Cowboys make underwhelming WR addition after ignoring Cooper Kupp

The Dallas Cowboys are back to bargain shopping.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Parris Campbell celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys were bargain shopping to kick off free agency, but then finally made a substantial investment. After losing DeMarcus Lawrence to the Seattle Seahawks, they brought back Dante Fowler Jr. on a one-year, $8 million deal.

This led to hope they would finally start spending, with Cooper Kupp emerging as a likely candidate. Dallas apparently never had interest, however, as Kupp also headed to the Seahawks.

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One day later, the Cowboys finally added a wide receiver but they're back to bargain shopping. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Dallas is signing Parris Campbell.

Former Eagles free-agent WR Parris Campbell reached agreement today on a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys, per source. The Cowboys become the third NFC East team for which Campbell has played. pic.twitter.com/lpCBZA3yOG

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2025

This is the third NFC East team to sign Campbell in as many years. Originally drafted by the Indianapolis Colts, Campbell battled injuries throughout his first three seasons in the NFL. He broke out in 2022 with 63 receptions for 623 yards with three touchdowns.

New York Giants wide receiver Parris Campbell runs back a kickoff against the Buffalo Bills | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Campbell hit free agency following that season and signed with the New York Giants. He was an afterthought in their offense, gaining 104 yards on 20 receptions. He then signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024 but appeared in just five games. Campbell recorded 30 yards and a touchdown on six receptions.

In Dallas, he will have to prove he's a strong option in the slot to make the team. If they don't make any more additions, that's a possibility, but they need to make more additions.

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