Have you ever walked into one of those funhouses at a carnival? The kind where the mirrors are all warped and you can get kind of lost? Sometimes you wind up bumping into one because you are so confused by the optical illusion. You know this when you walk into the experience. It is understood […]
Watching the edge rushing group of the Dallas Cowboys was not an enjoyable sight last season, as it revealed significant gaps that must be addressed if they are to help the defense get off the field. After the controversial decision to trade away Micah Parsons, the vibe in Dallas shifted instantly. They still have the rising Donovan […]
A lot has been made about the Cleveland Browns perceived desire to trade down in the 2026 NFL draft. Most have believed that the Dallas Cowboys would be the most likely trade-down partner, while the Kansas City Chiefs have emerged as a team looking to make a move up the board as well. Trading down […]
It was painfully obvious how porous the Dallas Cowboys’ defense was last year. Much of that could’ve been attributed to their inability to rush the passer, which led to the team’s sack total decreasing by roughly 30 percent from the previous year. However, the run defense was also dreadful. The Cowboys were in the bottom […]
Draft day is rapidly approaching. With that come the rumors. We’ve gathered a random collection of draft rumors that popped up over the weekend that may impact the Cowboys’ draft plans. CB Jermod McCoy dropping to second round? Albert Breer suggests McCoy’s medical red flags on his knee may drop him to the second round. […]
Brandon Aubrey sets record, earning 4-year, $28M extension Monday – Shane Taylor, Inside The Star The Cowboys broke records on Monday with their mega-contract for kicker Brandon Aubrey. That makes him the highest kicker in the HISTORY of football. 20 million dollars, no matter what, just seems like a MASSIVE gamble. Now before I get […]
It is the week of the NFL draft which is exciting on a number of levels. By Saturday evening the Dallas Cowboys will have a brand new draft class, and an undrafted free agency class, and we will really be able to figure out how we feel about this team moving into the 2026 season. […]
We continue our 2026 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at defensive end Romello Height from Texas Tech. Romello Height DETexas Tech Red Raiders Senior 4-star rating6’3”239 lbs History Height’s first college season started in 2020 at Auburn. He appeared in one game with no recorded tackles as it was essentially […]
Talent? On this defense? Yes, despite what Matt Eberflus failed to do with it, the Cowboys’ defense does have some pieces to work with. Some of them are new arrivals from free agency, and we expect several more to come from the upcoming 2026 draft. As we continue this series of articles looking at how […]
Mel Kiper’s Favorite Linebacker Prospect is Perfect fit in Dallas Cowboys’ Defense – Mike Moraitis, Sports Illustrated Dallas could get their guy at a very reasonable price. Why Jimmy Rolder is a perfect fit Ideally, anyone the Cowboys add in the front seven will be able to both rush the quarterback and play against the […]
Houston Texans News Texans’ Trent Brown expects better C.J. Stroud in 2026: Everyone is so quick to ‘throw people away’ (NFL.com) Oscar Delp met virtually with Texans, visited Patriots, Ravens, Chargers, Browns, several others (KPRC 2 Houston) Texans looking to bolster roster, not fill holes, in draft (ESPN.com) Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans Team Up […]
It was not that long ago that the Dallas Cowboys’ cornerback room was a strength, as Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland were discussed as one of the top cornerback duos in the league. Injuries have complicated the position group in a hurry, as Diggs is gone and Bland is recovering from a foot injury, leaving […]
In this year’s draft, Dallas holds the 12th overall pick. After a 7-9-1 season, and they also own pick 20 from the Micah Parsons trade (which we’ll cover later). The Cowboys coaching staff and front office message has been unusually direct, they want culture-changing first-rounders and they are focused on rebuilding a defense that was […]
Can the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants actually be friends for a day? In a move that sent alarm bells through the NFC East, the Giants have officially traded away their defensive anchor, Dexter Lawrence, to the Cincinnati Bengals for the rights to the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This massive […]
Athan Kaliakmanis has had a busy off-season, participating in several senior showcases, taking part in Rutgers pro day, and now visiting several NFL teams with the hopes of being drafted later this week. On The Banks’ Greg Patuto wrote in early March that Kaliakamnis had taken several NFL top 30 visits to teams like the […]
Entering the 2025 season, the Dallas Cowboys knew they would face challenges in rushing the passer. They traded away Micah Parsons, one of the league’s most premier pass rushers, and that left a big hole. The Cowboys had 52 sacks as a team in 2024 and that number plummeted to 35 the following season. While […]
For the past two weeks, it has been rumored that Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys has his sights on either RB Jeremyiah Love out of Notre Dame, or EDGE rusher David Bailey of Texas Tech, a local kid. And so, here at Revenge of the Birds, we took that thought and made an article […]
ESPN trade idea urges Cowboys to make draft move fans have wanted all along – Jason Kandel, The Landry Hat With limited draft ammo, the Cowboys have to consider this move. The Dallas Cowboys have two first-round picks at their disposal, but after their 20th overall pick, they won’t make another selection until 92nd overall. […]
Pick your favorite NFL insider. Odds are they have said it. The NFL world seems convinced that the Dallas Cowboys are going to trade up in the first round of the NFL draft. As you know the Cowboys hold picks 12 and 20 in the first round so they certainly are equipped to move if […]
The Dallas Cowboys will enter the draft with an improved safety group thanks to free agent signings Jalen Thompson and P.J. Locke, who join a former veteran free agent signing, Malik Hooker. Collectively, this threesome provides a safe floor for the position group, but that doesn’t mean the team won’t take a shot at one […]
We’ve got a special challenge for you today: Submit a list of up to 30 players, irrespective of round, that you think the Cowboys could draft or sign as undrafted free agents. How you arrive at your selection is entirely up to you. You can carpet-bomb the first three rounds; you can focus on specific […]
Cowboys’ Jordyn Tyson Interest Opens Door For Shock Pick in NFL Draft – Josh Sanchez, Cowboys On SI Could wide receiver be in play for the Cowboys in the first round? The Dallas Cowboys have been focusing on revamping the team’s putrid defense to kick off the new league, with a strong belief that the team will […]
It feels like a long time ago now, but it was just two months in the rearview mirror that the Dallas Cowboys had some contract drama brewing with one of their better players. The Cowboys and Brandon Aubrey had a bit of a back and forth around the NFL combine, and thankfully the dust has […]
We are just under a week away from the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and rumors persist about the Cowboys trying to trade up in the draft. The latest rumblings come from NFL insider Jordan Schultz, who specifically said the team is looking at a player the Giants are also hoping to draft. […]
The Dallas Cowboys find themselves in a bit of a cornerback conundrum as they prepare for the upcoming draft. Trevon Diggs is gone, DaRon Bland is recovering from a foot injury, and youngsters Shavon Revel Jr. and Caelen Carson are behind schedule in their development, leaving the unit missing that extra spark in the defensive […]