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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 […]

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Cowboys news: Brandon Aubrey shuts down reported contract offer

Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey calls reported contract offer ‘fake’ – RJ Ochoa, Blogging The Boys Brandon Aubrey says a new contract offer didn’t happen. Things have escalated with Brandon Aubrey. We are only at Wednesday, but this week has likely felt long for the Dallas Cowboys relative to their kicker. On Tuesday it was reported that they […]

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NFL Combine: Prospects with the most to prove in Indy

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is scheduled this week and people finally get to put eyeballs on some of their favorite prospects and see how they stack up. Here are some names that need an important week at the combine. These prospects need to shake off the negative narratives that surround them and climb draft […]

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Draft day gaps and what the Cowboys have gotten in return

The Dallas Cowboys are once again entering another draft with a hollow spot in their selection sheet. For the third consecutive year, the wheeling and dealings of the front office have left a massive void between their selections. This recurring lack of draft capital has become a trend for the Cowboys, forcing the brain-trust to sit on […]

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Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey calls reported contract offer ‘fake’

Things have escalated with Brandon Aubrey. We are only at Wednesday, but this week has likely felt long for the Dallas Cowboys relative to their kicker. On Tuesday it was reported that they have an offer out to make him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL at a rate of $7.5M annually, and the Dallas […]

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Approximate Value: Ranking the 2025 Dallas Cowboys roster from top to bottom

If you’re a regular reader of Blogging The Boys, you’re probably familiar with a metric called Approximate Value. If not, consider this post your introduction. We’ve used Approximate Value (AV) and the closely related Weighted Approximate Value (wAV) on and off for more than a decade, and particularly often during our draft coverage. As we […]

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Why the George Pickens contract won’t last through training camp

The Dallas Cowboys have a reputation when it comes to dealing with players and long-term contracts. This is a reputation that they have earned and it has reached a particular level of notoriety over the last few years. Most notably the Cowboys let the CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott contract extensions drag through training camp. […]

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Cowboys add renowned pass rush specialist coach BT Jordan

The Cowboys finalized their coaching staff just a few days ago, capping off the new defensive staff under Christian Parker. At least we thought they were done. Instead, they had one more name to add on Tuesday when they announced BT Jordan as their new pass rush specialist. Jordan has been one of the hottest […]

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BTB Wednesday Discussion: Should the Cowboys trade down in the first round?

The Dallas Cowboys have multiple first-round draft picks this season which is an awesome position to be in. Unfortunately, the Dallas Cowboys do not have any second- or third-round draft picks this year which is a less awesome thing. Many have looked at this reality and offered that the Cowboys should consider trading down from […]

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Cowboys Combine Visit Tracker 2026: All names to have visited with Dallas

The NFL combine is an information-gathering event. General managers, coaches, scouts, and all sorts of people involved with football operations gather in Indianapolis to learn as much as they can so that they are prepared for the upcoming NFL draft. The Dallas Cowboys are obviously no different. It is their job to ensure that they […]

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Cowboys free agency: Dallas’ use of tool labeled ‘pretty absurd’

The Dallas Cowboys do not utilize free agency to its fullest. If you have been paying attention over the course of the last decade and a half then you are well aware of this reality. The Cowboys gave a ton of money (relative to the time and market at the moment in question) to cornerback […]

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Cowboys news: Brandon Aubrey and Dallas negotiating top dollar contract for kickers

Brandon Aubrey seeking larger deal from Cowboys, sources say – Todd Archer, ESPN Just how much is Brandon Aubrey worth?. The Dallas Cowboys and the agent for Pro Bowler Brandon Aubrey are in agreement that he should be the highest-paid kicker in the NFL. The disagreement is by how much. The Cowboys have offered a deal for Aubrey that […]

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Cowboys free agency: Grading the deal for RB Javonte Williams

The Dallas Cowboys kind of caught us all by surprise about last week when they actually got ahead of things on a contract. This is definitely not the speed we are used to seeing them move at when it comes to contracts. Running back Javonte Williams was scheduled to become a free agent in the […]

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How the Cowboys could reel in another former Dolphins’ All-Pro in safety Minkah Fitzpatrick

The Miami Dolphins appear ready to move on from former All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. Reports indicate that the Dolphins are aggressively reshaping the roster, having already released high-profile veterans like Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb. With Miami entering a clear rebuilding phase and prioritizing long-term financial flexibility, the 29-year-old safety has been placed on the trade […]

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Cowboys could look at 2005 draft as blueprint for fixing the 2026 defense

21 years ago the Dallas Cowboys drafted four defensive linemen as they switched to a 3-4 defense under Bill Parcells. Parcells had been hired as head coach in 2003, but didn’t change the defensive scheme until the Cowboys finished the 2004 season ranked 27th in points allowed. In 2005, the Cowboys had two first-round picks, […]

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Cowboys 2026 free agent profile: K Brandon Aubrey (RFA)

The Dallas Cowboys have many players (UFA/RFA) who will officially hit the open market in March. Today, we continue our series examining each of the Cowboys’ impending free agents, reviewing their 2025 campaign and predicting what will be next for each player. We continue our free agent profile series by taking a look at Dallas’ […]

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Cowboys news: Offseason plans orbit around finding a way to keep George Pickens

Cowboys on Pickens contract: ‘We love him, want him here’ – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com Any version of the Cowboys as a contending team in 2026 includes George Pickens back for another season. Speaking to reporters from the start of the NFL Combine, executive vice president and director or player personnel Stephen Jones gave insight into […]

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The Cowboys are ‘open’ to trading one of their first round picks

The Dallas Cowboys are letting teams know they are open for business. On Monday at the NFL combine, Stephen Jones said the team is “open” to moving one of their first-round picks for a player. Being open for business also comes with a caveat for Jones and the Cowboys—it has to be for the right […]

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Hard to hate on Javonte Williams’ new deal with Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys said they wanted running back Javonte Williams to return in 2026, and by golly, they meant it. On Saturday, Williams agreed to a new three-year, $24 million contract to continue his lead role in the offensive backfield. And while every deal will have its critics, this one is hard for even some […]

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