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Will Javonte Williams be in a Cowboys uniform in 2026?

Which Cowboys should be auditioning for 2026 in 2025’s finale?

There will be absolutely nothing to play for when the Dallas Cowboys face the Giants in New York next weekend. Except maybe for jobs…

December 26, 2025, 6:00 am

Game Coverage

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys outlast Commanders in Christmas showdown

Neither the Dallas Cowboys nor the Washington Commanders had anything to play for when they met on Christmas Day. Except for pride. The two…

December 25, 2025, 3:11 pm

Cowboys DT Rankings: The Middle Powers the Defense

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys DT Rankings: The Middle Powers the Defense

I know the Cowboys defense has been a roller-coaster in 2025, but the interior defensive line has quietly become one of the most fascinating…

December 25, 2025, 10:00 am

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Does the Cowboys’ Week 17 history favor a Christmas Day win?

If past performance is any indication, the Dallas Cowboys can expect to find a post-game Christmas Day meal of coal waiting for them on…

December 25, 2025, 8:00 am

Dallas Cowboys football player running on the field during a game, wearing team uniform and helmet.

Game Coverage

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys rule out 5 players for Christmas Day game

Did you think Christmas day would be as fun as it was about to be when the schedule got released, like 6 months ago?…

December 25, 2025, 6:00 am

Playoff races continue to be chaotic after Week 16's wild games.

NFL

by Richard Paolinelli

Where do the playoff races stand after chaotic Week 16?

While the Dallas Cowboys were officially eliminated from the playoffs roughly 17 hours before playing their Week 16 contest, the rest of the NFC…

December 24, 2025, 12:00 pm

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Why isn’t rookie Shemar James starting for Dallas in 2025?

The Dallas Cowboys have started three rookies over the last four straight games, but one rookie who should be starting isn’t. Honestly, there ‘s…

December 24, 2025, 10:00 am

Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb Have Built Quite the Chemistry in a Short Amount of Time

Game Coverage

by Shane Taylor

No limitations for Cowboys starters tomorrow vs. Commanders

The Dallas Cowboys play on Christmas tomorrow afternoon at noon, and the good news is they can’t crush us anymore than they already have…

December 24, 2025, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Letting Cowboys 2026 Free Agents Walk Makes Sense

When I look ahead to the Cowboys’ 2026 offseason, I don’t start with what free agents I want to bring back. I will start…

December 24, 2025, 6:00 am

NFL

by Mark Heaney

NFC North Chaos Will Continue in Week 17

From an entertainment perspective, no division in football has provided more than the NFC North has down the stretch. Since 2011, the Green Bay…

December 23, 2025, 12:00 pm

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Tyler Smith to stay at left tackle for the remainder of 2025 season

Well, at this point in the season, it is time for the Dallas Cowboys to mess with a few things to see what works…

December 23, 2025, 10:00 am

NFL

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Are Out of the Playoffs: Who Are You Rooting For?

Seeing the Dallas Cowboys officially eliminated from the playoffs never gets easier. You can brace for it all season, tell yourself you’re ready, and…

December 23, 2025, 8:00 am

NFC East

by Richard Paolinelli

Eagles end 21-season NFC East drought

For the last two decades, the NFC East had not done something that all of the NFL’s other seven divisions had. Have a team…

December 23, 2025, 6:00 am

NFL

by Shane Taylor

Adding an 18th NFL game has disaster written all over it

Well, unless you live under a rock, you once again saw how brutal this week of football was for injuries once again. It feels…

December 22, 2025, 12:00 pm

NFC East

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys are locked into a 2nd place schedule in 2026

The last thing I wanted to do this time of the year was talk about the 2026 season, but with how things have unfolded…

December 22, 2025, 10:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Michael Irvin and CeeDee Lamb: A Standard of Greatness in Dallas

When I look at the history of the Dallas Cowboys, I’m reminded just how hard it is to separate good players from truly great…

December 22, 2025, 8:00 am

Veteran man speaking during press conference at Inside The Star, Dallas Cowboys NFL team, with team branding and microphones; sports management and football event.

Front Office

by Richard Paolinelli

Accountability & Responsibility: Jerry Jones claims both, has neither

We can finally lay the 2025 season to rest for Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas’ season ended before they even had a…

December 22, 2025, 6:00 am

NFC West Seattle Seahawks football player running with ball during NFL game, team in blue and green uniform, stadium crowd in background.

NFL

by Mario Herrera Jr.

NFC Playoff picture takes shape after Week 16 showdowns

Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season is nearly complete, with only two more games on the slate before shifting focus to Week 17.…

December 21, 2025, 6:59 pm

Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Dallas Cowboys lose third straight in 34-17 defeat to Los Angeles Chargers

From a postseason perspective, the Dallas Cowboys saw any hopes of a miracle come to an end last night with the Philadelphia Eagles winning…

December 21, 2025, 3:09 pm

Dallas Cowboys player in white jersey talking to Philadelphia Eagles player in green jersey during an NFL game.

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

George Pickens’ Cowboys Future in Play in Week 16

Last night, the Dallas Cowboys were officially eliminated from playoff contention after the Philadelphia Eagles’ win over the Washington Commanders. While that was an…

December 21, 2025, 10:16 am

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