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Cowboys Have 5 Sacks. Why Is James Houston Still Watching?

I don’t understand why James Houston barely sees the field when the Cowboys have failed to fix their pass rush to this point. Every week we talk about the scheme, the coaching,…

October 17, 2026, 8:00 am

Dallas Cowboys rookie Malachi Lawrence takes part in practice while developing his pass rush technique off the edge.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

26′ Cowboys Pass Rush Depth Flashed Versus Seattle

Dallas spent most of the offseason trying to rebuild a pass rush that was almost non-existent last season. Against Seattle, we finally got a look at some of the depth behind the…

August 21, 2026, 8:00 am

Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

3 Cowboys Standouts from Preseason Week 1

Last night, the Dallas Cowboys started their 2026 preseason off with a bang as they defeated the reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks 17-7. Of course, the hype of the preseason can never…

August 16, 2026, 11:56 am

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys could have a sleeper on both sides of the ball

With the Dallas Cowboys mandatory minicamp kicking off today, I wanted to take one additional look at both sides of the ball and give you a personal type of post. Heading into…

June 16, 2026, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Bryson Treece

Dallas Cowboys Pass Rush in 2026: Can a Village Replace a Star?

There is a version of this Cowboys defense that works. The version where Rashan Gary is healthy and disruptive, where Donovan Ezeiruaku takes a second-year leap, where first-round rookie Malachi Lawrence develops…

June 12, 2026, 7:00 am

Rashan Gary stands on the field with Green Bay, a veteran pass-rush option tied to Dallas’ clear defensive gap in 2026.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Pass-Rush Has A Clear Gap in 2026

The Dallas Cowboys have a pass-rush problem they need to figure out, and I don’t think it is as simple as looking at sack totals. That’s where people can get fooled. A…

June 7, 2026, 6:00 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

Quinnen Williams made an impressive debut for the Cowboys

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Despite turmoil, Dallas’ defensive line was strong in 2025

It wasn’t exactly the best of times for the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive line in 2025. They lost their leader before the first snap of the season. The shocking trade of Micah Parsons…

January 21, 2026, 6:00 am

High-quality image of Dallas Cowboys players in football gear exchanging high-fives during a game, showcasing team spirit and on-field action.

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

3 Cowboys who need more snaps after Week 13 Chiefs win

The last three Dallas Cowboys games have had “biggest win of the year” tagged to them after the clock hit zero, but their Week 13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs may…

November 28, 2025, 12:28 pm

NFL

by Richard Paolinelli

These 2 ex-Cowboys are shining with their new teams

From 2021 through the end of the 2024 season, the Dallas Cowboys had Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence at each end of their defensive line terrorizing opposing quarterbacks. The Cowboys decided they…

November 12, 2025, 6:00 am

4 Huge Events That Have Been Staged At AT&T Stadium

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Turf Titans, Grass Strugglers: The Cowboys’ Identity Crisis

Through eight games of the 2025 NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys look like two completely different football teams depending on where they line up. Indoors and on turf, they’re explosive — scoring…

October 29, 2025, 8:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

A Trade Won’t Fix the Dallas Cowboys’ Defense’s Problem

The Dallas Cowboys’ defense isn’t broken by talent — it’s broken by Matt Eberflus’ soft coverage. Until the system changes, no trade will save this unit. A Trade Won’t Save This Defense…

October 27, 2025, 8:00 am

Dallas Cowboys football player in action during a game, wearing team uniform, helmet, and protective gear on the field.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Houston + Ezeiruaku Can Save the Cowboys’ Pass Rush

The Dallas Cowboys don’t have a defensive-line issue — they have an allocation issue: too many rotations, not enough Houston and Ezeiruaku dominance. The answer is staring them in the face: build…

October 24, 2025, 8:00 am

Dallas Cowboys player holding football during game, wearing helmet and white uniform, focused on play, surrounded by blurred crowd, inside the stadium during NFL game.

Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

5 Dallas Cowboys with the most to gain against the Jets

One second stopped the Dallas Cowboys from pulling off a season-changing upset against the Green Bay Packers in Week 4. Instead, they tied, bringing their record to 1-2-1, and setting the stage…

October 4, 2025, 1:27 pm

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys trailing the field at the 2025 season’s quarter-pole

Technically, the Dallas Cowboys won’t reach the one-quarter point of the 2025 season until the end of the first quarter on Sunday in New York. Still, it’s close enough to look at…

October 3, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Mario Herrera Jr.

2 Cowboys defenders who deserved more playing time Thursday night

The Dallas Cowboys may have fallen short in Thursday night’s rivalry clash against the Philadelphia Eagles, but the defense still showed flashes of resilience. While the unit did an admirable job bottling…

September 6, 2025, 8:43 am

A Dallas Cowboys linebacker tackles a New York Giants player during an NFL game, showcasing football action, team rivalry, and game intensity at the stadium.

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

5 Cowboys Pass Rushers Compete for Spotlight After Micah Parsons Trade

Jerry Jones’s post-blockbuster trade press conference had one clear message: by swapping Micah Parsons for Kenny Clark, Dallas will now be able to stop the run. As nice as that sounds, given…

August 31, 2025, 8:59 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

8 Cowboys Who Could Be Cut This Week—Including a Former 1st-Rounder

The Dallas Cowboys have until Tuesday, August 26, at 4 p.m. ET to cut the roster to 53. By Wednesday, waiver claims will be processed, and practice squads will begin to form.…

August 25, 2025, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys 53-Man Roster: 3 Mistakes They Can’t Afford to Make

At long last, the preseason has ended, and the next football we’ll see in Dallas will be the real deal. Before that, however, they must cut down to create the 2025 Cowboys…

August 23, 2025, 10:23 am

Game Coverage

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys close out 2025 preseason with a bang

After two lackluster preseason game efforts, the Dallas Cowboys closed out the preseason with a bang. Dallas rolled to a 31-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night. It gives the…

August 23, 2025, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

3 Cowboys that need a strong showing in final preseason game

The preseason comes to a close this weekend when the Dallas Cowboys take on the Atlanta Falcons. Many of the starters, including Dak Prescott, will once again be on the sidelines watching…

August 21, 2025, 10:00 am

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Cowboys Have 5 Sacks. Why Is James Houston Still Watching?

26′ Cowboys Pass Rush Depth Flashed Versus Seattle

3 Cowboys Standouts from Preseason Week 1

Cowboys could have a sleeper on both sides of the ball

Dallas Cowboys Pass Rush in 2026: Can a Village Replace a Star?

Cowboys Pass-Rush Has A Clear Gap in 2026

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

Despite turmoil, Dallas’ defensive line was strong in 2025

3 Cowboys who need more snaps after Week 13 Chiefs win

These 2 ex-Cowboys are shining with their new teams

Turf Titans, Grass Strugglers: The Cowboys’ Identity Crisis

A Trade Won’t Fix the Dallas Cowboys’ Defense’s Problem

Houston + Ezeiruaku Can Save the Cowboys’ Pass Rush

5 Dallas Cowboys with the most to gain against the Jets

Cowboys trailing the field at the 2025 season’s quarter-pole

2 Cowboys defenders who deserved more playing time Thursday night

5 Cowboys Pass Rushers Compete for Spotlight After Micah Parsons Trade

8 Cowboys Who Could Be Cut This Week—Including a Former 1st-Rounder

Cowboys 53-Man Roster: 3 Mistakes They Can’t Afford to Make

Cowboys close out 2025 preseason with a bang

3 Cowboys that need a strong showing in final preseason game

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Chris Simms Says the Cowboys Have a Problem with Dak Prescott

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From Quarterback Form to Defensive Pressure, What Shapes NFL Sundays

Dallas Needs a New Coach: Would He Want this 26′ Roster?

Cowboys should be sellers, but Jerry Jones refuses to concede defeat

The Cowboys Should Make Sean McDermott Say No

The Cowboys seemingly become more embarrassing in each loss

Cowboys lost 33-30: A Trade Won’t Fix Bad Coaching