensive lineman, especially with former first-round pick Mazi Smith struggling to maintain consistency throughout his early NFL career, so Winfrey is an intriguing player.