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Cowboys Have 5 Sacks. Why Is James Houston Still Watching?

I don’t understand why James Houston barely sees the field when the Cowboys have failed to fix their pass rush to this point. Every week we talk about the scheme, the coaching,…

October 17, 2026, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

2 Cowboys’ Rookies Face the Lamar Jackson Test

I like what rookies Caleb Downs and Jaishawn Barham have given Dallas through two games, but I’m still worried about Sunday because they haven’t faced a running game like the Ravens. That…

September 27, 2026, 6:00 am

Cowboys rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham will wear the green dot for the foreseeable future.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 26′ Green Dot: Caleb Downs or Jaishawn Barham?

The Cowboys already know Caleb Downs can wear the green dot because they gave him reps during training camp. That keeps going through my head now that DeMarvion Overshown is hurt and…

September 18, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys risers & fallers after week 1 loss to the Giants

Well, we waited all offseason for a new-look defense and most of us, including myself, were hopeful that it would at least be a work in progress, but what we saw last…

September 14, 2026, 11:51 am

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys practice squad players who could find playing time

It might only happen a few times a year and normally toward the end of the season when the team is either playing for nothing or can’t make their spot in the…

September 4, 2026, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 2026 Practice Squad Has Talent

The Cowboys, somewhat quietly, put together a practice squad that has several useful players who could easily see minutes in the regular season. I don’t know if there are a bunch of…

September 2, 2026, 8:00 am

Julius Wood celebrates after making a defensive play for the Dallas Cowboys against the Raiders. Will Wood make the Cowboys practice squad?

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 2026 Practice Squad Prediction: One Cut Could Get Weird

The Cowboys have until 5pm CT today to get down to 53, and there are a few guys on the bubble that I want to see on the practice squad. Several of…

August 30, 2026, 6:00 am

Marist Liufau stands on the field in the Dallas Cowboys’ navy uniform during a game.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Marist Liufau vs Sam Williams: Who Makes the Cowboys’ 53?

Marist Liufau vs Sam Williams might come down to one simple question for the Dallas Cowboys. Do they want a guy who has had more opportunities as a pass rusher with little…

August 28, 2026, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Jaishawn Barham will be just as important as Caleb Downs in rookie season

Well, the Dallas Cowboys’ second preseason game went just about as well as the first one did, and they beat up the Arizona Cardinals to a 34-13 win, and I am sure…

August 24, 2026, 8:00 am

Shiyazh Pete takes part in Dallas Cowboys training camp as a preseason pet cat.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

3 Cowboys Preseason Pet Cats Going into Game 3

I can find pet cats every preseason. The hardest part is figuring out where they fit when Dallas has to get down to 53. Through two preseason games, I have three guys…

August 24, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

LB Justin Barron is going from bubble to roster lock

If you guys missed it, Justin Barron is a linebacker for the Cowboys who is probably battling for the last LB spot on the roster, and yes, the joint practice with the…

August 13, 2026, 8:35 am

Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano, No. 58, lines up in a defensive stance during an NFL game.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

3 Free Agent Linebackers the Cowboys Should Call

We can always keep an eye on free agents, and I was about ready to leave the Cowboys’ linebacker room alone with their rookie making noise. I have seen the highlights and…

August 10, 2026, 8:00 am

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaishawn Barham lines up in a defensive stance during training camp.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

The Cowboys May Not Have A Linebacker Problem in 2026

I was ready for the Cowboys to trade for a linebacker. I’ve written about the need and how we need to trade for Jordyn Brooks. Even after the Dee Winters trade early…

August 4, 2026, 8:00 am

Jordyn Brooks jogs onto the field wearing the Miami Dolphins’ white No. 20 uniform.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Jordyn Brooks and the 1 Clue Everyone Missed

Jordyn Brooks might be the clue everyone missed, or just flat out dismiss, while trying to figure out exactly what the Cowboys have been working on behind the scenes. We all know…

August 2, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Comparing the 2 Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Options

Training camp may be underway, but the main story following America’s Team this past week was the front office alluding to additional roster moves being made. Owner and General Manager Jerry Jones…

August 1, 2026, 1:47 pm

Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Anthony Smith stands at practice waiting to get involved in camp.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

2 Cowboys Training Camp Dark Horse Hopefuls

Training camp can make just about anyone look better than they really are. That’s just the nature of the beast with no pads and tackling. One deep catch goes viral on social…

August 1, 2026, 6:00 am

Training Camp

by Cody Warren

Cowboys to Oxnard 2026: What to Watch for at Training Camp

Cowboys training camp starts July 28th in Oxnard, California, and I’m ready for the guessing and speculation about players and positions to start. We’ve spent the entire offseason thinking about what we…

July 25, 2026, 8:00 am

Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham lines up during a defensive drill at practice.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Jaishawn Barham: A Dark Horse 26′ Defensive Rookie of the Year Candidate

Jaishawn Barham might be the Cowboys rookie everyone is sleeping on. As we all know, Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence are getting all the attention early in the offseason, and they should.…

July 20, 2026, 8:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

2 long shots to make Cowboys final 53, but could bring some juice

I am counting down the days until training camp starts because, checking my posts over the last month, I have covered just about anything there is to cover without drama this offseason.…

July 15, 2026, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Position Group Power Ranking: Where the Roster Gets Shaky

The first five groups is where I would say it was easy to rank the positions in the power rankings. After that, I moved things around, talked myself out of one room…

July 15, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

The Cowboys Pass Rush Is Ready for a Jump

I think a lot of people are sleeping on this Cowboys pass rush. I’m not going to be crazy and say they will lead the league, but the low-40s in sacks feels…

July 3, 2026, 8:00 am

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Cowboys Have 5 Sacks. Why Is James Houston Still Watching?

2 Cowboys’ Rookies Face the Lamar Jackson Test

Cowboys 26′ Green Dot: Caleb Downs or Jaishawn Barham?

Cowboys risers & fallers after week 1 loss to the Giants

Cowboys practice squad players who could find playing time

Cowboys 2026 Practice Squad Has Talent

Cowboys 2026 Practice Squad Prediction: One Cut Could Get Weird

Marist Liufau vs Sam Williams: Who Makes the Cowboys’ 53?

Jaishawn Barham will be just as important as Caleb Downs in rookie season

3 Cowboys Preseason Pet Cats Going into Game 3

LB Justin Barron is going from bubble to roster lock

3 Free Agent Linebackers the Cowboys Should Call

The Cowboys May Not Have A Linebacker Problem in 2026

Jordyn Brooks and the 1 Clue Everyone Missed

Comparing the 2 Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Options

2 Cowboys Training Camp Dark Horse Hopefuls

Cowboys to Oxnard 2026: What to Watch for at Training Camp

Jaishawn Barham: A Dark Horse 26′ Defensive Rookie of the Year Candidate

2 long shots to make Cowboys final 53, but could bring some juice

Cowboys Position Group Power Ranking: Where the Roster Gets Shaky

The Cowboys Pass Rush Is Ready for a Jump

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