{"id":415379,"date":"2026-08-24T14:58:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T14:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/415379\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T14:58:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T14:58:52","slug":"dallas-cowboys-53-man-roster-prediction-entering-preseason-week-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/415379\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Cowboys 53-Man Roster Prediction Entering Preseason Week 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Arizona Cardinals<\/a> in the second week of the NFL preseason, 34-13. Now, the Cowboys head home for their preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints, the same franchise they couldn’t stop fighting during their joint practice<\/a> this past week.<\/p>\n

This means the players on the bottom of the depth chart are running out of time to push for a spot on the 53-man roster. Shortly after this one concludes, those tough decisions will need to be made as the roster gets trimmed down from 90. While a few players could make a push in the finale, here’s how the 53-man roster could look based on what we know through the first two weeks of the preseason.<\/p>\n

Quarterback (3):Dak PrescottSam HowellJoe MiltonRunning Back (4):\"Dallas<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Javonte WilliamsMalik DavisJaydon BlueHunter Luepke<\/p>\n

Notable Cuts:\u00a0Phil Mafah<\/p>\n

Wide Receiver (6):CeeDee LambGeorge PickensRyan FlournoyKaVontae TurpinCamden BrownJonathan Mingo<\/p>\n

Notable Cuts:\u00a0Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Anthony Smith<\/p>\n

Tight End (3):\"Dallas<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson at training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Jake FergusonBrevyn Spann-FordMichael Trigg<\/p>\n

Notable Cuts:\u00a0Luke Schoonmaker<\/p>\n

Offensive Line (9):Tyler GuytonTyler SmithCooper BeebeTyler BookerTerence SteeleDrew SheltonNate ThomasT.J. Bass AJani Cornelius<\/p>\n

Notable cuts: Trevor Keegan<\/p>\n

Offensive Summary\"Dallas<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis runs the ball in the first half against the Arizona Cardinal at State Farm Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

All three quarterbacks stay on the 53, but Joe Milton has done enough to take back the QB2 job. Phil Mafah had a late touchdown against the Cardinals, but it’s not enough to leapfrog Jaydon Blue or Malik Davis. At wide receiver, Dallas goes six deep, which is what Cowboys On SI writer Mike Moraitis believes they need to do<\/a> after the performances of Jonathan Mingo and Camden Brown.<\/p>\n

At tight end, Luke Schoonmaker still has a chance to make the roster, especially with Michael Trigg’s recent injury. For now, he’s out, but that can change if Trigg misses the finale. Lastly, their offensive line won’t be easy to figure out. Trevor Keegan and Nick Keverett have been solid, but Ajani Corenlius has been one of the top tackles in the preseason. Cornelius played some guard as well, which is why he makes it, but this is arguably the toughest to figure out right now.<\/p>\n

Defensive Line (5):Quinnen WilliamsKenny ClarkOtito OgbonniaJonathan BullardLT Overton<\/p>\n

Notable Cuts:\u00a0Jay Toia<\/p>\n

EDGE (6):Rashan GaryDonovan EzeiruakuVon MillerMalachi LawrenceSam WilliamsJames Houston<\/p>\n

Notable Cuts:\u00a0Marist Liufau<\/p>\n

Inside Linebacker (4):\"Dallas<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Shemar James lines up during the game between the Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

DeMarvion OvershownJaishawn BarhamDee WintersShemar James<\/p>\n

Notable Cuts:\u00a0Curtis Robinson, Langston Patterson, Justin Barron<\/p>\n

Cornerback (5):DaRon BlandShavon Revel Jr.Cobie DurantDevin MooreCaelen Carson<\/p>\n

Notable Cuts:\u00a0Caelen Carson, Zion Childress<\/p>\n

Safety (6):\"Dallas<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs enters the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Caleb DownsJalen ThompsonMalik HookerP.J. LockeMarkquese BellJulius Wood<\/p>\n

Notable Cuts:\u00a0Alijah Clark<\/p>\n

Specialists (3):Brandon Aubrey, KBryan Anger, PTrent Sieg, LSDefensive Summary\"Dallas<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Von Miller looks on in the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Oddly enough, it’s the defensive side of the ball with the toughest cuts. That’s a result of the added depth as they don’t have room for nose tackle Jay Toia on the defensive line. At edge, Von Miller ends up pushing out Marist Liufau<\/a>, which is unfortunate as he’s been showing progress. Perhaps they decide to keep him over Sam Williams, but this final week will be huge in helping decide that battle.<\/p>\n

At inside linebacker, the Cowboys go with just four players, although Justin Barron and Curtis Robinson both look the part. There are 11 players in the secondary, which is where they could decide to make a cut to keep someone on the bubble they don’t want to risk. Julius Wood might be the one at risk, although his performance in the preseason will make it difficult to cut him.<\/p>\n

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