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Dexter Coakley lines up for the Dallas Cowboys before the snap, highlighting the undersized but explosive frame that makes him a common comparison point for modern linebackers.

Cowboys Legend Dexter Coakley the Comp for 2026 Draft Prospects

Stacking two 2026 NFL Draft prospects next to Dexter Coakley gets interesting fast when you look at size, production, and athletic profile. The football world is not debating Dexter Coakley, Taurean York,…

March 30, 2026, 6:00 am

Dallas Cowboys defensive changes shown through Arizona Cardinals defender No. 34 reacting on the field.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 2026 Defensive Identity is Changing

I wanted to see if the Cowboys’ defensive rebuild actually changed the shape of the roster, not just the names on the transaction wire. So I went through the current Cowboys roster,…

March 29, 2026, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Mark Heaney

2026 NFL Draft: Dallas Cowboys Can Cross 2 Draft Stars Off Their Board

We are just under a month away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and with that comes a clearer view of where certain prospects may land. For the Dallas Cowboys, this is both…

March 28, 2026, 8:00 am

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NFL Draft

by Shane Taylor

Don’t be shocked if Anthony Hill Jr is a Dallas Cowboy

With the NFL draft less than a month away, I have started to dive into some guys that we might see the Cowboys draft outside of the 12th overall pick. One guy…

March 26, 2026, 6:00 am

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Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks jogs on the field in a white uniform during an NFL game.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Linked to 2 Linebackers: Who is the Best Fit?

The Cowboys need linebacker help and two names keep coming up in the trade rumor mill. I like Azeez Al-Shaair, he brings energy, an edge, and he feels like the kind of…

March 23, 2026, 6:00 am

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NFL Draft

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys biggest needs heading into the NFL Draft

Well, not that free agency is all but over the Dallas Cowboys, it is all about recapping what they did and what the biggest need it heading into the NFL Draft next…

March 17, 2026, 8:00 am

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NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Georgia Defensive Prospects the Cowboys Could Target in the 2026 Draft

When you look at the prospects coming out of Georgia, the Cowboys coaching staff and their connection runs deep. The two newly hired assistants for the Cowboys, Robert Muschamp and Chidera Uzo-Diribe,…

March 17, 2026, 6:00 am

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NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

26′ Cowboys Mock Draft After the Osa Odighizuwa Trade

When I heard the Cowboys traded Osa Odighizuwa for a draft pick, one of the first things I thought was simple. What’s the plan now? Moving a defensive tackle that has been…

March 13, 2026, 8:00 am

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Front Office

by Shane Taylor

So much for Jerry Jones busting the budget, huh?

Well, here we are, nearly a week into the free agent frenzy and the Dallas Cowboys made two high-end moves, and the rest were just adding players to a roster for depth.…

March 12, 2026, 6:00 am

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Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Justin Barron the Lost Cowboys Linebacker in 26′

Let’s talk about Justin Barron, since the Cowboys refuse to find linebacker help for this team. We as fans have debated the big names, watched them sign elsewhere, waited for trades that…

March 11, 2026, 8:00 am

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Dallas Cowboys football player running on the field during a game, wearing team uniform and helmet.

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

It seems the Cowboys have no plan at LB

So yesterday was a lot more calm than opening day of free agency on Monday afternoon, but the Cowboys did make a couple moves to help out a bad defense. Not only…

March 11, 2026, 6:00 am

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Tremaine Edmunds signaling to teammates while lining up on defense for the Chicago Bears

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Should Consider Tremaine Edmunds in 2026

The Chicago Bears actually released Tremaine Edmunds, and now the Dallas Cowboys should at least pick up the phone and get an asking price. We don’t see players with Edmunds’ production hit…

March 7, 2026, 6:00 am

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Devin Lloyd celebrates during a Jacksonville Jaguars game, holding the football in his right hand while spreading his arms wide in a teal number 0 jersey as the crowd looks on in the background.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Can Make a Statement Signing All-Pro Linebacker Devin Lloyd

The Dallas Cowboys have an opportunity this offseason to more than add depth. They can add All-Pro linebacker Devin Lloyd to make a statement. According to projections from ESPN, Dallas is viewed…

March 3, 2026, 8:00 am

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Illinois linebacker No. 17 stands poised pre-snap under the lights, highlighted as a defensive prospect in a 2026 NFL Mock Draft.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Dallas Cowboys 2026 Mock Draft: Turning Picks 12 & 20 Into Gold

In this Dallas Cowboys Mock Draft, I turned picks 12 and 20 into five top-100 selections to build depth, reload the defense, and strengthen the roster for January. I didn’t want a…

March 2, 2026, 8:00 am

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Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Is Nakobe Dean really the best Linebacker fit for the Cowboys?

From the moment the Dallas Cowboys poached Eagles defensive assistant Christian Parker to succeed Matt Eberflus, fans have connected American’s Team to former Georgia Bulldog and Philly free-agent, linebacker, Nakobe Dean. It’s…

March 1, 2026, 11:27 am

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Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Promising Tennessee EDGE Joshua Josephs a Cowboys 2026 Draft Target

I’ll be honest, when I saw the Dallas Cowboys had a formal interview with Joshua Josephs, I was intrigued. It wasn’t because it was just another draft meeting, but because of what…

February 27, 2026, 9:54 am

Marist Liufau walking onto the field in a white Cowboys uniform with stadium lights glowing in the background at night.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Marist Liufau Fits Cowboys New 3-4 Defense at EDGE

Marist Liufau’s move to EDGE in Dallas isn’t a gamble, it’s a calculated fit in the Cowboys’ new 3-4 defense under Christian Parker. One thing I want to clear up is Marist…

February 27, 2026, 6:00 am

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Scooby Williams celebrating a big defensive play for Texas A&M, standing over a loose football during a high-energy SEC game.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Meeting 2026 Draft Prospect Scooby Williams: Scheme Fit or Stretch?

The Dallas Cowboys are meeting with Texas A&M linebacker Scooby Williams, but does he fit Christian Parker’s defense or is this meeting just collecting data? The Dallas Cowboys don’t bring in linebackers…

February 26, 2026, 8:00 am

Denver Broncos edge rusher Von Miller displaying the explosive, long-limbed body type the new defensive coordinator prioritizes for speed and power off the edge.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Christian Parker’s Blueprint: A Bigger, More Physical 26′ Cowboys Defense

The Dallas Cowboys defense may finally be moving toward the identity fans have been asking for. For years, I’ve heard the same frustration: why does this team struggle against physical offensive lines…

February 22, 2026, 6:00 am

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Oregon Ducks linebacker wearing No. 28 fires up teammates during a road game against a ranked opponent.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Dallas Cowboys 2026 NFL Draft: Linebacker Rankings and Fit

I’ve spent the last few days digging through every major 2026 linebacker board I could find — Bucky Brooks, ESPN, NFL Draft Buzz — and one thing is clear. This linebacker class…

February 21, 2026, 6:00 am

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Ohio State safety Sonny Styles fires up the crowd during the Cotton Bowl, strengthening his case as a top defensive prospect in recent mock draft discussions.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

What Do 2026 Mock Drafts Reveal About the Cowboys?

I believe every fan has come to realize that when mock draft season rolls around, it is time to separate the noise from patterns developing in the draft world. Anyone can create…

February 15, 2026, 6:00 am

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Linebacker

Cowboys Legend Dexter Coakley the Comp for 2026 Draft Prospects

Cowboys 2026 Defensive Identity is Changing

2026 NFL Draft: Dallas Cowboys Can Cross 2 Draft Stars Off Their Board

Don’t be shocked if Anthony Hill Jr is a Dallas Cowboy

Cowboys Linked to 2 Linebackers: Who is the Best Fit?

Cowboys biggest needs heading into the NFL Draft

Georgia Defensive Prospects the Cowboys Could Target in the 2026 Draft

26′ Cowboys Mock Draft After the Osa Odighizuwa Trade

So much for Jerry Jones busting the budget, huh?

Justin Barron the Lost Cowboys Linebacker in 26′

It seems the Cowboys have no plan at LB

Cowboys Should Consider Tremaine Edmunds in 2026

Cowboys Can Make a Statement Signing All-Pro Linebacker Devin Lloyd

Dallas Cowboys 2026 Mock Draft: Turning Picks 12 & 20 Into Gold

Is Nakobe Dean really the best Linebacker fit for the Cowboys?

Promising Tennessee EDGE Joshua Josephs a Cowboys 2026 Draft Target

Marist Liufau Fits Cowboys New 3-4 Defense at EDGE

Cowboys Meeting 2026 Draft Prospect Scooby Williams: Scheme Fit or Stretch?

Christian Parker’s Blueprint: A Bigger, More Physical 26′ Cowboys Defense

Dallas Cowboys 2026 NFL Draft: Linebacker Rankings and Fit

What Do 2026 Mock Drafts Reveal About the Cowboys?

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