Cowboys Eye Wide Receiver Help After Key Injuries, Bring in Denzel Mims and Dante Pettis for Workouts
The Dallas Cowboys are on high alert following a series of key injuries to their wide receiver corps, prompting the team to bring in veteran free agents Denzel Mims and Dante Pettis for workouts this week.
With uncertainty surrounding the status of several of their top receiving options, the Cowboys are looking to bolster their depth ahead of the crucial stretch of the season.
Dallas, known for its potent passing attack, has been hit hard by injuries in recent weeks. Starting wide receiver Brandin Cooks has been dealing with a nagging knee issue, while Michael Gallup has struggled to regain his pre-injury form since recovering from a torn ACL.
Adding to the concern, CeeDee Lamb has had to shoulder a heavier load with limited support from the rest of the receiving corps.
The team’s offense has looked out of sync at times, leading to growing concerns about the team’s ability to maintain their offensive production.
In response, the Cowboys have turned to Mims and Pettis, two receivers with experience in the NFL who could provide immediate help. Mims, a former second-round pick by the New York Jets in 2020, has flashed potential but has struggled to secure a consistent role with his previous teams.
He has shown the ability to make plays down the field, making him a potential deep-threat option for a team that could use more explosiveness on offense. Mims’ size (6’3″, 207 pounds) and athleticism make him an intriguing option to help stretch the field for Dak Prescott.
Pettis, on the other hand, has had a more journeyman career since being drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Though he has bounced around the league, Pettis is a capable slot receiver with excellent hands and route-running ability.
He has shown flashes of promise in past seasons, and his familiarity with the West Coast offense could be an asset to the Cowboys.
As the season progresses, the Cowboys need to ensure that Prescott has enough weapons at his disposal to navigate what could be a deep playoff run.
While the team remains hopeful that some of their injured receivers will return to form soon, adding depth through workouts with experienced players like Mims and Pettis could provide the necessary cushion.
The outcome of these workouts may determine if the Cowboys can add a new spark to their passing game or if they will have to rely on their remaining core of healthy receivers.
With the NFC East race heating up, the Cowboys are not wasting any time addressing their concerns at wide receiver.
The coming days could provide answers on whether Mims or Pettis will make a significant impact on the team’s future.