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The\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u00a0potentially strong draft class could have a ripple effect on the roster. Not only did the Cowboys select a few promising rookies, Dallas also signed several undrafted free agents who have the talent to potentially make the final roster.<\/p>\n

The Cowboys signed a pair of undrafted tight ends in Michael Trigg and D.J. Rogers who are looking to take one of the veterans\u2019 spots on the 53-man roster.\u00a0Sports Illustrated\u2019s Randy Gurzi\u00a0predicts that the Cowboys will keep Trigg and cut ties with one of the team\u2019s veteran tight ends.<\/p>\n

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On the way out could be Luke Schoonmaker, projects Gurzi.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAt quarterback, the Cowboys suddenly have a QB2 battle, and Sam Howell could wind up ahead of Joe Milton, but all three make it in this prediction, Gurzi wrote in an April 26, 2026, story titled, \u201cProjecting Dallas Cowboys\u2019 Depth Chart & 53-Man Roster After 2026 Draft.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cAs for surprises, tight end Luke Schoonmaker is on chopping block thanks to the upside Michael Trigg provides.\u201d<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what you need to know about the latest Cowboys rumors.<\/p>\n

The Cowboys Are Projected to Cut Ties With Former 2nd Round Pick Luke Schoonmaker<\/h2>\n

Schoonmaker would be a surprise as Dallas selected the tight end in the second round of the 2023\u00a0NFL\u00a0draft with the No. 58 overall pick. With just three touchdowns during his first three NFL seasons, Schoonmaker has not exactly lived up to the expectations that come with being a second-round pick.<\/p>\n

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Schoonmaker has appeared in 51 games during his three seasons in Dallas, including 13 starts. The tight end has been remarkably durable, playing in all 17 games for three straight seasons. Schoonmaker is heading into the final season of a four-year,\u00a0$6.2 million\u00a0rookie contract.<\/p>\n

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New Cowboys TE Michael Trigg Has \u2018Field-Stretching Potential\u2019<\/h2>\n

Trigg is nearly 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, offering solid NFL size along with plenty of production at Baylor.\u00a0NFL.com\u2019s Lance Zierlein\u00a0compared Trigg to former\u00a0Los Angeles Rams\u00a0tight end Gerald Everett.<\/p>\n

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Trigg received a sixth- to seventh-round grade from the NFL analyst ahead of the draft.<\/p>\n

\u201cLong, rangy tight end offering rare arm length, good speed and some alignment versatility,\u201d Zierlein wrote in his pre-draft profile of the Cowboys tight end. \u201cTrigg moves like a big wideout with surprising hip sink, foot quickness and fluid transitions to run after the catch.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe wins vertically against linebackers and overwhelms defensive backs with size, high-point talent and massive hands that fuel highlight-reel catches. He\u2019s still developing as a route-runner and struggles to finish catches through heavy contact,\u201d Zierlein continued.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHis frame and pad level limit in-line blocking, but he can wall off or stalk block from the slot. Trigg\u2019s field-stretching potential and air space dominance in the red zone should lead to production as a pro.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer Labels Tight End as \u2018One of the Most Stable Positions\u2019 on Roster<\/h2>\n

Jake Ferguson continues to be projected as the Cowboys starting tight end. Dallas has spent the offseason retooling their defense and appears happy with mostly running things back with the team\u2019s offensive core.<\/p>\n

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer labeled tight end as \u201cone of the most stable positions\u201d on the team\u2019s roster. The coach also praised Trigg and Rogers, which indicates the pressure could be on the Cowboys veteran tight ends during training camp.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m really excited about those two young men, and adding it to a group that I feel is one of the most stable positions on our roster,\u201d Schottenheimer noted,\u00a0per Blogging the Boys.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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