Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Catches two passes vs. Tampa Bay
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Mingo caught two of four passes for 20 yards during the Cowboys' 24-16 loss to the Buccaneers on Thursday.
All four of Mingo's targets from Dak Prescott came in the fourth quarter, coinciding with CeeDee Lamb's exit from the game due to a quad bruise. Lamb will have extra time to rest and recover ahead of the Cowboys' Week 6 tilt against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 18, so Mingo figures to remain in a limited role in the passing game behind Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy and tight end Jake Ferguson.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Active versus Tampa Bay
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Mingo (illness) is active for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Mingo was in danger of missing this contest. However, the illness won't keep the 25-year-old off the field Thursday night. Mingo has appeared in all four of the Cowboys' games this season, amassing one catch (three targets) for 10 yards.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Under the weather, iffy for TNF
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Mingo did not practice Wednesday due to an illness and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Wednesday was the first time this week that Mingo popped up on the injury report, which casts uncertainty over his status for Thursday Night Football. He's seen just three targets through four regular-season games, but if Mingo isn't cleared to play, then undrafted rookie Camden Brown would be in line to be on the active gameday roster for the first time this season, with Ryan Flournoy and KaVontae Turpin both in the mix for a slight increase in offensive snaps.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Catches sole target in loss
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Mingo caught his sole target for 10 yards in Sunday's 28-20 loss to the Giants.
Mingo played 11 of 58 offensive snaps and six special-teams snaps in Sunday's contest. The wide receiver seems to be getting mixed in on snaps when CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens or Ryan Flournoy need a break. Mingo remains the fifth option for the Cowboys wide-receiver corps and will likely continue to see minimal opportunities in a highly competitive room.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Healthy for training camp
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Mingo had a good first training camp session, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Mingo has been dealing with a minor groin strain since early June. The wide receiver has finally recovered from the issue and is all set to perform at his best in training camp for a chance to move up the Cowboys' depth chart. Mingo will need to outshine Marquez Valdes-Scantling, KaVontae Turpin and Ryan Flournoy for a chance at high-value snaps during the 2026 season.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Dealing with groin strain
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Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday that Mingo is tending to a minor groin strain, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
There was no indication as to when Mingo suffered the injury, but it doesn't sound like it's a serious issue. Any time that Mingo potentially misses will make it that much more difficult for him to claim a spot on the Cowboys' Week 1 roster.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Fails to make impact in 2025
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Mingo caught one of five targets for 25 yards while active for six games with the Cowboys in 2025.
The third-year wideout didn't see his first snap of the season until Week 12, and he saw exactly one target in each of Dallas' last five games, catching just one of them. Mingo has one year left on his rookie contract after entering the league as a second-round pick of the Panthers in 2023, but he's done nothing with the Cowboys to suggest a breakout is coming next season, and he may not even be guaranteed a roster spot.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Could have bigger role Thursday
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Mingo is not among Dallas' inactives for Thursday's Week 17 game against the Commanders, per Todd Archer of ESPN.com, and he could see an increased role with Ryan Flournoy (knee) out of action.
Mingo has had a quiet season so far, tallying one catch on three targets for 25 yards over four games. He'll still be behind CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens and KaVontae Turpin in the WR pecking order Thursday, but Mingo could get a few more looks due to Flournoy's absence. Mingo has been a bit more involved of late anyway, notching 14 offensive snaps Week 15 and eight offensive snaps last Sunday against the Chargers.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: First catch of season
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Mingo caught his only target for a 25-yard gain in Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Vikings.
His first catch of the season came on the Cowboys' final drive, helping to set up a Brandon Aubrey field goal that got the home side to within a score, but they couldn't recover the subsequent onside kick. Mingo has seen only two targets in three games since making his 2025 debut in Week 12, and it would likely take a rash of injuries ahead of him on the depth chart to get him on the fantasy radar.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Ready to go for TNF
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Mingo is active for Thursday night's matchup with the Lions.
Mingo will be active for just the second time this season, suiting up in place of Jalen Tolbert (coach's decision) against Detroit. Mingo has played just three snaps on offense this year, failing to garner a target. He'll operate behind Ceedee Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy and KaVontae Turpin in Week 14.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Active for first time this season
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Mingo is active for Sunday's Week 12 matchup against the Eagles.
Mingo had been a healthy scratch for the three games that had transpired since he came off injured reserve ahead of Week 8, but he'll break that streak Sunday while fellow wideout Jalen Tolbert is inactive for the first time this season. Despite his availability against Philadelphia, Mingo isn't slated for a sizable role, considering he projects as the No. 5 receiver behind the top quartet of CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy and KaVontae Turpin.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Remaining on IR
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Mingo (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders and will remain on injured reserve.
Mingo earned the questionable tag for Week 7 after logging a full practice Friday, but the third-year wideout hasn't progressed enough in his recovery to return from a PCL sprain in his right knee that he sustained during the preseason in mid-August. Mingo's 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve opened Oct. 1, and he would be forced to remain on IR for the rest of the season if the Cowboys don't activate him prior to the window closing. Mingo's next opportunity to make his 2025 regular-season debut is Week 8 against the Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 26.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Chance to play Week 7
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Mingo (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Mingo ended the week strong with a full practice Friday, and the third-year wideout has a chance to make his 2025 debut Sunday. Even if he does return, Mingo would likely work in a rotational role in the Cowboys' offense, given that CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and KaVontae Turpin (foot) have both been cleared to play in Sunday's NFC East tilt.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Won't play Week 6
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Mingo (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Mingo was not on the field for practice Thursday or Friday, and the third-year wideout will not make his 2025 regular-season debut against the team that drafted him in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Mingo will remain on injured reserve for at least one more week, and his next chance to play will be Week 7 against the Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 19.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Officially questionable for Week 6
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Mingo (knee) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.
Mingo ended the week with back-to-back DNPs after practicing in a full capacity Wednesday. Given his lack of practice to end the week, it appears the third-year wideout is trending toward not playing against the team that selected him in the 2023 NFL Draft. If Mingo is in fact ruled out for Sunday's game, his next opportunity to make his 2025 regular-season debut will be Week 7 against the Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 19.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Upgrades to full practice
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Mingo (knee), who remains on IR, was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Mingo had his 21-day practice window opened last Wednesday and logged a trio of limited practices before being ruled out for Week 5, but he's now practicing without restrictions. That seemingly sets the stage for Mingo to be activated from IR and make his regular-season debut ahead of Sunday's road game against the Panthers. With CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and KaVontae Turpin (foot) both candidates to miss Week 6, Mingo's return would provide the Cowboys with needed depth at the wide receiver position.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Not ready to return
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The Cowboys are not in line to activate Mingo (knee) from IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Mingo was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, but after a week of limited practices, the wideout's return to action remains on hold. With CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and KaVontae Turpin (foot) both sidelined this week, the Cowboys will elevate Jalen Brooks and Jalen Moreno-Cropper from their practice squad.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Limited in practice Wednesday
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Mingo (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Mingo was designated for return from injured reserve Wednesday, opening his 21-day practice window. He sprained his PCL during the preseason. With CeeDee Lamb (ankle) injured, Mingo is missing out on a chance to see some playing time on offense.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Expected to start on IR
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Mingo (knee) is expected to begin the regular season on IR due to a PCL sprain suffered during Dallas' preseason loss to Baltimore on Saturday, Todd Archer of ESPN reports.
Mingo is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks, if not longer, due to the knee injury he picked up while hauling in a 49-yard reception in the third quarter Saturday. The third-year wideout will likely be placed on IR on Aug. 26, when the initial 53-man roster is finalized. Once healthy, Mingo will be competing for reps and targets with CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Jalen Tolbert and KaVontae Turpin.
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Cowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Diagnosed with PCL sprain
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Mingo was diagnosed with a PCL sprain in his right knee Monday, and the third-year wideout is expected to be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Mingo injured his right knee during the Cowboys' preseason loss to the Ravens on Saturday. The timeline for his injury means he'll miss Dallas' regular-season opener against Philadelphia on Thursday, Sept. 4, though his absence could persist beyond Week 1 depending on how his recovery goes. With Mingo sidelined, Friday's preseason finale against the Falcons will provide Ryan Flournoy, Traeshon Holden and Jalen Brooks the opportunity to audition for the WR5 job.
