The Cowboys enter 2026 with a solid tight end foundation, led by Jake Ferguson, who resumed productive form with 82 receptions for 600 yards and eight touchdowns last season. However, depth behind Ferguson remains uncertain: Luke Schoonmaker has shown limited progress since being drafted in 2023, while Brevyn Spann-Ford has emerged as a promising UDFA success story and Princeton Fant remains under contract but may be a long shot to make the roster. Rogers enters the competition with a real opportunity to secure a spot, leveraging the Cowboys’ proven development pipeline.
Key takeaways:
– Cowboys allocated draft picks to defense, then pursued high-value UDFA to bolster offense, notably signing TE D.J. Rogers.
– Rogers’ sizable frame and potential as a development project give him a credible path to the 53-man roster.
– Tight end depth is the primary question mark behind Jake Ferguson, with Schoonmaker, Spann-Ford, and Fant in the mix for roles.
