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Initial Cowboys depth chart projection 2023: Will Deuce Vaughn push Turpin out?

By Cody Williams

OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27 Running back Deuce Vaughn #42 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball during training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on July 27, 2023 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27 Running back Deuce Vaughn #42 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball during training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on July 27, 2023 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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Cowboys depth chart projection 2023, Cowboys 53-man roster prediction
Jul 26, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and quarterback Cooper Rush (10) throw a pass during training camp drills at River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, CA. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

Early Cowboys depth chart prediction for the 2023 season as we take a training camp look at our prediction for the 53-man roster. 

Talent is not going to be a problem for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2023 NFL season. From top-to-bottom on both sides of the ball, this team has what it takes to win a Super Bowl.

Of course, Mike McCarthy and Brian Schottenheimer taking over the offense and the weight of nearly three decades of postseason letdowns could hinder this team. But when you look at the Cowboys depth chart, there’s no denying how good that this team absolutely could and should be this season.

What exactly will that Cowboys depth chart look like? We’re a couple of weeks into training camp now and, based on what we know, what we’ve seen and projecting a bit, we’re getting a better idea. So let’s take a look at these Cowboys depth chart projections to predict the 53-man roster based on what we know now.

Note: Positions are listed in order of the depth chart.

Cowboys depth chart projection: Quarterbacks and Offensive Line

Quarterbacks: Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush

Being able to bring back Cooper Rush this offseason was absolutely massive for the Cowboys as it gives them surefire stability behind Dak Prescott.

Prescott himself is entering a big season after he was the subject of a ton of criticism in 2022 for his high interception total, seemingly often at untimely moments. With that said, he’s proven more than enough that he’s a legitimate franchise quarterback capable of taking Dallas to the heights it wants to reach.

Will Grier is almost a lock to make the practice squad.

Offensive Tackle: Tyron Smith, Terence Steele, Tyler Smith, Matt Waletzko

Terence Steele progressing from his late-season knee injury and recovery could have him on track to start Week 1. Should that be the case, it’ll almost surely be him and Tyron Smith manning the bookends for the offensive line.

Tyler Smith is a start at guard this season, but his future is at tackle and he figures to be the first-man-up if either Tyron or Steele were to go down again this season. As for Waletzko and Farniok, they are versatile depth pieces, which will likely make their places on the roster secure.

Offensive Guard: Zack Martin, Tyler Smith, Chuma Edoga, Asim Richards, Matt Farniok

Zack Martin’s camp holdout doesn’t change the fact taht he’s one of the best in football at guard, which makes his place secure. The same is true for Tyler Smith, who has been impressive early in his career as a first-round pick.

Edoga, the rookie Richards, and Farniok are certainly going to be in the mix as depth, especially if any of the aforementioned injuries should happen, which would push some of them into action.

Center: Tyler Biadasz, Asim Richards

Center depth is the quiet concern for the Cowboys this season. Tyler Biadasz’s spot as the starter is wholly secure as a result of that. However, no one on the roster has any experience lining up in front of the quarterback. Richards is ultimately the top option at the position as a backup, but that’s not a confident position to be in.

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