ALERT: Jake Ferguson Must IMPROVE for Dallas Cowboys’ Offense to Elevate in 2026 | Tight End Preview

The Dallas Cowboys face a pivotal season as tight end Jake Ferguson’s performance could make or break their offense. Will his decline in yards after the catch—and mounting mental mistakes—put pressure on Dak Prescott and open the door for challengers like Brevyn Spann-Ford or Luke Schoonmaker?  The trust between Ferguson and Prescott is strong, but concerns about Ferguson’s athleticism and efficiency linger as defenses look to clamp down on Dallas’ explosive playmakers.  Marcus Mosher and Landon McCool break down the tight end depth chart, analyzing the fierce battle for TE2 between Spann-Ford’s dominant run-blocking and Schoonmaker’s steady but limited upside.  The hosts discuss Michael Trigg’s longshot path to a roster spot, the impact of special-teams roles, and how the Cowboys’ tight-end group could shape the team’s offensive identity. Can the Dallas Cowboys reclaim their edge, or is a shift coming at one of the NFL’s most crucial positions? Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.