Dallas' 2025 53-man roster sets the table for a flexible, youth-forward offense and a deeper, veteran-heavy defensive front. Prescott anchors the QB room, with Milton as a steady, development-minded backup after a strong preseason finale. The backfield blends Javonte Williams with Miles Sanders in a veteran-rocket mix, while a five-man WR corps features Lamb at the core alongside a mix of familiar and new faces ready forWeek 1. The tight end trio, plus a young, tackle-heavy OL, signals a shift toward run-first, play-action power with contingency depth behind a banged-up Parsons-led front seven.

On defense, Dallas cobbles together versatility in the secondary and a crowded DL with Parsons’ health looming large. The Cowboys will lean on a balanced rotation, with Upside from a young nickel group at corner and a steady safety pairing. In fantasy terms, expect role clarity in Week 1: Dak remains a weekly top-5 fantasy asset, the backfield is a committee with Javonte Williams likely to lead, and Lamb remains the clear target magnet. The waiver-wire second draft will shape the rest of the roster as the season unfolds.

Dallas faces Week 1 with Shavon Revel Jr. on the Non-Football Injury List due to a torn ACL suffered in college, forcing Dallas to lean on its top corners while Revel recovers. Peyton Turner and Jonathan Mingo land on Injured Reserve, with Mingo designated to return later, leaving immediate snaps scarce for Dallas’ young weapons. Trevon Diggs, DaRon Bland, and Kaiir Elam appear ready for the opener against Philadelphia, giving Dallas a credible starting trio despite the injuries.

Revel’s college tape suggests he could contribute when healthy, but the NFI placement creates a six-week minimum absence. The Cowboys’ pass defense will hinge on Diggs and Bland returning quickly and Elam stepping in; once Revel re-enters, expect a rapid push for defensive snaps and potential yearly-upside at depth in fantasy leagues.

Trevon Diggs is cleared from PUP and back on the active roster, a major lift for Dallas as they head into the opener vs. Philadelphia. With Kaiir Elam and Shavon Revel added and DaRon Bland slated to move inside, the Cowboys’ secondary looks far more formidable early in the season. Diggs’ return tightens coverage after two injury-plagued seasons, and Dallas will manage ramp-up time in Weeks 1–3 against Philly, the Giants, and the Bears.

The Cowboys now boast a potential top trio of corners with Diggs, Bland and Elam, plus Revel waiting in the wings. Diggs’ 2021 dominance—11 INTs—still echoes as the long-term ceiling remains elite. Dallas traded for Elam and drafted Revel to cushion an extended absence, and a healthier Diggs could unlock a more aggressive pass defense and a steadier back end.

Jonathan Mingo will miss at least four weeks with a sprained PCL suffered in the Cowboys preseason clash with the Ravens. The 24-year-old Ole Miss product had been a midseason addition for Dallas after a Panthers trade, logging 17 receptions in 2024 after a 43-catch rookie year. He flashed in the latest exhibition with a 49-yard grab from Joe Milton, showing the potential depth he would’ve provided behind a top duo. His absence will put more on the Dallas receivers in the short term and could force climbing the depth chart for others if the spot isn’t used for another position.

Dallas counters with a dynamic WR pairing in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, plus Jalen Tolbert who posted solid gains last year. KaVontae Turpin remains a bundle of gadget plays and return ability. Milton’s link to Mingo in the preseason hints at possible increased target distribution for Lamb, Pickens, Tolbert, and Milton-favored options. The injury landscape extends beyond Mingo, with Tyler Guyton nursing an ailment up front and Overshown, Diggs, and Revel Jr. working back from season-ending injuries, which could pressure overall depth early in the year.

The Ravens game was preseason, but the ripple effects for Dallas fantasy output matter. Expect greater emphasis on Lamb and Pickens, with Tolbert and Turpin vying for additional looks as the offense stabilizes. In fantasy terms, the path to upside for DAL pass-catchers will hinge on Milton’s rapport and how quickly the staff can plug a reliable fourth option.