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Cowboys giving well-traveled UDFA lineman shot to stick if he can play
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Could the Dallas Cowboys have found themselves a surprise UDFA gem once again? Marcellus Johnson escaped from the 2024 draft without being picked, and he was summarily scooped up by the New York GIants following the draft. They gave him a hefty amount of a guarantee, $170,000, on his original deal, but he failed to make their squad out of training camp.
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He did secure a practice squad spot for a while before being released. He then bounced back and forth between the Giants and Vikings, before landing with the Indianapolis Colts for Training Camp 2025. He was released in October after which he landed with the Cowboys practice squad and earned a reserves/future contract in January, leading to his participation over the summer with Dallas.
May 1, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Marcellus Johnson (79) goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
Position:Offensive Tackle
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Age:26
Height:6-foot-4
Weight:307 pounds
Hometown:Normal, IL
High School:Normal Community
College:Missouri, Eastern Michigan ( Quick Film Evaluation )
Draft:2024 Undrafted Free Agent ( Giants )
Acquired:2025 Street FA
Contract:Two-year contract (2026), $1.935 million
2025 Base Salary:$885,000, no guarantees
Career Earnings: $564,500 ( per Over The Cap )
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May 1, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Marcellus Johnson (79) on the field during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
Johnson has an uphill battle to earn a roster spot with the Cowboys, and is likely targeting a chance to catch on with the practice squad as he enters his fifth professional season. The Cowboys have uncovered some UDFA sucess stories throughout their recent history, but Johnson has bounced around between so many teams early in his career, this would seriously be a success story for Klayton Adams and Connor Riley.
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