Dallas Cowboys bring back training camp star to bolster secondary

During training camp, the Dallas Cowboys had several undrafted free agents make a strong case for a roster spot.

One such player was Zion Childress, a cornerback from Kentucky who showed great instincts and solid coverage skills. He was performing so well that he found himself working with the starting team as a slot corner at one point.

Unfortunately, Childress didn't make the 53-man roster, but was signed to the practice squad after clearing waivers. Dallas elevated him for two games and the rookie had one tackle.

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Near the end of September, he was poached by the Houston Texans, who signed Childress to their active roster. He was never active on game days and was waived on Monday. He cleared waivers again, and re-signed with the Cowboys' practice squad on Wednesday.

The Cowboys have signed CB Zion Childress back to their practice squad after he was waived by the Houston Texans on Monday and cleared waivers.

As a corresponding move, WR Jalen Brooks has been moved to practice squad/injured. pic.twitter.com/hRgVafOsRl
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) October 22, 2025

Childress joins a group that has been under fire, but is getting healthy. Rookie Shavon Revel recently returned to practice and Josh Butler has been working with trainers as he aims a comeback from a torn ACL.

Zion Childress has Texas roots

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Zion Childress during the first half against Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. | Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Born in Houston, Childress played high school in New Caney before joining the Texas State Bobcats. He had a stellar career with them, leading to his transfer to Kentucky.

In five years between the two programs, Childress had 283 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, 3 sacks, and one interception.

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