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.