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Jonathan Mingo's Future at Stake in Cowboys' Preseason Finale

The Dallas Cowboys are making critical roster decisions ahead of the upcoming season.

Coralie Oakley

August 28, 20261 min read

The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for their final preseason matchup, where important decisions about the 53-man roster will be finalized. A significant point of contention is the battle between wide receivers Jonathan Mingo and Camden Brown.

Mingo, who has struggled in his career, brings experience, while rookie Brown has garnered attention with his strong performances during training camp and the preseason, leading to uncertainty over who will make the team.

Mingo was acquired through a trade with the Carolina Panthers in 2024, and while he has shown signs of improvement this offseason, the Cowboys' wide receiver lineup is robust. Notable players include CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy, and KaVontae Turpin, suggesting the team may not carry six receivers on the final roster.

Another critical competition is occurring on the defensive line between Marist Liufau and Sam Williams. Williams has had a solid training camp and recorded a sack in the last game against the Arizona Cardinals, intensifying the fight for a roster spot.

As the Cowboys gear up for the game, it remains unclear if any regular-season starters will take the field. The results of this game will heavily influence roster decisions, and fans may need to prepare for the possibility of their favorite players being released as the team solidifies its lineup for the season ahead.

Source: sports.yahoo.com.

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https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cowboys-news-jobs-grabs-cowboys-110000716.html

https://frisco.city/article/frisco-sports-cowboys-news-jobs-grabs-cowboys-110000716

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Coralie Oakley

Coralie Oakley covers Denton high school and area college sports.

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