Jonathan Mingo, a 23-year-old wide receiver, has had a lackluster start to his career with only 55 catches for 539 yards and no touchdowns over 24 games. Despite this, the Cowboys traded a 2025 fourth-round pick to acquire him, indicating they see potential in his abilities to play both inside and outside. McCarthy expressed confidence in Mingo, highlighting that he possesses the characteristics the team values. The Cowboys had previously given Mingo a second-round grade in the 2023 draft, which justified their decision to pursue him, despite skepticism from analysts regarding the value of the trade.