BREAKING NEWS: Cowboys Extol the Startling Surge of ‘Stealing’ Photos on the UDFA Trail
In a surprising development that has caught the attention of NFL insiders and fans alike, the Dallas Cowboys are reportedly thrilled with what theyโre calling a โstartling surgeโ of standout performances from their crop of undrafted free agents (UDFAs), particularly those who are going viral for their hustle and grit โ captured in what team insiders are referring to as “stealing” photos.
The term โstealingโ photos refers to UDFAs dominating images snapped during OTAs and mini-camps โ players diving for balls, stripping fumbles, and making the kind of plays that draw eyes away from the more established names on the field. These moments, often snapped mid-action by team photographers and circulating across social media, have become a buzz topic among Cowboys fans and beat reporters alike.
Cowboys VP of player personnel Will McClay commented on the trend this week, saying, โItโs not just about being in the frame โ itโs about owning it. These guys are jumping out in the film room and even in the still shots. Thatโs what we mean when we say theyโre โstealingโ the photos.โ
Among the most talked-about names is wide receiver Tyrell Shavers, an Alabama State product whoโs turned heads with leaping grabs and physical route-running. Another is linebacker Tyrus Wheat, whoโs been consistently pictured flying off the edge, often overshadowing draft picks in the same frame. These viral snapshots have come to symbolize the UDFA classโs hunger and intensity โ a quality Cowboys brass believes could translate into roster spots come preseason.
โTheyโre not just happy to be here,โ said head coach Mike McCarthy. โTheyโre trying to take someoneโs job, and weโre seeing that energy in every frame.โ
The Cowboys have long prided themselves on developing undrafted gems, including players like Tony Romo and Cole Beasley. But this year’s group seems to be riding a new wave of attention fueled by social media exposure. Every viral photo serves as a visual rรฉsumรฉ, helping these underdogs push their way into the spotlight.
With training camp on the horizon, fans will be watching closely to see if these โphoto starsโ can convert highlight moments into roster spots. For now, the Cowboys are celebrating the unexpected fire burning in their UDFA ranks โ and the startling rise of players who refuse to be overlooked.