Initial Dallas Cowboys 53-Man Roster: Get to know the 2026 version of America’s Team
Moves will likely follow but for now, the Dallas Cowboys roster complies with the 53-man player limit. In other words, the initial version of the team is complete.
The key word in the title above is initial. Yes, the Dallas Cowboys cut down the roster to 53 players, but follow-up moves could very well follow over the next few days or more. Whether it’s placing players on Injured Reserves or making additions via the waiver wire or free agency, the roster is likely to keep shifting.
But for now, the initial 2026 Cowboys roster is set in stone. Check it out below.
Quarterback (3)
- Dak Prescott
- Joe Milton
- Sam Howell
- OUT: No one.
Running back (3)
- Javonte Williams
- Hunter Luepke (FB)
- Malik Davis
- OUT: Jaydon Blue, Phil Mafah, Israel Abanikanda, Jashaun Corbin.
Wide receiver (6)
- CeeDee Lamb
- George Pickens
- Ryan Flournoy
- KaVontae Turpin
- Camden Brown**
- Jonathan Mingo
- OUT: Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Anthony Smith*, Jordan Hudson**, Tyler Johnson, Denzel Mims, Jaden Smith
Tight end (3)
- Jake Ferguson
- Brevyn Spann-Ford
- Luke Schoonmaker
- OUT: Michael Trigg**, Zack Kuntz, DJ Rogers**, Mitchell Van Vooren
Offensive line (9)
- Tyler Guyton
- Tyler Smith
- Cooper Beebe
- Tyler Booker
- Terence Steele
- T.J. Bass
- Broderick Jones
- Drew Shelton*
- Ajani Cornelius
- OUT: Nate Thomas (traded), Nick Leverett, Marcellus Johnson, Trevor Keegan, Shiyazh Pete**, DJ Wingfield**, Chris Glaser, Sebastian Gutierrez
EDGE / Outside linebacker (6)
- Rashan Gary
- Donovan Ezeiruaku
- Malachi Lawrence*
- James Houston
- Von Miller
- Tyrus Wheat
- OUT: Isaiah Land, Sam Williams, Marist Liufau (IR)
Defensive tackle (5)
- Kenny Clark
- Quinnen Williams
- Otito Ogbonnia
- LT Overton*
- Jonathan Bullard
- OUT: Adeyayo Odeleye, Jay Toia, Kevin Gilliam**, Tommy Dunn Jr.**
Inside linebacker (4)
- DeMarvion Overshown
- Dee Winters
- Jaishawn Barham*
- Shemar James
- OUT: Justin Barron, Langston Patterson**, Curtis Robinson
Cornerback (5)
- DaRon Bland
- Cobie Durant
- Shavon Revel Jr.
- Caelen Carson
- Ameer Speed
- OUT: Derion Kendrick, Trikweze Bridges, Reddy Steward, Josh Butler, Devin Moore (IR)
Safety (6)
- Caleb Downs*
- Jalen Thompson
- Malik Hooker
- P.J. Locke
- Markquese Bell
- Alijah Clark
- OUT: Julius Wood, Zion Childress
Specialists (3)
- Brandon Aubrey (K)
- Bryan Anger (P)
- Trent Sieg (LS)
