Brian Schottenheimer Presser: Jaydon Blue needs to take the next step and I think he’s going to do that - understands his role Special Teams coach wants Ryan Flournoy to play STs and Schotty doesn’t want him to bc he’s a good WR (this speaks volumes about Flournoy)

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PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026Blogging The Boys

Flournoy's sophomore season was a breakout year with 40 receptions, 475 yards, and four touchdowns after being elevated from the practice squad when CeeDee Lamb suffered an ankle injury. His best performances came against the New York Jets and Detroit Lions, demonstrating upside as a reliable No. 2 wide receiver. The source argues the Cowboys should lock him in with a two-year extension during training camp rather than wait until he becomes a restricted free agent in 2027, especially given the team's franchise-tag approach with George Pickens. Securing Flournoy early provides roster flexibility if Pickens walks after 2026.

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PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026Blogging The Boys

Ryan Flournoy is ready for business heading into first training camp practice, suggesting he is prepared and in position to compete for playing time.

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PositiveBreakoutJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ryan Flournoy looked bigger and more confident during the 2026 offseason and was mentioned by Brian Schottenheimer as a potential 'north star' for the Cowboys special teams unit, indicating he has impressed the coaching staff and could have an expanded role.

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PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy appeared bigger and more confident during the 2026 offseason and was mentioned by Brian Schottenheimer as a potential 'north star' for the special teams unit, indicating he is being considered for a leadership role on special teams.

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PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Matt Harmon raves about Flournoy as Dallas' WR3, noting 'It's one of the only teams where their third receiver is actually dangerous,' and highlighting his ability to step up if injuries hit the receiver group.

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PositiveValueJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Flournoy will be a restricted free agent in 2027, giving the Cowboys control via tender or matching offers. The source recommends offering a two-year extension now to secure the wide receiver core and provide leverage in George Pickens negotiations, in case Pickens walks after the 2026 season.

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PositiveBreakoutJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Flournoy had a breakout sophomore season with 40 receptions, 475 yards, and four touchdowns after being elevated when CeeDee Lamb went down with an ankle injury. His best performances came against the New York Jets and Detroit Lions, where he demonstrated upside as a reliable No. 2 wide receiver. The source suggests locking him in early with a two-year extension to secure the wide receiver core.

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PositiveBreakoutJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Flournoy had a breakout sophomore season with 40 receptions, 475 yards, and four touchdowns after being elevated when CeeDee Lamb went down with an ankle injury. His best games came against the New York Jets and Detroit Lions, showing real upside as a reliable No. 2 wide receiver. The source suggests locking him up early with a two-year extension before he hits restricted free agency in 2027, especially if George Pickens leaves after this season.

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PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ryan Flournoy looked bigger and more confident during the 2026 offseason and was mentioned by Brian Schottenheimer as a potential 'north star' for the Cowboys special teams unit, indicating he is expected to play a leadership role on special teams.

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PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Flournoy is Dallas' WR3 and, per Harmon, 'one of the only teams where their third receiver is actually dangerous,' with the ability to step up if injuries hit the receiver group.

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PositiveBreakoutJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Flournoy had a breakout sophomore season with 40 receptions, 475 yards, and four touchdowns after being elevated when CeeDee Lamb went down with an ankle injury. His best games came against the Jets and Lions, showing 'real upside as a reliable No. 2 wide receiver.' The source argues the Cowboys should extend him before he hits restricted free agency in 2027, especially given uncertainty around George Pickens (tagged for 2026). A two-year extension would lock in the wide receiver core and give Dallas leverage in Pickens negotiations in case he walks after the season.

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PositiveBreakoutJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Flournoy had a breakout sophomore season with 40 receptions, 475 yards, and four touchdowns after being elevated when CeeDee Lamb went down with an ankle injury. His best performances came against the New York Jets and Detroit Lions, showing 'real upside as a reliable No. 2 wide receiver.' The source suggests an extension would lock in the wide receiver core before George Pickens potentially leaves in 2027.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Flournoy is listed as a third-year player most likely to enter WR1 territory with no specific analysis provided.

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NegativeSleeperJul 29, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Ryan Flournoy is listed as a sleeper wide receiver for the Cowboys with an ECR of 71 and ADP of 80, indicating expert consensus ranks him significantly higher than average draft position.

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NegativeValueJul 27, 2026RotoWire

Ryan Flournoy is mentioned as a wide receiver option for Dallas drafters in the WR60 range, part of the last draftable wide receiver group where upside arguments can be made for beating ADP.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Flournoy is listed as part of the top of the Cowboys' wide receiver depth chart in 2026, ahead of the competition for the fifth WR spot.

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PositiveValueJul 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Listed as a deep-league value pick in the 2026 draft cheat sheet, indicating strong undervalued fantasy potential in deeper formats.

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NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Year 3 wide receiver discussed as part of the 2024 draft class that was loaded but now carries question marks heading into 2026; featured in dedicated segment at 1:18:06 mark of episode focused on Year 3 WR outlook.

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PositiveUsageJul 27, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Cowboys subtleties here: Hoping for a Y2 breakout from Jaydon Blue (consistent drumbeat) The mention of Ryan Flournoy and Brevyn Spann-Ford as part of the “core” BSF isn’t fantasy relevant there’s ways he takes snaps from Ferguson since he’s an elite blocker Via @jonmachota

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PositiveNewsJul 26, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Ryan Flournoy seems like he’s the clear WR3 - obviously we just need to know how much of a rotation they deploy there I’m not shy about how talented I think he can be Hosts of the DLLS Dallas Cowboys Podcast suggest KaVontae Turpin may not play much WR this year

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PositiveValueJul 26, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Flournoy has significant contingent upside should either CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens go down. The Cowboys had the third-most pass attempts last season (624), and Flournoy averaged north of 13 PPR points per game in games where he ran at least 60% of the routes.

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NegativeRoleJul 25, 2026Blogging The Boys

Third receiver trying to maintain role after showing progress last season; route running and separation ability will be tested against instinctive ballhawk DaRon Bland in training camp matchup.

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PositiveBreakoutJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Flournoy is positioned behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens in the Cowboys receiver room and showed flashes last season with multiple 100-yard games. A breakout for Flournoy feels almost imminent given the Cowboys' offense with Dak Prescott at the controls, though he is being overshadowed by the excitement around newcomers Anthony Smith and Denzel Mims.

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PositiveProjectionJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Flournoy could benefit from defensive overcommitment to stopping Pickens and Lamb; if defenses focus heavily on the Cowboys' superstar receivers, Flournoy and other complementary pass-catchers could see increased opportunity in 2026.

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NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026Blogging The Boys

Ranked twenty-second in Twilight Zone tier; part of the group of players Dallas is evaluating during training camp.

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NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked in Tier 3 (The Twilight Zone) at #22 on the Cowboys roster.

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NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked twenty-second in Tier 3 (The Twilight Zone) on the Cowboys roster.

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NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked in Tier 3 (The Twilight Zone) on the Cowboys roster.

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NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked twenty-second in Tier 3 (The Twilight Zone) on the Cowboys roster; part of the depth chart in the uncertain tier.

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PositiveUsageJul 24, 2026Ian Hartitz

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5 late-round wide receivers that I'm drafting in fantasy football land. Feel like the community maybe isn't fully awake on these guys. Trying to think of the right word. Good nighters? Nappers? Something like that. RYAN FLOURNOY PROPAGANDA AND MORE: <https://www.rotowire.com/football/article/2026-fantasy-football-sleepers-5-wide-receivers-to-target-124216>

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PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026Blogging The Boys

The third-year wide receiver enters camp with high hopes and an expanded role as he aims to leverage his athletic upside to secure the WR3 spot in the offense.

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PositiveSleeperJul 23, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Flournoy, a 2024 sixth-rounder, forced out former third-rounder Jalen Tolbert and posted 6-114-0 and 9-115-1 booms when CeeDee Lamb was out. His yards per route run (1.75, 31st among 78 WRs) and targets per route run (20.6%, 38th) were solid, while ESPN (WR25) and PFF (WR22) rated him certifiably good. Hartitz ranks him WR62 (ADP WR78, pick 221) and positions him as a deeper-league target and late-round receiver one injury away from becoming a waiver-wire priority in a high-octane Cowboys passing attack.

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PositiveSleeperJul 23, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Ian Hartitz ranks Flournoy WR62 with ADP at WR78 (pick 221). The 2024 sixth-rounder 'didn't do much of anything as a rookie' but 'effectively forced out former third-rounder Jalen Tolbert' (now on the Dolphins) and supplied 6-114-0 and 9-115-1 booms when CeeDee Lamb was out. Hartitz describes Flournoy as 'fun' and highlights his yards-per-route-run efficiency (1.75) as evidence of his upside in later rounds.

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PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The third-year wide receiver enters camp with high hopes and an expanded role as he aims to leverage his athletic upside to secure the WR3 spot in the offense.

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