Luepke’s two-year, $7.5 million deal with $5 million guaranteed fortifies Dallas’ fullback role, reinforcing the blocking-and-release versatility that supports the ground game and the play-action attack.

Hunter Luepke is drawn into long-term plans as a full-season contributor in Dallas' tight end/fullback role, adding specialized versatility to the offense. His extension or continued role supports a multi-formation attack and can influence goal-line sets.

Luepke’s fullback role adds a short-yardage/goal-line dimension that supports the backfield and enhances Dallas’ blocking schemes, quietly shaping near-goal-line efficiency and backfield balance.

Luepke could slot in on third downs and short-yardage packages, offering Dallas a reliable blocking and receiving option. His role may hinge on how often Dallas uses multiple-back sets and how much they lean on pass protection, potentially crowning him as a matchup-dependent fantasy asset.

Luepke’s camp versatility impressed coaches, lining up at running back, fullback, tight end, and in motion sets. The two-year extension adds security after his UDFA rise from North Dakota State in 2023. In 33 games he’s produced 57 rush yards, a rushing TD, and 111 receiving yards, with potential to take on more backfield duties in a revived Cowboys RB corps.