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Acquired by Dallas for a fourth-round pick as part of the Cowboys' strategy to plug roster holes with proven veterans; represents the type of trade used to find better depth options.

Jonathan Mingo connected with Joe Milton on a deep pass down the sideline in Cowboys preseason action, showing chemistry with the backup quarterback and demonstrating receiving upside in the passing game.

Mingo has made the 53-man roster projection as a sixth wide receiver, replacing Anthony Smith and earning a roster spot after a strong preseason performance.

Mingo got loose deep and hauled in a 53-yard touchdown on a clean double-move in preseason Week 2, demonstrating his ability to create separation vertically.

Jonathan Mingo posted a 5.13 yards per route run (YPRR) across two preseason games, creating clear separation at wide receiver; ranks 11th among all wide receivers in preseason YPRR, with a metric that would be elite (≥2.0) over a full regular season, suggesting highly encouraging efficiency despite small sample size.

Mingo earned the highest offensive grade in the Cardinals game at 91.1 PFF and ranks 3rd among all NFL wide receivers in preseason grades (90.5 overall) after two weeks, maintaining his starting role and demonstrating elite efficiency.

Jonathan Mingo posted an elite 5.13 YPRR (82 yards on 16 routes) across two preseason games, ranking 11th among all wide receivers this preseason. The source emphasizes that Mingo and Camden Brown are creating clear separation at the position with highly encouraging efficiency numbers.

Mingo earned a 91.1 PFF grade in the Arizona game and ranks 3rd among all NFL wide receivers in preseason grades (90.5 overall) after two weeks. He was the only week 1 starter at WR to retain his starting spot in week 2, demonstrating consistency and early-season performance.

Jonathan Mingo is forcing Dallas's hand in the wide receiver room; both Mingo and UDFA Camden Brown have forced Dallas to go heavy at WR on the 53-man roster to keep both players. Mingo looks poised to make the final 53-man roster, though he is also mentioned as a potential trade candidate for a backup offensive lineman.

Jonathan Mingo is seeing significantly increased slot usage in the preseason, currently at a 40-45% rate compared to his 88% out-wide usage last year. The source suggests the team is implementing a 'Drake London diet' to manufacture easy-button targets for him.

Mingo scored a touchdown on a 53-yard bomb from Joe Milton, demonstrating his ability as an experienced player looking to separate himself from fan-favorite Camden Brown in the WR depth chart competition.

Mingo scored a touchdown on a 53-yard bomb from Milton and is described as an experienced player looking to separate himself from fan-favorite Camden Brown in the WR depth chart competition.

Jonathan Mingo appears to be turning a corner after a difficult tenure with the Cowboys; he scored his first-ever NFL touchdown (preseason or regular season) against Arizona and the source believes the Cowboys should carry him on the roster, suggesting he is emerging from the shadow of his controversial trade arrival.

The source identifies Mingo as a Stock Up player, noting his difficult tenure with the Cowboys has been 'unique' and coincided with front-office toxicity that prejudiced opinions against him from the moment of his trade. The source acknowledges 'He hasn't performed,' but adds a critical turning point: 'it was noted that this was actually his first ever NFL touchdown (preseason or regular season), but he seems to be turning a corner.' The source rhetorically asks 'The Cowboys are definitely going to carry Mingo, right?' suggesting roster security is now likely.

The receiver struck first with a long touchdown in the preseason game against Arizona, continuing his push for the fifth receiver spot. The source notes the competition for that role has been reduced to Mingo and Camden Brown, with Mingo doing 'a lot of the little things that the coaches love, making a strong push to continue to stick around in Dallas.'

The receiver is in a tight competition with undrafted rookie Camden Brown for the fifth receiver spot. Mingo struck first with a long touchdown reception in this game, and the source notes he does a lot of the little things that coaches love, making a strong push to continue sticking around in Dallas. The competition remains open despite Brown's strong showing the previous week.

Jonathan Mingo caught a huge touchdown pass from Joe Milton in the first quarter, demonstrating his ability to make plays downfield and establish chemistry with the starting quarterback in the preseason game.

Jonathan Mingo caught a huge touchdown pass from Joe Milton in the first half, demonstrating red zone target opportunity and connection with the QB2 in a preseason setting.

Wide receiver caught a 53-yard touchdown pass from Joe Milton III in the first half of the Cowboys' preseason game vs. Arizona Cardinals on Aug. 22, helping Dallas build a 14-0 lead.

Mingo is somewhat forgotten/overlooked outside the organization but is having a strong camp and putting himself in contention for a roster spot this year; Schottenheimer named him among 10 players exceeding expectations, making him worth noting despite not making the source's own list.

Schottenheimer named Jonathan Mingo among 10 players exceeding expectations. Though somewhat overlooked outside the organization, he's had a strong camp and is putting himself in contention for a roster spot this year.