2026 Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster officially set
The Cowboys announced an initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season. This brief lists the roster by position, highlights notable selections, and explains immediate implications for Week 1 preparation.
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Dallas submitted an initial 53-man roster that includes 3 quarterbacks, 9 offensive linemen, and 6 safeties.
Two players were placed on Injured Reserve and the team still needs to finalize a practice squad.
# What was announced
The Dallas Cowboys published an initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season. The list is organized by position and names the players the team intends to carry into the regular-season window. The team also placed two players on Injured Reserve and will still assemble a practice squad.
# Roster breakdown by position
- Dak Prescott
- Joe Milton
- Sam Howell
- Javonte Williams
- Malik Davis
- Hunter Luepke
- CeeDee Lamb
- George Pickens
- KaVontae Turpin
- Ryan Flournoy
- Jonathan Mingo
- Camden Brown
- Jake Ferguson
- Brevyn Spann-Ford
- Luke Schoonmaker
- Tyler Guyton
- Tyler Smith
- Cooper Beebe
- Tyler Booker
- Terence Steele
- T.J. Bass
- Drew Shelton
- Broderick Jones
- Ajani Cornelius
- Quinnen Williams
- Kenny Clark
- Otito Ogbonnia
- Jonathan Bullard
- LT Overton
- Rashan Gary
- Donovan Ezeiruaku
- Von Miller
- Malachi Lawrence
- James Houston
- Tyrus Wheat
- DeMarvion Overshown
- Shemar James
- Jaishawn Barham
- Dee Winters
- DaRon Bland
- Shavon Revel Jr.
- Cobie Durant
- Caelen Carson
- Ameer Speed
- Caleb Downs
- Jalen Thompson
- Malik Hooker
- P.J. Locke
- Marquese Bell
- Alijah Clark
- Brandon Aubrey
- Bryan Anger
- Trent Sieg
- Marist Liufau
- Devin Moore
- Depth and distribution: The offense keeps nine linemen and six safeties, indicating a focus on depth at the line and in the secondary.
- Quarterback room: The Cowboys are carrying three quarterbacks: Dak Prescott as the starter with Joe Milton and Sam Howell in reserve roles.
- Mix of veterans and younger players: The roster includes established veterans such as Dak Prescott, Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark, and Von Miller alongside younger or less-proven players like Camden Brown and Donovan Ezeiruaku.
# Immediate implications
- Practice squad pending: The team still needs to finalize its practice squad, which will affect depth behind the active list and offer potential roster shuffling once practice-squad protections or signings occur.
# What this tells fans right now
Fans now have a clear view of who the Cowboys plan to open the season with. The next steps to watch are any roster moves before kickoff, the official practice squad reveal, and any updates on the players on Injured Reserve.
# Where to look next
Follow the team's official announcements and roster trackers for updates on cuts, claims, practice-squad signings, and any last-minute trades before Week 1.
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