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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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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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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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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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A football player in a navy blue "Cowboys" jersey with the number 90 is seen standing on the field.

NFL

by Cody Warren

Dallas Cowboys Love in Madden 25 (Defense Edition)

The Dallas Cowboys defense in Madden 25 leaves much to be desired. The defense has one of, if not the best, defenders in the league, but there isn’t much love for the…

August 3, 2024, 9:00 am

Opposing safeties on Cowboys' schedule are anything but safe to target

NFL

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Opposing safeties on the Cowboys 2024 schedule are anything but safe to target

I love NFL football. Specifically, I love Dallas Cowboys football. I feel incredibly fortunate to be able to sit down five times a week to write about my favorite team. When I…

July 21, 2024, 12:00 pm

Cowboys

by Nick Coppola

Why Darren Woodson Should Receive a Long-Overdue Hall of Fame Induction

No player drafted in the 1992 NFL Draft has made the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Former Cowboys Defensive back Darren Woodson should be the first. Year after year, Woodson is nominated…

July 10, 2022, 7:00 am

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by Matthew Lenix

Cowboys Should Bring Back Safety Malik Hooker in 2022

Safety Malik Hooker started his career with the Indianapolis Colts in 2017 after being drafted in the first round out of Ohio State. Unfortunately, he suffered a torn ACL and MCL but…

January 25, 2022, 12:31 pm

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Amari Cooper, Malik Hooker Return to Practice at The Star 1

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by Alec Cash

Can Malik Hooker Contribute to a Banged Up Cowboys Defense?

The Dallas Cowboys will be playing their second game of the season and already have a handful of players missing time due to injuries, COVID, and suspensions. The most notable has been…

September 18, 2021, 9:00 am

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by Matthew Lenix

Malik Hooker Describes Himself as an Athletic Ballhawk, Game Changer

The Dallas Cowboys have been looking for playmakers at the safety position since the days of Darren Woodson and Roy Williams. Donovan Wilson proved he fit that mold last season at strong…

July 29, 2021, 9:00 am

Cowboys

by Jordan Schultz

The Top Five Safeties the Dallas Cowboys Will Play in 2021

With how high-powered offenses are in today’s NFL it is a must to have Safeties that are just as good at defending the run as they are at dropping back into coverage…

May 30, 2021, 12:00 pm

S Richie Grant Would be a Day 2 Steal for the Cowboys

NFL Draft

by Matthew Lenix

S Richie Grant Would be a Day 2 Steal for the Cowboys

The NFL draft is football’s version of Christmas. Teams do their best to provide their organization with the best toys that are available. After arguably the worst defense in their franchise’s history…

April 2, 2021, 9:00 am

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by Kevin Brady

Free Agent FS Damontae Kazee To Visit The Cowboys Next Week

The Cowboys have a hole at safety. And they finally seem to want to fill it. Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News is reporting that free agent free safety Damontae Kazee…

March 19, 2021, 1:52 pm

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by Matthew Lenix

Cowboys Should Kick The Tires on S Malik Hooker

Seems like it’s the same story just a different season when it comes to the safety position for the Dallas Cowboys. Donovan Wilson showed last season that his rookie momentum before an…

March 17, 2021, 9:00 am

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by John Williams

Not so Fast on a Reggie Robinson Position Change for Dallas Cowboys?

One of the bigger question marks following the Dallas Cowboys week to week was how they came to their game-day rosters. With injuries throughout the secondary and at times some poor safety…

March 10, 2021, 12:56 pm

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by Brian Martin

Has Dallas Cowboys Infatuation With Earl Thomas Finally Ended?

For years now the Dallas Cowboys and fans around Cowboys Nation have tried their hardest to put a star on Earl Thomas’ helmet. The Cowboys tried to acquire him via trade from…

March 10, 2021, 7:00 am

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Why S Marcus Williams Should be Dallas' #1 Free Agent Target

Cowboys

by Brian Martin

Why FS Marcus Williams Should be Dallas’ No. 1 Free Agent Target

The Dallas Cowboys need a true centerfield free safety for Dan Quinn’s defensive scheme. Free Safety Marcus Williams is a young, proven veteran free agent looking for a job. Could this be…

March 2, 2021, 9:00 am

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by Matthew Lenix

Free Agent S Tre Boston Should be on the Cowboys Radar

NFL free agency is right around the corner. The Dallas Cowboys will be one of the most interesting teams to watch. They still need to find an anchor on the interior of…

February 23, 2021, 12:35 pm

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by John Williams

Super Bowl Participants Reveal Cowboys Safety Problem

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will meet in the Super Bowl in a week and a half. Cowboys fans are familiar with a lot of the key players…

January 26, 2021, 11:09 am

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by Matthew Lenix

Is it Time for the Cowboys to Move On From Xavier Woods?

It’s been a question that’s been asked for years now. “When are the Dallas Cowboys going to address the safety position?”. Donovan Wilson emerged in 2020 with a stellar second year that…

January 21, 2021, 1:01 pm

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Report: Cowboys S Xavier Woods Could Only Miss One Game

Players & Cap

by Matthew Lenix

Jerry Jones Expects S Xavier Woods to Play Sunday vs Rams

During the Dallas Cowboys Blue-White scrimmage on August 30, starting Free Safety Xavier Woods suffered a groin injury and didn’t return. While it wasn’t deemed to be too serious, it still called…

September 8, 2020, 11:00 am

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Free Safety

Juanyeh Thomas: The Cowboys’ Missing Piece At Safety

1 Struggling Secondary and How the Cowboys Can Fix It

Cowboys Highest and Lowest Defensive Grades: Week 1

2025 Cowboys Defense: 3 players flying under the radar

Dallas Cowboys Love in Madden 25 (Defense Edition)

Opposing safeties on the Cowboys 2024 schedule are anything but safe to target

Why Darren Woodson Should Receive a Long-Overdue Hall of Fame Induction

Cowboys Should Bring Back Safety Malik Hooker in 2022

Can Malik Hooker Contribute to a Banged Up Cowboys Defense?

Malik Hooker Describes Himself as an Athletic Ballhawk, Game Changer

The Top Five Safeties the Dallas Cowboys Will Play in 2021

S Richie Grant Would be a Day 2 Steal for the Cowboys

Free Agent FS Damontae Kazee To Visit The Cowboys Next Week

Cowboys Should Kick The Tires on S Malik Hooker

Not so Fast on a Reggie Robinson Position Change for Dallas Cowboys?

Has Dallas Cowboys Infatuation With Earl Thomas Finally Ended?

Why FS Marcus Williams Should be Dallas’ No. 1 Free Agent Target

Free Agent S Tre Boston Should be on the Cowboys Radar

Super Bowl Participants Reveal Cowboys Safety Problem

Is it Time for the Cowboys to Move On From Xavier Woods?

Jerry Jones Expects S Xavier Woods to Play Sunday vs Rams

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