Cowboys Headlines: UDFA impresses; Trigg closing in on roster spot?

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The Dallas Cowboys have a strong track record of finding undrafted free agents who not only make the roster but also find ways to contribute early. This year appears to be no different, and one player to keep an eye on is defensive tackle Tommy Dunn Jr. Dunn Jr. stands out because of his motor and ability to create pressure from the interior. Those traits alone make him an intriguing prospect for Dallas. The biggest question mark is his size. If he wants to make the roster, he'll have to prove he can hold up against double teams and be reliable against the run. If not, he could be a prime practice squad candidate.

On offense, Michael Trigg may have the best shot of any UDFA to make the Cowboys' final 53-man roster. Trigg brings something different to the tight end room with his ability to stretch the field vertically. His combination of size and speed can create matchup problems for linebackers and safeties, giving Dallas a weapon they don't really have at the position behind starter Jake Ferguson. Trigg's biggest competition for a roster spot is likely Princeton Fant and fellow rookie DJ Rogers, with Fant being his toughest competition. If Trigg doesn't make the roster, the Cowboys run the risk of another team claiming him because of his upside. That's why it wouldn't be surprising to see Dallas keep him on the 53-man roster rather than try to sneak him onto the practice squad. The talent is there, and the Cowboys may not want to gamble on losing it.

Dallas Cowboys Top Headlines​

• UDFA Tommy Dunn Jr. faces long odds on crowded Cowboys D-line :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• Role Call: Michael Trigg's path to the 53-man roster seems clear:: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
• NFL world says Dak Prescott is top-2 NFC quarterback :: Inside The Star (Link)
• Mailbag: Too much hype for new defense? :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
• Top 10 Dallas Cowboys of 2026: Rashan Gary is complete EDGE team needed :: Sports Illustrated (Link)
• Cowboys to start season short-handed at OLB; newcomer suspended 3 games by commissioner :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• Cowboys have far more than meets the eye in key veteran backup :: The Landry Hat (Link)
• Most intriguing newcomer on each team Cowboys will face in 2026 :: Blogging The Boys (Link)
• Which offense are you most interested in seeing take the field: Cowboys or Steelers? | 'GMFB' :: NFL.com (Link)
• No.10) Which position is the most pressing need? :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
• Jerry Jones has done wonders to erase a typical Cowboys offseason nightmare :: SportDFW (Link)
• Cowboys are quietly being vindicated for polarizing draft pick :: The Landry Hat (Link)
• Do the Cowboys have the best offensive guard duo in football? :: Inside The Star (Link)
• Role Call: Michael Trigg's path to the 53-man roster seems clear:: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
• The Cowboys players who will likely exceed expectations in 2026 :: Blogging The Boys (Link)
• Cowboys' secret weapon on coaching staff could push team over the hump :: Sports Illustrated (Link)
• Cowboys’ edge rush in ‘wait and see’ mode until training camp :: Cowboys Wire (Link)

News & Headlines Around the NFC East​

• Eagles 2026 Training Camp Position Preview: Safety :: PhiladelphiaEagles.com (Link)
• Commanders veteran could make cutting him feel like a genuine risk :: Riggo's Rag (Link)
• NY Giants Andrew Thomas ranks No. 8 among offensive tackles by ESPN :: Big Blue View (Link)
• Eagles veteran may make the final depth chart conversation more complicated :: Inside The Iggles (Link)
• Tyler’s Take - Preseason offensive and defensive MVP predictions for the Commanders :: Hogs Haven (Link)
• Giants' John Harbaugh not worried about Jaxson Dart protecting himself :: NFL.com (Link)

News & Headlines Around the NFL​

• Execs, coaches rank top NFL off-ball linebackers for 2026 :: ESPN.com (Link)
• Tony Romo: My only regret is not winning the Cowboys a Super Bowl :: NFL.com (Link)
• Late for Work: Pundits call out absurdity of Lamar Jackson's low placement in 'NFL Top 100' :: BaltimoreRavens.com (Link)
• Patriots' Kevin Byard: WR like A.J. Brown 'shifts your philosophy on how you want to play defense' :: NFL.com (Link)
• 2026 NFL season: New coach-player scheme pairings to watch :: ESPN.com (Link)
• Ranking all eight NFL divisions entering 2026 season :: NFL.com (Link)

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