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Cowboys’ offensive line needs lots of attention

Since the 2022 draft, the Dallas Cowboys have spent three first round picks, and a third rounder, on the offensive line. Based on how the 2025 season played out, they’ll probably need…

January 20, 2026, 6:00 am

Dallas Cowboys player in a white uniform points during a game against the San Francisco 49ers, signaling to teammate Brock Hoffman.

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Hoffman, Bass anchoring resurgence in Cowboys’ rushing attack

The Dallas Cowboys offensive line is resembling something of a MASH unit these days. Center Cooper Beebe remains on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain suffered in Week 2’s win over…

October 4, 2025, 6:00 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.

Players & Cap

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys could use surplus talent to shore up holes in the roster

The Dallas Cowboys have quietly made a habit of player-for-player trades in recent years. In 2023, they swapped cornerback Kelvin Joseph for Miami’s Noah Igbinoghene. A year later, they executed another similar…

August 16, 2025, 10:00 am

Alabama football player in white jersey with maroon '52' running on the field during game against Tennessee Volunteers, focused on gaining yards, stadium crowd blurred in background.

NFL Draft

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys offensive line need could dictate 1st Round

It is officially Draft Day. In just a few hours, we will hear Roger Goodell announce one of the most critical Dallas draft picks in years, and the Cowboys offensive line weakness…

April 24, 2025, 11:01 am

Tyler Guyton, a football player in an Oklahoma Sooners uniform, prepares to block an opponent from the opposing team wearing a blue uniform.

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys Rookie Class Face-off: 2024 vs. 2023

The undrafted free agents of the Cowboys’ 2023 rookie class outshone the drafted rookies last year. The 2024 class could outshine all 11 of the 2023 rookies too. It’s a harsh statement…

July 17, 2024, 7:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

3 unproven players who need to breakout for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024

With the Dallas Cowboys doing nothing in the 2024 free agent pool, this team will need the young players to step up this season. If the Cowboys don’t get production from any…

April 4, 2024, 9:00 am

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

3 approaches Cowboys could take with the 2024 offensive line

It is safe to say the Cowboys’ offensive line is headed for a complete overhaul from last season. We have seen Left Tackle Tyron Smith, a staple of the organization, head north…

March 29, 2024, 1:00 pm

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

Should the Cowboys build the offensive line from within in 2024?

As the 2024 offseason ramps up, the buzz around a new, overhauled offensive line in Dallas has become the expectation for free agency and the draft. The Cowboys are a week or…

March 10, 2024, 1:00 pm

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Next great Cowboys OL is already on the roster

I am sticking with the hot topic over the last week involving the Cowboys, and that is what the offensive line might look like in 2024. Over the weekend, we heard legend…

March 6, 2024, 9:00 am

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Brandon Aubrey is only Cowboys’ rookie standout from Sunday’s slaughter

There was very little – if anything at all – positive to come out of Sunday night’s “Slaughter in San Francisco”. The Cowboys were bludgeoned on both sides of the ball. No…

October 11, 2023, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys’ undrafted rookies continue to shine

Brandon Aubrey continues to be “Aubreymatic” in the kicking game for the Cowboys. T.J. Bass played a solid game as a reserve offensive lineman. And Hunter Luepke even found the endzone on…

October 4, 2023, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys’ 2023 draft class is losing its luster

As the Cowboys near the quarter pole of the 2023 NFL season there already is some concern regarding their drafted rookies. Following the draft back in April, Dallas looked to have had…

September 29, 2023, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Even the Cowboys’ rookies had an abysmal Sunday

The bottom line: No one wearing the Blue Star walked off the field Sunday feeling good about themselves. Of the 11 rookies on the Cowboys’ 53-man roster only two had anything positive…

September 27, 2023, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Grading the Cowboys’ rookies: Deuce Vaughn, Luke Schoonmaker shine in Week 2

After a very quiet NFL debut last week in New York, the Dallas Cowboys’ rookie class showed signs of life in Sunday’s 30-10 win over the Jets. Deuce Vaughn picked up two…

September 19, 2023, 7:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

3 under-the-radar players that could help the Cowboys in 2023

jonGood morning, Cowboys Nation, and welcome to game week! The Dallas Cowboys play a football game this week, and I can’t wait. After a fun, exciting summer full of trades and extensions,…

September 5, 2023, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Zack Martin’s possible holdout could have Dallas pressing the panic button

The Dallas Cowboys are likely boarding a plane for Oxnard as I type this on Monday morning. After months of anticipation, meaningful team activities are finally underway for the Cowboys. Training camp…

July 25, 2023, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Jermaine Arvie

Would position changes for these 3 Cowboys remedy needs?

Opinions vary on whether the Dallas Cowboys adequately addressed their needs in the 2023 NFL Draft. Nevertheless, the team boasts a wealth of talent across various positions. Though some gaps may remain,…

May 20, 2023, 9:00 am

Cowboys

by Damon Smith

3 UDFAs that could make the team in 2023 — Cowboys roster outlook

Most of the focus on draft weekend is on the players drafted during the seven-round selection process, as it should be. The frenzy that happens toward the end of the draft and…

May 5, 2023, 1:00 pm

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Could UDFA OL T.J. Bass become a starter for the Cowboys in 2023?

The former Oregon offensive lineman T.J. Bass signed as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys following the draft on Saturday. I will be the first to tell you after watching…

May 3, 2023, 7:00 am

T.J. Bass

Cowboys’ offensive line needs lots of attention

Hoffman, Bass anchoring resurgence in Cowboys’ rushing attack

Cowboys could use surplus talent to shore up holes in the roster

Cowboys offensive line need could dictate 1st Round

Cowboys Rookie Class Face-off: 2024 vs. 2023

3 unproven players who need to breakout for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024

3 approaches Cowboys could take with the 2024 offensive line

Should the Cowboys build the offensive line from within in 2024?

Next great Cowboys OL is already on the roster

Brandon Aubrey is only Cowboys’ rookie standout from Sunday’s slaughter

Cowboys’ undrafted rookies continue to shine

Cowboys’ 2023 draft class is losing its luster

Even the Cowboys’ rookies had an abysmal Sunday

Grading the Cowboys’ rookies: Deuce Vaughn, Luke Schoonmaker shine in Week 2

3 under-the-radar players that could help the Cowboys in 2023

Zack Martin’s possible holdout could have Dallas pressing the panic button

Would position changes for these 3 Cowboys remedy needs?

3 UDFAs that could make the team in 2023 — Cowboys roster outlook

Could UDFA OL T.J. Bass become a starter for the Cowboys in 2023?

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