DAL Michael Trigg
NFL tight end. Position: TE. Team: DAL.
Quick Facts
- Position: TE (Tight End)
- Team: DAL (Dallas Cowboys)
- Status: Undrafted free-agent signing
2026 Outlook
Trigg is an undrafted free agent signing with elite physical measurables and production from Baylor. He posted 50 receptions for 694 yards and six touchdowns in his final college season, earning First-Team All-Big 12 honors and finishing as a John Mackey Award finalist. Physically, Trigg's arm and hand measurements rank in the 91st percentile among tight ends since 2011, while his wingspan (over seven feet) ranks in the 99th percentile. These elite receiving-friendly measurables position him as a potential NFL contributor if he can make the roster. Sports Illustrated projects Trigg will "show star potential" if he earns meaningful snaps after making the roster out of training camp (per 1 Prediction for Every Dallas Cowboys Offensive Position Group for 2026 NFL Season).
Character concerns but signs of growth (July 2026): Trigg's college career was marked by disciplinary issues that likely prevented him from being drafted despite his talent. He served a one-game suspension at Ole Miss before transferring to Baylor, then received another one-game suspension at Baylor. There was also a sideline incident with Baylor's athletic director over a clothing violation, and he was noted for poor practice and academic habits at times. However, scouts see signs of maturation: his final college season (2025) was his best, suggesting he may have grown up. The Cowboys signed him as UDFA with $280k in guaranteed money—nearly triple what other noteworthy UDFAs received—indicating confidence in his trajectory. At 24 years old, Trigg is an older rookie and will be solely focused on demonstrating character and professionalism during training camp to earn meaningful playing time (per Dallas Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: TE Michael Trigg).
Role / Depth Chart
Competing for roster spot as a backup tight end (TE3 or TE2 candidate). Jake Ferguson is the locked-in TE1. Brevyn Spann-Ford is currently the frontrunner for TE2, with Luke Schoonmaker's role in flux (expiring contract, turns 28 in September). Trigg's roster chances: ~60%, contingent on demonstrating special teams value or slot receiver versatility. The Cowboys' tight end room is competitive and unsettled beyond Ferguson (per Dallas Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: TE Michael Trigg).
Injury Status
No injuries reported.
Recent News
- 2026-07-10 — Dallas Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: TE Michael Trigg (Dallas Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: TE Michael Trigg)
- 2026-07-04 — 1 Prediction for Every Dallas Cowboys Offensive Position Group for 2026 NFL Season (1 Prediction for Every Dallas Cowboys Offensive Position Group for 2026 NFL Season)