The Dallas Cowboys have a deep wide receiver room, but someone has to go. The most likely cut is Jonathan Mingo. This is not a guess. It is a prediction based on cold, hard numbers from the preseason. According to Blogging The Boys, Mingo will not make the final 53-man roster. The logic is simple. He is stuck behind players with better resumes and better recent stats.
The Numbers Do Not Lie
Look at the trend for Mingo. It is going in the wrong direction. Per Blogging The Boys, his targets, receptions, and yards have dropped every single year since his rookie season. Last year, he played in only six games. He caught just one pass for 25 yards. That is not the production of a player who earns a spot on a championship team. The team needs guys who can catch the ball and make plays. Mingo is not showing that right now. His physical tools are there, but the results are missing.
Competition Is Too Tough
Mingo is not fighting for a spot alone. He is behind CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Ryan Flournoy. Those three are the clear top options. Even if the Cowboys carry six receivers, Mingo faces a steep climb. Blogging The Boys notes that he sits behind KaVontae Turpin and Marquez Valdes-Scantling too. Both Turpin and Valdes-Scantling have something Mingo lacks. They have scored touchdowns in the NFL. Turpin also returns kicks, which adds huge value. Valdes-Scantling brings nearly nine years of experience. Mingo has neither the stats nor the special teams edge to beat them out.
A Final Shot?
There is a small chance Mingo survives. He is the youngest receiver in the mix at 25 years old. His physical ability might give him a shot if the team keeps five receivers. But the odds are stacked against him. The path to the roster is narrow. If the team cuts back to five wideouts, Mingo is the first to go. The preseason games will show if he can change his story. Right now, the data says he is done. Cowboys fans should expect to see his name on the practice squad or a trade list soon. What do you think? Will Mingo find a way to stick around, or is he gone for good? Tell us your take in the comments.
