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3 free agents the Cowboys might have to bring back

With the well running dry, the Dallas Cowboys still have 12 players of their own that have not either re-signed or signed with another team yet. Most of them are depth guys,…

March 20, 2026, 6:00 am

Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship (#32) signals to the crowd after a big play, representing the intensity and depth of the Eagles secondary in a primetime matchup.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Why is the Cowboys ’26 Secondary About to Get Bigger? Christian Parker’s Blueprint

Christian Parker’s blueprint favors size and versatility. Here’s how the Cowboys secondary fits his vision — and why 2026 free agency matters. When I started digging into Christian Parker’s last stops, I…

February 23, 2026, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Do the Cowboys’ Current Players Fit Christian Parker’s Defense?

When I think about Christian Parker taking over this defense, I don’t start with buzzwords. I start with the roster and the numbers, because last season’s data shows where the Dallas Cowboys…

February 3, 2026, 8:00 am

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Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Dallas’ demise in 2025 directly tied to the fall of its defense

There are two primary suspects in solving the case of how the Dallas Cowboys’ 2025 season imploded into the 7-9-1 train wreck it became. The obvious suspect is Jerry Jones. He assembled…

January 11, 2026, 6:00 am

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Dallas Cowboys football player in white jersey with blue accents, during an NFL game against Minnesota Vikings, close-up action shot, intense moment on the field, American football game.

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Who’s In, Who’s Out: The 2026 Overhaul of the Cowboys’ Secondary

The Dallas faithful should be prepared for a major overhaul of their defense this offseason. We will likely see new faces at every level of the unit, but especially in the Cowboys’…

November 1, 2025, 12:03 pm

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Game Coverage

by Shane Taylor

Week 8 Injury Report: Broncos have huge edge over Cowboys

Another week, and another injury report that is filled with a bunch of Dallas Cowboy names. The Dallas Cowboys take on the Denver Broncos tomorrow, a team that has owned them the…

October 25, 2025, 6:00 am

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by Cody Warren

Juanyeh Thomas: The Cowboys’ Missing Piece At Safety

Juanyeh Thomas’ tackling, versatility, and discipline prove he deserves a starting safety role for the Dallas Cowboys—while helping mask Donovan Wilson’s flaws. The Case for Juanyeh Thomas The Dallas Cowboys entered the…

September 30, 2025, 8:00 am

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Dallas Cowboys football player celebrating on the field during a game, wearing jersey number 40, in a stadium with fans in the background.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Defensive Shakeup: 4 Players Need Snaps

Three weeks into the 2025 NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys have a clear identity problem—they can score, but the defensive schemes players can’t stop anyone through the air. They rank at the…

September 25, 2025, 8:00 am

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Catches football player in blue jersey being tackled by opponent in white jersey on football field during game.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Matt Eberflus’ Scheme is Crippling the Dallas Cowboys Defense

The Dallas Cowboys may have survived their 40-37 overtime shootout against the Giants, but the last two weeks have exposed this scheme and a disturbing truth: this defense is broken—and it’s Matt…

September 22, 2025, 8:00 am

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Cowboys

by Cody Warren

1 Struggling Secondary and How the Cowboys Can Fix It

Heading into 2025, the Dallas Cowboys’ secondary was supposed to be the team’s weakness, and it has proven to be just that two games into the season. Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland…

September 18, 2025, 8:00 am

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Aggressive football players competing on the field during a Dallas Cowboys versus Philadelphia Eagles game, highlighting NFL sports action and player rivalry.

NFL

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys, Commanders keep pace with Eagles in NFC East race

In the first week of the 2025 NFL season, only one NFC East team won. In the second week, only one team in the division lost. So far, only the Philadelphia Eagles…

September 16, 2025, 6:00 am

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Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Highest and Lowest Defensive Grades: Week 1

The Dallas Cowboys entered 2025 surrounded by skepticism after trading away Micah Parsons. Many analysts predicted the defense would crumble without its former All-Pro pass rusher. Yet early Pro Football Focus (PFF)…

September 10, 2025, 6:00 am

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Players & Cap

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys’ players elect 2025 team captains

The Dallas Cowboys announced their team captains for the 2025 season, unveiling a slightly unconventional but player-driven structure designed by new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Instead of the traditional handful of captains,…

September 1, 2025, 12:00 pm

Football player in a white and blue uniform with number 42 walking on the field.

Training Camp

by Shane Taylor

Players on the hot seat as Cowboys head into training camp

Next Monday, July 21st the Dallas Cowboys will begin training camp and start prepping for the 2025 NFL season. Like every other team in the league, the Cowboys will at some point…

July 17, 2025, 10:00 am

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Vitality of a Dallas Cowboys football player during a game, wearing a helmet and jersey number 6, with a focused expression on the field.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

2025 Jersey Number Shuffle: Foreshadowing a Cut Candidate

The 2025 off-season jersey number swaps could be foreshadowing the release of a starter for the Dallas Cowboys. Newly acquired wide receiver George Pickens has opted to wear jersey number 3, previously…

June 9, 2025, 8:00 am

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

2025 Cowboys Defense: 3 players flying under the radar

This is a big year for Matt Eberflus and the Dallas Cowboys defense. The first-year defensive coordinator is taking the reins from Mike Zimmer, and the unit will have a major say…

June 1, 2025, 1:00 pm

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Aggressive Dallas Cowboys football player in action, wearing helmet and uniform, holding football, demonstrating strength, speed, and team pride, on a sunny day at the field.

Players & Cap

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Donovan Wilson is a possible post-June 1st cut the Cowboys must consider

As the Dallas Cowboys navigate another pivotal offseason, one of the tougher decisions looming over the front office involves a veteran player on defense. With the prospect of a bounceback season on…

May 29, 2025, 10:00 am

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Donovan Wilson Switches to No. 6 from his Texas A&M Days

Cowboys

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys’ veteran safety will be looking over his shoulder this offseason

Dallas Cowboys S Donovan Wilson enters the 2025 season facing mounting pressure to retain his starting role amid rising competition and financial scrutiny. With younger talents like S Juanyeh Thomas and S…

May 18, 2025, 12:00 pm

Donovan Wilson Returns From Injured Reserve, DT Justin Hamilton Signed to Practice Squad

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

2 Cowboys cut candidates that must go before Week 1

Trimming an NFL roster down from 90 players to 53 by the start of the regular season is never easy. These tough decisions are looming in Dallas, as multiple Cowboys cut candidates…

May 18, 2025, 6:00 am

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Trevon Diggs Leads the Way for Ball Hawking Secondary

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Injuries are clouding the defensive backs’ future in 2025

While it seems the defensive line and the linebacker units have solidified the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive front seven, there is a concern in the defensive backfield. Namely, as of this writing, the…

May 7, 2025, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Shane Taylor

2025 NFL Draft: 3 positions the Cowboys don’t need to worry about

As we inch closer to the start of the draft on Thursday night, I started to think all about who this team needed and what round they could draft guys in. It…

April 22, 2025, 10:00 am

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3 free agents the Cowboys might have to bring back

Why is the Cowboys ’26 Secondary About to Get Bigger? Christian Parker’s Blueprint

Do the Cowboys’ Current Players Fit Christian Parker’s Defense?

Dallas’ demise in 2025 directly tied to the fall of its defense

Who’s In, Who’s Out: The 2026 Overhaul of the Cowboys’ Secondary

Week 8 Injury Report: Broncos have huge edge over Cowboys

Juanyeh Thomas: The Cowboys’ Missing Piece At Safety

Cowboys Defensive Shakeup: 4 Players Need Snaps

Matt Eberflus’ Scheme is Crippling the Dallas Cowboys Defense

1 Struggling Secondary and How the Cowboys Can Fix It

Cowboys, Commanders keep pace with Eagles in NFC East race

Cowboys Highest and Lowest Defensive Grades: Week 1

Cowboys’ players elect 2025 team captains

Players on the hot seat as Cowboys head into training camp

2025 Jersey Number Shuffle: Foreshadowing a Cut Candidate

2025 Cowboys Defense: 3 players flying under the radar

Donovan Wilson is a possible post-June 1st cut the Cowboys must consider

Cowboys’ veteran safety will be looking over his shoulder this offseason

2 Cowboys cut candidates that must go before Week 1

Injuries are clouding the defensive backs’ future in 2025

2025 NFL Draft: 3 positions the Cowboys don’t need to worry about

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Cowboys unsure if George Pickens will attend offseason program

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Cowboys 2026 Defensive Identity is Changing

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