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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 […]
NFLPA report card highlight where Cowboys organizations excels and where it fails
Over the last few years a hot topic across each offseason has been the results of the report cards that the NFLPA puts together. These report cards cover various categories relative to NFL teams and the quality of life they establish for the players within their organization. These report cards have put some teams in […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
Cowboys fan discussion: Where in the world are Blogging the Boys’ readers?
We’re in that slow period between the Super Bowl and the new league year where it sometimes feels like the NFL world has ground to a halt. And that makes it a perfect time to ask: Where in the world are our Blogging the Boys readers? We don’t want or need your address or any […]
George Pickens franchise tag, explained: What ‘non-exclusive’ means for Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys officially placed the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens on Friday. This news was expected so it officially happening was more of a formality than anything. One could argue that it was expected as soon as Dallas traded for Pickens last May, but it became particularly obvious once he was having […]
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? […]
Cowboys 2026 draft: First-round ceiling, second-round projection prospects
We all know the names that we want Dallas to take in the first round. But what about some names that sit on the fringe outside the top-30 that could fit Dallas perfectly? They could be a reach pick at pick 20, but may be in the sweeet spot if the teams trades back. Players […]
George Pickens franchise tag: Wide receiver number officially set at $27.3M
The Dallas Cowboys placed the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens on Friday, and this means a few things. As far as any future long-term deal is concerned, the Cowboys and Pickens now have until 4pm ET on July 15th to negotiate one or else he must play the season out on a one-year […]
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 […]
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 […]
BTB Friday Discussion: Has this been a good week for the Dallas Cowboys?
This has been a bit of a week for the Dallas Cowboys. Aside from the Brandon Aubrey drama, they have been hard at work interviewing all sorts of players (mostly defensive) in the name of building data for the NFL Draft. You can view a list of the players they have reportedly visited with below. […]
Position changes for Marist Liufau, Donovan Ezeiruaku hint at Cowboys scheme changes
Christian Parker has been hard at work since taking over as the Cowboys defensive coordinator, finalizing his staff just earlier this week. Now, he’s moving onto the next stage: reshaping the defensive roster. Thursday brought a report that Dallas is expected to pursue Eagles free agent linebacker Nakobe Dean, but head coach Brian Schottenheimer also […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cowboys free agency rumors: Dallas expected to pursue Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean
It has long made sense that the Dallas Cowboys will pursue several Philadelphia Eagles in free agency. Aside from the fact that the Eagles have been a great team for a while now, the Cowboys’ new defensive coordinator most recently worked there. Christian Parker coached the Eagles defensive backs and was a part of their […]
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 […]
BTB Thursday Discussion: Who is your favorite formal visit the Cowboys have had so far?
The Dallas Cowboys have been busy at the NFL combine. America’s Team is coming through all of the prospects to see what they can learn so that they can make the best decision during the NFL draft. It is an exhaustive process, but the stones don’t turn themselves over. On Wednesday we got a large […]
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 […]
Cowboys OC Klayton Adams appears to favor Tyler Smith at guard over tackle
The Dallas Cowboys appear to want to keep Tyler Smith at guard. Klayton Adams does, at least. In case you forgot, the Cowboys threw it back to 2022 near the end of the 2025 season by sliding Tyler Smith out to left tackle. It seemed as is if the team was going to consider waffling […]