The Dallas Cowboys have completed the process of cutting their roster down from 91 players to the mandated 53 in advance of the 2026 NFL season. This move comes as the team gears up for their first game in East Rutherford, while also working on establishing their practice squad.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer remarked on the difficulty of making roster decisions this year, highlighting the impressive depth and talent within the team. The Cowboys' initial roster features three quarterbacks, three running backs, and six wide receivers, along with a variety of players in defensive and special teams roles.
The roster includes: - Quarterbacks (3): Dak Prescott, Joe Milton, Sam Howell - Running Backs (3): Javonte Williams, Malik Davis, Hunter Luepke - Wide Receivers (6): CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy, KaVontae Turpin, Jonathan Mingo, Camden Brown - Tight Ends (3): Jake Ferguson, Brevyn Spann-Ford, Luke Schoonmaker - Offensive Line (9): Tyler Guyton, Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, Tyler Booker, Terence Steele, TJ Bass, Broderick Jones, Ajani Cornelius, Drew Shelton - Defensive Tackles (5): Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark, Otito Ogbonnia, Jonathan Bullard, LT Overton - OLB/Edge Rushers (6): Rashan Gary, Donovan Ezeiruaku, Malachi Lawrence, Von Miller, James Houston, Tyrus Wheat - Linebackers (4): DeMarvion Overshown, Dee Winters, Jaishawn Barham, Shemar James - Cornerbacks (5): DaRon Bland, Cobie Durant, Shavon Revel Jr., Ameer Speed, Caelen Carson - Safeties (6): Malik Hooker, Jalen Thompson, Caleb Downs, PJ Locke, Markquese Bell, Alijah Clark - Specialists (3): Brandon Aubrey, Bryan Anger, Trent Sieg.
The team has also placed several players on injured reserve or designated them as physically unable to perform, including linebacker Marist Liufau and cornerback Devin Moore. Additional roster changes are expected as the Cowboys finalize their preparations for the season.
