Cowboys' Tight End Battle: Trigg & Rogers

0:00On April 28th, the Dallas Cowboys went heavy on defense in the 2026 draft, grabbing guys like Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence for instant impact snaps. But their offense hummed last year, so rookies face a tough roster climb. Now, they're stirring things up a tight end with two undrafted free agents who could crash the party. They signed Baylor's Michael Trigg and TCU's DJ Rogers, both ranked in the top 25 tight ends by draft guru Dane Brugler. Trigg, a 23-year-old with a huge catch radius, exploded at Baylor last season, setting school records and nearly winning the Macchi Award. Rogers, 24, and a late bloomer, flashed massive wingspan in grit in his final year. Jake Ferguson leaves the pack after a pro-bowl breakout and a 4-year $52 million extension. But questions linger on his value amid big. Contracts. Luke Schoonmaker, a second-round pick, has just 49 catches in 51 games, mostly blocking. Breven's fan forward is rising, while Princeton fans sticks to special teams.

1:04These new guys bring project potential with Trigg needing coaching polish and Rogers proving coachable. Training camp could see them leapfrogging. Schoonmaker or font, especially building rapport with Dak Prescott, Joe Milton, or Sam Howell. Kabul is often keep four tight ends, so two spots are wide open. Expect fireworks this summer as Trigg and Rogers battle for real roles. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates.