Mingo is active for Monday's game against the Texans, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. Mingo was moved from Carolina to Dallas at the trade deadline on Nov. 5, but he understandably was held out Week 10 with only days to acclimate to a new offense. With another week of practice under his belt, he'll make his Cowboys debut Monday, but with Cooper Rush handling QB duties for Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb (back) the clear top option in the passing game, Mingo may be hard-pressed to produce. In 24 appearances with the Panthers, the 2023 second-round pick recorded 55 catches and no touchdowns on 111 targets.
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ACTIVELatest Jonathan Mingo news
Team
Dallas Cowboys
Birthdate
4/20/2001 (23)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'2", 220 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 2; Pk (CAR)
Birthplace
Brandon, MS, USA
Position
WR
College
Ole Miss
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Dallas Cowboys
2024-Present
(1 season)
Carolina Panthers
2023-2024
(2 seasons)
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DraftKings points 1.5FanDuel Points 1.2REC 0.6REC YDS 7.3LNG 5.2TD 0.0CBSS fantasy points 0.9ESPN fantasy points 0.9Yahoo fantasy points 1.2
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Full season projectionsREC 37.5REC YDS 350.7LNG 21.0
Mingo is active for Monday's game against the Texans, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. Mingo was moved from Carolina to Dallas at the trade deadline on Nov. 5, but he understandably was held out Week 10 with only days to acclimate to a new offense. With another week of practice under his belt, he'll make his Cowboys debut Monday, but with Cooper Rush handling QB duties for Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb (back) the clear top option in the passing game, Mingo may be hard-pressed to produce. In 24 appearances with the Panthers, the 2023 second-round pick recorded 55 catches and no touchdowns on 111 targets.
Mingo is expected to make his Cowboys debut Monday night against the Texans, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. Mingo was acquired from the Panthers at the trade deadline but was a healthy inactive last Sunday against Philadelphia. Now with a full week of prep under his belt, Mingo appears ready to see the field. His offensive role remains unclear behind CeeDee Lamb and alongside Jalen Tolbert. With Cooper Rush throwing the passes, it's a hard pass on Mingo in fantasy.
Mingo (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles. Just five days removed from getting traded from Carolina to Dallas, Mingo won't be available in his first chance with his new squad. The acclimation process could take some time, but the Cowboys also are in some limbo with QB Dak Prescott (hamstring) likely to undergo season-ending surgery. Cooper Rush is taking over for Prescott under center, and top WR CeeDee Lamb is playing through a shoulder injury, so Mingo may not have to wait long for his next game action if the team turns its focus toward the future.
The Cowboys acquired Mingo and a 2025 seventh-round draft pick from the Panthers on Tuesday in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round draft pick, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. The No. 39 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Mingo struggled to find his footing during his one and a half seasons in Carolina, turning in a 55-539-0 receiving line on 111 targets over 24 games. Though he was never a high-end producer during his time in college at Ole Miss, Mingo was a coveted pre-draft prospect thanks to his good size (6-foot-2, 220 pounds) as well as the intriguing athleticism he displayed at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine (4.46-second 40-yard dash time, 39.5-inch vertical leap). The Cowboys are hoping that a change in scenery will help Mingo unlock some of his potential, but his immediate outlook isn't promising with Cooper Rush slated to take over at quarterback with Dak Prescott (hamstring) likely to go on injured reserve and miss at least four games. Mingo will likely slot in behind at least CeeDee Lamb and Jalen Tolbert on Dallas' depth chart at receiver, but he could push 2023 seventh-round pick Jalen Brooks for the No. 3 role.
Mingo caught his only target for one yard in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Falcons. The Ole Miss product had the opportunity to step up and serve as the Panthers' No. 3 wide receiver while Adam Thielen (hamstring) was sidelined in Week 6. However, Mingo was out-produced by both Jalen Coker (30 yards) and David Moore (17 yards) in addition to Diontae Johnson (78 yards) and Xavier Legette (23 yards), so it appears he's an afterthought in Carolina's wide receiver corps. Mingo will look to rebound in the Panthers' Week 7 matchup against the Commanders.
Mingo caught two of his five targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 36-10 loss to the Bears. Mingo tied Ja'Tavion Sanders for the second-most targets on the team and saw increased snaps in the second half while Xavier Legette (shoulder) was sidelined during Sunday's loss. However, it didn't lead to increased production, as the second-year wideout was able to haul in just two of his five targets. If Legette is forced to miss Carolina's Week 6 matchup against the Falcons, Mingo could have a chance to break out and serve as the Panthers' No. 2 wide receiver.
Mingo caught three of his five targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 34-24 loss to the Bengals. Mingo served as the Panthers' No. 3 wide receiver Sunday with Adam Thielen (hamstring) on injured reserve, but that still didn't lead to increased production. Andy Dalton targeted Diontae Johnson or Xavier Legette on 23 of his 40 pass attempts, and those two combined for 149 of Dalton's 220 passing yards. Despite Mingo's increased playing time over the next couple of weeks, he still appears to be an afterthought in the team's offensive gameplan, with Johnson, Legette and Chuba Hubbard handling almost all the work in Week 4.
Mingo is expected to take on a regular role in three-receiver sets after the Panthers placed Adam Thielen (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports. In the Panthers' Week 3 win over the Raiders, Mingo played 49 of the team's 74 offensive snaps (66 percent) and logged a 3-18-0 receiving line on four targets. While Thielen left the game in the second quarter with the injury, Mingo didn't benefit from a major spike in playing time in the second half, as rookie Xavier Legette was instead the preferred No. 2 wideout alongside top target Diontae Johnson when the Panthers fielded two receivers and two tight ends. Mingo may not be in store for a notable uptick in his snap count if the trend from the second half of Week 3 holds, but his route participation and opportunities to earn targets could still increase to some degree with Thielen temporarily out of the picture.
Mingo caught three of his four targets for 18 yards and rushed once for two yards during Sunday's 36-22 win over the Raiders. The second-year wideout saw increased opportunities with Adam Thielen (hamstring) missing the second half of Sunday's contest. Mingo played the second-most snaps (49) of any Panthers wide receiver in Week 3, which bodes well for his fantasy value if Thielen is forced to miss more time. Andy Dalton taking over as Carolina's top signal-caller changes the Panthers' offense entirely, and Mingo will have the opportunity to continue building rapport with his new quarterback in Week 4 against the Bengals.