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Cowboys Work Out UFL Running Back Deon Jackson and Linebacker Micah Baskerville

Team officials are using short, low-cost auditions from the UFL to shore up thin backup spots at running back and linebacker before training camp.

Overview

  • Dallas held tryouts for UFL RB Deon Jackson and LB Micah Baskerville, a move reported this week and sourced to PFN reporter James Larsen.
  • The sessions target clear depth concerns: Javonte Williams is the established starting running back while the backups remain uncertain, and DeMarvion Overshown and Dee Winters lead a linebacker group with unsettled reserve options.
  • The Cowboys already added three former UFL players to the roster on June 18 — Denzel Mims, Ameer Speed and Chris Glaser — and these new workouts continue that same low-cost evaluation approach.
  • Deon Jackson brings prior NFL playing time with the Colts and recent strong UFL production including rushing leader and All-UFL honors, while Micah Baskerville has brief NFL experience with the Bears and was part of the UFL champion Defenders.
  • The club remains in a pre–training camp evaluation phase and could sign veterans later in camp if needed, with these UFL auditions functioning as near-term, low-risk options to finalize depth charts.