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Osa Odighizuwa agrees to new 4-year deal with Dallas Cowboys

Nov 26, 2025

The Cowboys Defense is Giving Top-10 Vibes

The Dallas Cowboys defense has gone from one of the worst in the NFL to one of the best in a matter of two games. I, for one, had a notion the…

by Cody Warren

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Injured Dallas Cowboys player wearing football uniform with black eye paint, close-up shot, showing a serious expression during a game at AT&T Stadium, insider coverage of Dallas Cowboys football team.

Analysis & Rumors

Nov 17, 2025

Dallas’ Defense Is Broken — The Rebuild Starts Now

Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown emerged as one of the Cowboys’ most reliable players on defense during the first thirteen weeks of the 2024 season. His speed, instincts, and ability to close space made…

by Cody Warren

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Cowboys News

Nov 16, 2025

Week 11 Injury Report: The long wait is over for Cowboys defender

The Dallas Cowboys fresh off the bye week will look to get back into the win column when they take on the Las Vegas Raiders tomorrow night. With that said, for the…

by Shane Taylor

Analysis & Rumors

Nov 9, 2025

The Curious Case of Marist Liufau

Through the first half of the 2025 season, the Dallas Cowboys defense has been a disappointment, but one bright spot that continues to shine in limited opportunities is LB Marist Liufau. The…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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A football player from the Dallas Cowboys celebrating during a game, wearing a white jersey with green accents, helmet, and gloves. The background is blurred with fans in the stands.

Roster & Players

Nov 6, 2025

New-Look Cowboys Defense Could Finally Match Elite Offense

The Dallas Cowboys used their bye week to reset, refocus, and reload on defense. After battling through inconsistency and injuries, Matt Eberflus finally has a chance to get his full complement of…

by Cody Warren

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Baltimore Ravens football player wearing a white jersey with number 55, camo headband, and face paint, during a game on the field.

Roster & Players

Nov 4, 2025

TRADE: Cowboys land potential impact defender Logan Wilson

The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly made a move to shore up one of their most glaring weaknesses by acquiring LB Logan Wilson from the Cincinnati Bengals. While the official details of the…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Celebrating a touchdown by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker number 55 in an NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium. The player is wearing a black jersey, orange gloves, and a helmet, with the scoreboard showing 40 seconds remaining. The intense game atmosphere includes a cheering crowd and team teammates in the background. This action shot highlights key moments in football, team spirit, and game-day excitement.

Analysis & Rumors

Oct 24, 2025

Cowboys should call about recent LB requesting a trade

If the Dallas Cowboys are going to compete for a playoff spot, they have to make a move on their defense. Sure, DeMarvion Overshown had his 21-day practice window opened up, as…

by Shane Taylor

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High-energy Dallas Cowboys player celebrating during an NFL game, wearing #98 jersey, blue and white uniform, with a crowd and referee in the background.

Analysis & Rumors

Oct 23, 2025

1 Titan of a Trade to Fix a Terrible Cowboys’ Defense

The Dallas Cowboys’ defense under Matt Eberflus has fallen apart. One trade scenario—sending Terence Steele, Brock Hoffman, and a 2026 first-round pick to the Titans for Jeffery Simmons and Cedric Gray could…

by Cody Warren

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Analysis & Rumors

Oct 21, 2025

Cowboys Defense Dominates: Snap Counts Reveal Rising Stars

The Dallas Cowboys defense shifted to a more aggressive, man-coverage style in their win over Washington. Snap counts reveal rising stars and breakout performances across every level of the defense. A Shift…

by Cody Warren

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Game Coverage

Oct 18, 2025

3 key matchups Dallas must exploit vs Washington

The NFC East race is heating up, and Sunday’s clash between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders carries major early season implications. The winner will move into sole possession of second place…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Outside linebacker leading Dallas Cowboys onto the field during a game, holding football, wearing team gear, with stadium crowd in background.

Analysis & Rumors

Oct 16, 2025

4 Data-Driven Fixes to Save the Cowboys’ Collapsing Defense

PFF grades and coverage data reveal four fixes—personnel and scheme—that can rescue Matt Eberflus’ struggling Dallas Cowboys defense right now. A Defense Built on Sand For six weeks, the Dallas Cowboys’ defense…

by Cody Warren

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Dallas Cowboys football player in full gear on the field during a game.

Roster & Players

Oct 14, 2025

Defensive help is on the way soon for the Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys’ defense could soon be welcoming back one of its most dynamic young playmakers. LB DeMarvion Overshown, who tore his ACL during the 2024 season, is reportedly nearing the opening…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Tackle during an NFL game between Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks, highlighting key players in action on the football field.

Analysis & Rumors

Oct 7, 2025

Cowboys would be wise to continue with youth at linebacker

The Dallas Cowboys have been forced to dig deep into their depth chart at linebacker, but what was once seen as a setback has turned into one of the more encouraging developments…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Roster & Players

Oct 7, 2025

3 Emerging Defenders Who Sparked A Cowboys’ Defensive Revival

The Dallas Cowboys have finally found their defensive spark. Marist Liufau, Shemar James, and James Houston took advantage of more snaps and delivered energy, pressure, and production that reignited the unit in…

by Cody Warren

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Dallas looks to avoid deja vu and even the score from 2019

Game Coverage

Oct 5, 2025

Key Matchups: Cowboys look to keep Jets grounded

The stakes couldn’t be higher as the Dallas Cowboys prepare to face the winless New York Jets this afternoon. Both teams enter this matchup desperate for a victory, though for very different…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Cowboys looking to ground Jets, losing streak in second week

Game Coverage

Oct 3, 2025

3 Bold Predictions: Cowboys will fly higher than the Jets

The Dallas Cowboys enter Week 5 at a critical juncture in their season. Sitting at 1-2-1 after a dramatic overtime tie with Green Bay in Week 4, Dallas has shown flashes of…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Roster & Players

Oct 2, 2025

Cowboys’ Sam Williams and Jack Sanborn Must Be Benched

Sam Williams and Jack Sanborn are dragging down the Dallas Cowboys’ defense in 2025. Their rankings against 165 defensive ends and 132 linebackers prove why Dallas must stop playing them. The Cowboys’…

by Cody Warren

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Roster & Players

Oct 1, 2025

AFC South team poaches LB from Cowboys’ practice squad

The Dallas Cowboys have once again seen their practice squad raided, as the Indianapolis Colts poached LB Buddy Johnson this week. Johnson marks the second Cowboys defender taken in just a matter…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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

Roster & Players

Sep 25, 2025

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…

by Cody Warren

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Cowboys News

Sep 19, 2025

D.D. Lewis, anchored Cowboys’ ‘Doomsday Defense’, dead at 79

After being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 1968 NFL draft, D.D. Lewis’ career didn’t exactly get off to a hot start. He suited up in all…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Iconic Dallas Cowboys player on the field at AT&T Stadium. Inside The Star captures team action, player profiles, and exclusive NFL insights. Perfect image for football fans and sports enthusiasts.

Roster & Players

Sep 11, 2025

1 Injured Cowboy Holds the Keys to a Defensive Revival

Today marks one week from the Dallas-Philadelphia season opener in Week 1. If you watched the game at all, the absence of one injured Cowboy was way too apparent. Dallas’s linebackers struggled…

by Mark Heaney

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Linebacker

The Cowboys Defense is Giving Top-10 Vibes

Dallas’ Defense Is Broken — The Rebuild Starts Now

Week 11 Injury Report: The long wait is over for Cowboys defender

The Curious Case of Marist Liufau

New-Look Cowboys Defense Could Finally Match Elite Offense

TRADE: Cowboys land potential impact defender Logan Wilson

Cowboys should call about recent LB requesting a trade

1 Titan of a Trade to Fix a Terrible Cowboys’ Defense

Cowboys Defense Dominates: Snap Counts Reveal Rising Stars

3 key matchups Dallas must exploit vs Washington

4 Data-Driven Fixes to Save the Cowboys’ Collapsing Defense

Defensive help is on the way soon for the Cowboys

Cowboys would be wise to continue with youth at linebacker

3 Emerging Defenders Who Sparked A Cowboys’ Defensive Revival

Key Matchups: Cowboys look to keep Jets grounded

3 Bold Predictions: Cowboys will fly higher than the Jets

Cowboys’ Sam Williams and Jack Sanborn Must Be Benched

AFC South team poaches LB from Cowboys’ practice squad

Cowboys Defensive Shakeup: 4 Players Need Snaps

D.D. Lewis, anchored Cowboys’ ‘Doomsday Defense’, dead at 79

1 Injured Cowboy Holds the Keys to a Defensive Revival

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