Lamb has the ability to be a consistent 1,000-yard receiver who posts double-digit touchdown catches.ĭeMarcus Lawrence, DE: He remains not only the team’s best defensive lineman, but their most valuable defender.
He should continue to provide solid depth.ĬeeDee Lamb, WR: The sky’s the limit for the second-year standout wide receiver. But injuries forced Knight into that spot last season.
Hill is expected to compete for a starting spot in 2021.īlake Jarwin, TE: The expectation is that Jarwin will return to his starting role after missing almost all of last season with a knee injury he suffered in the season opener.īrandon Knight, OT: Nine starts is generally not expected from your No. Trysten Hill, DT: He was showing noticeable improvement before a knee injury ended his season in Week 5. It’s going to be difficult for the Cowboys to keep all of their offensive weapons, so 2021 could be Gallup’s final season in Dallas. Michael Gallup, WR: He’s entering the final year of his rookie contract. He should continue being a significant piece for the defensive line. Neville Gallimore, DT: Injuries forced him into a starting role earlier than expected. 1 playmaking defensive back.Įzekiel Elliott, RB: Despite coming off his worst statistical year of his career, there’s no reason to think the three-time Pro Bowler won’t be a major piece of Dallas’ offense again in his sixth season. Trevon Diggs, CB: He significantly improved throughout his rookie season, ending the year as the team’s clear No. Along with CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup, the trio should continue being one of the best in the league. 1 wide receiver is coming off a career-high 92-catch season. La’el Collins, RT: Although he missed all of last season with a hip injury, Collins is expected to make a full recovery and return to being the team’s starting right tackle.Īmari Cooper, WR: The team’s No. At the very least, he will provide valuable depth and veteran experience at a position group that could be very young. That could remain the case even after free agency and the draft.
Tyler Biadasz, C: He’s expected to take over the starting center spot after starting four games and playing in 12 as a rookie.Īnthony Brown, CB: If the season started today, Brown would be a starter. (Pending free agents are designated with their status in parentheses) Core returnersĭorance Armstrong, DE: His playing time has increased each of his first three seasons on defense and special teams. Having several new pieces on the defensive coaching staff makes some of these projections more difficult, but here’s how I have split the players into groups.