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UDFA rookie TE Trigg not practicing in camp session.
Tight end Michael Trigg, a UDFA rookie, is not practicing in the Cowboys' training camp session, with the source noting this is expected for the rookie tight end.
UDFA rookie TE Trigg absent from practice
UDFA rookie tight end Michael Trigg was not practicing, indicating a potential injury or conditioning issue early in his professional career.
Trigg's injury threatens roster spot despite strong training camp and preseason debut.
The rookie tight end quickly emerged as a fan favorite in training camp and stood out in the preseason opener, but his momentum to make the 53-man roster has been halted by injury. If he misses the preseason finale on Friday night, it is highly unlikely he makes the roster, though the Cowboys could stash him on Injured Reserve to keep him from hitting waivers where other NFL teams could claim him.
Rookie TE Trigg's roster spot in jeopardy after injury; preseason finale critical.
Rookie TE's momentum to make roster halted by injury; Dallas added Mitchell Van Vooren at TE on Monday. Trigg quickly emerged as fan favorite in training camp and stood out in preseason opener, but if he misses Friday's preseason finale, it's highly unlikely he makes 53-man roster. Door remains open for IR stash to keep him from waivers.
Trigg's injury opens TE depth opportunity for Cowboys.
Michael Trigg is dealing with an injury that prompted the Cowboys to sign depth at tight end; the specific nature and severity of the injury are not disclosed in the source.
Trigg's toe injury threatens preseason availability and season-start status.
Tight end sidelined with toe injury after a hot start to camp; missed last week's preseason game and looks likely to miss this week's as well. May end up being an IR candidate for the start of the season, creating a significant depth shortage at the position for the Cowboys.
Trigg's toe injury may sideline him to start the season.
Michael Trigg has been slowed with a toe injury after a hot start to camp; he missed last week's preseason game and looks like he might miss this week's, and may end up being an IR candidate for the start of the 2026 season.
Trigg makes 53-man roster despite injury; upside keeps him safe
Despite missing time with an injury, Trigg is projected to make the 53-man roster as a third tight end; the team believes his upside and even playing field with Luke Schoonmaker warrant keeping him on the roster rather than risking him to waivers.
Michael Trigg's 1.67 YPRR shows solid efficiency in preseason routes.
Michael Trigg ran 18 routes across two preseason games, accumulating 30 receiving yards for a 1.67 yards per route run (YPRR), showing moderate route involvement and above-average efficiency for a tight end.
Trigg earned 60.2 grade in week 1; did not play week 2
Trigg earned a 60.2 PFF grade in week 1 at tight end but did not play against the Cardinals in week 2.
Trigg earned single honorable mention vote in camp MVP voting.
Trigg garnered one vote as an honorable mention in the 2026 Camp MVP voting, appearing on at least one source's standout list.
Rookie Trigg exceeds expectations; already on par with Schoonmaker at TE3.
Expectations were high coming out of Baylor, but the source was surprised how comfortable he looks already as a rookie; he should already be on equal footing with Luke Schoonmaker as Dallas' TE3.
Rookie Trigg exceeds expectations; already on par with Schoonmaker.
Michael Trigg came with high expectations from Baylor, but has surprised with how comfortable he looks already as a rookie. He should already be on equal footing with Luke Schoonmaker as Dallas' TE3, indicating rapid acclimation and potential depth chart impact.
Trigg unavailable for scrimmage; Ferguson's red zone role tightens TE depth chart for undrafted prospect.
UDFA tight end Michael Trigg was unavailable for the Saints scrimmage and missed the opportunity to contribute during a day when the Cowboys' pass offense excelled. The source frames Trigg as a roster longshot in a crowded tight end depth chart where Jake Ferguson is entrenched as TE1 and increasingly involved in red zone opportunities. With Luke Schoonmaker also getting reps and three receivers demanding high target volume, the remaining tight end spots are severely limited. Trigg's absence during a high-volume passing day compounds his challenge to carve out a role as the cream rises to the top across the roster with two preseason games remaining.
Trigg's scrimmage absence widens the gap as Ferguson dominates TE snaps and red zone work.
UDFA tight end Michael Trigg was unavailable for Tuesday's scrimmage against the Saints, missing an opportunity to contribute during a day when the Cowboys' pass offense performed exceptionally well. This absence comes as the tight end depth chart is clarifying: Jake Ferguson is taking up the vast majority of available snaps and red zone opportunities, with even Luke Schoonmaker getting involved. Trigg, as an undrafted player, now faces a significant gap to close as established players show their regular season form and the cream rises to the top across the roster.
Trigg's toe injury sidelines him from critical Saints scrimmage practice.
Undrafted rookie tight end Michael Trigg missed the Cowboys' critical joint practice scrimmage against the Saints on Tuesday with a toe injury. The source notes this is particularly damaging for a player fighting for a roster spot, as the scrimmage represented a key opportunity to showcase his abilities after a solid preseason debut. The timing is concerning given that roster decisions are imminent, though the source speculates he could potentially be an IR stash.
Trigg's toe injury sidelines him from critical Saints scrimmage, jeopardizing roster spot bid.
Rookie undrafted tight end Michael Trigg missed a critical joint practice against the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday with a toe injury. The source notes that availability is paramount for players fighting for a roster spot, and missing this scrimmage—the second joint practice of the summer—is a significant setback for Trigg's chances to compete for a roster spot, though he looked solid in the preseason debut. The source suggests he could be an IR stash candidate as roster moves approach.
Trigg still out with toe injury.
Cowboys TE Michael Trigg remains out with a toe injury during joint practice with the Saints.
Trigg still sidelined with toe injury; out of practice.
Cowboys tight end Michael Trigg remains out with a toe injury during joint practice, continuing his absence from team activities.
Michael Trigg out with toe injury, team not concerned.
Michael Trigg did not practice due to a toe injury; however, the team is reportedly not concerned with the injury.
Out of practice with toe injury, team not concerned
Not practicing due to toe injury; the team is reportedly not concerned with the injury, suggesting it is minor and not expected to impact availability long-term.
Michael Trigg's 4 catches and drive-sustaining plays support TE depth chart candidacy.
UDFA TE led Dallas with 4 catches and 30 receiving yards in preseason opener, with 3 receptions helping sustain drives that led to both Cowboys touchdowns. The source notes Trigg displayed the mismatch problem he presents with his athleticism against linebackers and size against defensive backs, and his candidacy for the bottom of the TE depth chart has been discussed all summer; this first preseason game did nothing to hurt that case.
Trigg's four-catch, drive-sustaining game supports his tight end depth chart candidacy.
Trigg led the Cowboys with four catches for 30 yards in the preseason opener, with three receptions helping sustain drives that led to both Dallas touchdowns. The source highlights his mismatch potential—athleticism against linebackers and size against defensive backs—and notes his candidacy for the bottom of the tight end depth chart has been discussed throughout training camp; his preseason performance did nothing to hurt that case.
Trigg targeted by Howell outside the numbers in preseason action.
Trigg was a receiving target for Sam Howell, with the source highlighting Howell's ability to put on-target throws 'on Michael Trigg outside the numbers' as part of his composed and decisive performance in the preseason opener.
Undrafted TE Michael Trigg leads team with 4 catches, 30 yards in preseason debut
Undrafted rookie tight end showed off his pass-catching ability in preseason Week 1, finishing with a team-high 4 catches for 30 yards. His strong performance creates depth chart pressure on Luke Schoonmaker and demonstrates immediate fantasy relevance as a potential roster contributor.
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Trigg standout performer; candidate for starter elevation next week
Michael Trigg stood out in the preseason game against Seattle and is a candidate to be elevated to the starter tier in the next game; he played 15 snaps on offense and 6 snaps on special teams.
Trigg standout candidate for elevation to starter tier next week
Trigg was identified as a standout performer from the Seahawks game and is a candidate to be elevated to the starter tier in the next preseason game; he played 32 snaps at tight end.
Michael Trigg offers stable passing-game presence in TE3 competition.
Michael Trigg had an early drop but settled in and offered a stable presence in the passing game for the quarterbacks. The source notes that while Jake Ferguson and Brevyn Spann-Ford are the top two tight ends, Trigg's competition is Luke Schoonmaker for the TE3 spot. Trigg continues to offer more of a 'lottery ticket' appeal than the alternative, suggesting he has a path to the roster.
Trigg competing for TE3 spot; stable preseason showing supports lottery ticket value.
The source evaluates Michael Trigg as competing for the TE3 spot against Luke Schoonmaker, with Ferguson and Spann-Ford locked in as the top two tight ends. Despite an early drop, Trigg settled in and offered a stable presence in the passing game. The source suggests Trigg continues to offer more upside than the alternative, positioning him as a lottery ticket worth buying in the tight end depth chart competition.