Key Position Battles Heading into Training Camp
Key Questions
What are the main position battles for the Dallas Cowboys heading into training camp?
Key battles include left tackle among Guyton, Shelton, and Thomas, right tackle where Steele's spot is not secure, and running back 2 between Blue and Mafah. At quarterback 2, Milton faces Howell with Milton predicted to be cut, while wide receiver and cornerback spots also have multiple competitors.
Why is cornerback considered the Cowboys' biggest weakness?
An NFL expert has identified cornerback as the team's primary concern entering 2026, with Revel on the bubble and pressure on Bland and Durant. Caelen Carson has only a 20% roster chance and is competing with Kendrick, Steward, and Butler for the final spot, though Bland, Revel, Durant, and Moore are viewed as locks.
What is the outlook for Caelen Carson on the Cowboys roster?
Caelen Carson is competing for a roster spot with limited odds estimated at 20 percent against players like Kendrick, Steward, and Butler. He is part of a crowded cornerback group where several others are considered more secure.
Which wide receivers and tight ends are at risk during camp?
Flournoy appears locked in at WR3/4, but MVS is on the bubble and Mingo is predicted to be cut. At tight end, Schoonmaker faces roster risk amid the competition.
How do the linebacker and edge positions look for the Cowboys?
Overshown is expected to wear the green dot, Barham is emerging, and Winters remains on the bubble at linebacker. On the edge, Liufau, Snowden, and Sam Williams are among those fighting for spots.
Multiple roster spots up for grabs: LT (Guyton vs Shelton vs Thomas), RT (Steele's job not safe), RB2 (Blue vs Mafah), QB2 (Milton vs Howell, Milton predicted cut), WR3/4 (Flournoy locked, MVS bubble, Mingo predicted cut), TE (Schoonmaker at risk), CB (Revel on bubble, Bland/Durant under pressure, NFL expert confirms CB as biggest weakness; Caelen Carson given 20% roster chance, competing with Kendrick, Steward, Butler for last spot; Bland, Revel, Durant, Moore considered locks), LB (Overshown green dot, Barham emerging, Winters on bubble), edge (Liufau, Snowden, Sam Williams on bubble). Recent cut predictions add clarity. Tyler Smith ranked #1 interior OL by league insiders.