The Dallas Cowboys are set to tackle the 2023 season now that the NFL Draft is over. They addressed just about every need that they had even if they waited a little long to do so.

Going forward, it's about figuring out which guys will be on the field this upcoming season. That's not always easy with new additions on the roster, but, the Cowboys have to make some tough decisions. 

So, let's dive into what the Cowboys' 53-man roster could look like in September. 

Note: Players with single asterisk (*) are 2023 draft picks and players with double asterisks (**) are 2023 undrafted free agents.

Quarterback (2)

IN: Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush 
OUT: Will Grier 

The skinny: Prescott is completely safe as the starter and should get past his interception woes from a season ago and play at a high level. Rush is a proven backup so he isn't going anywhere. Grier is the odd man out as I don't see the Cowboys carrying three quarterbacks.

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Running back (4)

IN: Tony Pollard, Malik Davis, Deuce Vaughn*, Hunter Luepke**
OUT: Ronald Jones, Rico Dowdle 

The skinny: Pollard will begin his run as the RB1 for the Cowboys in 2023, there's no doubt about that. Vaughn's ability to be a dynamic weapon can't be denied, Davis will continue to show he's a sleeper for playing time, and Luepke's ability to play over will be valued. I just don't see Jones or Dowdle doing enough to make the roster. 

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Wide receiver (6)

IN: CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks, Michael Gallup, Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin, Simi Fehoko 
OUT: Dontario Drummond, Dennis Houston, Antonio Callaway, Jalen Brooks*, David Durden**, Jalen Moreno-Cropper**, Jose Barbon**

The skinny: Lamb has proven he's a legit No.1 receiver, and Cooks being added gives the Cowboys a weapon that can stretch the field vertically and horizontally. Gallup will be healthy, that's all anyone needs to know. Tolbert is facing a big year after a disappointing rookie campaign and the potential of Turpin keeps him around, for now. 

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Tight end (4)

IN: Jake Ferguson, Peyton Hendershot, Sean McKeon, Luke Schoonmaker* 
OUT: Seth Green, Princeton Fant**

The skinny: Ferguson and Hendershot may have been behind Dalton Schultz on the depth chart in 2022, but both flashed as pass catchers and blockers. McKeon has some upside and is a solid extra body for the Cowboys to have. Schoonmaker won't have it easy, but he'll make the roster. 

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Offensive line (10)

IN: Zack Martin, Tyron Smith, Tyler Smith, Terence Steele, Tyler Biadasz, Josh Ball, Matt Waletzko, Chuma Edoga, Brock Hoffman, Asim Richards*
OUT: Alex Taylor, Matt Farniok 

The skinny: Tyron Smith's health is the big thing with this unit because if he's available he'll contribute big. Rookie Asim Richards will compete at both left guard and tackle. Ball, Waletzko, and Farniok make for decent depth at multiple positions. 

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Defensive line (10)

IN: Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, Dorance Armstrong, Osa Odighizuwa, Quinton Bohanna, Dante Fowler, Sam Williams, Chauncey Golston, Johnathan Hankins, Mazi Smith*
OUT: Neville Gallimore, Viliami Fehoko*, Isaac Alarcon, Durrell Johnson** Isaiah Land**

The skinny: Parsons has turned into pretty much a full-time edge rusher, and he's one of the best. Lawrence will continue being the best run defender on the Cowboys' defense. Smith will be a much-needed addition on the interior to help with stopping the run, and Williams could have a breakout second year.

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Outside linebacker (3)

IN: Damone Clark, DeMarvion Overshown, Jabril Cox
OUT: Takk McKinley, Tyrus Wheat**

The skinny: Many thought that Clark wouldn't play last season after having spinal fusion surgery early in 2022. However, he played well beside Leighton Vander Esch. Cox is still trying to find his niche with the Cowboys after two rocky campaigns and Overshown will push him for reps with his high motor and instincts. 

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Inside linebacker (2)

IN: Leighton Vander Esch, Devin Harper 
OUT: Malik Jefferson 

The skinny: Vander Esch played good football in 2022 thanks to his second consecutive season of being relatively healthy, which has been his only hiccup. Harper did his only work on special teams as a rookie last year and will need to develop more to provide solid depth. 

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Cornerback (5)

IN: Trevon Diggs, Stephon Gilmore, DaRon Bland, Jourdan Lewis, Kelvin Joseph 
OUT: Nahshon Wright, C.J. Goodwin Eric Scott*

The skinny: Diggs and Gilmore have a chance to be one of the better starting duos at cornerback in the NFL. Bland is looking to ride the momentum of his incredible rookie season where he led the Cowboys with five interceptions. He'll battle Lewis for slot corner duties now that Gilmore is on board.

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Safety (4)

IN: Donovan Wilson, Jayron Kearse, Malik Hooker, Israel Mukuamu
OUT: Markquese Bell, Tyler Coyle, Juanyeh Thomas 

The skinny: Wilson, Kearse, and Hooker are a well-oiled machine as a three-headed monster at safety. Mukuamu will provide excellent depth and also help out at cornerback. The interesting player in this group is Bell. Although I left him off, his status could go either way.

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Special Teams (3)

IN: Tristan Vizcaino(K), Bryan Anger (P), Trent Sieg (LS)
OUT: N/A

The skinny: Vizcaino is in his second stint with the Cowboys and has the inside track to be the Cowboys kicker unless they find another guy on the market. Anger was one of the league's leaders in punt average last year so his spot is secure, and Sieg looks to fill the void left by Jake McQuaide.