Risk Flags
6- Depth Chart
Mingo is buried on the Dallas depth chart behind CeeDee Lamb, Michael Gallup, and others. Securing consistent target volume in this crowded WR room remains the primary obstacle to fantasy relevance.
- Missed Opportunity Window
Despite getting Dak Prescott to play with this season (a major hypothesized upgrade), Mingo has failed to gain traction, catching just 5 of 16 targets for 46 yards in 8 games last year and earning minimal snaps in 2025.
- Poor Track Record
Over three NFL seasons (2023 Carolina, 2024-25 Dallas), Mingo has failed to establish consistent production despite being a second-round pick with elite athleticism, suggesting limited upside potential.
- Multi System Failure
As a 2023 second-round pick, Mingo has now failed to establish himself in two separate organizations (Carolina and Dallas) across three NFL seasons. His career totals of 61 catches for 610 yards with zero touchdowns in 38 games indicate a concerning inability to translate athleticism into production.
- Roster Cut Candidate
Media reports from January 2026 indicate Dallas may cut Mingo this offseason despite his low $2 million cap hit, with Ryan Flournoy having supplanted him on the depth chart. The Cowboys appear ready to admit the 2024 trade for a fourth-round pick was a mistake.
- Contract Situation
2026 is the final year of his rookie deal at a sub-$2M cap charge with zero guaranteed money — analysts note he may not survive to late July without a clear improvement. Pure cut candidate, not a protected asset.