Cowboys' Ryan Flournoy Set For Key Role Under Schottenheimer?

Cowboys' Ryan Flournoy Set For Key Role Under Schottenheimer?

On the offensive side of the ball for the Dallas Cowboys last season, there was a lot to be happy about.

Yes, CeeDee Lamb, Dak Prescott, Javonte Williams, and George Pickens stole all the headlines, but there was also another weapon that proved he deserves to be a key cog in the machine in 2026.

And that's Ryan Flournoy.

Coming off a career year where he posted 475 yards and 4 TDs from 40 receptions, "Flo" announced himself as a Prescott safety blanket on third down.

Of Ryan's 40 receptions, 29 of them went for first downs. He's a chain mover, folks.

Now, as Flournoy enters Year 3 as WR3, that comes with its own set of pressures.

The Cowboys allowed Jalen Tolbert to talk in free agency, thus giving the nod to Flournoy to assume the mantle of the third receiver behind CeeDee and George.

READ MORE: Which One Young Cowboys Player Faces Most Offseason Pressure?

Some might see it as an opportunity to build on what was a good second season, but for me, I see it as a chance for Flo to really stress defenses in 2026.

How so? Let's walk through it.

We know that most of the attention in the passing game will go on Lamb and Pickens, right? That's a given.

If Lamb is double-teamed, Pickens needs another player to help move the chains, and vice versa.