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BTB Friday Discussion: Exactly how excited are you for free agency?

Happy Friday! The weekend is here, in an effective way at the very least, and that is always cause for excitement. Part of what makes this particular weekend so much fun is that it is the final one before free agency begins in the NFL. Technically speaking free agency begins on March 11th at 4pm […]

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Cowboys news: Dallas seemingly out on Maxx Crosby with focus on free agency

Report: Dallas Cowboys unwilling to give up two first-round picks for Maxx Crosby – Griffin McVeigh, On3.com It has been reported that the Cowboys were close to a deal for Maxx Crosby, but the price became too high. The Dallas Cowboys are clearly looking to bring an elite pass rusher to the roster. And Maxx Crosby might […]

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Cowboys 2026 draft: Top-100 draft prospect rankings 

With the NFL Scouting Combine firmly in the books, it’s time to give you our top-100 prospect rankings. In the comments give us your top-10 or top-50, or give us your pet-cat in this year’s class that you hope the Dallas Cowboys target in the draft.  Who are your top players or pet cats in […]

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Cowboys free agency rumors: Trey Hendrickson option after Maxx Crosby

The Dallas Cowboys are clearly on the hunt for a pass rusher. We can fast forward through the jokes. You know the ones. Imagine if the Cowboys had one of the best pass rushers in the league on their team! Someone like, I don’t know, Micah Parsons! No one is interested in re-visiting matters from […]

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Post-combine mock draft tracker: New consensus favorites emerge for Cowboys

At the end of January, we published our first mock draft tracker of the season. At the time, 18 of the 25 mocks (72%) were projecting the Cowboys to take a linebacker with their 12th pick. Sonny Styles (15 mocks, 60%) was the clear favorite. In mid-February, our second mock draft tracker saw a shift […]

Cowboys free agency rumors: Dallas reportedly called about Maxx Crosby

It isn’t truly free agency season until the Dallas Cowboys are connected to one of the biggest players who could be on the move. On Thursday morning, the Chicago Bears dealt wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills. This is an interesting deal across the rest of the league, but it hardly involves the […]

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Don’t be surprised if Cowboys lose key interior OL backups

Brock Hoffman and T.J. Bass have provided the Cowboys with solid and inexpensive depth at guard and center the last few seasons. Starting 16 and 10 games respectively since 2023, these undrafted finds have allowed Dallas to focus draft picks and cap resources elsewhere, providing strong value given minimal investment. Both are scheduled to be […]

BTB Thursday Discussion: Which Cowboys free agent will sign elsewhere first?

Free agency will have officially begun by this time next week and when it hits there is no telling what is going to happen. We are all interested in seeing what the Dallas Cowboys are going to do and with all due respect to the players currently on their team, we are all way more […]

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Post-combine mock draft: Cowboys trade down from 12 and 20

319 players at this year’s 2026 NFL Combine participated in a variety of on-the-field drills as well as attended interviews with different teams around the league. This big event of the offseason is an excellent tool to confirm and gather more information about different prospects, as well as potentially learn who the Dallas Cowboys could […]

Cowboys news: Dallas gets salary cap compliant with several restructures

Sources: Cowboys rework Prescott, Lamb, Smith deals, now under cap – Todd Archer, ESPN The Cowboys restructure several contracts to aid with free agency spending. FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have gotten under the $301.2 million salary cap Wednesday by restructuring the contracts of quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and left guard Tyler Smith, according to sources. The […]

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Cowboys survey: What will happen with George Pickens and his contract?

In under a week from now, NFL free agency will begin its legal tampering period, and that is followed by the official opening of the yearly stampede. With a new NFL calendar kicking in, contracts expire for hundreds of players and one of the best times of the offseason swings into action. The Dallas Cowboys […]

Two Cowboys defenders with the most to prove in 2026

There’s no sugarcoating it. The Dallas Cowboys’ 2025 defense was one of the worst defensive units the NFL has ever seen. The atrocious Dallas defense gave up 511 points, the most in the league, and let opposing offenses record 340 or more yards of total offense in 11 of their 17 games. It’s no secret […]

2026 NFL Free Agency: Activity does not equal achievement

Free agency officially begins on March 11, although the negotiation window opens two days earlier, and hell will break loose. The first big free agent names will agree to deals within the first couple of hours. A day or two later, you’ll see the first articles and broadcasts pop up listing the winners and losers […]

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Cowboys free agency: Dallas officially salary cap compliant with 3 restructures

The Dallas Cowboys have appeared to be moving a bit differently this offseason. We all understand that everything about who they are is in wait-and-see-it territory, but the waiting is being accompanied by some seeing so far this offseason. The process that led to Christian Parker, the Javonte Williams deal, and how they are handling […]

The “how-to” guide to fix the 2026 Dallas Cowboys

Although their 7-9-1 record in 2025 doesn’t reflect the positive impact Brian Schottenheimer had on the Dallas Cowboys in his first-year as head coach, it should be considered a successful one nonetheless. That’s no more evident than how both Jerry and Stephen Jones have taken a step back allowing him to run the show this […]

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Cowboys news: Brian Schottenheimer’s coaching style has been refreshing

Schottenheimer has ‘extremely unique’ way of leading Cowboys – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com Brian Schottenheimer has been all energy since joining the Dallas Cowboys. “He has an extremely unique way of connecting people and wanting to take feedback, positively and negatively, and being able to process that, and finding a way to get better,” vice president […]

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The Cowboys safety room will look a lot different in 2026

The Dallas Cowboys currently have needs all over their defense. With questions at edge rusher, linebacker, cornerback, and safety, it is safe to assume that there will be a lot of “new blood” on the field for the Cowboys in 2026. One of the positions expected to get one of the biggest makeovers is the […]

Even with a kicker, the Cowboys can’t avoid having another contract standoff

The Dallas Cowboys have once again found themselves in a familiar position, standing at a contract crossroads with a key piece of their roster. This time, the spotlight is on All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey, who has quickly become one of the most reliable weapons in the league. As the offseason unfolds, the two sides appear to […]

How Cowboys fans feel about the free agent deal for Javonte Williams

A few days ago we asked you to grade the recent deal for Javonte Williams. The Dallas Cowboys brought back their starting running back on a three-year, $22 million deal ($16 million guaranteed) before the bell-cow back could hit free agency. As we discussed at the time, this felt a little different for the Cowboys […]

BTB Tuesday Discussion: How big of a need is edge rusher?

The Dallas Cowboys have a need at edge rusher. How big of a need is it in your opinion, though? Is it the most critical and pressing need? Would you put it above corner or linebacker? Obviously free agency will help answer some of these questions. You can argue that the edge rusher need became […]