Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb runs the ball for a touchdown against the Giants. Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Cowboys 2025 training camp position preview: Revamped wide receiver corps

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI
By Randy Gurzi | Last updated Jul 8, 2025 7:27 AM ET

The Dallas Cowboys weren’t exactly dangerous through the air in 2024. Some of that was due to the hamstring injury suffered by quarterback Dak Prescott, but the main issue was their depth at receiver.

Dallas had a roster full of role players behind CeeDee Lamb, with no legitimate WR2. That’s changed this year with the addition of George Pickens.

With him and Lamb paired together, the aerial attack in Dallas could be dangerous. Of course, they need more than just two players to make it through the season, so let’s check out the position group as a whole.

Cowboys WR Depth Chart

CeeDee Lamb
George Pickens
Jalen Tolbert
KaVontae Turpin
Jonathan Mingo
Jalen Brooks
Ryan Flournoy
Traeshon Holden
Parris Campbell
Jalen Cropper
Kelvin Harmon
Josh Kelly

Storyline Watch: Who emerges behind Lamb, Pickens

Lamb and Pickens will remain the top threats, but the Cowboys need someone to emerge as their WR3 and WR4.

KaVontae Turpin and Jalen Tolbert are the favorites, but Turpin found himself in some hot water this offseason and there are questions surrounding Tolbert’s consistency.

That leaves the door open for players such as Jonathan Mingo, Jalen Brooks, and others who haven’t fully reached their potential.

Predictions

When the Cowboys head into Week 1, it would be a surprise to see anyone unseat Tolbert as WR3 after his performance last year. Turpin will get his time on the field, but will also be more of a gadget player at times.

The big prediction, however, is that undrafted free agent Traeshon Holden makes the 53-man roster and finds a way onto the field as a rookie.