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National media reactions to Joe Milton’s performance vs. Cardinals
A week ago, Joe Milton was an intriguing preseason storyline. After Saturday night in Arizona, he is becoming something considerably more interesting. Milton’s second preseason performance was difficult to overlook: 9-of-13 passing for 179 yards and two touchdowns, plus a rushing touchdown, as he led Dallas to a 24-6 halftime advantage. NFL.com described his performance […]
Which Oxnard training camp story is your favorite?
We waited months and months for it to arrive, and now the Oxnard, California part of training camp is over. Every year this is the first real taste of what a Dallas Cowboys team might look like for that season. So far, the reviews are good and the vibes are positive. No contract dramas, no […]
Cowboys insider predicts veteran not on team will make roster
There is officially less than a week to go. By Sunday’s end the Dallas Cowboys will have finished up their preseason, but they will also have finished up their 53-man roster. At least their initial 53-man roster. If you have been around for a minute then you know that the first “final” 53 will hardly […]
Cowboys news: Training camp MVPs show scope of defensive turnaround
The Dallas Cowboys training camp work in Oxnard left fans feeling so much better about the defense for 2026, with the list of standout players favoring this side of the ball. In particular, Jaishawn Barham carried this over to his preseason debut against the Cardinals. Friday’s preseason game against the Saints will be the last […]
Cowboys need to monitor this key position over the next weeks
With the California portion of training camp over and two preseason games now in the rearview mirror, we have much more clarity about where things currently stand depth wise at each position for the Dallas Cowboys. For the most part things look pretty encouraging throughout the roster, however, there are a few concerns that need […]
Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 20
It is Day 20 of our 100-day countdown to kickoff. We are looking back at the 100 most iconic games in Dallas Cowboys history. The countdown will leads us right up to the opening game of 2026. Our look back doesn’t depend on just one criteria for our rankings. We take into consideration things like […]
Cowboys add new player to the roster among injuries
The Dallas Cowboys are heading back home to The Star to continue prepping for the 2026 season. They have one more preseason game to go, and then there are cutdowns to create the 53-man roster. One area the Cowboys are presently short in is tight end. A couple of injuries have necessitated a move as […]
Updated Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster projection after preseason Week 2
Things have a way of changing quickly in the NFL and that certainly true with the Dallas Cowboys. Nearly two weeks ago we attempted to predict their final 53-man roster at the halfway point of training camp, but the signing of the Von Miller and the emergence of several other players have changed things. Because […]
2026 Cowboys preseason: These stats are becoming hard to ignore
The preseason is a cracked and murky crystal ball from which everybody is trying to divine some meaning, even though making any type of predictions based on preseason results is largely a hit-and-miss affair. We all know that preseason performance is a notoriously fickle indicator of regular-season performance. The 2008 Lions are the best example […]
Cowboys backup offensive line evaluation after two preseason games
The roster of the 2026 Dallas Cowboys is slowly taking shape as certain players show out and continue to make a case for their spot on the team. Some position battles are revealing themselves, but there are others that still remain a mystery. One group that still has a lot of questions is the offensive […]
Dallas camp standouts are in: Meet the two 2026 camp MVPs
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer kicked off the camp MVP countdown when he was asked about players that have exceeded his expectations coming into training camp and read off 10 names from his roster list. Jon Machota of The Athletic followed suit with his own 10-name list. Not to be outdone, the staff at DallasCowboys.com put […]
Cowboys news: Winners and losers from the Cowboys second preseason game
Dallas once again impressed in their second preseason game, headlined by a strong showing from Joe Milton. Milton may have cemented himself as the QB2 heading into the season, while names like Camden Brown and Jonathan Mingo are making the WR decision even more difficult. With football inching closer, the final 53-man roster is looking […]
Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 21
It is Day 21 of our 100-day countdown to kickoff. We are looking back at the 100 most iconic games in Dallas Cowboys history. The countdown will leads us right up to the opening game of 2026. Our look back doesn’t depend on just one criteria for our rankings. We take into consideration things like […]
Cowboys depth chart becomes clearer in win at Cardinals
The Dallas Cowboys moved to 2-0 on the 2026 preseason with another road win against a NFC West opponent on Saturday night, 34-13 at the Arizona Cardinals. Like the preseason week one opponent Seattle Seahawks, the Cardinals are another team the Cowboys will also see in the regular season. The Cowboys made some statements about […]
Shiyazh Pete had the best moment from Saturday’s Dallas Cowboys win
The Dallas Cowboys were the winning team on Saturday night after their preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals, but there was one clear and undeniable winner specifically: Shiyazh Pete. In case you were unaware, Pete is a rookie, undrafted offensive lineman on the Cowboys roster. Most notably he is the first Navajo to sign an […]
Cowboys at Cardinals Stock Report: Joe Milton takes QB2, Jaishawn Barham announces self
Saturday night went about as well as you could have expected it to for the Dallas Cowboys. They scored. And they did so often. Players answered important questions like who will serve as key backups at quarterback and running back for example. Young and future stars like Jaishawn Barham corroborated the hype that they have […]
From forgotten Patriot to the Cowboys new backup plan
The Dallas Cowboys have found themselves a backup quarterback. It wasn’t easy and took a little bit of trial and error, but lo and behold, they are finally reaping the rewards of making a good trade. And those rewards come courtesy of Joe Milton III. This story first began last offseason when the team was […]
What Von Miller adds to Cowboys pass rush – beyond unrealistic sack expectations
Like it or not, sacks are still the pass rusher’s currency of choice, even if there are advanced metrics available that give us a much clearer picture of a player’s pass-rushing efficiency. And, of course, the first wave of reporting about the Von Miller signing was all about sacks, both about his being the NFL’s […]
10 thoughts on Cowboys 34-13 preseason win over Cardinals
Two preseason games, two preseason wins. The Dallas Cowboys completed their second preseason game of the year with a 34-13 win over the Arizona Cardinals. With a late west coast start time, this one kept fans up late, but it gave us plenty to see. Here are 10 thoughts on this after-hours football affair. 1. […]
Cowboys news: Joe Milton’s big night wows again
The Dallas Cowboys won their preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night, 34-13. It was a big night for backup QB Joe Milton. Jaisahwbn Barham and Shavon Revel Jr. helped spearhead the defense, while all the running backs got in on the action. Let’s recap in our news segment. Cowboys backup QB opens […]
Cowboys have done something for first time since 2007
The Dallas Cowboys are 2-0 in the preseason. Alert the masses. Before we go any further, we all agree that wins and losses in the preseason do not ultimately matter. You would certainly rather win these exhibition contests than lose them, but at the end of the day that particular detail does not matter as […]
Cowboys 34, Cardinals 13: Joe Milton shines in win
The Dallas Cowboys are 2-0 in the preseason for the first time in almost 20 years…. since 2007 to be exact. Saturday night, as late as it went, was a very impressive outing for the team. Joe Milton shined in serious fashion, and Malik Davis took a big step in the RB2 battle. Just like […]
Cowboys injury news: Julius Wood leaves Cardinals game, in concussion protocol
Dallas Cowboys safety Julius Wood left Saturday night’s game against the Arizona Cardinals early. It was revealed that he was being evaluated for a concussion, and soon after it was reported that he was ruled out of the game as a result. Wood has been one of the impressive players deeper down the Cowboys roster. […]
Cowboys at Cardinals discussion: Preseason Week 2 game day live
The Dallas Cowboys take on the Arizona Cardinals in their second preseason game for the 2026 season. The Cowboys were successful in most things in their first preseason game, a 17-7 win over the Seattle Seahawks. They’ll try to carry those vibes over to tonight. Stop by and enjoy the game with your fellow Cowboys […]
Cowboys Brian Schottenheimer names 10 players who’ve exceeded expectations
In the final press conference to close out training camp in California, Dallas Cowboys head coach was asked to name five players who exceeded his expectations. Not only did he surprisingly comply, but he didn’t hesitate to name 10 instead of just five. “Caleb Downs, special young player,” he said. “Rashan Gary’s leadership has jumped […]