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This Cowboys position group could surprise people in 2026

Coming into the 2026 offseason the linebacker position in Dallas was among the biggest problem on the Cowboys roster. To the shock of some, the Cowboys went through free agency and night one of the 2026 NFL draft without addressing the linebacker position. On day two of the draft, the Cowboys added some new blood […]

How Cowboys defense can get more turnovers in 2026

In Tuesday’s press conference, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer touched on the topic of turnovers when Brad Sham of 105.3 The Fan asked him the following question: Sham: “When you’re talking ab0ut the turnover margin, are you – don’t say “both” – are you more concerned about improving the way …“ Schottenheimer: “Both!” Sham: “You […]

Cowboys news: Christian Parker discusses the new defense

Christian Parker sees ‘urgent’ Cowboys defense taking shape during offseason – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com Christian Parker feels his unit is putting it all together. “I think it’s a very urgent group and a group that is hungry for knowledge and hungry for getting pushed, and they want to have collective success,” Parker said. “We don’t […]

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Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 93

It is Day 93 of our 100-day countdown to kickoff. We are looking back at the 100 most iconic games in Dallas Cowboys history. The countdown will leads us right up to the opening game of 2026. Our look back doesn’t depend on just one criteria for our rankings. We take into consideration things like […]

Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: LB Jaishawn Barham

Five years ago, the Cowboys drafted an off-ball linebacker out of the Big Ten and turned him into one of the NFL’s most prolific pass rushers. This year, they’re going for the reverse with Michigan’s Jaishawn Barham. After advertising himself as an edge ahead of the 2026 draft, Barham is moving to inside linebacker in […]

5 potential breakout players on defense for the Cowboys

After finishing the 2025 season as one of the league’s worst overall defenses, there are high expectations for the Dallas Cowboys to improve this year under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. Through free agency, the 2026 NFL Draft, and trades, they’ve invested heavily this offseason on that side of the ball in the hopes for […]

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George Pickens non-committal on mandatory minicamp plans

The Dallas Cowboys have a mandatory minicamp next week and the biggest question surrounding it is whether or not wide receiver George Pickens will be in attendance. Pickens recently held a camp in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram was able to get an answer to that question. Kind of. […]

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3 matchups that will define the Cowboys’ 2026 regular season

We are officially under 100 days until the Dallas Cowboys travel to New York to start their 2026 regular season. While there is plenty that will happen between now and that matchup, it’s never too early to look ahead at the entirety of Dallas’ regular season schedule. With that thought in mind, today we take […]

Cowboys news: What we have learned through 2 weeks of Dallas OTA’s

Stock Up, Down For Dallas Cowboys Rookies After Second Week of OTAs – Mike Moraitis, SI.com Who has impressed in the first two weeks of OTA’s? Malachi Lawrence: Stock up Malachi Lawrence was during the first week of OTAs, but he managed to make a highlight play on Wednesday. Tommy Yarrish of the team’s official […]

Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: TE Luke Schoonmaker

Few Cowboys players need a big 2026 more than TE Luke Schoonmaker, but most of them probably have better opportunities. The former second-round pick is entering the final year of his contract with stalled development and potentially a lower spot on the depth chart. It’s going to be an uphill battle for Schoonmaker in what […]

Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 94

It is Day 94 of our 100-day countdown to kickoff. We are looking back at the 100 most iconic games in Dallas Cowboys history. The countdown will leads us right up to the opening game of 2026. Our look back doesn’t depend on just one criteria for our rankings. We take into consideration things like […]

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Where will the Cowboys defense rank at the end of the season?

If you’ve been following the Dallas Cowboys this offseason you know that the major issue they are working on is the defense. After 2025’s debacle on that side of the ball, the organization basically decided to do a full reboot. Out went Matt Eberflus, in came Christian Parker. With Parker came a new defensive scheme, […]

What history tells us about NFL-worst defenses the next year

The Dallas Cowboys famously finished last year with the worst defense in the league, allowing 511 points over 17 games. Certainly nothing to brag about, though it does make you pause a bit when you realize that’s 30 points per game. But it’s also not like the Cowboys are the first team to ever finish […]

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5 potential breakout players on offense for the Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys head into the 2026 season returning all of their offensive starters from last year. This was one of the best offensive units in the league a season ago and there’s no reason to believe they can’t replicate that success once again this year. In fact, they could be even better. The Cowboys […]

Cowboys news: Caleb Downs on his ‘learning experience’ during OTAs

Caleb Downs getting ‘good learning experience’ in Cowboys OTAs – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com The rookie is gaining knowledge slowly but surely. FRISCO, Texas – With five of the six OTAs practices in the rear-view mirror, the Cowboys are beginning to lay the groundwork and basic installs for their offensive, defensive and special teams units ahead of […]

Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 95

It is Day 95 of our 100-day countdown to kickoff. We are looking back at the 100 most iconic games in Dallas Cowboys history. The countdown will leads us right up to the opening game of 2026. Our look back doesn’t depend on just one criteria for our rankings. We take into consideration things like […]

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Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: OLB Isaiah Land

Just three years ago, Isaiah Land was looking like an undrafted rookie gem for the Cowboys. His career took a detour with another team, but the pass rushing prospect is now back for a second shot at a roster spot in Dallas’ 2026 training camp. Background Years in NFL: 3Acquired by: Free agency (2025) In 2021, Land […]

The Cowboys pass-rushing ace that nobody is talking about

The Dallas Cowboys are hoping to completely transform their defense this season after a complete disaster a year ago. Much of their faith is put in the hands of a coaching staff that has been completely remodeled, starting with new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. Fingers are crossed that these fresh new minds can help stitch […]

How the winner of left tackle battle impacts the Cowboys as a team

The Dallas Cowboys provided some interesting tidbits at the recent OTAs. First, we have an inkling of where the coaching staff would like to set their depth chart, at least for right now. Newcomer Dee Winters and Shemar James worked with the first team at inside linebacker in Dallas’ 3-4 alignment. DeMarvion Overshown was absent […]

What Cowboys history says about HC Brian Schottenheimer calling plays

The Dallas Cowboys have had an on-again, off-again approach to head coaches calling plays over the last quarter century. In fact, going back all the way back to Bill Parcells, every single head coach (except Brian Schottenheimer) has been both a play-caller and a walk-around coach without play-calling duties, though not necessarily in that order. […]

Cowboys news: Dak Prescott talks about facing Christian Parker

Dak Prescott on George Pickens, facing Christian Parker’s defense, more – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com If Dak Prescott elevates his game to another level in his 11th season with the Dallas Cowboys, it’s going to be because he faced a Vic Fangio-style defense all offseason in practice. Going into his 11th session of organized team activities, his […]

Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: WR Ryan Flournoy

In 2026, Ryan Flournoy feels about as locked in to his role with the Dallas Cowboys as a player can be. Ahead of his third season, Flournoy enters training camp wth a firm spot on the WR depth chart, even if he takes his game to another level. Background Years in NFL: 2Acquired by: 2024 6th-round pick […]

Why disguise and confusion is no problem for Cowboys Dak Prescott

There has been so much talk about how improved the defense of the Dallas Cowboys will be this season. With a new coaching staff and so many new additions, the unit is primed to take huge steps forward this year. Many of the changes revolve around a new concept of creating confusion for opposing quarterbacks. […]

Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 96

It is Day 96 of our 100-day countdown to kickoff. We are looking back at the 100 most iconic games in Dallas Cowboys history. The countdown will leads us right up to the opening game of 2026. Our look back doesn’t depend on just one criteria for our rankings. We take into consideration things like […]

The Maxx Crosby rumors are probably never going away

What is dead may never die. The Ironborn said this in Game of Thrones, and while it was essentially a motto/creed that defined their entire way of life, it is also true relative to certain rumors and the Dallas Cowboys. Basically the same thing, obviously. You are aware that the Cowboys have been connected to […]