LUKE SCHOONMAKER NEWS

No targets in Week 11 win Schoonmaker went without a target while playing 30 of the Cowboys' 67 snaps on offense in Monday's 33-16 win over the Raiders.

Impact Schoonmaker ran routes on just six of his 30 snaps and was one of the few Dallas pass catchers to go without a look on a night in which quarterback Dak Prescott targeted nine different players. So long as top tight end Jake Ferguson is available, Schoonmaker looks like he'll mostly be limited to a tertiary role in the passing game while serving as a blocker more often than not when he's on the field.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 4 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Season-high three targets Sunday Schoonmaker caught two of his three targets for 25 yards in Sunday's loss to the Broncos.

Impact The Cowboys curiously went away from Jake Ferguson in the contest as a receiving option, and as a result Schoonmaker saw a season-high three targets while also reaching double-digit receiving yards for the first time in 2025. The production wasn't much, but it's at least a positive sign for the third-year tight end. If Ferguson's disappearance from the game plan proves to be more than just a one-week trend, Schoonmaker could benefit.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

No targets in Week 7 win Schoonmaker went without a target while playing 22 of the Cowboys' 67 offensive snaps in Sunday's 44-22 win over the Commanders.

Impact Though quarterback Dak Prescott spread the ball around to eight different pass catchers in Sunday's romp, Schoonmaker didn't get in on the act. The third-year tight end had drawn at least one target in each of Dallas' first six games, accruing a 5-24-0 receiving line over that stretch.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Shut out as receiver Sunday Schoonmaker failed to catch two targets in Sunday's 40-37 overtime win over the Giants.

Impact The 2023 second-round pick is still looking for his first catch of the season, whiffing on all three of his targets while Jake Ferguson dominates the receiving opportunities at tight end for Dallas. Even Schoonmaker's hold on the No. 2 spot on the depth chart could be slipping, as Brevyn Spann-Ford is proving to be a better blocker and caught his only target Sunday, albeit for just three yards.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Shut out as receiver Sunday Schoonmaker failed to catch two targets in Sunday's 40-37 overtime win over the Giants.

Impact The 2023 second-round pick is still looking for his first catch of the season, whiffing on all three of his targets while Jake Ferguson dominates the receiving opportunities at tight end for Dallas. Even Schoonmaker's hold on the No. 2 spot on the depth chart could be slipping, as Brevyn Spann-Ford is proving to be a better blocker and caught his only target Sunday, albeit for just three yards.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Just one target Thursday Schoonmaker failed to catch his only target in Thursday's loss to the Eagles.

Impact The third-year tight end had a limited role, as expected, while working behind starter Jake Ferguson. Schoonmaker's hold on the No. 2 spot on the depth chart may not be secure either, despite his standing as a 2023 second-round pick -- he played 15 snaps on offense to Brevyn Spann-Ford's 10, and the latter made a more noticeable impact with his blocking.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Clears concussion protocol Schoonmaker (concussion) isn't listed on Dallas' injury report for Monday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Schoonmaker landed in concussion protocol after leaving practice early Aug. 19, but it appears he's since been medically cleared. The third-year tight end is slated to work behind Jake Ferguson in the pecking order in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Surging UDFA may push Cowboys draft pick out the door after latest injury Luke Schoonmaker might be out the door since his latest injury, and one undrafted free agent could make the Dallas Cowboys think twice.

AUGUST 22 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

In concussion protocol Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday that Schoonmaker is in the concussion protocol, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Schoonmaker departed Tuesday's practice early and is now in the concussion protocol, meaning he'll need to gain full clearance before suiting up for a game. That effectively rules the No. 2 tight end out for Friday's preseason finale against the Falcons, though he'll have just over two weeks to return to full health before Week 1 against the Eagles on Thursday, Sept. 4. Likely No. 3 tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford (ankle) hasn't practiced since late July, so for the time being John Stephens and Princeton Fant figure to benefit from increased reps behind Jake Ferguson as they each compete for to make Dallas' initial 53-man roster.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

TE Luke Schoonmaker exits Cowboys' training camp practice with injury Schoonmaker, 26, is entering his third season after Dallas selected him out of Michigan in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft.

AUGUST 20 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Leaves practice with injury Schoonmaker (undisclosed) left Tuesday's training camp practice early with training staff, Garrett Podell of CBS Sports reports.

Impact It's not clear at this point what kind of issue Schoonmaker is dealing with, but his health will be worth monitoring as the regular season quickly approaches. He ranked second among Dallas' tight ends in offensive snaps in 2024 as a capable blocker and reliable short-range target. With Brevyn Spann-Ford (ankle) also tending to an injury, the door could be ajar for any of John Stephens, Princeton Fant, Rivaldo Fairweather or Tyler Neville to make a run at a spot on the Cowboys' final 53-man roster.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Schoonmaker trade window just flung open for Cowboys after brutal injury The Dallas Cowboys have a golden opportunity to trade former second-round pick Luke Schoonmaker after a brutal NFL injury.

AUGUST 14 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Mailbag: Could Schoonmaker challenge for TE1? With Jake Ferguson coming off somewhat of a down season, can you see Luke Schoonmaker challenging him for the starting tight end position?

JUNE 12 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Depth Chart: Narrowing down the Cowboys' tight end position behind Jake Ferguson Luke Schoonmaker showed great flashes in 2024, and he looks to continue that trend as others behind him on the depth chart aim to make a nam...

MAY 16 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Cowboys Need A Game-Changer At Tight End In Roster Update Dallas Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker has a lot riding on 2025, including something not many might have considered.

MARCH 8 • SACBEE.COM

'Get On The Grass!' Cowboys Coach Offers Luke Schoonmaker Offseason Ultimatum Dallas Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker hasn’t had the best of starts to his career, and his coach, Lunda Wells, knows what he must do in...

FEBRUARY 22 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Takes step forward in second season Schoonmaker caught 27 of 36 targets for 241 yards and a touchdown over 17 regular-season games in 2024.

Impact The second-year tight end took a step forward with his production, and over a three-game stretch in Weeks 11-13 during which Jake Ferguson was dealing with a concussion, Schoonmaker delivered a solid 14-144-1 line on 20 targets. The Michigan product will head into 2025 in the No. 2 spot on the Dallas depth chart, but if Ferguson deals with injuries once again, Schoonmaker has shown he's capable of handling the starting job.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Two grabs despite Ferguson's return Schoonmaker brought in both targets for 22 yards in the Cowboys' 27-20 loss to the Bengals on Monday night.

Impact Schoonmaker encouragingly remained involved to an extent even with fellow tight end Jake Ferguson making his return from a two-game absence due to a concussion. Schoonmaker had seen 20 total targets over the previous three games, and although his participation will likely continue to be modest now that Ferguson is healthy, it appears the former has earned a more active role than he previously enjoyed due to his solid play in recent weeks.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mazi Smith, Luke Schoonmaker turning the corner for the Cowboys It was a much-maligned rookie season for Mazi Smith and Luke Schoonmaker alike, but the former Wolverines are starting to figure it out for...

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Held to 33 yards Schoonmaker recorded five receptions on six targets for 33 yards in Thursday's 27-20 win over the Giants.

Impact Schoonmaker looked to be in for a massive game in the absence of Jake Ferguson (concussion), as he caught all five of his passes within Dallas' first two offensive possessions. However, the Cowboys were able to play from ahead for most of the contest, limiting the passing volume of Cooper Rush. Ferguson has 11 days to progress through concussion protocol, but Schoonmaker has the chance to remain a decent streaming option heading into a Week 14 matchup against the Bengals.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Were the Cowboys Right About Luke Schoonmaker? Dallas Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker played a key role in the 34-26 win over the Washington Commanders.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Solid in expanded role Schoonmaker secured three of four targets for 55 yards and a touchdown in the Cowboys' 34-26 win over the Commanders on Sunday.

Impact Schoonmaker finished second in receiving yards on the Cowboys for the afternoon while stepping into the top tight end role for Jake Ferguson (concussion). The second-year Michigan product had already proven worthy of an expanded role in the Week 11 loss to the Texans after Ferguson went down, recording a 6-56 line on 10 targets. While he recorded only half that catch total Sunday, he nearly matched the receiving yards and added his first touchdown of the campaign on a 22-yard scoring grab just past the midway point of the fourth quarter. Schoonmaker could well remain in the same role for the Cowboys' next game, which is a Thanksgiving Day home battle against the Giants on Thursday that Ferguson could be hard-pressed to be ready for.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Poised for bigger role Sunday Schoonmaker will stand to take on a bigger role than normal Sunday at Washington with Jake Ferguson (concussion) ruled out for the contest, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ferguson lasted seven offensive snaps during Monday's game against the Texans before departing with a concussion. The development freed up more work for other Cowboys tight ends, as Schoonmaker led the position in snap share (53 percent) and targets (10), while Brevyn Spann-Ford earned 49 and five, respectively. Such a breakdown implies Schoonmaker will share the load rather than take on Ferguson's outsized role (typically, at least 75 percent of snaps in five of his previous six healthy appearances). Still, Schoonmaker's 10 targets translated to six catches for 56 yards Week 11, so he should be plenty busy behind No. 1 WR CeeDee Lamb.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE