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How strength of 2026 NFL draft class lines up with Cowboys needs

If you had the choice in the 2026 NFL draft, would you rather pick the third-best edge rusher, the second-best cornerback or linebacker, or the best safety? This may sound like a trick question, but I assure you it is not: that may be a very real question the Cowboys have to ask themselves in […]

Cowboys news: Post combine updates includes the Donovan Ezeiruaku injury

Recapping top Cowboys headlines from 2026 NFL Combine – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com The Cowboys offseason focus continues to be on defense, but they’ll need to find depth at EDGE with Donovan Ezeiruaku sidelined. Quick hitters: Cowboys outside linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku underwent offseason hip labrum surgery and will likely miss most of the spring offseason program. The expectation […]

Cowboys 2026 draft: Risers and fallers on the final day of the combine

Time to review the fourth and final day of testing at the combine, and it was all about the big nasties with the offensive linemen. Let’s get straight into the risers and fallers from the final day of testing.  Risers: Chase Bisontis, IOL, Texas A&M He looked like the rare interior guy whose movement skills popped straight […]

Predicting the Cowboys’ 2026 regular season schedule

While there are still over two months before the NFL regular season schedule releases on May 13th, it’s never too early to speculate what games will be happening when this fall. With that thought in mind, today we take a shot at predicting the Dallas Cowboys’ 2026 regular-season schedule. Cowboys 2026 Opponents Home: Eagles, Commanders, […]

5 combine winners who should be of interest to the Cowboys

Over the weekend 319 players participated at the 2026 NFL Combine in Indianapolis. There they met with teams and media like, as well as participated in on-the-field drills in the hopes of improving their draft stock. All of the information gained from this big event of the offseason can be put to good use to […]

BTB Monday Discussion: Are you happy with the George Pickens tag situation?

The Dallas Cowboys chose to place the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens last Friday and it was something that just about everybody was expecting. It happening in an official capacity was noteworthy though and sets up the next part of negotiations between the team and player. Dallas placed the non-exclusive tag on Pickens […]

Donovan Ezeiruaku undergoes hip surgery, possibly out until training camp

The Dallas Cowboys will be without one of their key defenders for quite some time. Donovan Ezeiruaku had surgery on his hip labrum. This will prevent him from fully participating in OTAs and likely minicamp, but he’s expected to be ready for training camp in July. Ezeiruaku is entering his second season with the Cowboys […]

Searching for Cowboys’ version of Cooper DeJean in the 2026 NFL Draft

Dallas Cowboys new defensive coordinator Christian Parker recently dropped a pretty big hint as to one of the biggest offseason “needs” that will likely be addressed in order for him to implement the kind of scheme he envisions. That information was the importance of the nickel position for his defense, and the kind of player […]

Cowboys news: Jerry Jones plans to re-work contracts of their DT trio

Jerry Jones quietly confirms what Cowboys fans knew all along about Kenny Clark – Lior Lampert, The Landry Hat If the Cowboys want to make moves this offseason, restructuring is inevitable. It was initially reported that the Cowboys will restructure quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and left guard Tyler Smith’s deals. Then, Jones […]

Cowboys 2026 draft: DE Keldric Faulk scouting report

We continue our 2026 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at Auburn edge defender Keldric Faulk. Keldric Faulk DEAuburnJunior4-star recruit 6’6”285 lbs History As a true freshman, Faulk played in all 13 games and grew from rotational rusher into a midseason starter. He finished with 35 tackles and 3.5 tackles […]

NFL insiders share Cowboys rumors from the combine

The Dallas Cowboys had an eventful NFL combine. Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones were working the media circuit, fans got to learn more about Christian Parker through a few interviews, and there was drama surrounding the reports of Brandon Aubrey’s contract negotiations. A lot of knowledge is shared throughout the week, both on camera and […]

Cowboys 2026 offseason preview: Safeties

Safety may be the most mysterious of all the Cowboys’ offseason needs. They have two key players entering free agency, so work must be done. But given all of the other roster concerns, and how the front office has historically undervalued the position, how much attention and investment will Dallas actually put into adding new […]

Cowboys 2026 draft: Risers and fallers on day three of combine

The third day of testing at the combine had the quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers take to the field. Although Dallas aren’t in a hurry to draft any of these positions, it is important to take note as prospects showing out here raises their value, meaning defensive players slide and help the Cowboys capitalize […]

Christian Parker at the NFL combine: Bringing a ‘neck up’ and ‘hands on’ standard

Christian Parker made himself available to talk with the media at his first-ever NFL combine as the new defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys. The team’s new defensive advisor shared a lot of interesting insights about what he looks for, emphasizing a player-centric defensive scheme that prioritizes mental toughness and high football intelligence. Parker focused […]

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Four down-roster players from 2025 looking at a breakout year in 2026

Since the end of last season we’ve speculated without pause on the new talent the Cowboys will acquire this year, first via free agency in March, and then via the draft in April. And while it’s great fun to contemplate who all those shiny new toys might be, it’s easy to lose sight of another […]

Cowboys news: Dallas restructures contracts ahead of free agency

Dallas Cowboys Restructure Contracts Of Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb – Chris Rosvoglou,Yahoo Sports The Cowboys are getting ready for free agency. With NFL free agency set to begin on March 11, the Dallas Cowboys have made a few notable restructures this Saturday. The Cowboys cleared $6.5 million in cap space last week by releasing Logan Wilson. They acquired the […]

2026 NFL Draft: Why Cowboys may be looking to trade down from Pick 12

In a recent interview at the 2026 NFL Combine, Stephen Jones addressed the media answering several questions and also throwing out some important information for anyone listening, especially other teams around the league. One hook he recently baited hoping to get a bite may be the statement he made about the Dallas Cowboys being willing […]

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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 […]

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 […]

2026 NFL strength of schedule for all 32 teams based on latest Vegas win projections

Trying to predict the future has been part of the human condition since the beginning of time, and it’s no different for NFL fans. Which teams will make the playoffs, who’ll win the division, where will the Lombardi Trophy land this year? Outside of a few folks who were blessed with the gift of prophesy, […]

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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 […]

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 […]