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Marist Liufau stands on the field in the Dallas Cowboys’ navy uniform during a game.

Marist Liufau vs Sam Williams: Who Makes the Cowboys’ 53?

Marist Liufau vs Sam Williams might come down to one simple question for the Dallas Cowboys. Do they want a guy who has had more opportunities as a pass rusher with little…

August 28, 2026, 8:00 am

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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

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New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez walks off the field carrying his helmet while wearing his No. 0 jersey.

NFL

by Cody Warren

Maxx Crosby vs Christian Gonzalez: A Cowboys Bet?

Maxx Crosby and Christian Gonzalez are two very different answers to the same Cowboys problem: this defense needs another difference-maker. I’ve been trying to talk myself into Crosby wearing a Cowboys uniform…

August 14, 2026, 12:00 pm

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Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby looks down during a game as Dallas considers whether a receiver-based trade package could bring him to the Cowboys.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

The Raiders Receiver Search Can Rekindle 1 Cowboys Desire

The Las Vegas Raiders were in on the bidding for wide receiver Stefon Diggs before he decided to sign with the Washington Commanders. This is the type of thing I read and…

August 7, 2026, 8:00 am

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Miami Dolphins edge rusher Chop Robinson looks toward the sideline during a game. Robinson is a possible Dallas Cowboys trade target.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Edge Trade Targets: 5 Good Names to Watch

Cowboys EDGE trade targets are worth digging into before Dallas decides on another expensive veteran or a blockbuster deal is the only way to add to the defense. We have watched the…

August 3, 2026, 8:00 am

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Jordyn Brooks jogs onto the field wearing the Miami Dolphins’ white No. 20 uniform.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Jordyn Brooks and the 1 Clue Everyone Missed

Jordyn Brooks might be the clue everyone missed, or just flat out dismiss, while trying to figure out exactly what the Cowboys have been working on behind the scenes. We all know…

August 2, 2026, 6:00 am

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones smiles while wearing a Cowboys cap and sunglasses on the sideline.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Jerry Jones Just Pushed All the Cowboys Chips In… Again

Surprisingly, Jerry Jones hasn’t talked much this offseason, and it has been nice and weird. Normally, we hear about how this season’s team is a Super Bowl contender several times now, but…

July 29, 2026, 8:00 am

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Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham lines up during a defensive drill at practice.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Jaishawn Barham: A Dark Horse 26′ Defensive Rookie of the Year Candidate

Jaishawn Barham might be the Cowboys rookie everyone is sleeping on. As we all know, Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence are getting all the attention early in the offseason, and they should.…

July 20, 2026, 8:00 am

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Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

The Cowboys Pass Rush Is Ready for a Jump

I think a lot of people are sleeping on this Cowboys pass rush. I’m not going to be crazy and say they will lead the league, but the low-40s in sacks feels…

July 3, 2026, 8:00 am

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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

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Do the Dallas Cowboys Have a Sean Lee Backup Plan?

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

The Dallas Cowboys All-What-If Team

This is the Cowboys team that bothered me, not because these players could not play, but the what-ifs. All these players could play and some were great. A few of these guys,…

June 26, 2026, 8:00 am

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Charles Snowden celebrating on the field while playing for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Charles Snowden Signing Puts 3 Cowboys Edge Rushers on Notice

The Charles Snowden signing isn’t going to make the front page of the newspaper, but I can’t treat it like it’s nothing. I like this move because it gives Dallas a different…

June 19, 2026, 8:00 am

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Jason Witten walking off the field with footballs in hand, showing why Canton must get his Dallas Cowboys legacy right.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Canton Must Get These 5 Dallas Cowboys Right

These five Cowboys Hall of Fame snubs still deserve Canton’s attention, and their careers compare well or better than players already wearing gold jackets. The first half of this list had some…

June 16, 2026, 8:00 am

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by Cody Warren

Defense First: PFF Missed the Mark on the All-Cowboys List

I already had a few issues with PFF’s all-Cowboys offense list, and now the defense list has me feeling the same way. There are some picks I have no problem with. DeMarcus…

June 10, 2026, 6:00 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

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NFL

by Cody Warren

Myles Garrett to the Rams Puts Pressure on the 26′ Cowboys

The Myles Garrett trade just made the NFC much tougher for the Dallas Cowboys. The Cleveland Browns traded Myles Garrett to the Rams in a blockbuster deal that sent Jared Verse, a…

June 3, 2026, 8:00 am

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Josh Sweat looks on from the field while wearing his Arizona Cardinals helmet and red home jersey.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Could Make Eagles Sweat With this Trade

The more this Josh Sweat situation develops, the harder it is for the Cowboys to ignore. Some rumors are just dust in the wind. They float around for a day or two,…

May 23, 2026, 8:00 am

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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

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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

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Rookie Caleb Downs celebrates on stage wearing a Dallas Cowboys hat after being selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

2026 NFL Rookie Prediction: Stars, Steals, and Busts

The 2026 NFL Draft is over, and I’m planting my rookie flags early. Every first-round pick gets sold as the answer, every late-round quarterback becomes somebody’s favorite steal, and I’m no different.…

May 1, 2026, 6:00 am

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Caleb Downs shown in an Ohio State uniform as part of the Dallas Cowboys 2026 defensive depth chart projection.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 3–4 Defensive Depth Chart Prediction

Now that the offense is finished, we will take a look at what I think the defensive depth chart will look like at the start of the 2026 season. I’m building this…

April 30, 2026, 8:00 am

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Defensive End

Marist Liufau vs Sam Williams: Who Makes the Cowboys’ 53?

26′ Cowboys Pass Rush Depth Flashed Versus Seattle

Maxx Crosby vs Christian Gonzalez: A Cowboys Bet?

The Raiders Receiver Search Can Rekindle 1 Cowboys Desire

Cowboys Edge Trade Targets: 5 Good Names to Watch

Jordyn Brooks and the 1 Clue Everyone Missed

Jerry Jones Just Pushed All the Cowboys Chips In… Again

Jaishawn Barham: A Dark Horse 26′ Defensive Rookie of the Year Candidate

The Cowboys Pass Rush Is Ready for a Jump

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

The Dallas Cowboys All-What-If Team

Charles Snowden Signing Puts 3 Cowboys Edge Rushers on Notice

Canton Must Get These 5 Dallas Cowboys Right

Defense First: PFF Missed the Mark on the All-Cowboys List

Cowboys Pass-Rush Has A Clear Gap in 2026

Myles Garrett to the Rams Puts Pressure on the 26′ Cowboys

Cowboys Could Make Eagles Sweat With this Trade

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

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

2026 NFL Rookie Prediction: Stars, Steals, and Busts

Cowboys 3–4 Defensive Depth Chart Prediction

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