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Cowboys free agency: Dallas officially salary cap compliant with 3 restructures

The Dallas Cowboys have appeared to be moving a bit differently this offseason. We all understand that everything about who they are is in wait-and-see-it territory, but the waiting is being accompanied by some seeing so far this offseason. The process that led to Christian Parker, the Javonte Williams deal, and how they are handling […]

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The “how-to” guide to fix the 2026 Dallas Cowboys

Although their 7-9-1 record in 2025 doesn’t reflect the positive impact Brian Schottenheimer had on the Dallas Cowboys in his first-year as head coach, it should be considered a successful one nonetheless. That’s no more evident than how both Jerry and Stephen Jones have taken a step back allowing him to run the show this […]

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Cowboys news: Brian Schottenheimer’s coaching style has been refreshing

Schottenheimer has ‘extremely unique’ way of leading Cowboys – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com Brian Schottenheimer has been all energy since joining the Dallas Cowboys. “He has an extremely unique way of connecting people and wanting to take feedback, positively and negatively, and being able to process that, and finding a way to get better,” vice president […]

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The Cowboys safety room will look a lot different in 2026

The Dallas Cowboys currently have needs all over their defense. With questions at edge rusher, linebacker, cornerback, and safety, it is safe to assume that there will be a lot of “new blood” on the field for the Cowboys in 2026. One of the positions expected to get one of the biggest makeovers is the […]

7 days ago | 2 reads

Even with a kicker, the Cowboys can’t avoid having another contract standoff

The Dallas Cowboys have once again found themselves in a familiar position, standing at a contract crossroads with a key piece of their roster. This time, the spotlight is on All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey, who has quickly become one of the most reliable weapons in the league. As the offseason unfolds, the two sides appear to […]

7 days ago | 1 read

How Cowboys fans feel about the free agent deal for Javonte Williams

A few days ago we asked you to grade the recent deal for Javonte Williams. The Dallas Cowboys brought back their starting running back on a three-year, $22 million deal ($16 million guaranteed) before the bell-cow back could hit free agency. As we discussed at the time, this felt a little different for the Cowboys […]

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BTB Tuesday Discussion: How big of a need is edge rusher?

The Dallas Cowboys have a need at edge rusher. How big of a need is it in your opinion, though? Is it the most critical and pressing need? Would you put it above corner or linebacker? Obviously free agency will help answer some of these questions. You can argue that the edge rusher need became […]

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How strength of 2026 NFL draft class lines up with Cowboys needs

If you had the choice in the 2026 NFL draft, would you rather pick the third-best edge rusher, the second-best cornerback or linebacker, or the best safety? This may sound like a trick question, but I assure you it is not: that may be a very real question the Cowboys have to ask themselves in […]

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Cowboys news: Post combine updates includes the Donovan Ezeiruaku injury

Recapping top Cowboys headlines from 2026 NFL Combine – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com The Cowboys offseason focus continues to be on defense, but they’ll need to find depth at EDGE with Donovan Ezeiruaku sidelined. Quick hitters: Cowboys outside linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku underwent offseason hip labrum surgery and will likely miss most of the spring offseason program. The expectation […]

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Cowboys 2026 draft: Risers and fallers on the final day of the combine

Time to review the fourth and final day of testing at the combine, and it was all about the big nasties with the offensive linemen. Let’s get straight into the risers and fallers from the final day of testing.  Risers: Chase Bisontis, IOL, Texas A&M He looked like the rare interior guy whose movement skills popped straight […]

8 days ago | 1 read

Predicting the Cowboys’ 2026 regular season schedule

While there are still over two months before the NFL regular season schedule releases on May 13th, it’s never too early to speculate what games will be happening when this fall. With that thought in mind, today we take a shot at predicting the Dallas Cowboys’ 2026 regular-season schedule. Cowboys 2026 Opponents Home: Eagles, Commanders, […]

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5 combine winners who should be of interest to the Cowboys

Over the weekend 319 players participated at the 2026 NFL Combine in Indianapolis. There they met with teams and media like, as well as participated in on-the-field drills in the hopes of improving their draft stock. All of the information gained from this big event of the offseason can be put to good use to […]

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BTB Monday Discussion: Are you happy with the George Pickens tag situation?

The Dallas Cowboys chose to place the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens last Friday and it was something that just about everybody was expecting. It happening in an official capacity was noteworthy though and sets up the next part of negotiations between the team and player. Dallas placed the non-exclusive tag on Pickens […]

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Donovan Ezeiruaku undergoes hip surgery, possibly out until training camp

The Dallas Cowboys will be without one of their key defenders for quite some time. Donovan Ezeiruaku had surgery on his hip labrum. This will prevent him from fully participating in OTAs and likely minicamp, but he’s expected to be ready for training camp in July. Ezeiruaku is entering his second season with the Cowboys […]

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Searching for Cowboys’ version of Cooper DeJean in the 2026 NFL Draft

Dallas Cowboys new defensive coordinator Christian Parker recently dropped a pretty big hint as to one of the biggest offseason “needs” that will likely be addressed in order for him to implement the kind of scheme he envisions. That information was the importance of the nickel position for his defense, and the kind of player […]

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Cowboys news: Jerry Jones plans to re-work contracts of their DT trio

Jerry Jones quietly confirms what Cowboys fans knew all along about Kenny Clark – Lior Lampert, The Landry Hat If the Cowboys want to make moves this offseason, restructuring is inevitable. It was initially reported that the Cowboys will restructure quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and left guard Tyler Smith’s deals. Then, Jones […]

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Cowboys 2026 draft: DE Keldric Faulk scouting report

We continue our 2026 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at Auburn edge defender Keldric Faulk. Keldric Faulk DEAuburnJunior4-star recruit 6’6”285 lbs History As a true freshman, Faulk played in all 13 games and grew from rotational rusher into a midseason starter. He finished with 35 tackles and 3.5 tackles […]

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NFL insiders share Cowboys rumors from the combine

The Dallas Cowboys had an eventful NFL combine. Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones were working the media circuit, fans got to learn more about Christian Parker through a few interviews, and there was drama surrounding the reports of Brandon Aubrey’s contract negotiations. A lot of knowledge is shared throughout the week, both on camera and […]

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Cowboys 2026 offseason preview: Safeties

Safety may be the most mysterious of all the Cowboys’ offseason needs. They have two key players entering free agency, so work must be done. But given all of the other roster concerns, and how the front office has historically undervalued the position, how much attention and investment will Dallas actually put into adding new […]

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Cowboys 2026 draft: Risers and fallers on day three of combine

The third day of testing at the combine had the quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers take to the field. Although Dallas aren’t in a hurry to draft any of these positions, it is important to take note as prospects showing out here raises their value, meaning defensive players slide and help the Cowboys capitalize […]

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Christian Parker at the NFL combine: Bringing a ‘neck up’ and ‘hands on’ standard

Christian Parker made himself available to talk with the media at his first-ever NFL combine as the new defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys. The team’s new defensive advisor shared a lot of interesting insights about what he looks for, emphasizing a player-centric defensive scheme that prioritizes mental toughness and high football intelligence. Parker focused […]

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Four down-roster players from 2025 looking at a breakout year in 2026

Since the end of last season we’ve speculated without pause on the new talent the Cowboys will acquire this year, first via free agency in March, and then via the draft in April. And while it’s great fun to contemplate who all those shiny new toys might be, it’s easy to lose sight of another […]

9 days ago | 1 read