Think you can figure out which Cowboys player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Cowboys fans! We’re back for another day of the Blogging The Boys in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. If you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article. Previous games Thursday, March 27, 2025Wednesday, March 26, 2025Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Play more SB Nation in-5 trivia games NFL in-5MLB in-5MMA in-5 Blogging The Boys in-5 instructions The goal of the game is to guess the correct Cowboys player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it. After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form. Enjoy!

Think you can figure out which Cowboys player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Cowboys fans! We’re back for another day of the Blogging The Boys in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. If you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article. Previous games Thursday, March 27, 2025Wednesday, March 26, 2025Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Play more SB Nation in-5 trivia games NFL in-5MLB in-5MMA in-5 Blogging The Boys in-5 instructions The goal of the game is to guess the correct Cowboys player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it. After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form. Enjoy!

Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images Tony Romo’s thoughts on the 2007 and 2014 Dallas Cowboys seasons are exactly what all of ours are. When it comes to certain things in life, you just had to be there. One of those things is the 2014 Dallas Cowboys season. For those who did not experience it in the moment, there was something distinctly different about it from other years with team success. It was a breakthrough for quarterback Tony Romo, head coach Jason Garrett (obviously many others as well) and is one of the more cherished seasons throughout the era of The Drought™. It goes without saying that part of what makes us all hold on to it so firmly in our hearts is the way it ended with Dez Bryant’s infamous catch at Lambeau Field (which amazingly now happened over a decade ago). On some level it all felt taken away from us like it was stolen. Recently I was down a YouTube rabbit hole and saw that Romo was a guest of Bryson DeChambeau’s on the latter’s “Break 50” series. If you are unfamiliar, DeChambeau is one of the best golfers in the world and has all sorts of videos on his channel doing various golf-related things. In this particular one he and Romo were trying to break a score of 50 by playing from the most forward tees. It was highly entertaining. Obviously the two were conversing throughout the process and at one point DeChambeau asked Romo what his most memorable celebration was and specified that he meant in the NFL. Romo noted his pounding of the ground in the Wild Card Round victory on that 2014 season and added that the perspective he had relative to what he didn’t earlier in his career was a big reason why. Former Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo was on Bryson DeChambeau’s Break 50 challenge back in September and was asked what his greatest moment of celebration was in the NFL. He ultimately answered his down-on-the ground celebration after throwing a touchdown to Terrance Williams in… pic.twitter.com/VouiB9oHRj — RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) March 26, 2025 Romo talked about another cherished season of many, the 2007 campaign, where the team fell short against the New York Giants in the Divisional Round after having a bye in the first round. While the 2014 team was very special, it is arguable that the 2007 group was the best one that the franchise has fielded since winning it all almost 30 years ago. It appears as if the passage of time helped Romo understand how precious the moment was in 2014 which is why he let loose after throwing the winning touchdown to Terrance Williams. There was something different about that year and therefore about that playoff win. To be clear here, we are talking about a win in the Wild Card Round and not the Super Bowl, but that game against the Detroit Lions was a battle. It helped add to the feeling that destiny was on that team’s side. Clearly destiny was squarely against the Cowboys as we found out in horrifying fashion a week later. Still though, it was interesting to hear Romo reflect on it all so fondly and with reverence. We obviously hear from Romo on a weekly basis during his duties with CBS, but since he moved on from the Cowboys there have been few moments like this that made the rounds. Knowing it was as special to him, it obviously was, as it was to so many fans makes it even cooler. Dez caught it.

Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Late-round draft steals the Cowboys should have their eye on. Barring a trade, of the Dallas Cowboys’ 10 total draft picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, six of them are on Day 3 in rounds four through seven. With three picks in the fifth round and two in both the sixth and seventh round, it’s going to be important for the Cowboys to find impact players in the latter part of the draft. The Cowboys are fortunately known as a team who have been able to find some hidden gems in the late rounds in the past, as well as hitting on some undrafted free agents, but nothing is ever guaranteed. This year, more than in years past, they may need to hit on more than they miss considering they still have quite a few holes to fill for their roster. With that in mind, here are a few of the players who could be late-round steals for the Cowboys. Each play listed below possesses the ability to fill one of the Cowboys roster “needs” early on as a role player as a rookie. For a late-round draft pick that should be considered a win. RB Jaydon Blue, Texas After signing Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders in free agency, it’s still unclear exactly what the Cowboys are looking for at the RB position or when they may select one in the draft. The one thing we do know right now about their offense based on last season is they could definitely use more playmakers who would add some juice to both the running and passing game. Former Texas Longhorns RB Jaydon Blue could be that player. Blue probably isn’t someone who is expected to carry the majority of the workload at the next level. The 5’9″, 196-pound just doesn’t have the frame to handle around 20 touches a game in the NFL. What he does bring to the table though is the ability to take it to the house any time he touches the ball as either a runner or receiver out of the backfield. That kind of home run threat is currently lacking from Dallas’ offense. WR Kyle Williams, Washington State Kyle Williams is flying under the radar no more after besting nearly every defensive back at the Senior Bowl to only follow it up by performing really well at the scouting combine. Because of that, the former Washington State WR has seen his draft stock skyrocket. While he’s still expected to be a Day 3 draft pick, there’s a chance he could sneak in and get selected in the latter part of Day 2. It only takes one team to fall in love with him. Williams is more of a slot/Z WR and may not be what the Cowboys are looking for if they want and X receiver to pair with CeeDee Lamb. However, with his talent and skill set, he could complement No. 88 very well. His release package off the line of scrimmage is one of the best in the draft class, and his ability to accelerate to top speed immediately helps him to create separation. He’s a versatile playmaker who could fit nicely in Dallas. G Willie Lampkin, North Carolina At just over 5’10”, and weighing 270 pounds, Willie Lampkin definitely doesn’t pass the eye test for what one would consider an NFL-caliber offensive lineman. Those in charge of the 2025 Scouting Combine must’ve thought the same thing because he was a snub from the big event. And yet, his film at both Coastal Carolina and North Carolina says otherwise, as well as his performance at the Senior Bowl where he proved he can thrive against bigger competition as a guard. While it’s true the the Cowboys already have several in-house options to replace the recently retired Zack Martin at right guard, and also signed Robert Jones in free agency to add further depth, the depth chart is still fluid. Although he’s undersized for an NFL RG, Lampkin is an above-average athlete who plays with tremendous pad level and weight distribution, maximizing what he has to work with despite his size limitations.

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Our latest Cowboys roundtable on Kaiir Elam, the tight end position and Micah Parsons Every week, we gather the latest news about the Dallas Cowboys and seek our writer’s perspective on each headline. Welcome back to the roundtable. This week we have Jess Haynie, David Howman, Tom Ryle, RJ Ochoa and Brian Martin. What are your expectations for CB Kaiir Elam who recently came to Dallas in a trade? The Cowboys added a former first-round pick at cornerback when they acquired cornerback Kaiir Elam from the Bills. Dallas sent a fifth-round and seventh-round pick to Buffalo, while receiving a sixth-round pick in the trade. Elam has one year remaining on his rookie deal that’s worth $2.5 million this year, with a fifth-year option for 2026. Elam has been underwhelming since entering the NFL, and the Bills certainly have felt that given that they traded up in the draft to select him. In the three years playing in the NFL, Elam has played over 700 coverage snaps and has allowed a 73% completions rate, a 92.6 passer rating allowed, and has made only three pass breakups. Brian: I actually don’t have a lot of expectations for CB Kaiir Elam, despite being a fan of his coming out of college. I like the fact that Dallas is trying to resurrect his career, but his time in Buffalo doesn’t inspire a lot of hope a change of scenery will will change things. I have my fingers crossed it all works out, but I expect him to be nothing more than a depth piece. Tom: I don’t expect much from this move. It looks like a typical insurance move in case they get washed out at the position in the draft. If they don’t, he’s hardly a lock to make the roster. RJ: I don’t have a ton of huge expectations, but I applaud and appreciate the move in a philosophical sense. Cornerback is a position with a sneaky high level need and to bring in a veteran who was recently thought to be legitimate by plenty of evaluators has me pleased. Howman: I think the expectation should be that he comes in and starts on the outside in nickel packages, moving Bland to the slot. Elam entered the NFL with a high pedigree and has traits that are tailor made for Matt Eberflus and this defense. He’d offer really high end depth, but I think the Cowboys are aiming for more than that with Elam. Jess: I have the same expectations that I had for Noah Igbinoghene. In other words, none. These “one man’s trash” moves don’t generally work out, but we got him for next to nothing so why not? How do you feel about the tight end position for Dallas and should they look to add to the position in the draft? Last season was very unproductive year from the tight end position in Dallas. The only receiving touchdown scored by a tight end in 2024 was Luke Schoonmaker in Week 12 against Washington. There was high expectation from the group, with Jake Ferguson being the highlight of the position. Injuries played a part in the problem, but the lack of scoring and assistance in the redzone was a serious issue for this tight end room in Dallas. Is it time to think about restocking the position or was it just a down year? Brian: Although I think Dallas is fine at TE for the 2025 season, I wouldn’t be surprised if they took advantage of a deep TE draft class. I like Luke Lachey on Day 3, but I could see a scenario where Tyler Warren could be in play for them with the 12th overall pick in the first-round. He could actually take just as much pressure off of CeeDee Lamb as any WR they could draft. Tom: I’d be more inclined to subscribe to Brian’s position if they didn’t have so many more urgent needs in the draft. I can’t see using a premium pick on one of the few solid rooms they have. RJ: More than anything I think that I think the front office will want to give Luke Schoonmaker every chance to impress given his draft stock. With that being the case and with Jake Ferguson fairly cemented ahead of him I am more than fine with them addressing the need minimally this year if at all. Howman: I love me some Jake Ferguson, but the Cowboys cannot count on him being the unquestioned starter this year. I’m not saying they have to draft Tyler Warren at 12 (he probably won’t even be there) but there are some talented prospects in this year’s class. Luke Lachey is a fun name, but I think Harold Fannin could be the steal of this year’s draft. Jess: Well, the first thing I’ll say is that you should read my recent piece on the site about the TE position. But while that focused on Ferguson vs Schoonmaker for the starting job, the one thing I didn’t address was if Dallas could just make them both backups to a highly-touted rookie. I would only consider that for Tyler Warren in the first round. Otherwise, you have some pretty good options already fill out a depth chart, but a Day 3 pick on someone you like couldn’t hurt. Will Micah Parsons get his deal soon and what do you predict his contract to peak at? The rumors coming out of Frisco is that Dallas and Micah Parsons are working toward getting a deal done. Last season, this defense had a taste of what it was like in Parsons’ absence and it wasn’t good. Parsons has cemented himself as one of the premier players in the league and he’s clearly one of the best players on the Cowboys roster. The issue will be his price tag and it will be very high. With bargain basement deals and allowing other players to seek employment elsewhere in the

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images It feels like there has been no HUGE thing to happen in the NFL this offseason. We are nearing the month of April and to this point it feels like the NFL has lacked a really big thing. Changes have happened, some of then have even included notable quarterbacks. But am I alone in feeling like there has not been a massive/huge/ginormous move? Maybe the answer is D.K. Metcalf getting traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but even that feels sort of dulled by how limited Pittsburgh is from a quarterback standpoint. The general theory for this phenomenon in my opinion (many other people have said it as well) is that for the most part teams are pretty good about not letting their most massive stars reach the open market. Consider that the Cincinnati Bengals took a while, but they got both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on long-term deals. Players staying with their teams is hardly exciting for fans of other squads. This is our prompt for our Thursday discussion here on the blog. Do you feel like this offseason has been exciting? Let us know in the comments below.

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images The latest news surrounding the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas Cowboys urged to trade for explosive WR before NFL Draft – Randy Gurzi, Sports Illustrated Blockbuster trade moves are what people are dreaming about. The Dallas Cowboys have made several additions this offseason but they still have a strong need at wide receiver. As good as CeeDee Lamb has been, the Cowboys don’t have a consistent No. 2 wide receiver. With a subpar NFL free agency class, the expectation is that they could look to the upcoming NFL Draft to fill the void. There’s another option as well, which would be adding someone through a trade and Ian Valentino of The 33rd Team has a big name in mind. Valentino brought up four trade ideas he would like to see before the draft, and has Dallas trading for Tyreek Hill. Hill has voiced frustration in the direction the Miami Dolphins are headed, which has his name being floated as a trade piece. Valentino says the Cowboys could land him without using their first round pick, allowing them to still add a game-changing running back. ”After a decade of avoiding free agency splurges, Jerry Jones can drop a hammer by making such a gutsy investment into Hill. It shouldn’t cost him a first-round pick, either, meaning he can add a star tailback and Hill. Dallas would surely need to extend Hill’s contract to ease his future cap hits, but the Cowboys finally have the cap flexibility to not stress it.” — Valentino, The 33rd Team Such a move would be a splash and could be enough to put Dallas back into the contender conversation. It’s just difficult seeing Jerry and Stephen Jones suddenly throwing caution to the wind and going for the home run. Mailbag: Trade Parsons for top draft pick? – Mickey Spagnola & Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com Though it shouldn’t seriously be considered, here is another trade hypothetical. Okay guys, I have been sending in questions for years but have never had one answered. So I want your opinion on my draft idea. I love Micah Parsons, but I don’t think the Cowboys can pay three players at the top of their positions. My idea is to trade Parsons to the Titans for the No. 1 pick and keep our pick at 12, take Abdul Carter or Travis Hunter and then see what falls to 12. Imagine the salary cap upside. Am I crazy here? – Michael Mortensen/ Tampa, FL Mickey: You are not crazy and applaud thinking outside the box. But I don’t think your scenario is realistic. The Titans are not going to give up the first pick in the draft for just Micah Parsons. Plus, he’s in the final year of his contract, and his cap hit of a guaranteed $24 million would far exceed what the Titans would have to pay the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. You are going to have to sweeten that deal with at least 2025 and 2026 first round picks. And the Titans would probably ask for more since they would also need to renegotiate that final year of his contract. Hey, but at least you got your question answered. Tommy: Well, they are going to spend the money, they just haven’t yet. I think that salary cap room was made available so that the Cowboys can do what they’ve done for years: Take care of their own. Think about the players that have extensions coming up in the near future: Micah Parsons, Tyler Smith, DaRon Bland. They needed the space to be able to fit those contracts in, and those restructures help them be able to afford that. Plus, you add in the Osa Odighizuwa deal as well as the other additions they’ve made in free agency, and they’re able to have the flexibility to spend how they’re wanting to spent, although it may not be the big money splashes that some may be hoping for. What’s next for Trey Lance? CFL’s Roughriders reportedly add former 49ers, Cowboys QB to 2025 negotiation list – Cody Benjamin, CBS Sports The former Cowboys QB may be heading to another professional football league. Four years after he was the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft, Trey Lance is without a team, drawing little interest as a free agent this offseason. An opportunity awaits the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback across the border, however, as the Canadian Football League’s Saskatchewan Roughriders added Lance to their negotiation list this week, according to TSN. The move gives the Roughriders exclusive rights to negotiate a prospective contract with Lance, provided the former North Dakota State standout is interested. CFL teams are permitted to name up to 45 players to the negotiating list, and each of those players are eligible to negotiate a contract as long as they aren’t currently under contract with another team or league. In Lance’s case, as a free agent, he could sign with the Roughriders immediately, if he so desired. Last seen as the Dallas Cowboys’ No. 3 quarterback, Lance does have family ties to the Roughriders. His father, Carlton, once played one season as a cornerback for Saskatchewan, earning CFL All-Rookie honors. Trey Lance, meanwhile, has gone from potential face of the 49ers to afterthought backup in his young NFL career. San Francisco traded up to select him in 2021, tabbing him the successor to Jimmy Garoppolo, but injuries limited the Minnesota native to eight games over his first two seasons. He was then traded to the Cowboys after Brock Purdy’s emergence as the 49ers’ unlikely starter, spending the last two years behind both Dak Prescott and Cooper Rush in Dallas, where he appeared in just four total games. Cowboys slide in ESPN’s post-free agency NFL Power Rankings – Ali Jawad, Cowboys Wire It may not come as a surprise, but Dallas’ free agency ranking isn’t the best. Unlike last offseason, the Dallas Cowboys were much busier during the 2025 NFL Free Agency period.

Jerome Miron-Imagn Images There are still some free agents who the Cowboys could consider. The NFL draft is just over a month away, but the job is not finished for the Dallas Cowboys. The roster still needs more. It’s commendable that Dallas has been more active than usual during the early stages of free agency, albeit not for anyone at the top of the free market. Oh well, can’t have it all. The good thing is that Dallas addressed their running back position with two unspectacular but adequate signings, Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams. The former, Sanders, hinted at perhaps a new identity for the Cowboys offense, focusing on running the football. It’s a good start for now, but the Cowboys must further supplement the roster to head into the draft with open options. Free agency does have a few players Dallas could sign to fortify their roster ahead of the draft. Shaq Mason One thing primarily lacking from the Cowboys’ offensive line is experience. Terence Steele, an undrafted rookie in 2020, is the most experienced projected starter along the offensive line. Zack Martin’s retirement leaves a lot of experience lacking from the unit, and depth is also a concern. Shaq Mason is a two-time Super Bowl champion who was released by cross-state rival Houston earlier this offseason. Over his ten-year career, Mason has started 147 games. However, Mason isn’t what he used to be and has slightly declined in his performance in the last few seasons. What Mason could be is f an insurance policy for the Cowboys. He could compete for a starting job with incumbent Brock Hoffman, but he also shouldn’t be so expensive that Dallas can’t add another interior with a Day 2 pick if they choose. Amari Cooper Earlier this offseason, there was speculation that Dallas could be interested in former wide receiver Michael Gallup, who came out of retirement and then signed with the Washington Commanders. How about reuniting with another former receiver? Amari Cooper coming back to Dallas would make sense. While Cooper is coming off the worst season of his career, we know his abilities fit well with quarterback Dak Prescott. Cooper went to the Pro Bowl twice with Prescott. If he returns to Dallas, he wouldn’t be counted on as a top option, and would be working in support of CeeDee Lamb as Lamb did for Cooper in his first two seasons in the NFL. Cooper has the ability to play in different spots as a wide receiver and would give the offense more unpredictability with their formations. Cooper still has enough gas in the tank to stretch the field. His market has been ice cold as of late. Therefore, it shouldn’t cost much to bring him back to Dallas. Teddy Bridgewater With the departure of Cooper Rush to the Baltimore Ravens, the Cowboys need to sign a backup quarterback. Jameis Winston is off the market as he signed with the New York Giants. However, another former first-round quarterback is available. Dallas landing Teddy Bridgewater would be a sensible signing. Bridgewater was once a Pro Bowler as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. He’s also started 65 games in his career. For Bridgewater, money doesn’t seem to be most important to him. At one point last year, he retired to coach high school football, winning the Class 3A Florida High School Athletic Association state title for his alma mater Miami Northwestern High School. Bridgewater would join the Cowboys as a reliable backup with great character for the locker room. Also, with Prescott’s injury history, it benefits the team to have a viable option should Prescott be forced to miss games once again. Bridgewater has shown that if he’s equipped with a proper running game, he can make smart decisions to keep the offense on schedule and won’t turn the ball over. With backup quarterback market all but dried up, Dallas could do a lot worse than Bridgewater at backup quarterback.

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images What has been the most surprising thing about the Cowboys offseason in your opinion? We’re still only in March in this 2025 offseason, but that hasn’t left us without news to discuss. Today we’re going to look at the five most surprising decisions that the Dallas Cowboys have made and the likelihood that those moves, or non-moves, could change between now and the start of the season. Keeping Donovan Wilson There was a lot of speculation that the veteran safety would be a salary cap casualty. Dallas could clear about $5 million in space by cutting Wilson outright. But instead, they’ve created ample cap relief by restructuring contracts for QB Dak Prescott and WR CeeDee Lamb. With still close to $40 million available, it’s unlikely that the Cowboys still have enough moves coming that they would need to sacrifice Wilson. What made it especially surprising is that Dallas also re-signed Markquese Bell to a three-year, $9 million deal. Going into the offseason, it felt like either Bell would be allowed to walk or Wilson would be released to allow Bell and Juanyeh Thomas to compete for a starting job. But now all of them, plus Malik Hooker, are currently set to return in 2025. Granted, we’re still early in the process and Wilson could yet be cut. If the Cowboys come out of the draft with a safety who’s guaranteed to make the team, Wilson may suddenly feel more expendable. But barring that, he should be back to try to fight off the young prospects in training camp. Promoting Brian Schottenheimer Mike McCarthy’s exit was not the surprising part. It was speculated even before 2024 and the front office almost manufactured it by how they handled the roster in his lame duck season. But nobody had Brian Schottenheimer taking over when it all started, and yet he became the 10th head coach in Cowboys history. From the wild ideas like Deion Sanders, Jason Witten, or Bill Belichick to more realistic, predictable options like Kellen Moore or Robert Saleh, plenty of names were being discussed before Schottenheimer entered the chat. If anyone was going to be promoted from the previous coaching staff, Mike Zimmer seemed like the guy. There’s plenty of debate over what prompted Schottenheimer’s promotion. Was it merit or was he the only guy who didn’t turn the Jones family down? We may never know. But it’s clear that he has the support of the players, particularly Dak Prescott, so that no doubt played a major factor in the decision. The onus is now on Schottenheimer to show he’s not all talk but can truly bring about schematic, strategic changes which maximize the team’s talent. Signing Miles Sanders Just a few days after the Cowboys signed RB Javonte Williams, they added another veteran in Sanders. While Williams presents some intrigue as part of the backfield rotation, the older Sanders feels like an odd move and unlikely to even make the roster. Certainly, Dallas was still expected to pursue another RB after signing Williams. But that meant a true starter to replace Rico Dowdle, who coincidentally signed with Sanders’ former team in Carolina. Turning 28 this May and having had little impact in two years with the Panthers, Sanders is hardly a guy who walks in with starting expectations. This feels reminiscent of when Dallas signed veteran Royce Freeman last year. It made a little more sense before they reunited with Ezekiel Elliott two weeks later, but once Zeke returned Freeman was reduced to little more than a camp body. That proved true when he was released in late August. Assuming the Cowboys come out of the draft with a significant RB addition, Sanders’ only perceived shot at making the team will be due to injuries. Not Adding a Backup QB With Cooper Rush now in Baltimore and Trey Lance still a free agent, Dallas hasn’t really addressed its QB depth chart. Right now, Will Grier is the only passer behind Dak Prescott. The big question is if the Cowboys are content with Grier as QB2 or if more moves are still to come. The lack of action so far may just be about timing. The draft is an opportunity for Dallas to add a new QB, and there are usually veteran backups looking for work in the months leading up to camp. Lance might be one of them. So it could just be that Dallas is waiting for the draft and the post-draft market. Signing Parris Campbell Everyone knows the Cowboys need more firepower at wide receiver, but Campbell has been a dud since being a second-round pick in 2019. Turning 28 this summer, it’s hard to see how he fits into the mix even as a depth option. Cambell’s best year was in 2022 as a starter for the Colts; 63 catches for 623 yards and three touchdowns as the second option behind Michael Pittman. Matt Eberflus was Indianapolis’ defensive coordinator back then, but it’s pure speculation to assume he influenced bringing Campbell to the Cowboys now. Even if Dallas doesn’t add a new WR in the draft, Campbell will have a tough time making the roster. Three spots are clearly spoken for with CeeDee Lamb, Jalen Tolbert, and KaVontae Turpin. Then you have younger prospects like Jonathan Mingo, Jalen Brooks, and Ryan Flournoy who presumably offer more upside. Scouts obviously had higher hopes for Campbell back when he was a second-round pick, but in the last two years he’s barely gotten on the field with the Giants and Eagles.

Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images Here is our scouting report on Matthew Golden from Texas We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at wide receiver Matthew Golden from Texas. Matthew Golden WRTexas Longhorns Junior4-star recruit 5’11”191 lbs Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images History Matthew Golden was a four-star recruit coming out of Klein Cain High School in Houston, Texas, where he showcased impressive athleticism and playmaking ability. He would receive 26 offers from different schools but choose his home team and joined Houston after flipping his commitment from TCU. He would quickly became one of their top receivers, recording solid stats and earning recognition for his maturity and leadership on and off the field. Golden made an immediate impact as a true freshman, finishing the season with 38 receptions for 584 yards and seven touchdowns. He showcased his ability to stretch the field and became a reliable target for quarterback Clayton Tune. His composure, route-running, and knack for finding the end zone earned him All-AAC Freshman honors and attention as one of the top young receivers in the country. Despite battling through some injuries, Golden continued to shine in his second year at Houston. He totaled 38 receptions for 404 yards and six touchdowns in just nine games. What really elevated his profile was his contribution as a kick returner, where he averaged over 35 yards per return and scored two kick return touchdowns. His versatility and explosive ability made him one of the most dynamic all-around players in the AAC. The next season Golden entered the transfer portal and committed to the University of Texas. He was expected to play a major role in the Longhorns’ receiving corps and special teams, and he met those expectations. He led both Texas and the SEC in receiving touchdowns (nine), and ended the season in career highs with 58 receptions and 987 receiving yards. 2024 Statistics 854 Offensive Snaps83 Targets58 Receptions 987 Receiving Yards9 TDs303 YAC8 Missed Tackles Forced120.9 Passer RTG When Targeted 4 Penalties NFL Combine/Pro Day 10-Yard Split- 1.49s (92%)40-Yard Dash- 4.29s (98%) Awards Second-team All-Big 12 (2023) Scorecard Overall- 85.9Speed- 97Acceleration- 94Agility- 86Strength- 77Catching- 78Route Running- 89YAC- 80Blocking- 55Discipline- 91 THE GOOD Crisp, disciplined routes with sharp cuts. Has great awareness at the top of his route, understands spacing and how to create separation. Consistently plucks the ball away from his body and can make tough catches in traffic. Quick off the line with explosive acceleration; capable of turning short routes into big gains with yards-after-catch ability. Plays with poise and maturity beyond his years, understands defensive coverages, and adjusts routes accordingly. Quick off the line and able to hit top-end speed in space. Can line up both outside and in the slot. Also a dangerous kick returner with two return touchdowns in 2023. Plays with grit and toughness; not afraid to go over the middle and absorbs contact well. TAPE TIME WR Matthew GoldenTexas ✅ THE GOOD✅#scouting #NFLDraft #Longhorns pic.twitter.com/eJ2eup55tp — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) March 24, 2025 THE BAD At his size and weight, he can occasionally struggle against long, physical press corners who disrupt his release. He’ll need to continue refining his release techniques to be more consistent at getting into his stems at the NFL level. His blocking effort is solid but technique and consistency need improvement. Solid build but not overly big; won’t win many jump-ball situations against taller defensive backs. Missed some time in 2023 due to injuries. TAPE TIME WR Matthew GoldenTexas ❌THE BAD❌#scouting #NFLDraft #Longhorns pic.twitter.com/9bVPlnoUbs — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) March 24, 2025 THE FIT Matthew Golden projects as a high-floor, versatile receiver with potential at the next level and immediate special teams value. At Texas, he was a steady, experienced presence who produced right away. His versatility and special teams ability make him extremely valuable, and he’s the type of player who will contribute immediately in more ways than one. To reach his full potential, he’ll need to improve his ability to consistently win against physical press coverage and become more effective in contested catch situations. Adding strength and refining his release techniques will help him against bigger, more aggressive defensive backs. He also needs to sharpen his blocking effort in order to round out his game and make him a more complete receiver. Golden would be a strong fit for the Dallas Cowboys as a versatile weapon who could immediately contribute as a reliable WR2 with CeeDee Lamb. His precise route-running and dependable hands would give Dak Prescott a trustworthy target on third downs and in the red zone, while his ability to create yards after the catch would complement the Cowboys’ quick passing game. Additionally, his impact on special teams as a dynamic kick returner would add immediate value, filling in behind KaVonate Turpin if anything should happen, making this a strong point to the roster. With time, he has the potential to develop into a polished, starting-caliber receiver in Dallas’ offense. COMPARISON: Tyler Boyd, Cincinnati Bengals BTB GRADE: 58th CONSENSUS RANKING: 21st(Consensus ranking based on the average ranking from 90 major scoring services, including BTB)