Perrion Winfrey Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Cowboys vs Lions game on Thursday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 18, 2025
Gets activated from IR
Dallas activated Winfrey (back) from its injured reserve list Tuesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Winfrey has missed the whole season to this point due to a back injury he suffered during practice ahead of Week 1, but he's now back in football shape after Week 11. If veteran Solomon Thomas continues to miss time with a calf injury, Winfrey could be in line for some of the extra work at defensive tackle in Week 12 versus the Eagles.
Nov 1, 2025
Ruled out for Week 9
Winfrey (back) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Cowboys, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Winfrey has yet to play this season after sustaining a back injury in late August. The 2022 fourth-round pick's 21-day practice window was opened Wednesday, and he will stay on the injured reserve through Monday's contest. Winfrey's next chance to return to the field will come during Week 11 when the Cowboys challenge the Raiders on Monday Night Football.
Oct 29, 2025
Practice window opens
Winfrey (back) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 fourth-round pick from Oklahoma has yet to play this season after sustaining a back injury in late August. Following his return to practice Wednesday, Winfree has 21 days to be added to Dallas' active roster before reverting to IR. He's expected to play a depth role on the Cowboys' defensive line once fully healthy.
Sep 8, 2025
Placed on IR
The Cowboys placed Winfrey (back) on injured reserve Monday.
ANALYSIS
Winfrey was ruled out for last Thursday's Week 1 opener against the Eagles and didn't play after he was injured in practice Aug. 31. He'll now miss at least the next four regular-season games and won't be eligible to return until Week 6 versus Carolina.
Sep 3, 2025
Ruled out for Week 1
Winfrey (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Eagles, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Winfrey suffered a lower back injury at practice Aug. 31, and he will now be forced to miss the team's regular-season opener in Philadelphia. In his absence, Jay Toia and Solomon Thomas could see an increase in workload at defensive tackle in Week 1.
Aug 31, 2025
Ends practice early with back issue
Winfrey exited Sunday's practice with a lower back injury, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Winfrey had to be helped off the practice field early during the practice session Sunday. The 25-year-old was able to make Dallas' 53-man roster following a strong training camp, and he's slated to work in a rotational role along the team's defensive line if he's able to move past the back injury.
Aug 6, 2025
Making strong impression
Winfrey was one of the standout performers for the Cowboys at Tuesday's joint practice with the Rams, Tommy Yarrish of the team's website reports.
ANALYSIS
Signed in June after earning All-UFL honors with Birmingham this spring, Winfrey beat a double team to stuff Kyren Williams for a loss in the backfield during a red-zone drill. Osa Odighizuwa, Mazi Smith (knee) and Solomon Thomas are expected to be the primary members of the rotation at defensive tackle for Dallas, but Winfrey's making a case to carve out a role as well.
Jun 23, 2025
Signs with Dallas
The Cowboys signed Winfrey on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Winfrey entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick by the Browns in 2022, and he appeared in 13 regular-season games as a rookie. He was cut the following summer and played in one game for the Jets in 2023 before spending the 2024 campaign out of the league. Winfrey played in the UFL with the Birmingham Stallions this spring and was recently named to the All-UFL squad. It was enough to earn Winfrey another shot to prove himself with an NFL club.
Dec 4, 2023
Officially goes to IR
The Jets placed Winfrey (ankle) on their injured reserve list Monday.
ANALYSIS
As expected, Winfrey will be forced to miss at least the Jets' next four games as he recovers from the ankle injury he sustained during Sunday's 13-8 loss versus the Falcons. His absence could open up additional opportunities for Tanzel Smart.
Dec 3, 2023
Likely done for 2023
Head coach Robert Saleh told reporters after Sunday's 13-8 loss to the Falcons that the foot injury Winfrey sustained is "really bad" and that the defensive tackle is probably done for the season, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Winfrey sustained the ankle injury on a Falcons' field goal attempt. He had his right leg stabilized in a cast and was surrounded by teammates before being carted off the field. It was Winfrey's first game of the season and seems to be his last as he finished Sunday's contest with three tackles.
Dec 3, 2023
Gets downgrade
Winfrey (ankle) will not return Sunday against the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Winfrey was initially considered doubtful to return and needed to be carted off the field. The second-year pro had three tackles before exiting the contest.
Dec 3, 2023
Carted off the field Sunday
Winfrey (ankle) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Winfrey sustained the ankle injury on a Falcons' field goal attempt. He was carted off the field with his right leg stabilized, per Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site.
Sep 20, 2023
No longer suspended
Winfrey has completed his two-game suspension, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Winfree was waived by Cleveland in July after police opened an investigation into an aggravated robbery case in which he was a suspect. The league subsequently handed him a two-game suspsension. He is now free to look for a new opportunity.
Aug 30, 2023
Suspended by league
The NFL suspended Winfrey on Tuesday for two weeks, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Winfrey is currently without a team after he was waived by Cleveland earlier in the offseason when police opened an investigation into an aggravated robbery case in which he was a suspect. The 2022 fourth-round pick appeared in 13 games for the Browns last season, tallying 22 tackles, one tackle for loss and 0.5 sacks.
Jul 19, 2023
Waived by Browns
The Browns have waived Winfrey.
ANALYSIS
Per Tom Withers of the Associated Press, the Browns let the defensive tackle go Wednesday after police opened an investigation into an aggravated robbery incident in which Winfrey is listed as suspect. In 13 games last season, the 2022 fourth-rounder logged 22 tackles (eight solo).
Apr 12, 2023
Facing misdemeanor assault charges
Winfrey was arrested Monday for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman he was dating and is facing a misdemeanor charge, Pete Smith of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
This is just the latest red flag for the 2022 fourth-round pick, who had off-the-field concerns surrounding him ahead of the draft and was periodically late to meetings and practices as a rookie. He also suffered a concussion last year while riding a scooter recreationally and missed four weeks (three games).
Nov 25, 2022
Set for return
Winfrey (concussion) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
Winfrey was inactive for the Browns' Week 11 matchup against Buffalo with the head injury, but he was able to clear the league's concussion protocol while practicing in full both Thursday and Friday. In six games this season, Winfrey has tallied five total tackles and two passes defended.
Nov 18, 2022
Out with head injury
Winfrey (head) will be inactive for Sunday's contest versus the Bills, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
Winfrey picked up a head injury in practice this week which has now forced him to be ruled out for the Browns' Week 11 game against the Bills. More information on his status will likely be provided early next week as the team takes on the Buccaneers in Week 12.
Oct 13, 2022
Full participant Thursday
Winfrey (ankle) fully participated during the Browns' practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
Winfrey popped up as a limited participant with an ankle injury on Wednesday's injury report, though he appears to have moved past this issue after logging a full session Thursday. The rookie played five defensive snaps in the season opener before sitting out with a team-related disciplinary issue in Week 2. However, Winfrey has recorded two tackles and a pass defended while playing all but two of his 51 snaps on defense the past two games, and he could continue to see his playing time increase if starting defensive tackle Taven Bryan (hamstring) is limited during Sunday's game against New England.
Sep 18, 2022
Not suiting up against Jets
Winfrey will not suit up Week 2 against the Jets due to a team-related disciplinary issue, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Winfrey logged just five defensive snaps in the season opener, but he missed practice this week and will ultimately be inactive, though the team hasn't yet disclosed the specifics behind the situation. Roderick Perry was promoted from the practice squad this week, presumably to serve as defensive line depth in his stead.
Sep 7, 2022
Back at practice Wednesday
Winfrey (illness) was absent from Wednesday's injury report, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
Winfrey missed some practice time last week due to an illness, but he's not present on the injury report ahead of the season opener. The rookie fourth-round pick is expected to fill a rotation role on the interior of Cleveland's defensive line.
Sep 2, 2022
Misses Thursday's practice
Winfrey did not participate in practice Thursday due to an illness, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
The exact nature of the illness was not provided. Winfrey, a 2022 fourth-round draft pick, is expected to provide depth along the interior of the defensive line.
Aug 29, 2022
Available again Saturday
Winfrey (undisclosed) recorded one tackle over 26 total snaps played during Saturday's preseason closer against the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Winfrey appears to be healthy once again after he picked up an undisclosed injury near the end of Cleveland's previous preseason outing. The fourth-round rookie should begin this regular season in a rotational role behind starting defensive tackles Taven Bryan and Jordan Elliott.
Aug 23, 2022
Dealing with undisclosed injury
Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Winfrey is "working through a couple of things," Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Winfrey, the rookie fourth-round pick, played 40 defensive snaps Sunday and left the field at the two-minute warning with trainers. The Browns will evaluate him and learn more in the coming days.
Apr 30, 2022
Lands in Cleveland
The Browns selected Winfrey in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 108th overall.
ANALYSIS
This was a nice bit of value for the Browns given some projected the Oklahoma product could be an early Day 2 selection. Winfrey is a bit undersized as a conventional nose tackle (290 pounds), but he's got some of the longest arms out of this entire class of defensive linemen and certainly has a motor to disrupt upfield.
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