Cowboys Set to Add Former Raiders DE Snowden for 2026 Season

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Charles Snowden was previously a starting defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders before signing with the Dallas Cowboys.

dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys moved OL Matt Hennessy to season-ending injured reserve due to neck surgery.

Sportskeeda - The Dallas Cowboys added former Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden.

dallascowboys.com - Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer commented on the team's player acquisition philosophy.

WHAT:

dallascowboys.com - Snowden was signed after a successful minicamp tryout with the Cowboys.

dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys signed three additional players from the UFL: WR Denzel Mims, CB Ameer Speed, and OL Chris Glaser.

Sportskeeda - The Cowboys agreed to terms with Charles Snowden for the upcoming season.

dallascowboys.com - Snowden, 28, played in 31 games and started 18 for the Raiders over the last two years.

dallascowboys.com - In 2025, Snowden recorded a career-high of 3 sacks, 28 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 2 pass breakups, and 1 interception.

dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys also signed three players from the UFL: WR Denzel Mims, CB Ameer Speed, and OL Chris Glaser.

dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys released CB Corey Ballentine and WR Romello Brinson to make room on the roster.

WHERE:

dallascowboys.com - The signing took place in Frisco, Texas.

WHEN:

dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys are expected to sign Snowden after a successful minicamp tryout.

dallascowboys.com - Training camp is scheduled to begin in about a month.

WHY:

dallascowboys.com - Schottenheimer emphasized the team's philosophy of continuous player acquisition to improve the roster.

HOW:

dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys hosted a workout for 14 players earlier in the week, which led to the signings of Mims, Speed, and Glaser.

dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys' roster will be at its 90-man limit once Snowden officially signs, as they currently have 91 players, including EDGE Adedayo Odeleye, who qualifies as a roster exemption under the NFL's International Player Pathway program.

dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys hosted a workout for 14 players earlier in the week, which led to the signings.

In a significant move, the Dallas Cowboys have signed Charles Snowden, who was previously a starting defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, after he impressed during a minicamp tryout. Alongside Snowden, the Cowboys also added three players from the UFL: wide receiver Denzel Mims, cornerback Ameer Speed, and offensive lineman Chris Glaser. These signings followed a workout hosted by the Cowboys for 14 players earlier in the week.