Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: OLB Marist Liufau

Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: OLB Marist Liufau spotlights a second-year NFL defender trying to retool his career in Dallas’ revamped scheme. Acquired as the Cowboys’ 2024 third-round pick (No. 87 overall), Liufau heads into his third Cowboys training camp after a difficult 2025 under Matt Eberflus, when his role shrank to special teams and he logged only five total defensive snaps across the final two games. In February, it was announced he would move to outside linebacker as Dallas shifts to a 3-4 look under Christian Parker. The contract situation leaves two years remaining with a $1.55 million cap hit for 2026, and about $480,000 in dead money. With pass rush depth including Rashan Gary and Malachi Lawrence, his roster chance is projected at 20%.