Dallas Cowboys Depth Chart 2026
2026 NFL Season · NFC East · Brian Schottenheimer · Record 1-2
Updated · Week 4
The Dallas Cowboys 2026 depth chart has Dak Prescott at quarterback (backup: Sam Howell), Javonte Williams as the lead running back, George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb and Ryan Flournoy at wide receiver and Jake Ferguson at tight end. The Cowboys are 1-2 in 2026 under head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Below is the full offense, defense and special teams depth chart as of October 1, 2026.
Cowboys Offensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| QBQuarterback | Dak Prescott | Sam Howell | — |
| RBRunning Back | Javonte Williams | Tyler Goodson | Emari Demercado |
| WR1Wide Receiver (X) | George Pickens | Camden Brown | — |
| WR2Wide Receiver (Z) | CeeDee Lamb | Jonathan Mingo | — |
| WR3Slot Receiver | Ryan Flournoy | Kavontae Turpin | — |
| TETight End | Jake Ferguson | Brevyn Spann-Ford | Luke Schoonmaker |
| LTLeft Tackle | Tyler Guyton | Drew Shelton | — |
| LGLeft Guard | T.J. Bass | Nick Leverett | — |
| CCenter | Cooper Beebe | — | — |
| RGRight Guard | Tyler Booker | Ajani Cornelius | — |
| RTRight Tackle | Terence Steele | Broderick Jones | — |
Cowboys Defensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEDefensive End | Otito Ogbonnia | LT Overton | — |
| NTNose Tackle | Kenny Clark | — | — |
| DTDefensive Tackle | Quinnen Williams | Elijah Garcia | — |
| LOLBLeft Outside Linebacker | Rashan Gary | Von Miller | James Houston |
| WLBWeakside Linebacker | Dee Winters | Shemar James | — |
| MLBMiddle Linebacker | DeMarvion Overshown | Jaishawn Barham | Justin Barron |
| ROLBRight Outside Linebacker | Donovan Ezeiruaku | Malachi Lawrence | Tyrus Wheat |
| LCBLeft Cornerback | DaRon Bland | Cobie Durant | Caelen Carson |
| SSStrong Safety | Markquese Bell | Alijah Clark | — |
| FSFree Safety | Malik Hooker | — | — |
| RCBRight Cornerback | Joey Porter Jr. | Shavon Revel Jr. | Ameer Speed |
| NBNickel Back | Caleb Downs | — | — |
Cowboys Special Teams Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKicker | Brandon Aubrey | — | — |
| PPunter | Bryan Anger | — | — |
| KRKick Returner | Kavontae Turpin | Tyler Goodson | — |
| PRPunt Returner | Kavontae Turpin | Caleb Downs | Jonathan Mingo |
Cowboys 2026 Results
Record: 1-2.
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | at New York Giants | L 20-28 |
| Week 2 | vs Washington Commanders | W 37-20 |
| Week 3 | at Baltimore Ravens (Brazil) | L 31-34 |
Cowboys: 2025 Season & 2026 Offseason
Dallas finished the 2025 season 7-9-1, second in the NFC East and out of the playoffs. The offense is again built around quarterback Dak Prescott and receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, who plays 2026 on the franchise tag. The Cowboys used both 2026 first-round picks on defense, adding safety Caleb Downs.
2025 season: 7-9-1 · 2nd NFC East.
Cowboys Depth Chart FAQ
Who is the Cowboys starting quarterback in 2026?
Dak Prescott is the Dallas Cowboys QB1 on the depth chart updated October 1, 2026, with Sam Howell as the backup.
Who is the Cowboys starting running back?
Javonte Williams is RB1, followed by Tyler Goodson.
Who are the Cowboys starting wide receivers?
The top three Cowboys receivers are George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb and Ryan Flournoy.
Who is the Cowboys starting tight end?
Jake Ferguson is the TE1 on the Dallas Cowboys depth chart.
Who is the Cowboys kicker?
Brandon Aubrey is the kicker and Bryan Anger is the punter.
What is the Cowboys record in 2026?
The Dallas Cowboys are 1-2 in the 2026 regular season under head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
How often is this depth chart updated?
Depth charts change every week with injuries, trades and coaching decisions. This page reflects the unofficial depth chart dated October 1, 2026; check the update date above before relying on it.
Unofficial depth chart compiled from public sources including team releases and Ourlads. Depth charts change weekly with injuries and roster moves. See all 32 NFL depth charts.