Cowboys claim TE Zack Kuntz off waivers

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FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY - JULY 26: Tight end Zack Kuntz #81 of the New York Jets catches a short pass from quarterback Zach Wilson #2 during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Dallas Cowboys lost tight end Princeton Fant to a torn ACL on Monday. In a move to replace him, they have claimed Zack Kuntz off waivers from the Las Vegas Raiders per Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

The Cowboys have claimed TE Zach Kuntz off waivers via the Las Vegas Raiders.

Kuntz was a seventh-round pick of the New York Jets in 2023 and has appeared in two games. This comes after Cowboys TE Princeton Fant suffered a torn ACL on Monday.

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) August 6, 2026

Kuntz is a former seventh-round pick of the New York Jets in 2023. In two seasons with the team, Kuntz only appeared in two games an didn’t log any stats. In August of 2025, Kuntz was waived by the Jets and then was selected by the DC Defenders of the UFL. However, Kuntz signed a futures contract with the Miami Dolphins on February 6th, but was waived on May 4th. Kuntz would then sign with the Raiders on July 31st before being released on Tuesday.

Kuntz hasn’t been able to find his footing in the NFL yet. Now, he gets another opportunity in Dallas to earn a roster spot in camp.

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