Organized team activities have started this week at The Star. The Dallas Cowboys will conduct voluntary OTAs over the next two weeks before mandatory minicamp begins June 16.While moves will still be made over the next few months, we now have a better understanding of the 2026 Cowboys’ roster. With that in mind, let’s look at the team’s potential strengths and weaknesses by ranking each position group.Here are each ranked in order from strongest to weakest.1. Wide receiverThe combination of CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens could be the NFL’s best receiving duo. They put up impressive numbers last season and have a chance to be even better in Year 2 together. Ryan Flournoy emerged as a quality No. 3 option last season. KaVontae Turpin brings versatility to the group as the No. 4. Behind them should be a good battle between Jonathan Mingo, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and several youngsters.2. QuarterbackDak Prescott enters his 11th season as Dallas’ franchise quarterback and remains one of the better QBs in the league. As long as he’s healthy, the Cowboys should be in the playoff picture. Behind him will be a battle between Joe Milton and Sam Howell. Neither is close to Prescott, but the winner should be a solid backup option if Prescott has to come out for a series or potentially a game or two.3. SafetyA position group that has needed major upgrades. The Cowboys responded this offseason by making Jalen Thompson their most notable free-agency acquisition and Caleb Downs their biggest draft addition. The group also has Malik Hooker, P.J. Locke and Markquese Bell. It’s been a long time since Dallas could say its safety position was one of its best units.4. Defensive lineQuinnen Williams and Kenny Clark make this one of the team’s top groups. The depth includes Jonathan Bullard, LT Overton and Otito Ogbonnia. If Williams and Clark are healthy, Dallas should be good up front. Lose either of them and there could be issues.5. Offensive lineThe interior trio of Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe and Tyler Booker should be one of the Cowboys’ biggest strengths. The two tackle spots are why this group isn’t ranked higher and could actually be ranked lower. Terence Steele remains the veteran starter at right tackle. Tyler Guyton and Nate Thomas are expected to battle it out for the starting left tackle spot. If neither can hold it down, Dallas could be forced to move Smith outside. It’s in everyone’s best interest to avoid that scenario so the interior can remain a great strength.6. Tight endThis room has good depth with Jake Ferguson leading the way. Behind him are Brevyn Spann-Ford and Luke Schoonmaker. The No. 4 spot will likely come down to Princeton Fant, Michael Trigg and DJ Rogers. If Spann-Ford or Schoonmaker can have a career year, this group will be ranked higher.Princeton Fant has played in 11 games for the Cowboys since 2023 and is still looking for his first regular-season reception. Will he make the team as its fourth tight end? (Jerome Miron / Imagn Images)7. Running backJavonte Williams’ impressive first season in Dallas should probably have this group ranked a little higher. However, the depth is the reason the running backs sit at No. 7. Fullback Hunter Luepke is expected to see a larger role this season, but the Cowboys need to find their definitive No. 2 back. Jaydon Blue would be the ideal fit, but he is coming off an underwhelming rookie season. Perhaps Malik Davis or Phil Mafah will make it difficult when the roster is trimmed to 53.8. Outside linebackerThere was serious interest in Maxx Crosby. When that didn’t happen, Dallas shifted its focus to trading for Rashan Gary. The Cowboys then used their second first-round pick on Malachi Lawrence. They also have Donovan Ezeiruaku, Sam Williams, Tyrus Wheat, Marist Liufau and James Houston. It’s a solid group, but clearly not what it was when Micah Parsons was still on the roster. Gary and Ezeiruaku need to be very effective for this group to be ranked any higher.9. Special teamsThe talent on paper is much better than this slot. But they were so underwhelming last year that a huge bounce back is needed for them to be ranked any higher. Having arguably the league’s best kicker in Brandon Aubrey and one of the best returners in Turpin should mean a big season for Dallas’ special teams. But that was also the expectation entering last season.10. CornerbackThere are just too many question marks at the moment. DaRon Bland and Shavon Revel Jr. have the talent to make this group much better than this ranking, but their injury history is a concern. Revel will be two years removed from his significant knee injury, so this should be a big year for him. The addition of Cobie Durant could be very valuable. The other two or three spots will be a competition between Derion Kendrick, Devin Moore, Reddy Steward, Trikweze Bridges, Caelen Carson and several others. This is an area of expertise for new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, so perhaps he’ll be able to get a lot more out of the corners than the Cowboys did last season.11. Inside linebackerIt’s the position that still feels like another piece is needed. Dee Winters and DeMarvion Overshown are the projected starters at the moment. Dallas also used a third-round pick on Jaishawn Barham. Shemar James enters Year 2 after being the team’s leading tackler a year ago. The Cowboys had serious interest in free agents Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker and Devin Lloyd. They missed out on all three. It would be a little surprising if they are completely set with this current group.Jun 3, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms