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15 players from the Cowboys’ initial 2025 53-man defense are unemployed

We have made it, the preseason is over and the Dallas Cowboys turned in their final-53 man roster yesterday, and as I was looking on Twitter for some good nuggets, I found…

September 1, 2026, 10:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

The Cowboys Defense Had a Problem the Numbers Barely Explain

We spent most of the offseason talking about the wrong problem for the defense. Every conversation about the Cowboys’ defense circles back to the same stuff, like the pass rush, secondary, turnovers,…

July 28, 2026, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

NFL History Shows Cowboys Defense Can Spark 2026 Turnaround

The Dallas Cowboys don’t need to hire a detective to figure out what went wrong last season. We all know the defense sunk the team. That’s basically the whole story. Dallas has…

May 22, 2026, 8:00 am

James Houston IV wearing sunglasses and a white Dallas Cowboys shirt during practice.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

James Houston Needs to be Set Free for the Cowboys in 2026

James Houston needs a real shot to start for the Dallas Cowboys in Christian Parker’s new 3-4 defense. I’m not saying James Houston is some perfect every-down linebacker, or that he needs…

May 9, 2026, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Defense Projection: How Much Better Can Dallas Be in 2026

We will start this Dallas Cowboys defense projection with one ugly truth. Last year was terrible. Dallas gave up 30.1 points per game, dead last in the NFL. They allowed 377.0 total…

May 7, 2026, 8:00 am

Dallas Cowboys defensive changes shown through Arizona Cardinals defender No. 34 reacting on the field.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 2026 Defensive Identity is Changing

I wanted to see if the Cowboys’ defensive rebuild actually changed the shape of the roster, not just the names on the transaction wire. So I went through the current Cowboys roster,…

March 29, 2026, 6:00 am

Dak Prescott reacts during a Dallas Cowboys game as debate continues over Dak Prescott and bad defenses

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Dak Prescott Isn’t Why the Cowboys Haven’t Won It All

Over the years, every time the Cowboys have fallen short, I already know where the conversation is going. Dak Prescott. Is this the easy answer for many? The simple answer is “yes”,…

March 22, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Seattle’s Defense Showed the Cowboys the Way in 2026

I’ve watched enough playoff football to know this truth never changes: when the games tighten and mistakes stack, defenses decide who survives. Seattle proved this point. You can score points all season,…

February 10, 2026, 8:00 am

Front Office

by Cody Warren

Christian Parker’s 2025 Lessons in Philly Can Fix Dallas

New Dallas Cowboys defensive Coordinator Christian Parker brings a fresh new look to the Cowboys defense. Something retread Matt Eberflus did not, even though the optimism was high before the season started.…

January 24, 2026, 8:00 am

Arizona Wildcats football player wearing a red No. 12 jersey stands at the line of scrimmage with a focused expression during a night game as opposing players line up in the foreground.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Arizona Safeties the Cowboys Should Target in 2026 NFL Draft

What I like about the draft is the potential to find hidden gems, players who aren’t dominating headlines but end up making a difference. When I think about the Dallas Cowboys, that…

January 21, 2026, 8:00 am

Front Office

by Cody Warren

This Defensive Coordinator Search Feels Different—That’s Not a Bad Thing

Cowboys fans have watched and learned enough to know something feels off, and the search for a new defensive coordinator definitely feels different. This time around, the Cowboys aren’t just flirting with…

January 15, 2026, 10:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 2026 NFL Draft: Defensive Player Rankings

My 2026 Cowboys defensive draft guide: top defenders, team needs, and how Dallas should use picks 12 and 20 to rebuild a defense that gave up a historic amount of points. The…

January 7, 2026, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Dak Prescott has a chance to join Drew Brees with an unfortunate stat

The Dallas Cowboys may not be in the playoffs this season, but QB Dak Prescott is having an MVP-type year. Too bad yet another incredible season by the play caller of America’s…

January 2, 2026, 12:10 pm

Al Harris Is the Logical Cowboys DC Reset in 2026

Front Office

by Cody Warren

Al Harris Is the Logical Cowboys DC Reset in 2026

Dallas once led the NFL in secondary takeaways under Al Harris. The coverage, scheme fit, and communication issues today point to Harris as the logical DC fix if Dallas resets. Matt Eberflus’…

December 31, 2025, 8:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Tackling Is Hurting the Cowboys Defensive Tackles

When I look back on this season, the problem I keep circling isn’t talent, it’s a tackling issue. I watched Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark, and Osa Odighizuwa control the interior, but play…

December 26, 2025, 12:00 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 late-season storylines. For years, we have seen Dallas’…

December 25, 2025, 10:00 am

Front Office

by Cody Warren

The Defense’s Failures Highlight Matt Eberflus’ Move Upstairs

I didn’t need the latest numbers to know something was wrong with this defense. I saw it every week in the same moments that kept deciding games—third down, red zone, and late…

December 19, 2025, 6:00 am

Matt Eberflus Must Go - 5 Potential Cowboys Defensive Coordinators

Front Office

by Cody Warren

5 Defensive Coordinators who could replace Matt Eberflus

We all know the Cowboys lack a defensive identity, and that is a problem that needs to be fixed after the season. This isn’t just a bad season. What I’ve watched is…

December 17, 2025, 8:00 am

Dak Prescott and the offense shine in statement victory over Vikings

Game Coverage

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Bold offense will lead the way for the Cowboys vs the Vikings

The NFL season is now in mid-December, and Week 15 will determine the playoff fate of many teams. For the Dallas Cowboys, Week 15 results won’t eliminate them from playoff contention, but…

December 14, 2025, 10:00 am

Game Coverage

by Cody Warren

How Can Dallas Expose JJ McCarthy’s Weaknesses?

When I look at J.J. McCarthy’s passing profile, I see a quarterback who can play efficiently when the game stays on schedule, and struggle when the defense forces him to speed up…

December 14, 2025, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

DeMarvion Overshown is Finally Being Unleashed By the Cowboys

As a Cowboys fan, I’ve learned to read between the lines. Sometimes the most important moments of a season don’t come with fireworks or headlines, they come with decisions. Taking DeMarvion Overshown…

December 13, 2025, 8:00 am

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2025 Defense

15 players from the Cowboys’ initial 2025 53-man defense are unemployed

The Cowboys Defense Had a Problem the Numbers Barely Explain

NFL History Shows Cowboys Defense Can Spark 2026 Turnaround

James Houston Needs to be Set Free for the Cowboys in 2026

Cowboys Defense Projection: How Much Better Can Dallas Be in 2026

Cowboys 2026 Defensive Identity is Changing

Dak Prescott Isn’t Why the Cowboys Haven’t Won It All

Seattle’s Defense Showed the Cowboys the Way in 2026

Christian Parker’s 2025 Lessons in Philly Can Fix Dallas

Arizona Safeties the Cowboys Should Target in 2026 NFL Draft

This Defensive Coordinator Search Feels Different—That’s Not a Bad Thing

Cowboys 2026 NFL Draft: Defensive Player Rankings

Dak Prescott has a chance to join Drew Brees with an unfortunate stat

Al Harris Is the Logical Cowboys DC Reset in 2026

Tackling Is Hurting the Cowboys Defensive Tackles

Cowboys DT Rankings: The Middle Powers the Defense

The Defense’s Failures Highlight Matt Eberflus’ Move Upstairs

5 Defensive Coordinators who could replace Matt Eberflus

Bold offense will lead the way for the Cowboys vs the Vikings

How Can Dallas Expose JJ McCarthy’s Weaknesses?

DeMarvion Overshown is Finally Being Unleashed By the Cowboys

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