Michael Trigg isn't an ordinary undrafted free agent. The former Baylor tight end landed in the Dallas Cowboys' lap after the 2026 NFL Draft because teams had off-field concerns about him. But Jerry Jones and Brian Schottenheimer gave the local college product a chance to determine his own fate.
From a pure pass-catching standpoint, Trigg was always going to impress in Oxnard. He practically has an argument to be the Cowboys' No. 2 tight end behind Jake Ferguson right away. At the very least, he should challenge Brevyn Spann-Ford for that role based on pure receiving ability alone.
But catching passes is only half the battle for an NFL tight end, and Trigg came to camp with some on-field concerns about his capability to block and his willingness to even do so. And while he is shining in the passing game at Cowboys camp, he is also showing improvement as a blocker.
That will help his chances of making this team expontentially.
Michael Trigg is reportedly improving as a blocker at Cowboys camp
All the rage during Dallas' training camp practice on August 6 was Trigg's sliding grab from Joe Milton III to end the session. And rightfully so, as this displayed his raw talent, which is a big reason why the Cowboys brought him to camp. But 105.3 The Fan's Zach Wolchuk included a more pertinent update.
"Looked better as a blocker today."Radio Host Zach Wolchuk on Michael Trigg
Only a generational tight end like Brock Bowers can get away with not having to get his hands dirty in the run game very often. Trigg is talented, yes, but he's no Bowers, so improvement in this facet is massive for him. And by improving on it, he is forging his own destiny for a roster spot.
Videos from camp show him dialing in on the fundamentals of blocking and repping it repeatedly. It is precisely that kind of dedication that the young tight end will need if he wants to continue the positive momentum that he has built thus far in late-summer workouts.
His first touch in camp was a touchdown, which proved that Trigg wasn't just a fluke in OTAs. He has continued to build a rapport with Milton III, scoring touchdowns in team periods, making contested grabs and just generally finding his way in an NFL offense.
Again, though, none of it matters if Trigg can't stave off defenders from touching Dak Prescott or Javonte Williams. And the Cowboys' coaching staff knows that better than anyone. So, for as often as he flashes in the pass game, he needs to keep growing as a blocker.
Dallas could certainly use Trigg, as this fanbase has all but written off Luke Schoonmaker, and it remains to be seen exactly what Brevyn Spann-Ford can do. Especially with Princeton Fant's ACL injury, Trigg has a long runway to prove himself as worthy of a spot on the Cowboys' 53-man team.
Based on Wolchuk's report, Trigg is well on his way.
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