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The Cowboys are ‘open’ to trading one of their first round picks

The Dallas Cowboys are letting teams know they are open for business. On Monday at the NFL combine, Stephen Jones said the team is “open” to moving one of their first-round picks for a player. Being open for business also comes with a caveat for Jones and the Cowboys—it has to be for the right […]

Hard to hate on Javonte Williams’ new deal with Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys said they wanted running back Javonte Williams to return in 2026, and by golly, they meant it. On Saturday, Williams agreed to a new three-year, $24 million contract to continue his lead role in the offensive backfield. And while every deal will have its critics, this one is hard for even some […]

Cowboys 2026 draft: LB Sonny Styles scouting report

We continue our 2026 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles.  Sonny Styles LBOhio State Senior5-star recruit 6’4”243 lbs History  As a true freshman at Ohio State in 2022, he was eased in defensively playing the safety position, but got real game reps. He featured in […]

BTB Monday Discussion: Which part of the NFL combine matters most to you?

It is hard to believe, but the NFL combine used to really matter. Let me be clear, the combine holds value. It may be a different thing than it was in the past, but to act like it is insignificant would be jumping the shark a little too much. For those too young or unaware […]

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5 free agent linebackers Cowboys should pursue after Logan Wilson’s release

The Cowboys made a move this week, releasing linebacker Logan Wilson just a few months after trading for him. The move cleared up $6.5 million in cap space, and also increased the likelihood that they’ll pursue a linebacker in free agency this offseason. Here are five specific names they should look into. Devin Lloyd A […]

Cowboys news: Scouting combine prospects and mock drafts

3 draft prospects who no longer fit Cowboys plans after Parker presser – Mike Crum, The Landry Hat The Parker-defensive regime will look different than under previous Coordinators. CB Mansoor Delane, LSU The Cowboys seem to have their two outside cornerbacks in Bland, who was just paid well, and Revel Jr., who was seen as […]

Cowboys currently negotiating with Brandon Aubrey, RFA tender could be used

The Dallas Cowboys do not plan on losing kicker Brandon Aubrey. It was reported on Sunday evening by The Dallas Morning News that the Cowboys, according to team EVP Stephen Jones, have been working on a long-term deal with the all-world kicker and that they are prepared to place a first- or second-round tender before […]

National signing day: Cowboys’ 5-star recruits out of high school

National signing day came and went a bit ago with little of the fanfare the event used to have in the past, as many recruits have been committed for quite some time. In fact, only one of the top 300 prospects listed on 247Sports’ composite rankings remained uncommitted on signing day. We are but a […]

Cowboys 2026 offseason preview: Linebackers

While every position group on the 2025 Cowboys defense deserved criticism, none got it more than the linebackers. Unsurprisingly, it remains a major focus this offseason. With two of last year’s starters not expected to return, and limited options to replace them, we could see big moves happening both in free agency and with one […]

Honoring Javonte Williams three-year, $24 million deal with his top 24 plays with the Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have ensured their backfield remains locked and loaded by re-signing breakout running back Javonte Williams to a new three-year, $24 million contract. The agreement, which includes $16 million in guaranteed money, comes after weeks of front-office speculation regarding the impending free agent. By locking up Williams before the start of the new league year, […]

Cowboys 2026 free agent profile: DE Sam Williams

The Dallas Cowboys have 21 players (UFA/RFA) who will officially hit the open market in a little less than a month. Today, we continue our series examining each of the Cowboys’ impending free agents, reviewing their 2025 campaign and predicting what will be next for each player. We continue our free agent profile series by […]

2026 NFL Draft: What you can expect from a rookie pass rusher

A lot of pre-draft chatter so far has centered on the Cowboys possibly picking a pass rusher with one of their first two picks in the draft. But you’ve got to wonder whether a first- or second-round pass rusher will be the magic bullet that fixes what’s ailing the Cowboys’ pass rush. To answer that […]

Cowboys news: Dallas re-signs Javonte Williams to new contract

Cowboys, Javonte Williams agree to terms on 3 year, $24 million contract – Tommy Yarish, dallascowboys.com Before free agency, the Cowboys elect to run things back with Javonte Williams. FRISCO, Texas – The Cowboys and running back Javonte Williams have agreed to terms on a three-year, $24 million contract. Williams, 25, signed a one-year, $3 million […]

Javonte Williams returning to Cowboys on 3-year deal worth $24M

The Dallas Cowboys are on the board. Javonte Williams is officially returning to the team thanks to a new three-year deal worth $24M according to multiple reports. This is fantastic news in a number of ways for the Cowboys. First of all, they get to keep a great player in Javonte Williams. He was remarkable […]

2026 NFL Combine: 3 prospects the Cowboys need to medically clear

The 2026 NFL Combine is just right around the corner and it’s a great opportunity for the Cowboys and the rest of the league to get a better understanding of this year’s rookie draft class. Through the on-the-field drills and interview process the Cowboys should able to better fill out their draft board with all […]

Cowboys 2026 draft: Top early-round inside offensive linemen in the draft

We continue looking at the who the key prospects are in the first round the Dallas Cowboys could take with either of their Day 1 picks. In this edition we look at the inside offensive linemen.  Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State Strengths Ioane is a big, powerful guard who’s best when he can anchor against bull […]

Why Kenny Clark is still an important piece of the Cowboys defense

The value of Kenny Clark has become a heavily debated topic within the talking circles of the Dallas Cowboys, with analysts and fans alike debating whether his on-field performance justifies his roughly $21 million annual salary. This topic was again at the forefront of our attention when a recent ESPN article by Bill Barnwell fueled […]

Cowboys news: Dallas makes a cost-saving player release

Cowboys waive LB Logan Wilson, save $6.5M in salary cap space – Todd Archer, ESPN The veteran linebacker is out after only playing in seven games. FRISCO, Texas — Acquired at the trade deadline with the hope of shoring up the linebacker spot, veteran Logan Wilson was waived by the Cowboys on Friday. The move saves the […]

Cowboys 2026 offseason preview: Defensive tackles

While the Cowboys’ defense came under lots of deserved fire last year, the tackle position is the least of their worries. As such, it may not see much action this spring and summer. But with salary cap concerns and a change in defensive coaching, DT isn’t entirely immune to potential 2026 offseason drama. Under Contract […]

Why signing Quincy Williams is a family reunion the Cowboys should avoid

The Dallas Cowboys enter the 2026 offseason facing a defensive identity crisis that affects every level, but the one area with the most questions is the linebacker position. Last year, the linebacker unit played like a revolving door, contributing to a defense that surrendered a staggering 6.1 yards per play, most in the NFC. The […]