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George Pickens franchise tag: Cowboys history of usage over last decade

The Dallas Cowboys placed the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens on Friday, and given that they were expected to do so, this whole thing was really just a formality. Dallas had to get a tag in place by March 3rd or else Pickens would have become an unrestricted free agent, so again this […]

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From bargain bins to big wins, re-calibrating the Cowboys free agent strategy

Free agency is almost here. This is an exciting time for most teams, but not so much for the Dallas Cowboys. While many other teams are busy handing out massive contracts like Halloween candy, the front office in Frisco typically retreats into a shell of fiscal conservatism that only the likes of Scrooge McDuck truly […]

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Cowboys 2026 draft: Risers and fallers on day two of testing

The second day of testing at the NFL Scouting Combine was a good one. The defensive backs and tight ends took to the field and Cowboys fans had eyes firmly fixed on the cornerbacks and safeties. So let’s get into the risers and fallers from the second day of testing.  Risers: Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia Everette  checked every […]

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How did you become a Cowboys fan?

Some fans choose their team, and some fans are chosen by their team. Which was it for you? Today, we want to hear your story from you: How you became a fan of the Cowboys. When did you first become a fan? Were you born into it? Was there a specific game or season that […]

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Cowboys 2026 draft: CB Jermod McCoy scouting report

We continue our 2026 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy.  Jermod McCoy  CBTennesseeJunior3-star recruit 6’0”193 lbs History As a true freshman at Oregon State in 2023, McCoy played all 12 games and started five, finishing with 31 tackles and two interceptions with seven pass breakups. […]

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Cowboys news: Dallas places franchise tag on George Pickens

Cowboys place nonexclusive franchise tag on WR George Pickens – Todd Archer, ESPN The Cowboys now have a placeholder to get a long-term deal done with George Pickens. FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys did what they were long expected to Friday, placing the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens to secure his rights at least through 2026. […]

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Cowboys 2026 offseason preview: Cornerbacks

The keyword for the cornerback position this offseason is “trust.” Do the Cowboys trust new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, given his background and reputation for developing secondary talent, to yield a capable group out of existing talent? Do they trust the current roster enough to not make big additions in free agency or the draft? […]

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Cowboys 2026 draft: Risers and fallers on day one of combine testing

The first day of testing at the NFL Scouting Combine is in the bag. People sat and watched to see how their favorite linebackers and defensive linemen would test out, and for Cowboys fans this was a big day. We saw some guys test out exactly as expected, but there were some that failed to […]

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Dallas Cowboys free agency: George Pickens receives the franchise tag

The Dallas Cowboys have placed the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens. ESPN reported that it is the non-exclusive tag. Pickens was originally acquired by the Cowboys last year following the NFL draft by way of a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The most notable asset involved was Dallas’ third-round pick in the 2026 […]

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Cowboys news: Dallas intends to place a tender on RFA T.J. Bass

The Cowboys show how they really feel about backup player that might just end up with a larger role than expected – Mauricio Rodriguez, A to Z Sports T.J. Bass will be back in Dallas in 2026, unless…. The Dallas Cowboys are making a surprising decision when it comes to one overlooked free agent that hasn’t been […]

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Marcus Dixon is ideal DL coach hire for Christian Parker’s defense

The Dallas Cowboys have set a new direction for their defense for the fourth year in a row. They hired and recently introduced first-time defensive coordinator Christian Parker. The insights into what Parker’s defense will look like that came from the press conference have put the former rival Philadelphia Eagles coach back in the headlines […]

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Cowboys 2026 draft: Why Dallas could still draft a running back

Javonte Williams getting locked up on a three-year, $24M deal is Dallas telling you they’re comfortable building the run game around him for the immediate future, not treating running back as an emergency in April. Coming off a 1,200-yard, 11 touchdown season, he’s not just a guy they’re keeping around, he’s a clear RB1 they’re […]

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Pros and cons of the Cowboys tagging George Pickens

Days after the Dallas Cowboys signed running back Javonte Williams to a new three-year, $24M contract, the Cowboys were back in the news. Stephen Jones spoke to the media on Monday and delivered some interesting insights. He indicated the team’s intent to use the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens. Many had speculated this […]

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The reported details of the Dallas Cowboys, Brandon Aubrey contract exchange

It doesn’t truly feel like the offseason until we have some drama surrounding the Dallas Cowboys and a contract situation. The proverbial ice broke this week at the NFL combine. If I’d told you a few weeks ago that this would be the case you would have likely assumed that the player at hand would […]

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