Fairweather’s hot-camp hype collided with a tough decision in Dallas as the Cowboys kept Schoonmaker while waiving Fairweather. The UDFAs’ showings suggested a future TE3 role with special-teams value, but the 53-man cut underscored how roster depth and athletic upside shaped the final decision.

Fairweather flashed as a pass-catching tight end option, showing flexibility and soft hands that could translate to a weekly role in Dallas’ offense. His dynamic receiving ability hints at increasing opportunities as the Cowboys lean into multiple tight end looks.

Rivaldo Fairweather showed up as a viable late-round TE option for Dallas, flashing secure hands and a viable red-zone presence. With Ferguson and Hendershot anchoring the top roles, Fairweather can become a post-draft breakout candidate if he continues to improve in blocking and route-running, carving out a sneaky weekly floor in deeper leagues.

Rivaldo Fairweather, the rookie TE, is highlighted as a physical, athletic option in Dallas’ TE room. His matchup potential and red-zone bursts present a volatile but promising path to fantasy relevance if he carves a niche behind Ferguson and in two-TE formations as the season unfolds.

Fairweather flashed as a receiving option at tight end with a late TD on Milton’s toss, signaling upside in two-TE sets and a potential niche role if his involvement increases.