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Roster bubble candidates post mixed results versus Chargers 4

Roster bubble candidates post mixed results versus the Chargers

The Dallas Cowboys departed Oxnard, California after weeks of training camp, and arrived back in Texas to face the sweltering heat. They also arrived to face the Los Angeles Chargers in the final preseason game of 2024. Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers took home a 26-19 victory in AT&T Stadium. As much as the …

Mario Herrera Jr.

Mario Herrera Jr.

Trey Lance's failed test puts Cowboys in a deep QB hole

Trey Lance’s failed test puts Cowboys in a deep QB hole

Well, that was ugly. If Trey Lance was hoping to use Saturday’s preseason finale as his closing argument to be the Cowboys’ QB2 – and potential replacement for Dak Prescott – he failed. Miserably at that. So much so that not only is his best hope likely QB3 in Dallas, he also might have tanked any …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

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3 players hold the keys to a dominant Cowboys defense in 2024

For all the Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and running back talk, the Cowboys defense may be the thing that makes or breaks their 2024 campaign. After all, it was a 40+ points allowed defensive meltdown that ended their playoff hopes in January. Things must be different in Dallas this time around, and with new Defensive Coordinator, …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

A football player in a white uniform with the number 21 stands on the field, looking ahead.

Cowboys offseason of inaction continues to harm roster

Another day, another example of the Cowboys’ offseason failures killing them once the season rolls around. This time, it came at the hands of an injury to superstar Cornerback, DaRon Bland. Time and time again this offseason, Dallas got in their own way. They say they don’t have money to spend, but that’s only because they …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

Football player with "Lance" and number 15 on jersey stands with hands on hips, facing a stadium full of spectators.

What story did the preseason write for the Cowboys?

The Dallas Cowboys preseason has come to a close, and the story of the preseason has taken many twists and turns. The front office’s inability to secure contract extensions for star players has been the primary story of the offseason and preseason games. Fans have watched the team sign unknown players, past their prime stars, and …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

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Cowboys lose All-Pro DaRon Bland to major foot injury

We have some breaking news out of Dallas, as the Cowboys have announced star Cornerback, DaRon Bland, has suffered a major injury to his left foot. The team is saying it is a “stress fracture”, and that after surgery the All-Pro will miss 6–8 weeks. https://twitter.com/NFLonFOX/status/1827416923212279861 It is the second long-term injury to hit the Cowboys …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

Football player in a purple jersey with number 98 raises his arm on a cold day, visible breath in the air.

Which Cowboys free agent signing will shine in 2024?

Over the last couple of weeks, the Dallas Cowboys free agent pursuit has really picked up. No, you’re not dreaming, and I’m not kidding. Since August 1st, the front office has signed a few players who could become really important to the defense this season. When you add in these recent signings with Dallas’ moves in …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

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Dallas Cowboys Third Running Back Mystery

The Dallas Cowboys have their top two running backs, but the third back could be a surprise pick for some. As fans know, the top two running backs will be Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle. After the top two backs, it’s still a toss-up for the third guy. The preseason games could give us some insight …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

Overshown looks to shore up Cowboys' backups at linebacker 2

Dallas comes home for final preseason test

The Dallas Cowboys will play at home for the first – and only – time this preseason this afternoon at 3 p.m. They play host to the winless Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium, looking to have a winning preseason record for the first time since 2022. That was also the last time the Cowboys played …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Which Cowboys wide receiver will shine in CeeDee Lamb's absence? 1

Cowboys go WR-heavy in my 53-man roster prediction: Offense

Training camp for the Dallas Cowboys in Oxnard, California has officially wrapped up, and the team has already landed back home in Texas. It was a long few weeks of evaluation for the Cowboys’ coaches and executives, and it’s time to start thinking about what the final roster will look like at the deadline next week. …

Mario Herrera Jr.

Mario Herrera Jr.

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Dallas Cowboys Offensive Players with Something to Prove

The Dallas Cowboys are nearing the end of the preseason, a crucial period where some players must prove themselves. Some strive to earn a spot on the roster, while others focus on disproving doubters during the regular season. As a fan, you can look at the team and draw your own conclusions on which players you …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

Cowboys may have to choose between Rush, Lance as 2024 backup quarterback

What is the Cowboys plan for Cooper Rush and Trey Lance?

As the Dallas Cowboys enter the last week of the preseason, their game tomorrow could be interesting for two players. Both Trey Lance and Cooper Rush have been at the front of random news rumors, asking whether the team is going to keep both of them. If they do keep them around, who then backs up …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

Cowboys offensive line nearly took another hit Wedensday

Cowboys offensive line nearly took another hit Wednesday

We are closing in on the first regular season game of the season, and as you look at the Dallas Cowboys roster, outside of CeeDee Lamb not being signed, they are decent in most spots. They still have one concern that could cause a problem if they lose any more players to injury on this front. …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

Rookies Report: 2024 class fighting for roster spots

Rookies Report: 2024 class fighting for roster spots

The Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 rookie class continues to fight for their roster spots as we near the end of training camp. Saturday night’s 27-12 win over the Raiders in Las Vegas helped many of the young players make their case. A few took a step backward, unfortunately. Here’s how the rookies fared on Saturday, beginning with …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

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Dallas Cowboys Defense Getting an Upgrade

The Dallas Cowboys front office is no stranger to finding diamonds in the rough. The newest addition to the Cowboys defense will help solidify the defensive end position with a veteran player. Carl Lawson is a veteran player who brings experience from playing in multiple defenses and should be well-rested. This statement comes from Lawson only …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

Micah Parsons Hopes "Dog" DC Dan Quinn Returns to Cowboys

Was Dan Quinn’s defense in Dallas just a mirage?

There are two caveats to begin this post with before we answer the question at hand: First, we’re just two preseason games into Mike Zimmer’s defense in Dallas. That’s not a terribly large sample to work with. Second, this isn’t the same unit that Dan Quinn had the previous three years when he was the Cowboys’ …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys players riding the bubble, need big last preseason game

Cowboys players riding the bubble need a big last preseason game

We have finally hit the last week of preseason, and then we will be able to look ahead to hopefully, CeeDee Lamb being signed and the first game of the year against the Cleveland Browns. The Dallas Cowboys will be at home for the first time this preseason when they host the Los Angeles Chargers. They …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

Cowboys still lack 1-tech depth; could free agency have the answer? 3

Cowboys still lack 1-tech depth; could free agency have the answer?

The Dallas Cowboys are fresh off of their preseason win over the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Their first victory of the 2024 season answered many questions, but still left some unanswered. What is the Cowboys’ plan at running back? Do we have a swing tackle with Chuma Edoga out multiple weeks? Which of …

Mario Herrera Jr.

Mario Herrera Jr.

Will the NFC East go Beast, or Least next season?

NFC East has mostly anemic second week of preseason play

After the first half of the Cowboys-Raiders preseason game on Saturday, it looked like the word of the week was going to be: Anemic. Because the NFC East was looking pretty anemic when it came to the scoreboard in the second week of preseason play. Philadelphia managed only 14 points in their win – needing to …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli