Cowboys signing Parris Campbell hasn’t impressed the fans one bit – “Just trying to keep up their losing streak huh?”

After passing on several experienced and established wide receivers, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys signed journeyman Parris Campbell for a one-year deal.

Cowboys signing Parris Campbell hasn’t impressed the fans one bit – “Just trying to keep up their losing streak huh?”

Cowboys signed Parris Campbell (Image via IMAGO)

Parris Campbell signed with his third NFC East team in three years after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys. The fans weren’t expecting any big-money signings, considering Jerry Jones’ very frugal business dealings, but they aren’t especially thrilled with Campbell, considering he can barely tie down a starting position wherever he goes.

The Cowboys needed an experienced head in the locker room after veteran Brandin Cooks entered free agency. They currently boast CeeDee Lamb, who is earning $30 million a year—acquired Jonathan Mingo and a 2025 seventh-round draft pick from the Panthers in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2025, re-signed speedster and punt return specialist KaVontae Turpin, and have Jalen Tolbert, who is set to enter into the final year of his rookie contract.

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The Cowboys showed interest in signing Super Bowl winner Cooper Kupp after the Rams released him, but his salary demands were out of their budget. When Kupp was no longer available, the consensus turned to re-signing either Amari Cooper or recently unretired Michael Gallup.

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However, Jones played it safe and went for a much cheaper option. The Cowboys signed Parris Campbell.

Cowboys fans are unhappy with Jerry Jones for signing Parris Campbell

Campbell isn’t exactly someone who has set the NFL on fire after the Indianapolis Colts drafted him in the second round in 2019. Injuries limited his playing time during his rookie year, recording just 18 receptions for 127 yards and one touchdown in seven appearances.

The misery continued the following two years, starting just eight games. His best numbers arrived in his final campaign in Indiana, recording 63 receptions for 623 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Cowboys signing Parris Campbell hasn’t impressed the fans one bit - “Really making no moves at all”
(#1) Parris Campbell during his Colts days (Image via ESPN)

The Colts didn’t extend his contract, and he signed with the New York Giants, with whom he appeared in 12 games, notching 20 receptions for 104 yards and zero scores. The following year, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, but he was released during the roster cuts.

Initially, Campbell declined to sign with the practice squad but accepted the invitation and played a total of five games and all three playoff games. He made very little contribution and not to mention won Super Bowl LIX before entering free agency.

Campbell played 49 games, caught 123 passes for 1117 yards, and scored 6 touchdowns in his six-year stint in the NFL. As soon as the Cowboys announced that they signed Campbell to a one-year deal, fans vented their frustration on social media.

Despite the scrutiny surrounding the signing, Parris Campbell is excited to play for the Cowboys. After the official announcement, the Ohio State graduate thanked the almighty in an X post. “The Lord is so good man,” read the post.

Cowboys free agency signings

Even though Jones revealed earlier this month that he doesn’t view free agency as a way to fill voids in the Cowboys’ roster, he has made a few interesting moves.

Players PositionTrade/Signed/Re-SignedAge
Kenneth MurrayLBTrade26
Kaiir ElamCBTrade24
Parris CampbellWRSigned27
Robert JonesOLSigned26
Javonte WilliamsRBSigned25
Solomon ThomasDLSigned30
Osa OdighizuwaDLRe-Signed27
Jack SanbornLBSigned25
Payton TurnerEDGESigned26
Kavontae TurpinWRRe-Signed29
Markquese BellSRe-Signed26
Trent SiegLSRe-Signed30
C.J. GoodwinCBRe-Signed35

Cowboys draft picks (including compensatory picks)

The Cowboys have $41,773,304 of cap space for the 2025 season. Here are all the draft picks the Cowboys hold, including the compensatory picks.

RoundPick
1No. 12
2No. 44
3No. 73
5No. 149
5No. 170 (compensatory)
5No. 171 (compensatory)
5No. 174 (compensatory)
6No. 188
6No. 211 (compensatory)
7No. 247

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