{"id":60007,"date":"2025-06-06T19:18:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T19:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=60007"},"modified":"2025-06-06T19:18:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T19:18:32","slug":"cowboys-53-man-projection-after-voluntary-otas-before-mandatory-minicamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=60007","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys 53-man projection after voluntary OTAs, before mandatory minicamp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Dallas Cowboys have a strong idea of what they plan to work with in the upcoming season and the recently completed Organized Training Activities helped solidify some things heading into the mandatory phase of things. New head coach Brian Schottenheimer had a relatively strong attendance record, minus the teams two biggest defensive stars.<\/p>\n<p>While there&#8217;s the possibility Dallas looks outside the organization to bring in additional veteran help, for now the Cowboys have a 91-man roster (thanks to the International Player Pathway exemption) that they&#8217;ll take into next week&#8217;s minicamp. There could be some shuffling after that, and to help identify where help may be heading, a projection of the 53-man roster is in order.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Here, a look at which players should be roster locks, pretty secure, possibles, cut and PUP\/NFI candidates is a must projection.<\/p>\n<h2>Quarterbacks (2 on roster, 1 on practice squad)<\/h2>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/jIAIFOqn7hpflilJPWgWzw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/dallas_cowboys_wire_usa_today_sports_articles_693\/0ef0268c0d57264e70652d1653e3ab68\" alt=\"Cowboys 53-man projection after voluntary OTAs, before mandatory minicamp\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" aria-modal=\"true\"><\/dialog><\/div><figcaption>Sep 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) runs off the field before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cowboys at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Roster Locks<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Dak Prescott<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Joe Milton III<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pretty Secure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p><strong>Think They Make It<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practice Squad<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Will Grier<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cut or Trade Candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUP\/NFI\/IR Stash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<h2>Running Backs (4 + 1)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Roster Locks<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Javonte Williams<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Jaydon Blue (R)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pretty Secure<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Hunter Luepke<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Think They Make It<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Phil Mafah (R)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Practice Squad<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Miles Sanders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PUP\/NFI\/IR Stash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cut or Trade Candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Deuce Vaughn<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tight Ends (3 + 1)<\/h2>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/.VU9N7kADY8nhcnE0pBNMw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/dallas_cowboys_wire_usa_today_sports_articles_693\/b31c5f562f688b56c421abef09cc0523\" alt=\"Cowboys 53-man projection after voluntary OTAs, before mandatory minicamp\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" aria-modal=\"true\"><\/dialog><\/div><figcaption>LANDOVER, MARYLAND &#8211; JANUARY 07: Jake Ferguson #87 and Luke Schoonmaker #86 of the Dallas Cowboys react during the second half against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 07, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Roster Locks<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Jake Ferguson<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Luke Schoonmaker<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Brevyn Spann-Ford<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pretty Secure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p><strong>Think They Make It<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practice Squad<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Tyler Neville (UDFA Rookie)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PUP\/NFI\/IR Stash<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">John Stephens (knee)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cut or Trade Candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Princeton Fant<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Rivaldo Fairweather (UDFA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Wide Receivers (6 + 3)<\/h2>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/FAi4hy3Oeib.GRoFgFRQtQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/dallas_cowboys_wire_usa_today_sports_articles_693\/218e523d2795ae9aca7399a057eb1b5a\" alt=\"Cowboys 53-man projection after voluntary OTAs, before mandatory minicamp\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" aria-modal=\"true\"><\/dialog><\/div><figcaption>Dec 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) scores a touchdown as Carolina Panthers safety Jordan Fuller (20) defends in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Roster Locks<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">CeeDee Lamb<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">George Pickens<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Jalen Tolbert<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Jonathan Mingo<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Kavontae Turpin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pretty Secure<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Ryan Flournoy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Think They Make It<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practice Squad<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Parris Campbell<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Jalen Brooks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Traeshon Holden (UDFA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUP\/NFI\/IR Stash<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">None<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cut or Trade Candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Kelvin Harmon<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Jalen Moreno<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Josh Kelly (UDFA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Offensive Linemen (9 + 4)<\/h2>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/I_kCU3QAFfexqXzi.mVGUQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/dallas_cowboys_wire_usa_today_sports_articles_693\/a904bbeb2b5704692c4ea690b46612ad\" alt=\"Cowboys 53-man projection after voluntary OTAs, before mandatory minicamp\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" aria-modal=\"true\"><\/dialog><\/div><figcaption>October 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Smith (73) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi&#8217;s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Roster Locks<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Tyler Guyton<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Tyler Smith<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Cooper Beebe<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Tyler Booker (R)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Terence Steele<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Asim Richards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pretty Secure<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Robert Jones<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Brock Hoffman<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Think They Make It<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Saahdiq Charles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Practice Squad<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Hakeem Adeniji<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">TJ Bass<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Nathan Thomas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Anaji Cornelius (R)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PUP\/NFI\/IR Stash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cut or Trade Candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Matt Waletzko<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Dakoda Shepley<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Jack Anderson<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Defensive Ends (6 + 1)<\/h2>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/._3ngj8ujhG6WmHC6o2hag--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/dallas_cowboys_wire_usa_today_sports_articles_693\/590b67d782ac2f9cd25f56253fe29b1b\" alt=\"Cowboys 53-man projection after voluntary OTAs, before mandatory minicamp\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" aria-modal=\"true\"><\/dialog><\/div><figcaption>Nov 28, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) celebrates after a sack during the third quarter against the New York Giants at AT&amp;T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Roster Locks<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Micah Parsons<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Dante Fowler<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Donovan Ezeiruaku (R)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Marshawn Kneeland<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pretty Secure<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Sam Williams<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Payton Turner<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Think They Make It<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practice Squad<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Luigi Vilain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PUP\/NFI\/IR Stash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cut or Trade Candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Tyrus Wheat<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Defensive Tackles (4 + 3)<\/h2>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/.w7lxs6NbmDeoOSTjtVuhQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/dallas_cowboys_wire_usa_today_sports_articles_693\/c9ce7a98259151a06d855da125e17bc0\" alt=\"Cowboys 53-man projection after voluntary OTAs, before mandatory minicamp\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" aria-modal=\"true\"><\/dialog><\/div><figcaption>Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa (97) reacts to sacking Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (not pictured) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Roster Locks<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Osa Odighizuwa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Mazi Smith<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pretty Secure<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Solomon Thomas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Think They Make It<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Jay Toia (R)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Practice Squad<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Denzel Daxon (IPP)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Justin Rogers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Tommy Akingbesote (R)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PUP\/NFI\/IR Stash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cut or Trade Candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Earnest Brown<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Linebackers (6 + 1)<\/h2>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/25AQbMZiAKdZJ6uMTs_VAA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/dallas_cowboys_wire_usa_today_sports_articles_693\/b0fbe8634286e33b5a126b35c0a6763a\" alt=\"Cowboys 53-man projection after voluntary OTAs, before mandatory minicamp\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" aria-modal=\"true\"><\/dialog><\/div><figcaption>Jun 5, 2024; Frisco, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau (35) goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Roster Locks<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Kenneth Murray<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Marist Liufau<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Shemar James (R)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pretty Secure<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Jack Sanborn<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Think They Make It<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Damone Clark<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Darius Harris<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Practice Squad<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Justin Barron (UDFA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PUP\/NFI\/IR Stash<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">DeMarvion Overshown (knee)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cut or Trade Candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Buddy Johnson<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Brock Mogensen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Cornerbacks (6 + 3)<\/h2>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/7a4lO.AIb8sP751g0muGUg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/dallas_cowboys_wire_usa_today_sports_articles_693\/8ea11b3d2c89b3d3f4774b03c5570494\" alt=\"Cowboys 53-man projection after voluntary OTAs, before mandatory minicamp\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" aria-modal=\"true\"><\/dialog><\/div><figcaption>Nov 19, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) celebrates his score in the end zone against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Roster Locks<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">DaRon Bland<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Kaiir Elam<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Shavon Revel (R)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pretty Secure<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Israel Mukuamu<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Think They Make It<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Caelen Carson<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Alijah Clark (UDFA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Practice Squad<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Bruce Harmon (UDFA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Josh Butler<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Kemon Hall<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUP\/NFI\/IR Stash<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Trevon Diggs (knee)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cut or Trade Candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Andrew Booth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Troy Pride, Jr.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Luq Barcoo<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Safeties (4)<\/h2>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/wW_u1paxfTlHlhw7tlzCKw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/dallas_cowboys_wire_usa_today_sports_articles_693\/f1fd1d9900bba5cdd49394d47f05ac74\" alt=\"Cowboys 53-man projection after voluntary OTAs, before mandatory minicamp\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" aria-modal=\"true\"><\/dialog><\/div><figcaption>Aug 1, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) during training camp at Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge playing fields. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Roster Locks<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Malik Hooker<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Markqueese Bell<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Juanyeh Thomas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pretty Secure<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Donovan Wilson<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Think They Make It<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practice Squad<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUP\/NFI\/IR Stash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cut or Trade Candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Mike Smith, Jr. (UDFA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Zion Childress (UDFA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Special Teams (4)<\/h2>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xyKw.3VmvAmFzFjTpyYQeQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/dallas_cowboys_wire_usa_today_sports_articles_693\/cdeb15e9c91975019811e7652e1a52d7\" alt=\"Cowboys 53-man projection after voluntary OTAs, before mandatory minicamp\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" aria-modal=\"true\"><\/dialog><\/div><figcaption>Dec 9, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys long snapper Trent Sieg (44), punter Bryan Anger (5) and place kicker Brandon Aubrey (17) talk while on the field before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&amp;T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Roster Locks<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Brandon Aubrey<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Trent Sieg<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pretty Secure<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Bryan Anger<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Think They Make It<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">CJ Goodwin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Practice Squad<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUP\/NFI\/IR Stash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cut or Trade Candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p><em>This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Cowboys 53-man roster projections and predictions after 2025 OTAs<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A look at which positions are deep, which are shaky and who may be fighting an uphill battle for a Cowboys roster spot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":60008,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[1737,1771,1754,1747,1750,2150,1760,1768,87,1741,89,1765,54,1735,1234,1762,1774,1739,1761,2140,2142,1736,306,1753,1746,1744,1731,476,1719,1729,1720,2064,2139,1728,1730,1734,1755,2143,1764,1742,1738,1759,1756,1724,1772,1726,1749,1770,2145,1752,118,1229,1740,991,1743,2148,2147,1917,1725,2138,1745,1751,1763,2149,1727,1733,2144,2141,1773,98,2146,1658,1723,1722,1748,2137,719],"class_list":["post-60007","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl","tag-asim-richards","tag-brandon-aubrey","tag-brevyn-spann-ford","tag-brock-hoffman","tag-brock-mogensen","tag-bryan-anger","tag-buddy-johnson","tag-caelen-carson","tag-ceedee-lamb","tag-cooper-beebe","tag-dak-prescott","tag-dakoda-shepley","tag-dallas-cowboys","tag-damone-clark","tag-dante-fowler","tag-darius-harris","tag-daron-bland","tag-demarvion-overshown","tag-denzel-daxon","tag-deuce-vaughn","tag-donovan-ezeiruaku","tag-donovan-wilson","tag-george-pickens","tag-hakeem-adeniji","tag-hunter-luepke","tag-israel-mukuamu","tag-jack-sanborn","tag-jake-ferguson","tag-jalen-brooks","tag-jalen-tolbert","tag-javonte-williams","tag-jay-toia","tag-joe-milton-iii","tag-jonathan-mingo","tag-josh-butler","tag-juanyeh-thomas","tag-justin-barron","tag-justin-rogers","tag-kaiir-elam","tag-kavontae-turpin","tag-kelvin-harmon","tag-kemon-hall","tag-kenneth-murray","tag-luke-schoonmaker","tag-luq-barcoo","tag-malik-hooker","tag-marist-liufau","tag-marshawn-kneeland","tag-matt-waletzko","tag-mazi-smith","tag-micah-parsons","tag-miles-sanders","tag-nathan-thomas","tag-osa-odighizuwa","tag-parris-campbell","tag-payton-turner","tag-phil-mafah","tag-practice-squad","tag-princeton-fant","tag-rivaldo-fairweather","tag-ryan-flournoy","tag-saahdiq-charles","tag-shavon-revel","tag-shemar-james","tag-solomon-thomas","tag-terence-steele","tag-tommy-akingbesote","tag-traeshon-holden","tag-trent-sieg","tag-trevon-diggs","tag-troy-pride","tag-tyler-booker","tag-tyler-guyton","tag-tyler-smith","tag-tyrus-wheat","tag-udfa","tag-will-grier"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - 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