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The Cowboys Aren’t Cheap—Their Spending Problem Is Worse

The Dallas Cowboys spending problem gets talked about every offseason, but I think fans sometimes frame it the wrong way. Dallas gets called cheap all the time, and I understand why. When…

June 14, 2026, 6:00 am

Cowboys

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

Cowboys linebacker room looks bleak for 2025 1

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

The 1 position the Cowboys can’t stay healthy at

The Dallas Cowboys front office is often praised for its ability to draft at one position: the offensive line. History seems to bear that out, especially in recent years. Here’s a look…

July 22, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys keep playing with fire, drafting injured players

In the last decade alone, the Dallas Cowboys have rolled the dice by drafting players with pre-existing injuries. To be fair, they aren’t the only team to do this. But in the…

May 8, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Will McClay needs to be criticized as loudly as he is praised by Cowboys Nation

The NFL Draft is one of the most critical times for teams to build their rosters and secure talent that can contribute to immediate success and future development. For the Dallas Cowboys,…

March 20, 2025, 12:00 pm

Derrick Henry Was Interested But Says Dallas Never Called

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Derrick Henry Was Interested But Says Dallas Never Called

Just when you thought you couldn’t hate Jerry Jones and the Cowboys’ front office any more than you already do… https://twitter.com/jasrifootball/status/1775715389810319658 Back in the 2016 NFL Draft, Jones Inc. decided to take…

April 5, 2024, 9:00 am

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Rookies ride to the rescue in 2016

The Cowboys were more than happy to put the disastrous 2015 season in their rearview mirror. Their 4-12 record was the worst in the NFC that year. Only Cleveland and Tennessee had…

September 3, 2023, 5:00 am

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

How Jaylon Smith’s Still Hurting the Cowboys in 2022

The Cowboys have a lot of problems to solve during the 2022 offseason. But while present talent and free agents are enough cause for concern, Dallas’ efforts to improve and compete next…

February 22, 2022, 9:00 am

BREAKING: Dallas Cowboys Release LB Jaylon Smith

NFL

by Jess Haynie

Giants Add LB Jaylon Smith Ahead of Cowboys Game

Currently battling a COVID-19 outbreak on their roster, the Giants have signed Linebacker Jaylon Smith to their practice squad. The former Cowboy is expected to be active when Dallas visits New York…

December 18, 2021, 9:00 am

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

#CowboysTwitter Reacts to Jaylon Smith’s Release

Last night we heard the semi-stunning news that Linebacker Jaylon Smith was released. Even with his reduced role in 2021, Jaylon still had a big name and that led to plenty of…

October 6, 2021, 11:00 am

Cowboys

by Sean Martin

What Jaylon Smith Release Means for Cowboys Defense

The Dallas Cowboys made a surprising roster move on Tuesday night, moving on from 2016 second round pick Jaylon Smith. Playing just 40% of the team’s defensive snaps in Sunday’s win over…

October 6, 2021, 7:00 am

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

BREAKING: Cowboys Release LB Jaylon Smith After Failed Trade Efforts

The Cowboys have surprisingly released Linebacker Jaylon Smith. Reports have Dallas trying to trade the veteran but with no takers, leading to today’s release. Smith’s release comes as Keanu Neal returns from…

October 5, 2021, 8:03 pm

Jaylon Smith, Leighton Vander Esch Will Benefit From Stronger Defensive Line

Game Coverage

by Matthew Lenix

Jaylon Smith, Leighton Vander Esch Played Well With Increased Snaps vs Chargers

The Dallas Cowboys had what many felt was the best linebacker duo in the NFL back in 2018 with Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch. The two seasons that followed would be…

September 22, 2021, 1:40 pm

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Dan Quinn praises LB Jaylon Smith for coachability, leadership

Jaylon Smith has easily been the most maligned player on the Cowboys’ roster for over a year now. But while many are questioning his future in Dallas, Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn is…

August 20, 2021, 9:25 am

Cowboys

by John Williams

A Week into Dallas Cowboys Training Camp and Questions Still Persist

There have been some fantastic highlights out of Dallas Cowboys training camp in its first week on the field. While there is quite a bit of optimism about the potential of this…

August 1, 2021, 12:00 pm

Why 2020 Will be LB Jaylon Smith's Best Season yet

Cowboys

by Sean Martin

Dan Quinn Sees Progress in Jaylon Smith, Wants LB on More Blitzes

The Cowboys return to training camp in Oxnard has been a welcome sight for coaches, players, and fans, perhaps none more so than Dan Quinn. Tasked with the tall order of fixing…

August 1, 2021, 11:00 am

Cowboys

by John Williams

Despite Perception Cowboys Linebacker Jaylon Smith isn’t Going Anywhere

There’s a growing perception amongst Cowboys fans that Jaylon Smith is a bad linebacker. That couldn’t be further from the truth. In 2019 and 2020, was he as good as he was…

July 14, 2021, 9:00 am

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Tyron & Jaylon Smith’s Contracts Named Best & Worst for 2021 Cowboys

Football analytics site Pro Football Focus recently named the best and worst contracts for all 32 NFL teams in 2021. For the Dallas Cowboys, Offensive Tackle Tyron Smith and Linebacker Jaylon Smith…

June 17, 2021, 12:58 pm

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Jaylon Smith was Always High Risk, but Nobody Expected This

Back in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys used the 34th overall pick on Linebacker Jaylon Smith from Notre Dame. Due to a career-threatening knee injury earlier that January, Smith had…

June 1, 2021, 12:00 pm

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

BREAKING: Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith Switching to #9 Jersey in 2021

After much speculation it’s finally happened; Linebacker Jaylon Smith will be changing jersey numbers to #9 this season. While this was Smith’s college number and special to him for legitimate reasons, it’s…

May 25, 2021, 10:47 am

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Micah Parsons Faces the Burdens of History & High Expectations

Being a 1st-round draft pick for any NFL team comes with plenty of pressure. But for Micah Parsons, joining the Dallas Cowboys as the 12th overall pick and at linebacker puts the…

May 22, 2021, 12:05 pm

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Jaylon Smith

The Cowboys Aren’t Cheap—Their Spending Problem Is Worse

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

The 1 position the Cowboys can’t stay healthy at

Cowboys keep playing with fire, drafting injured players

Will McClay needs to be criticized as loudly as he is praised by Cowboys Nation

Derrick Henry Was Interested But Says Dallas Never Called

Rookies ride to the rescue in 2016

How Jaylon Smith’s Still Hurting the Cowboys in 2022

Giants Add LB Jaylon Smith Ahead of Cowboys Game

#CowboysTwitter Reacts to Jaylon Smith’s Release

What Jaylon Smith Release Means for Cowboys Defense

BREAKING: Cowboys Release LB Jaylon Smith After Failed Trade Efforts

Jaylon Smith, Leighton Vander Esch Played Well With Increased Snaps vs Chargers

Dan Quinn praises LB Jaylon Smith for coachability, leadership

A Week into Dallas Cowboys Training Camp and Questions Still Persist

Dan Quinn Sees Progress in Jaylon Smith, Wants LB on More Blitzes

Despite Perception Cowboys Linebacker Jaylon Smith isn’t Going Anywhere

Tyron & Jaylon Smith’s Contracts Named Best & Worst for 2021 Cowboys

Jaylon Smith was Always High Risk, but Nobody Expected This

BREAKING: Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith Switching to #9 Jersey in 2021

Micah Parsons Faces the Burdens of History & High Expectations

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