NFL scout highlights Jake Ferguson's fumbling as a key weakness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 5:22 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson enters the 2026 NFL season with concerns about ball security. Despite a $52 million extension, Ferguson has struggled with fumbling, losing the ball seven times over the past two seasons, including three times this year. An anonymous NFC scout noted that teams are targeting this weakness, which could impact Ferguson's performance and role as Dak Prescott's main tight end. If he improves his ball security, he may enhance both his scoring potential and reputation among tight ends in the league.
- •Jake Ferguson is the Cowboys' starting tight end entering 2026.
- •He signed a $52 million extension last year.
- •Ferguson has fumbled seven times in the last two seasons.
- •Three of those fumbles occurred this year.
- •Opposing defenses are focusing on exploiting his fumbling issues.
- 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — NFL scout reveals Cowboys’ $52 million tight end’s biggest weakness
"Jake Ferguson remains a key Cowboys weapon, but one NFL scout says opponents now target his biggest weakness entering the 2026 NFL season.
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