Ryan Flournoy

NFL player. Position: WR. Team: DAL.

Quick Facts

• Position: WR
• Team: DAL (Dallas Cowboys)
• Bye week (2026): 14
• FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 200

2026 Outlook

Sixth-round pick (2024) who has earned major increased role after inconsistent start. After practice-squad time, Flournoy entered 2025 as a role player but earned starter status filling in for injuries and impressed coaches enough to be featured on third-down and red-zone designer plays. Projects as Cowboys' WR3 in 2026, but the George Pickens contract situation creates upside for a larger role. Analysts highlight Flournoy's willingness to do dirty work in the slot while retaining the ability to win one-on-one on the outside. Consistent yards-after-catch ability is a bonus. Among 93 NFL WRs with 250+ routes in 2025, Flournoy ranked 11th in first-down per route run, just below Drake London and Ja'Marr Chase and above Rashee Rice, Keenan Allen, and Nico Collins. Most of his damage came working underneath; downfield route-running still needs polish, but growth was evident as 2025 progressed. (per Breakout offensive players to watch for 2026 NFL season include WR Ryan Flournoy, who...).

Cowboys offense is projected to be among the league's best in 2026 with Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Brian Schottenheimer's play-calling, and improved offensive line. Flournoy could be the solution to the Pickens contract dispute, stepping into a larger role sooner than his WR3 projection. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer has publicly endorsed Flournoy's development, saying he "has a chance to be a terrific receiver in this league" (per Early Bold Predictions for the 2026 NFL Trade Deadline). Some analysts see Flournoy eventually replacing Pickens on the outside if his 2026 season supports it.

July 4 update: Sports Illustrated projects Flournoy will break 700 receiving yards in 2026, a new career-high after posting 475 yards in 2025. The prediction rests on Flournoy earning increased target share in a prolific offense while benefiting from two elite receivers (Lamb and Pickens) drawing coverage. As a No. 3 WR in an elite passing scheme, Flournoy is well-positioned for consistent production (per 1 Prediction for Every Dallas Cowboys Offensive Position Group for 2026 NFL Season).

Sept 11 — Contract extension: Flournoy signed a one-year extension worth up to $6 million, keeping him under contract through the 2027 season. The move reflects his rise from being waived during 2025 roster cuts to earning significant offensive roles as a slot contributor. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones noted that Flournoy "paid his dues" and now he's expected to be a "big part of the offense in 2026." Schottenheimer called Flournoy and fellow tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford examples of the team's winning philosophy: "play the game the right way, all-about-the-team, team-first mentality" (per Spann-Ford, Flournoy reaping rewards of climbing NFL ladder with Cowboys).

Role / Depth Chart

Projected WR3 for Dallas, but positioned to step into larger receiving role if George Pickles contract situation escalates. Good-sized receiver (6'1") who can play inside and outside. More of an underneath, power-slot operator, but has shown ability to work on the outside in one-on-one situations. Can function as designer-play threat in red zone. Earning more trust from coaching staff as 2026 season approaches.

Injury Status

Healthy; no recent injury concerns.

Recent News

• 2026-09-11 — Spann-Ford, Flournoy reaping rewards of climbing NFL ladder with Cowboys (Spann-Ford, Flournoy reaping rewards of climbing NFL ladder with Cowboys)
• 2026-06-22 — 2026 NFL offseason: Biggest surprise players on each team (2026 NFL offseason: Biggest surprise players on each team)
• 2026-06-15 — Best Ball Draft Strategy 2026 - Fantasy Football (Updated) (Best Ball Draft Strategy 2026 - Fantasy Football (Updated))
• 2026-04-27 — Cowboys post-draft depth chart: How they improved their roster this offseason (Cowboys post-draft depth chart: How they improved their roster this offseason)
• 2026-06-16 — Top 5 Fantasy Football Draft Values on MFL (2026) (Top 5 Fantasy Football Draft Values on MFL (2026))
• 2026-06-03 — Justin Boone's 2026 WR dynasty fantasy football rankings and trade value chart updates... (Justin Boone's 2026 WR dynasty fantasy football rankings and trade value chart updates...)
• 2026-05-16 — One NFL trade target for every team after the draft and deep in the offseason (One NFL trade target for every team after the draft and deep in the offseason)
• 2026-06-18 — Cowboys giving Jets bust another NFL shot is bad news for 2026 NFL Draft pick (Cowboys giving Jets bust another NFL shot is bad news for 2026 NFL Draft pick)
• 2026-06-18 — Early Bold Predictions for the 2026 NFL Trade Deadline (Early Bold Predictions for the 2026 NFL Trade Deadline)
• 2026-06-17 — As NFL offenses trend in one direction, Cowboys, OC Klayton Adams are cutting against... (As NFL offenses trend in one direction, Cowboys, OC Klayton Adams are cutting against...)

Open Questions

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