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Vikings assistant Mike Pettine standing on the sidelines of a game.

Mike Pettine: The Key to Dallas’ 2026 Defense

I wanted to know, and I bet you did too, what Mike Pettine brings to the Cowboys beyond being the coach who gave Christian Parker his first NFL opportunity. His work with…

October 13, 2026, 8:00 am

Greg Ellis in a Dallas Cowboys uniform, tying his pass-rush background to the risk in the Cowboys’ 2026 defensive switch.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Greg Ellis Exposed the Risk in the Cowboys’ 2026 Defensive Switch

After listening to the video of Greg Ellis at the Men, Mingle & Mental Health Mixer posted by Law Nation Media, my takeaway was pretty simple: he didn’t sound like a guy…

July 2, 2026, 6:00 am

The Transition From Safety to Linebacker is Going Smooth for Keanu Neal

Cowboys

by Matthew Lenix

The Transition From Safety to Linebacker is Going Smooth for Keanu Neal

The Dallas Cowboys needed to upgrade the safety position during the offseason and they were aggressive in their approach. Back in March, the Cowboys signed veteran Keanu Neal to a one-year deal…

August 18, 2021, 10:30 am

Cowboys

by Matthew Lenix

Sleeper Addition: DE Tarell Basham

It was clear after finishing 31st against the run and 20th in sacks last season that the Dallas Cowboys had to get better in the trenches on defense. They did quite a…

July 8, 2021, 9:55 am

Cowboys

by Mauricio Rodriguez

Are Cowboys Up to the Challenge of Playing a Hybrid Defense?

With Mike Nolan taking over as the Dallas Cowboys Defensive Coordinator in 2020, change must be expected after many years of watching Rod Marinelli running the team’s defense. Perhaps no change will…

July 6, 2020, 12:51 pm

Cowboys

by John Williams

Former Cowboys Great Speaks on New Look Cowboys Defense

When the Dallas Cowboys made the move to hire Mike Nolan to be their defensive coordinator, speculation began that the Cowboys would be switching to a 3-4 defense. Though he coordinated 4-3…

May 28, 2020, 9:00 am

Cowboys

by John Williams

Could Aldon Smith Offer Depth at Interior Defensive Line for the Cowboys?

The Dallas Cowboys have had an interesting offseason. They’ve watched Byron Jones, Jason Witten, and Jeff Heath walk in free agency. They’ve invested in the defensive tackle and safety positions with veterans…

April 17, 2020, 9:00 am

4-3 Defense

Mike Pettine: The Key to Dallas’ 2026 Defense

Greg Ellis Exposed the Risk in the Cowboys’ 2026 Defensive Switch

The Transition From Safety to Linebacker is Going Smooth for Keanu Neal

Sleeper Addition: DE Tarell Basham

Are Cowboys Up to the Challenge of Playing a Hybrid Defense?

Former Cowboys Great Speaks on New Look Cowboys Defense

Could Aldon Smith Offer Depth at Interior Defensive Line for the Cowboys?

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