Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: C Cooper Beebe

Contract Status

**Years Left:**2 **2026 Cap Hit:**$1.62 million We’re halfway through Beebe’s rookie deal and enjoying the savings that come from it. This season will be huge for positioning Beebe for contract talks in 2027, when Dallas may look to get ahead of his 2028 free agency with an early extension.

2026 Projections

**Role:**Starting C **Roster Chance:**100% There isn’t much to discuss here. Beebe’s the unquestioned starter and has no real competition for the job. Even Hoffman’s gone now, leaving in free agency to reunite with Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh. The Cowboys have signed veteran center Matt Hennessy to replace Hoffman, but he hasn’t been a full-time starter since 2021. He’s a backup through and through, and even his roster spot isn’t guaranteed. While he’ll go unchallenged as the starter, Beebe will still face some scrutiny in 2026. The third-year leap is not only hoped for, it’s an expectation given his hype coming into the league. And unfair though it may be, even after all these years, Travis Frederick’s shadow still looms over the center position. The perception of Biadasz suffered from it, and Beebe will too. Expecting him to become a perennial All-Pro isn’t fair, but Frederick’s high standard still sticks in our minds. Beebe should have every opportunity to improve this year. There’s continuity in the offensive coaching staff and in his teammates. Tyler Smith should be back for All-Pro work to his left, and we’re all excited about Tyler Booker’s second year at right guard. There’s even a strong backup ready in T.J. Bass, so guard play shouldn’t hamper Beebe’s development. It isn’t a leap to think that Beebe could go from an average starter to one of the league’s best in 2026. Check out our previous player profiles from this series: G Tyler Booker S Alijah Clark TE Jake Ferguson LB Shemar James G Trevor Keegan FB Hunter Luepke RB Phil Mafah WR Jonathan Mingo LS Trent Sieg EDGE Tyrus Wheat EDGE Sam Williams