Dallas Cowboys Roster
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Inside the 2026 Cowboys active roster
Juggling big-money contracts to keep a superstar core intact is just standard business for the Dallas Cowboys. Because of those massive deals, the front office relies heavily on elite draft classes to balance out a younger depth chart and remain competitive in the NFC East. Throw an entirely overhauled defensive coaching staff into the mix, and you get a roster that’s never short on high-stakes storylines.
Looking at the current depth chart below reveals how the front office balances these high-profile veterans alongside emerging young talent. Keep reading to track every position battle, review the active player personnel, and see the core franchise staff guiding the team.
NFL - Dallas Cowboys Roster
| # | Player | Position | Height | Weight | Age | Birth place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Offense | ||||||
30 | Israel Abanikanda | RB | 5'11" | 215 lbs | 23 | Brooklyn, NY |
66 | T.J. Bass | G | 6'4" | 325 lbs | 27 | Deming, WA |
56 | Cooper Beebe | C | 6'4" | 335 lbs | 25 | Kansas City, KS |
23 | Jaydon Blue | RB | 5'9" | 196 lbs | 22 | Houston, TX |
52 | Tyler Booker | G | 6'4" | 321 lbs | 22 | New Haven, CT |
6 | Camden Brown | WR | 6'2" | 200 lbs | — | Monroe, LA |
11 | Parris Campbell | WR | 6'0" | 208 lbs | 28 | Akron, OH |
69 | Ajani Cornelius | OT | 6'4" | 310 lbs | 23 | Harlem, NY |
43 | Malik Davis | RB | 5'11" | 202 lbs | 27 | Tampa, FL |
85 | Princeton Fant | TE | 6'2" | 235 lbs | 27 | Nashville, TN |
87 | Jake Ferguson | TE | 6'5" | 244 lbs | 27 | Madison, WI |
19 | Ryan Flournoy | WR | 6'1" | 200 lbs | 26 | Hazel Crest, IL |
60 | Tyler Guyton | OT | 6'7" | 322 lbs | 24 | Manor, TX |
72 | Matt Hennessy | C | 6'4" | 295 lbs | 28 | Bardonia, NY |
80 | Traeshon Holden | WR | 6'3" | 205 lbs | 24 | Kissimmee, FL |
13 | Sam Howell | QB | 6'1" | 220 lbs | 25 | Indian Trail, NC |
16 | Jordan Hudson | WR | 6'1" | 200 lbs | — | Garland, TX |
79 | Marcellus Johnson | OT | 6'4" | 307 lbs | 26 | Normal, IL |
15 | Tyler Johnson | WR | 6'1" | 208 lbs | 27 | Minneapolis, MN |
76 | Trevor Keegan | G | 6'5" | 306 lbs | 25 | Crystal Lake, IL |
88 | CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6'2" | 200 lbs | 27 | Richmond, TX |
61 | Nick Leverett | G | 6'4" | 310 lbs | 29 | Salisbury, NC |
40 | Hunter Luepke | RB | 6'1" | 238 lbs | 26 | Spencer, WI |
37 | Phil Mafah | RB | 6'0" | 234 lbs | 23 | Loganville, GA |
10 | Joe Milton III | QB | 6'5" | 246 lbs | 26 | Pahokee, FL |
81 | Jonathan Mingo | WR | 6'2" | 220 lbs | 25 | Brandon, MS |
75 | Shiyazh Pete | OT | 6'8" | 322 lbs | — | Navajo, NM |
3 | George Pickens | WR | 6'3" | 200 lbs | 25 | Hoover, AL |
4 | Dak Prescott | QB | 6'2" | 238 lbs | 32 | Haughton, LA |
43 | Dominic Richardson | RB | 6'0" | 210 lbs | — | Oklahoma City, OK |
49 | DJ Rogers | TE | 6'4" | 250 lbs | — | Bellevue, WA |
86 | Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 6'5" | 250 lbs | 27 | Hamden, CT |
67 | Drew Shelton | OT | 6'5" | 305 lbs | — | Downingtown, PA |
83 | Anthony Smith | WR | 6'3" | 189 lbs | — | Huntingtown, MD |
73 | Tyler Smith | G | 6'6" | 332 lbs | 25 | Fort Worth, TX |
89 | Brevyn Spann-Ford | TE | 6'7" | 270 lbs | 26 | Saint Cloud, MN |
78 | Terence Steele | OT | 6'6" | 310 lbs | 28 | Cibolo, TX |
71 | Nate Thomas | OT | 6'4" | 331 lbs | 24 | Chalmette, LA |
46 | Michael Trigg | TE | 6'4" | 240 lbs | — | Tampa, FL |
9 | KaVontae Turpin | WR | 5'9" | 153 lbs | 29 | Monroe, LA |
84 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 6'4" | 206 lbs | 31 | St. Petersburg, FL |
33 | Javonte Williams | RB | 5'10" | 220 lbs | 26 | Wallace, NC |
— | DJ Wingfield | G | 6'3" | 310 lbs | — | Los Angeles, CA |
Defense | ||||||
36 | Corey Ballentine | CB | 6'0" | 191 lbs | 30 | Montego Bay, Jamaica |
55 | Jaishawn Barham | LB | 6'3" | 243 lbs | 22 | District Heights, MD |
45 | Justin Barron | LB | 6'4" | 235 lbs | 24 | Rocky Hill, CT |
14 | Markquese Bell | S | 6'3" | 205 lbs | 27 | Bridgeton, NJ |
26 | DaRon Bland | CB | 6'0" | 197 lbs | 26 | Modesto, CA |
25 | Trikweze Bridges | CB | 6'2" | 200 lbs | 25 | Lanett, AL |
98 | Jonathan Bullard | DE | 6'3" | 290 lbs | 32 | Shelby, NC |
31 | Josh Butler | CB | 6'0" | 182 lbs | 29 | Mesquite, TX |
21 | Caelen Carson | CB | 6'0" | 195 lbs | 24 | Waldorf, MD |
48 | Zion Childress | CB | 5'11" | 203 lbs | 24 | Houston, TX |
38 | Alijah Clark | S | 6'1" | 187 lbs | 22 | Camden, NJ |
95 | Kenny Clark | DT | 6'3" | 314 lbs | 30 | San Bernardino, CA |
18 | Caleb Downs | S | 6'0" | 205 lbs | 21 | Hoschton, GA |
95 | Tommy Dunn Jr. | DT | 6'3" | 305 lbs | — | Garland, TX |
2 | Cobie Durant | CB | 5'11" | 180 lbs | 28 | Lamar, SC |
41 | Donovan Ezeiruaku | DE | 6'2" | 248 lbs | 22 | Williamstown, NJ |
7 | Rashan Gary | LB | 6'5" | 277 lbs | 28 | Plainfield, NJ |
94 | Kelvin Gilliam Jr. | DT | 6'3" | 295 lbs | — | Richmond, VA |
28 | Malik Hooker | S | 6'2" | 212 lbs | 30 | New Castle, PA |
53 | James Houston | DE | 6'1" | 241 lbs | 27 | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
50 | Shemar James | LB | 6'1" | 222 lbs | 21 | Mobile, AL |
15 | Derion Kendrick | CB | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 25 | Rock Hill, SC |
91 | Isaiah Land | LB | 6'4" | 225 lbs | 26 | Buffalo, NY |
57 | Malachi Lawrence | LB | 6'4" | 250 lbs | 22 | Louisville, KY |
35 | Marist Liufau | LB | 6'2" | 239 lbs | 25 | Kalihi, HI |
1 | P.J. Locke | S | 5'11" | 210 lbs | 29 | Beaumont, TX |
29 | Devin Moore | CB | 6'3" | 198 lbs | — | Naples, FL |
96 | Adedayo Odeleye | DE | 6'5" | 283 lbs | 28 | — |
91 | Otito Ogbonnia | DT | 6'4" | 320 lbs | 25 | Houston, TX |
0 | DeMarvion Overshown | LB | 6'2" | 220 lbs | 25 | Arp, TX |
99 | LT Overton | DE | 6'5" | 278 lbs | — | Milton, GA |
47 | Langston Patterson | LB | 6'1" | 230 lbs | — | Nashville, TN |
34 | Shavon Revel Jr. | CB | 6'1" | 194 lbs | 25 | Winston-Salem, NC |
42 | Curtis Robinson | LB | 6'3" | 235 lbs | 27 | Irvine, CA |
27 | Reddy Steward | CB | 5'11" | 178 lbs | 25 | Decatur, AL |
34 | Jalen Thompson | S | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 27 | Downey, CA |
93 | Jay Toia | DT | 6'2" | 342 lbs | 22 | Inglewood, CA |
90 | Tyrus Wheat | DE | 6'2" | 260 lbs | 26 | Amite, LA |
92 | Quinnen Williams | DT | 6'3" | 303 lbs | 28 | Birmingham, AL |
53 | Dee Winters | LB | 5'11" | 227 lbs | 25 | Brenham, TX |
59 | D.J. Withers | DT | 6'4" | 300 lbs | — | Little Rock, AR |
32 | Julius Wood | S | 6'1" | 193 lbs | 25 | Columbus, OH |
Special Teams | ||||||
5 | Bryan Anger | P | 6'3" | 202 lbs | 37 | Camarillo, CA |
17 | Brandon Aubrey | PK | 6'3" | 218 lbs | 31 | — |
44 | Trent Sieg | LS | 6'3" | 240 lbs | 31 | Eaton, CO |
Top Cowboys players to watch
The ultimate success of the Dallas aerial attack rests squarely on the shoulders of Dak Prescott. Operating as the franchise’s primary distributor and high-priced leader, he’s tasked with managing high-stakes games under a constant media microscope. His undisputed favorite target is CeeDee Lamb, a foundational wide receiver whose precise route-running and explosive playmaking ability dictate how opposing secondaries must defend the boundaries.
Dominating the line of scrimmage looks entirely different in Dallas following a series of aggressive front-office trades. The interior defense features an imposing wall anchored by Kenny Clark. He lines up directly alongside fellow powerhouse defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, giving the new defensive coaching staff a physically overwhelming interior duo built specifically to collapse pockets and shut down running lanes.
Current Cowboys injury report
NFL - Dallas Cowboys Injury Report
| Player | Status | Expected return | Injury | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Markquese Bell | Questionable | Early June | Concussion (Concussion) | Bell (concussion) was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and marijuana Friday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports. |
Dallas Cowboys coaching staff & front office
- Owner, President, and General Manager: Jerry Jones
- Chief Operating Officer: Stephen Jones
- Head Coach: Brian Schottenheimer
- Offensive Coordinator: Klayton Adams
- Defensive Coordinator: Christian Parker
- Special Teams Coordinator: Nick Sorensen
- Quarterbacks Coach: Steve Shimko
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Dallas Cowboys roster FAQ
Who's the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys?
Brian Schottenheimer is the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. He's currently serving his second season at the helm of the franchise after being promoted from defensive coordinator to replace Mike McCarthy in January 2025.
Who was the Cowboys' top draft pick this year?
The Cowboys selected standout safety Caleb Downs from Ohio State as their top draft pick in 2026. Dallas aggressively traded up to the 11th overall slot in the first round to secure the highly versatile defensive back, who won the 2025 Jim Thorpe Award.
Who owns the Dallas Cowboys?
Jerry Jones serves as the owner, president, and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys. He bought the franchise in February 1989 for $140 million and has overseen all personnel decisions, stadium operations, and business management operations for over three decades.
Who's the mascot for the Dallas Cowboys?
Rowdy has served as the official mascot for the Dallas Cowboys since 1996. Wearing an oversized uniform and a comically massive cowboy hat, he's spent three decades driving opposing fans crazy while routinely winning awards as one of the NFL's most popular mascots.
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