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Alvin Kamara carries the football for the Saints, highlighting the dual-threat skill set he could bring to the Cowboys backfield at the right number.

Cowboys Trading For Alvin Kamara Works if the Money’s Right

The Alvin Kamara trade idea isn’t crazy, but it’s just as easy to get wrong. After scrolling through social media, I saw a trade scenario pop up involving Alvin Kamara. It was…

June 18, 2026, 6:00 am

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Antonio Gibson runs upfield during a New England Patriots game

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Antonio Gibson the Cowboys’ Perfect Javonte Williams Complement in 26′

I love the running game and Javonte Williams as the workhorse back, but Antonio Gibson gives Dallas a change-of-pace. To me, Williams isn’t a problem at all. He gives Dallas a physical…

May 4, 2026, 6:00 am

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Will Javonte Williams be in a Cowboys uniform in 2026?

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Signing Javonte Williams paid off for Dallas in 2025

The Dallas Cowboys came into the 2025 season looking to begin a season with a new starting running back for the third straight year. The question they faced was who would be…

January 17, 2026, 6:00 am

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Game Coverage

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys outlast Commanders in Christmas showdown

Neither the Dallas Cowboys nor the Washington Commanders had anything to play for when they met on Christmas Day. Except for pride. The two NFC East rivals did not have had a…

December 25, 2025, 3:11 pm

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Football players from opposing teams in action during a game, with one team in blue and white uniforms and the other in blue and red. Hunter Luepke of the Cowboys makes a pivotal play that has fans on their feet.

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Luepke’s increased role led to Cowboys’ 2025 success

In 2023, with Mike McCarthy at the helm, the Dallas Cowboys signed an undrafted free agent running back out of North Dakota State immediately after the 2023 draft ended. Hunter Luepke’s role…

December 14, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Rico’s Revenge: Dowdle gets payback on Cowboys

In 2024, Rico Dowdle was the starting running back for the Dallas Cowboys. After a season that saw Dowdle rush for 1,079 in 15 starts, and 16 games overall, Dowdle was allowed…

October 13, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

The NFC East’s best backfield is far from Dallas

There really is little room for debate when it comes to which of the NFC East teams has the best running back room. Saquon Barkley’s 2,005-yard season carried the Philadelphia Eagles all…

June 25, 2025, 6:00 am

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Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Hunter Luepke’s opportunity, time in Dallas is running short

Following the end of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys signed Hunter Luepke out of North Dakota State. A power back, Luepke was a huge cog in the Bison’s continued run…

June 12, 2025, 12:00 pm

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Running football player wearing orange and white uniform holding a football during game.

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Will a rookie, or a veteran, running back lead Cowboys to glory in 2025?

The Dallas Cowboys have a brand-new coaching staff on board for the 2025 season. Not only do they have a new defensive philosophy in defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, both head coach Brian…

June 10, 2025, 6:00 am

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Hunter Luepke aims to be the next Robert Newhouse for Dallas 1

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys’ RBBC approach last worked 50 years ago

With the acquisition of wide receiver George Pickens last week from the Pittsburgh Steelers, we now know two things about the Dallas Cowboys’ 2025 offense for sure. The first is that there…

May 13, 2025, 6:00 am

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Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Post-draft Cowboys have 3rd-best RB room in NFC East

After the first-round selection of offensive lineman Tyler Booker in last week’s draft, conventional wisdom had the Dallas Cowboys focusing on the run game in 2025. That might have been true had…

May 1, 2025, 8:00 am

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Projecting the Cowboys running back depth chart in 2025 2

NFL

by Richard Paolinelli

Are any top 5 free agent running backs a target in Dallas?

The Cowboys have made moves to address a shockingly empty running back room this month. With Rico Dowdle packing his bags for Carolina, Dallas was left with Deuce Vaughn, Hunter Luepke, and…

March 26, 2025, 6:00 am

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Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Is the Cowboys’ 2025 starting running back already on the roster?

The starting running back for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024 may depart in free agency next month. Many pundits, including this one, have called for Dallas to draft Rico Dowdle’s replacement. But…

February 14, 2025, 6:00 am

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Grading the Cowboys’ rookies: Vaughn, Schoonmaker show up in Week 2 1

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

The Cowboys’ player most impacted by the recent coaching change

The one player that is probably the most impacted by the Dallas Cowboys change at head coach is fullback Hunter Luepke. Signed as an undrafted free agent from North Dakota State after…

February 11, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys could welcome back up to 3 key players vs Commanders

Game Coverage

by Richard Paolinelli

The big difference between this year and last for Dallas in Week 12

Last year, the Washington Commanders arrived in Texas to face the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 12 contest. Washington was 4-7 and playing out the string. The Cowboys were 7-3 and trailing…

November 24, 2024, 6:00 am

Jourdan Lewis expected to start training Camp on PUP list 2

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Week 11 Injury Report: 2 more Cowboys starters ruled out Monday

We are in week 11 of the NFL season already, and the Dallas Cowboys injury report looks worse every single week. This 2024 season will be one that all of us would…

November 17, 2024, 6:00 am

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Zeke Watch: Ezekiel Elliott's Contract Negotiation Dance Continues

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Running Back Room Shakeup for the Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys running back room is less than mediocre, and this week will be no different against the Atlanta Falcons. Last week, fans saw a little of Dalvin Cook, but he…

November 3, 2024, 8:00 am

During Week 8, two American football players from opposing teams face off with the intensity of Cowboys vs. 49ers on the field.

Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys Week 8 strategy must replicate the 49ers style

We are one day away from the Cowboys Week 8 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. With injuries piling up and a weakened roster from the 2023 season, Dallas is going to…

October 26, 2024, 10:00 am

Hunter Luepke growing into his fullback role

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys’ sophomore has rebounded from near career-killing mishap

A little over 10 months ago, Hunter Luepke’s football world was dark. His future, at least in Dallas, was looking grim. The Cowboys were playing the Dolphins in Miami. The opening series…

October 10, 2024, 6:00 am

Cowboys will use a TE by committee approach if Jake Ferguson misses time 3

Players & Cap

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys will use a Tight-End-by-committee approach if Jake Ferguson misses time

The Dallas Cowboys and fans are ecstatic after a 33-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns to start off the season on the right foot. Unfortunately, they didn’t leave Ohio completely unscathed. Star…

September 12, 2024, 10:00 am

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

4 players to watch during the Cowboys’ first preseason game

The Dallas Cowboys play their first preseason game on August 11 when they take on the Los Angeles Rams. As normal, we should not expect any of the big-time starters to get…

August 6, 2024, 9:00 am

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Hunter Luepke

Cowboys Trading For Alvin Kamara Works if the Money’s Right

Antonio Gibson the Cowboys’ Perfect Javonte Williams Complement in 26′

Signing Javonte Williams paid off for Dallas in 2025

Cowboys outlast Commanders in Christmas showdown

Luepke’s increased role led to Cowboys’ 2025 success

Rico’s Revenge: Dowdle gets payback on Cowboys

The NFC East’s best backfield is far from Dallas

Hunter Luepke’s opportunity, time in Dallas is running short

Will a rookie, or a veteran, running back lead Cowboys to glory in 2025?

Cowboys’ RBBC approach last worked 50 years ago

Post-draft Cowboys have 3rd-best RB room in NFC East

Are any top 5 free agent running backs a target in Dallas?

Is the Cowboys’ 2025 starting running back already on the roster?

The Cowboys’ player most impacted by the recent coaching change

The big difference between this year and last for Dallas in Week 12

Week 11 Injury Report: 2 more Cowboys starters ruled out Monday

Running Back Room Shakeup for the Cowboys

Cowboys Week 8 strategy must replicate the 49ers style

Cowboys’ sophomore has rebounded from near career-killing mishap

Cowboys will use a Tight-End-by-committee approach if Jake Ferguson misses time

4 players to watch during the Cowboys’ first preseason game

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