We can determine where the Dallas Cowboys are likely to go long and where they will probably go short. The six cornerbacks are pretty easy to pick. Of the six more-than-likelies, those are players who could be involved in trades, or swapped out with guys currently identified as practice squad candidates. WR1: CeeDee Lamb PS2: Rico Dowdle Dante Fowler Jr. played for defensive coordinator Dan Quinn in Atlanta. The top four are set in stone. Here's what I'm projecting the team could do during the draft. Sprinkle had a bad penalty, which doesnt help make his case when Ferguson is looking far more ready for an NFL workload than his fourth-round selection would indicate. FB1: Ryan Nall Could a tender tempt a team to take Terence Steele from Cowboys? Smith makes the roster but only to be moved to IR. CB (6): Trevon Diggs, Anthony Brown, Jourdan Lewis, Kelvin Joseph, Nahshon Wright, C.J. Jalen Tolbert also is making the team. The Cowboys usually go tight end heavy and that will happen again. QB1: Dak Prescott Handful of surprises in latest projected 53-man roster for Cowboys Ben Grimaldi 8/21/2022 Spend $500, Pocket $200 Fast with This Top Card Ad Microsoft Game-Changer for Americans in Debt: 0%. DL (10): DeMarcus Lawrence, Neville Gallimore, Osa Odighizuwa, Dorance Armstrong, Sam Williams, Chauncey Golston, Dante Fowler, Carlos Watkins, Tarell Basham, John Ridgeway. DE1: DeMarcus Lawrence Dallas will hope to get Davis to the practice squad, which isn’t unreasonable given the current RB wealth around the league. Waiver claims from the final cutdown day have come and gone and the Cowboys didn't take any losses. The top three are set in stone and are a solid trio. It could help them keep another player at another position. All rights reserved. Rico Dowdle at one point seemed like a favorite to be the backup, but after undergoing a knee scope, hes opened the door for JaQuan Hardy and Aaron Shampklin to show what they can do and possibly unseat him at the position he was once favored to win. That could be in the form of Notre Dame's Kyle Hamilton. Unfortunately all they have to add to Ball are Aviante Collins and Isaac Alarcn, neither very reassuring. Every year, the free agent class has its strengths and weaknesses. Where will the Cowboys go heavy? Brown, Fehoko and Vasher will have some time to prove who stays and who goes when Gallup returns. They could bring him back on the practice squad, but other teams could use his services outside of the Dallas Cowboys. WR5: James Washington* A few borderline players also made their way onto the team by standing out against the Seahawks. So, lets do just that and make another early prediction about what I believe this roster will look like to start the 2022 season. There are several teams clearly in need of a running back, as well as a . In this prediction, the Cowboys have eight rookies make the big club with another eight on the practice squad. 2022 Dallas Cowboys Roster & Players Previous Season Record: 12-5-0, 2nd in NFC East Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Mike McCarthy (12-5-0) Points For: 467 (27.5/g) 4th of 32 Points Against: 342 (20.1/g) 5th of 32 Expected W-L: 11.5-5.5 SRS: 6.54 (4th of 32), SOS: -0.81 Playoffs: Won Wild Card 31-14 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Nothing will change for this team in terms of their starting QB. TE3: Jake Ferguson Dorance Armstrong The O-line sheds RT La'el Collins, who signed with Cincinnati. 817-390-7760. Washington Commanders release Carson Wentz after useless season. But rather than keep both, they could always go after a big name this offseason. for tagging a DE in 2022 is . Offensive line is a place where the Cowboys have gone deep in recent years, but they might not have enough quality to go any deeper than nine. Goodwin (if he’s ultimately making the team) to facilitate one of those moves. What better time than now to kick off our second 53-man roster prediction of the offseason and speculate as to who will make the final cut on the Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster? CB2: Anthony Brown Davis was impressive Saturday night and could be in that rotation as well if he can prove capable of pass pro at the NFL level. The Dallas Cowboys will get to work figuring out their roster at training camp over the summer but there are some players that already have the inside track. Hell need to have a strong camp and preseason if he wants to give the Cowboys a reason to keep a third quarterback. With their loss to the 49ers, the Dallas Cowboys now enter offseason mode, projecting to carry around $6M of Top 51 cap space. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 9,513. LB5: Luke Gifford Gambling problem? Which players do you think will surprise and make the Cowboys 53-man roster? Please check your email for a confirmation. I had a tough time leaving Sean McKeon off the roster. . 30 Greatest Dallas Cowboys in Franchise History. The Cowboys had a need for a return man and Turpin has answered the call in resounding fashion. The cut season is here. . Jayron Kearse The Cowboys were close to signing a deal with their former player. Sam Williams (R) While most of their time on the field will be on special teams, both players have shown flashes of sure tackling and picking off passes. Davis should be fine making it to the practice squad and could easily see action during the season. Keeping Tarell Basham or any other DE for six total feels excessive with Micah Parsons and Anthony Barr having pass-rush potential. Matt Waletzko (R) Many things will likely change during the offseason,. Goodwin off the roster is probably going to be my biggest folly. OG3: Connor McGovern LB2: Anthony Barr RB2: Tony Pollard CB6: Nahshon Wright I still have Ferguson beating McKeon for the second tight end spot thanks to his ability in run blocking. Ryan NallLast season, Dallas had high hopes for Olonilua before he went down with a neck injury, but his time came to an end as it seems like the Cowboys werent comfortable with Oloniluas recovery. The staff has proven they can create a winning gameplan around a limited backup (Rushs win over the Vikings). With Tuesday being the deadline for teams around the NFL to cut their rosters down to 53 players, here is the projected roster for the Cowboys on defense and special teams. Coming off of a season-ending ACL surgery, the former LSU Tiger has flashed at times in the preseason. CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 09: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates a two point conversion against the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Quinton Bohanna. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. If the Cowboys part ways with the 26-year-old, ESPN's Matt Bowen believes he could find a new home with former offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and the Los Angeles Chargers. If things get crowded, Goodwin could easily end up being an odd-man out and released should a trade for an outside player be for a future draft pick instead of sending a player away. Goodwin. Tyron Smith and Terence Steele are the starters, but swing tackle is an issue. McKeon seems to be injured all the time, so while he was penciled in as TE2 to start the offseason hes certainly behind Ferguson and now probably behind Hendershot. If the game against the Los Angeles Chargers is any indication, special teams could be especially important. It is also projected to be $7.5 million over the salary cap. This is why the team has to only carry five linebackers. Bryan Anger is coming off of a Pro Bowl and All-Pro season. For players who are on the bubble, that could well be the deciding factor in whether they make the team. . He is a player victim of the numbers game but will be a high priority to be brought back to the practice squad. His projected market value is just . Goodwin should fill out the room, although he is really on the team as a special teams ace. https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/lists/cowboys-53-man-roster-prediction-preseason-1/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Osa Odighizuwa With Pro Football Focus unveiling its annual list of the NFL's top 101 players, three Pokes made the cut, a subsection headlined by Micah Parsons at fifth overall and the second-best defensive player on the list behind Chris Jones of Kansas City (who trailed only teammate and fellow champion Patrick Mahomes). Whether it’s a free agent, a claimed player, or some traded for, I just can’t fathom the malpractice of not finding some kind of help at offensive tackle after Tyron Smith’s injury and the poor showings from our backups. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. The Cowboys will complete 13 weeks of the 2021 NFL season before traveling to a division opponent. Sign up for the Malik Hooker will start, and Donovan Wilson is very solid. Isaac Alarcon makes the practice squad and rookie Matt Waletzko gets stashed on IR for the year. Right now, the state of this roster is still up in the air, but through practice reports, you can see the roster is starting to take shape. Why wouldnt they feel confident they could do the same with the more athletic Grier? The club could scour the other teams cuts to see who can help them. Tony Pollard Free Agency Predictions. Related: Dallas Cowboys schedule and game-by-game predictions. Odds & lines subject to change. Cowboys 2022 Roster Projection: Final Edition Jess Haynie Aug 28, 2022 15 With final cuts and other moves coming anytime between now and Tuesday's deadline, it's time to project the. If teams want to designate a player as being eligible to return from IR then they have to carry them on the roster for a brief period after cuts. One of the biggest free agent names in all of football is one of Dallas' own, Tony Pollard. He did not suit up for the final two games, which the team usually does for players like Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott. He. Make sure to listen to Dallas Cowboys Daily hosted . PS8: Aviante Collins Due to an injury, an expected second-round draft pick might have a diminished opportunity. After playing out his rookie contract, Leighton Vander Esch was brought back on a one-year deal. Its going to be a wild ride for the Cowboys in 2022, it always is. Jayron Kearse became a new player under Dan Quinn in 2021. Dalton Schultz, Jake Ferguson, Sean McKeon. This release has opened an opportunity for Nall who while not playing a lot of offensive snaps has the most experience at fullback on the current roster. Ive made the argument several times it doesnt make much sense to carry six DEs with Parsons counting as a LB. Final Eagles 53-man roster projection By Jimmy Kempski PhillyVoice Staff Eagles NFL from Colleen Claggett/PhillyVoice Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni The Philadelphia Eagles have wrapped up their. Jayron Kearse is one of the most important players on the defense as he also serves as a de facto linebacker some of the time. Anthony Barr having pass-rush potential will be a high priority to be brought back to practice! 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