The Dallas Cowboys head into the 2026 season returning all of their offensive starters from last year. This was one of the best offensive units in the league a season ago and there’s no reason to believe they can’t replicate that success once again this year. In fact, they could be even better.
The Cowboys have a handful of players who have the ability to potentially have a breakout year this season. Due to playing time and potential opportunity, some players have a better chance than others of course. We’ve listed our top five offensive candidates below.
WR Ryan Flournoy
An argument could be made Ryan Flournoy had a breakout season last year. After not initially making the Cowboys 53-man roster cut, he eventually earned the WR3 job behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. But expectations are through the roof for him heading into the 2026 season after hauling in 40 receptions for 475 yards and four touchdowns a season ago. With Lamb and Pickens demanding most of the opposing defenses attention, he should face favorable matchups and be a favorite of Dak Prescott this season.
RG Tyler Booker
Tyler Booker is coming off a really solid rookie season, stepping in and taking over for future Hall of Famer Zack Martin at right guard. Last year’s first-round pick should be even better in Year 2 with the full offseason in the Cowboys strength and conditioning program. There are many who are predicting he will be a first-time Pro Bowl player this year. With him, Cooper Beebe, and Tyler Smith firmly entrenched in the middle of Dallas’ offensive line, the Cowboys offense should once again be one of the better units in the league.
LT Tyler Guyton
Heading into Year 3, this season for Tyler Guyton is possibly a make-or-break one. Injury, and not being a finished product out of college, has so far have stunted his growth/development. Because of that the former first-round pick is an open competition with Nate Thomas to be Dallas’ starting left tackle this year. If he can manage to stay healthy and improve his technique, there’s no reason to believe he can’t have a breakout season. He possesses all of the athleticism to be a successful starting LT in the league, but unfortunately he hasn’t put it all together yet.
TE Brevyn Spann-Ford
Brevyn Spann-Ford joined the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent and is entering a contract year in 2026. He’s continued to get better and better each season and could potentially earn a long-term extension to be the TE2 behind Jake Ferguson. Currently he’s still battling Luke Schoonmaker, a disappointing former second-round pick, to be Ferguson’s primary backup as things stand right now. If he can beat out Schoonmaker in the offseason, that would lead to a bigger role and possibly having a breakout season.
RB Jaydon Blue
Jaydon Blue may be an odd choice to make this list after hardly contributing as a rookie last year. He spent the season learning what is expected of him in the NFL, but he does possess the talent/skill set to become a difference-maker as both a runner and receiver out of the backfield. If he can win the RB2 job behind Javonte Williams, Blue’s lightning to Williams’ thunder could form a dangerous RB duo to improve Dallas’ rushing attack. Blue’s game-changing speed makes him a threat to score from anywhere on the field any time he touches the ball.
Who is you top pick for breakout offensive player in 2026?
