Tyrus Wheat

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		35	2.0	32	1
2025		15	1.5	15	0
2024		8	0.5	14	1
2023		12

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Cowboys secured a reasonable gamble on developmental talent with Tyrus Wheat's one-year, $1.2M deal that earns a C+ CVI grade. While Wheat remains unproven at the NFL level, Dallas is paying essentially minimum wage for a defensive end with enough physical tools to warrant a roster spot, making this a classic low-risk flier that could yield surprising returns. The modest $1.2M AAV reflects appropriate caution for a player without established production, and the single-year structure gives both sides flexibility to reassess after the season. With only $0.1M guaranteed, the Cowboys can easily move on if Wheat doesn't develop, but they're also positioned to retain a potential contributor at bargain rates if he takes a developmental leap. This represents smart roster construction for Dallas — using minimal resources to take a calculated shot on raw talent that could eventually provide above-average value if properly developed.

Performance Analysis

Tyrus Wheat's F grade in Dallas captures a defensive end who has been unable to generate any meaningful production at the NFL level. Wheat has shown some raw athleticism in limited action, but the results have been nonexistent — no sacks, no pressures, and no splash plays to speak of. His F grade reflects a player who is far from being an NFL contributor. The Cowboys' defensive line needs help, and Wheat isn't providing it. His technique and pass-rush moves are underdeveloped, making it nearly impossible to win against NFL offensive tackles. Wheat is on the very edge of an NFL roster.

Fan Sentiment

A familiar face returns to Dallas in a low-risk depth move at defensive end. Five headlines covered the signing, framing it as a Lions departure rather than a Cowboys coup. Wheat's prior Cowboys stint signals familiarity with the scheme, a modest but real positive. Fans are cautiously optimistic, viewing him as rotational pass-rush depth rather than a difference-maker. He projects as a situational contributor, ceiling capped at rotational snaps unless injuries create opportunity.