New Cowboys Signing Talks About His Chip on Shoulder

Dallas Cowboys sign undrafted tight end Michael Trigg to a guaranteed deal, signaling a Potential breakout for a tight end with high upside despite off-field concerns. After a career path from USC to Ole Miss and finally Baylor, where Trigg posted 50 receptions for 694 yards and earned All-Big 12 and third-team All-America honors, he went undrafted but received a $200,000 guarantee as a UDFA. He views this as motivation and a chip-on-the-shoulder moment to prove his talent.

Trigg impressed at his pro day and through the predraft process, with the Cowboys showing interest before opting for Caleb Downs in the first round. Analysts noted Trigg as a strong late-round prospect, and he remained a likely UDFA retention target due to his contract value and performance trajectory. Trigg has followed Cowboys stars like Dak Prescott, Jake Ferguson, and CeeDee Lamb, and believes the rigorous combine and pro day experiences helped shape his readiness and approach under coach Wes and the Cowboys’ system.

Key Takeaways:
– Michael Trigg signed with the Cowboys as a UDFA after going undrafted, receiving a $200k guarantee.
– Trigg’s college production at Baylor (50 receptions, 694 yards) earned All-Big 12 and third-team All-American honors but off-field concerns affected his draft stock.
– The Cowboys’ interest persisted through the draft, with projections highlighting Trigg as a strong late-round candidate and potential immediate roster contributions.