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Cowboys updates on George Pickens, Brandon Aubrey situations are murky

It has been almost two weeks since free agency began, by way of legal tampering to be clear, in the NFL, and the Dallas Cowboys have made several changes to their roster to better prepare for the 2026 season. As exciting as the Rashan Gary, Jalen Thompson, and/or Cobie Durant moves are, those are only […]

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BTB Thursday Discussion: Who are you rooting for in March Madness?

There are several non-football sporting events that we have to make it through in order to get back to football season, and the first one of of note (chronologically speaking) is the NCAA Tournament. It all starts today as 64 teams will begin their march with each of them believing that this is their March. […]

A big problem still exists for Cowboys running back room

In analysis of the Cowboys’ roster needs this offseason, many have put running back near the bottom of their lists. There’s a prevailing sense of completion for the group and a push for Dallas to focus its attention elsewhere once Javonte Williams was re-signed. However, while there are plenty of bigger needs throughout the roster, […]

Cowboys news: Top linebacker targets before the draft

5 linebackers the Dallas Cowboys could still target after missing on several top free agents – Mauricio Rodriguez, AtoZ Sports Dallas desperately needs to add a veteran linebacker before the NFL draft. 1. Patrick Queen We’re kicking the list off with a player who isn’t a free agent but rather a trade candidate. The Pittsburgh Steelers have […]

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Cowboys reportedly played 49ers well in Osa Odighizuwa trade

Shout out to The Gambler. I guess. The Dallas Cowboys have been very busy since legal tampering and/or free agency officially kicked off last week. They have brought in several new players, applied a couple of tenders, obviously dropped the franchise tag way before then, and they have even been involved in a handful of […]

Stats can help predict the next Cowboys player

The first wave of free agency is behind us and signings have slowed down to a trickle. On the CBSSports free agent tracker for example, 83 of the Top 100 free agents have already been signed. But that doesn’t mean that that all roster holes have been filled across the NFL, far from it. There […]

The Cowboys offseason has had several big moments already

The Dallas Cowboys have been an absolute whirlwind this offseason. Whether it is the trades and signings of players, or a high-profile deal that fell apart at the last second, the front office has kept things busy. Fans are glued to their screens waiting for the next notification to pop up. From cap gymnastics to […]

Cowboys survey: Grading the team’s offseason so far

The first, and possibly second wave of free agency is in the books, depending on how you want to define it. The main point being that a lot of the big moves are done with until the NFL draft arrives in April. Of course there could be a surprise trade or signing coming, but at […]

5 notable opponents Cowboys will face with new teams next season

The Dallas Cowboys have been busy over the course of free agency so far, but obviously the rest of the NFL has been as well. It has been a bit of a busy time across our favorite league. While we have been spending a ton of time talking about the moves that Dallas has made […]

Cowboys news: New free agent on why he signed with Dallas

How Brian Schottenheimer, Christian Parker’s staff drew Cobie Durant to Cowboys – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com The Dallas Cowboys newest cornerback says he sees a lot of Sean McVay in his new coach. As the Cowboys look to rebuild their defense going into 2026, a free agent signing that is promising to bring swagger to their […]

A certain Cowboys free agent signing quickly became very important

Last week in NFL free agency, the Dallas Cowboys appeared to do something that would resemble an offseason strategy consistent with winning teams around the league, the very type of team they’ve sworn they are aiming to be – and have every reason to be with so many big contracts on the books and no […]

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Cowboys discussion: Best addition and biggest need

Every week, we gather to discuss the latest news about the Dallas Cowboys and seek our writer’s perspective on each headline. Welcome back to the roundtable. This week we have David Howman and Tom Ryle. Which player from the Cowboys free agent additions do you like the most and why? Mike: By far the best addiction is Jalen […]

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The truth behind the Cowboys recent contract restructures

The Dallas Cowboys have spent the 2026 offseason performing a high-stakes financial dance, aggressively reshaping their salary cap through a series of renegotiated contracts that favor immediate flexibility over long-term stability. Unlike standard restructures that simply convert salary to bonuses, the front office has successfully finessed deals where veterans accepted genuine pay cuts in exchange […]

Mel Kiper takes new direction for Cowboys in latest mock draft

The state of the NFL looks a bit different today compared to how it did a week and a half ago. That’s what happens when free agency swings on through, after all. Given that teams have different looks, both positively and negatively, that has changed their needs. Some teams are strong where they were once […]

BTB Tuesday Discussion: What is your least favorite move of free agency?

We are onto the second week of free agency and for the most part the Dallas Cowboys have been hard at work making sure that we won’t see a season like 2025 again. Time will tell if their thoughts and decisions were correct. We spent Monday here on-site talking about our favorite moves from the […]

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Cowboys free agent has a story of resilience to get back on field

The Dallas Cowboys have bolstered their secondary by signing safety P.J. Locke to a one-year contract worth $5 million. This move comes on the heels of another safety, Jalen Thompson, receiving a three-year deal (check out how he fits with the Cowboys), indicating the team is serious about upgrading its safety room. This double-dip of […]

Cowboys news: New Dallas coaching staff impacting all strategies

Cowboys Coaching Connections Could Shape the 2026 NFL Draft – Cody Warren, Inside The Star The Cowboys are going to need instant-impact type players in the draft, which means targeting prospects their coaches can get up to speed quickly. How the Rashan Gary trade affects the team’s draft strategy – David Howman, Blogging The Boys […]

Aggressive trades can help Cowboys in NFL draft

Mock draft season is in full swing. This week, the Dallas Cowboys made a move to add another top-100 pick, trading defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to the San Francisco 49ers for the 92nd selection in the upcoming draft. With the Odighizuwa trade now official, Dallas now owns three top-100 picks coming at 12, 20, and […]

How the Rashan Gary trade affects the team’s draft strategy

The Dallas Cowboys made a shrewd move moments before free agency unofficially began last week, trading for Green Bay Packers EDGE Rashan Gary. The former 12th overall pick out of Michigan has topped seven sacks in six of his seven regular-seasons in the league. He’s also a natural fit at the outside linebacker role in […]

Cowboys offensive line depth improved early in free agency

The Dallas Cowboys have added reinforcements to their offensive line by signing free agent Matt Hennessy to a one-year contract. Hennessy will provide veteran depth at both center and guard, effectively sliding into the versatile swing role previously occupied by Brock Hoffman. While the move might not spark a parade, having adequate depth is crucial, […]

Top free agent LBs left for Cowboys to sign

The Cowboys are in dire need of help at the linebacker spot. With Marist Liufau moving to outside linebacker (on paper at least), DeMarvion Overshown (five starts last season) and Shemar James (six starts) are the only returning linebackers from last year. Banking on the draft to get a starting inside linebacker is a pretty […]

BTB Monday Discussion: Rank your top 3 free agency moves

We are officially into the second week of free agency which in the past has been when the Dallas Cowboys have only begun to come out of hibernation and get involved in the proverbial dance. Last week saw the Cowboys partake in action across the first four days that they could. I suppose Friday is […]

Cowboys free agency narrative may be fooling some fans

The Dallas Cowboys have finally decided to join the free agency party this year, showing a level of activity that has surprised many fans. Leading the charge is the signing of former Arizona Cardinal safety Jalen Thompson, who inked a three-year deal, averaging $11 million, and worth up to $36 million with incentives. In a move […]