Perrion Winfrey

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		15	0.5	27	1
2025		1	0.0	2	0
2023		1	0.0	3	0
2022		13	0.5

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Cowboys landed solid value by locking up Perrion Winfrey at $1.2M AAV over four years, earning a B CVI in what amounts to a steal for a rotational defensive tackle. While Winfrey profiles as a rotational player rather than an every-down starter, his production ceiling at this price point makes this deal a clear win for Dallas — you're essentially paying backup money for a player who could develop into a reliable contributor in their defensive line rotation. At his age, Winfrey still has runway to grow within the system, and the modest $1.2M guaranteed figure limits downside risk if he doesn't pan out. The four-year structure gives Dallas control through his prime development window without breaking the bank, which is exactly how you should handle depth pieces with upside. This is the type of low-risk, moderate-reward contract that championship teams use to build sustainable depth while their stars eat up the majority of the salary cap.

Performance Analysis

Perrion Winfrey's D grade with the Cowboys represents a modest improvement from what was a disastrous start to his NFL career in Cleveland. The former fourth-round pick had well-documented off-field and maturity issues that torpedoed his time with the Browns. Dallas took a low-risk flier hoping to unlock the athletic potential that made Winfrey an intriguing college prospect. His D grade suggests he's at least contributing at a baseline level as a rotational interior lineman, which is progress. The Cowboys' defensive scheme gives Winfrey a chance to use his quickness off the snap, though the consistency still isn't there. He's running out of chances to prove he can be more than a marginal NFL player.

Fan Sentiment

Dallas cuts a former fourth-round pick who never lived up to his draft promise. Multiple outlets covered the move, noting his conspicuous absence from the playoff roster as the final straw. The strongest signal: Winfrey signing with the Columbus Aviators indicates he has no NFL landing spot. Fans are largely unsurprised, citing his inconsistent effort and discipline issues throughout his Cowboys tenure. Dallas will need to address interior defensive line depth heading into free agency and the draft.