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Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster prediction entering 2025 training camp

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI
By Randy Gurzi | Last updated Jul 20, 2025 8:01 AM ET

Brian Schottenheimer will begin his first training camp as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys this week.

He wasn't a popular choice when hired, but Schottenheimer won fans over with his staff hires and the energy he brought to OTAs. Now, we get to see him ramp up the competition as players fight for their spot on the 53-man roster.

Dallas has plenty of talent, which means there will be some tough decisions when letting players go. That said, let's see how the roster could look when they get ready to play the Eagles in Week 1.

Quarterback (2):

Running Back (4):

Wide Receiver (6):

Tight End (3):

Jake Ferguson
Luke Schoonmaker
Brevyn Spann-Ford

Offensive Line (9):

Tyler Guyton
Tyler Smith
Cooper Beebe
Tyler Booker
Terence Steele
Asim Richards
Brock Hoffman
Ajani Cornelius
Rob Jones

Offensive Summary

Offensively, there aren't a lot of surprises. Dallas goes with just two quarterbacks, but likely gets Will Grier back on the practice squad. They could also bring Miles Sanders or rookie Phil Mafah back via the squad as well.

Wide receiver is the toughest spot. Traeshon Holden might deserve a spot, but the Cowboys will keep Jonathan Mingo as they attempt to justify their trade last year.

Defensive Line (10):

Micah Parsons
Osa Odighizuwa
Mazi Smith
Dante Fowler Jr.
Donovan Ezeiruaku
Marshawn Kneeland
Sam Williams
Solomon Thomas
Jay Toia
Payton Turner

Linebacker (5):

Kenneth Murray
Marist Liufau
Jack Sanborn
Shemar James
Damone Clark

DeMarvion Overshown (IR)

Cornerback (6):

DaRon Bland
Kaiir Elam
Caelen Carson
Andrew Booth
Josh Butler
C.J. Goodwin

Trevon Diggs, Shavon Revel Jr. (PUP)

Safety (5):

Malik Hooker
Juanyeh Thomas
Israel Mukuamu
Markquese Bell
Alijah Clark

Defensive Summary

The toughest call on defense is at safety. Dallas moves on from Donovan Wilson with Juanyeh Thomas earning a starting spot and UDFA Alijah Clark taking the final spot. At cornerback, they go with six, although C.J. Goodwin is a special teams ace and won't be seen on base defense.

Linebacker could change if Justin Barron continues to shine, but for now, he's on the outside looking in. The defensive line doesn't have much drama, but don't be surprised if Perrion Winfrey makes it tough for them to move on.