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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.

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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Analysis & Rumors

Sep 29, 2025

Sunday night’s tie is not the end of Dallas’ season

It was almost the blocked extra point that saved a season. It may still be. The Dallas Cowboys may have walked off the field with a 40-40 tie against the Packers on…

by Richard Paolinelli

Donovan Wilson Switches to No. 6 from his Texas A&M Days

Analysis & Rumors

May 18, 2025

Cowboys’ veteran safety will be looking over his shoulder this offseason

Dallas Cowboys S Donovan Wilson enters the 2025 season facing mounting pressure to retain his starting role amid rising competition and financial scrutiny. With younger talents like S Juanyeh Thomas and S…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

The Positives from the 2020 Dallas Cowboys 4

Roster & Players

Mar 22, 2025

The weakest position room needs Dallas’ full attention

The weakest link in the chain on defense for the Dallas Cowboys was at safety in 2024. As of this moment, it remains so. They have retained two of their safeties in…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Jerry Jones reportedly claims OBJ will join Cowboys, expects “Deion Sanders-type results”

Roster & Players

Mar 11, 2025

Cowboys Nation, I may owe you an apology

I’m sorry, I truly am, and I know that even this apology isn’t sufficient. I thought it would be different this time. When the Cowboys restructured so many deals, I thought they…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Defensive backfield remains the Cowboys' strongest room

Roster & Players

Mar 10, 2025

Cowboys sign S Markquese Bell to a new contract ahead of free agency

In a move that solidifies the future of their defensive backfield, the Dallas Cowboys have signed S Markquese Bell to a 3-year contract worth $9 million in total with $6.2M guaranteed. There…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Cowboys at Chargers: The good, the bad, and the ugly 1

Cowboys News

Oct 21, 2024

3 changes the Cowboys can make to try and turn the season around

The Dallas Cowboys bye week has come and gone, and all we can assume is that the coaches and players went into the lab to try and fix the myriad reasons this…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Cowboys found some answers, but still have questions following loss to Rams 5

Game Coverage

Aug 12, 2024

Cowboys found some answers, but still have questions following loss to Rams

It finally felt like a regular NFL football Sunday yesterday. Waking up in the morning knowing there would be Dallas Cowboys football on television later in the afternoon was like waking up…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Cowboys training camp battle at safety will be fierce

Roster & Players

Aug 3, 2024

Cowboys training camp battle at safety will be fierce

We are nearly two weeks into Dallas Cowboys training camp out in Oxnard, California and the players are in full swing. The competition has been fierce. Especially after the pads came on.…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Cowboys linebackers hold keys to defensive success in 2024 3

Cowboys News

Jul 14, 2024

Linebackers hold the keys to the Cowboys defensive success

For just a moment, think back to the Cowboys linebackers after Leighton Vander Esch went down in 2023. It was a huge weakness for Dallas, and the entire defensive unit felt the…

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys News

May 31, 2024

The Cowboys’ starting strong safety in 2024 is a 3-man race

One of the things that former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator turned Washington Commanders HC Dan Quinn did in Dallas was rejuvenate the safety position. The Cowboys notoriously ignored the safety position for…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

How will the Cowboys secondary fair without Trevon Diggs

Cowboys News

May 17, 2024

Defensive backfield remains the Cowboys’ strongest room

Going into the 2024 season, if there is a single position room on the Dallas Cowboys’ roster that is locked down it is the defensive backs. It is certainly the strongest of…

by Richard Paolinelli

Re-Signed Linebacker Tops Cowboys' Depth Chart For 2023 1

Cowboys News

Apr 17, 2024

Markquese Bell switching back to safety under Mike Zimmer

Markquese Bell was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and played in just 22 defensive snaps in his rookie season. In 2023, he was moved to linebacker…

by Shane Taylor

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Following departure of Dan Quinn, who will be the Cowboys' new DC?

Cowboys News

Mar 12, 2024

Cowboys’ crowded room at defensive back will be trimmed

2024 Roster Review: Backup Defensive Backs – Part 16 of 17. Click here to view all articles in this series. The Dallas Cowboys ended the 2023 season with a total of 14…

by Richard Paolinelli

Leighton Vander Esch Already Proving to be Cowboys' Best Linebacker?

Cowboys News

Mar 7, 2024

A new starter will rise at middle linebacker for Dallas in 2024

2024 Roster Review: Starting Linebackers – Part 13 of 17. Click here to view all articles in this series. For the first four games of the 2023 season, the linebacker room was…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Cowboys News

Feb 5, 2024

The 2023 Cowboys Linebackers: Grading the Group

The Dallas Cowboys will probably have a completely different approach to their defense in the 2024 season. Dan Quinn has left to be the head coach of the rival Washington Commanders and…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys' football player Terence Steele, in his number 78 jersey, crouches gracefully on the field, prepared to execute the second-round tender play.

Cowboys News

Feb 3, 2024

3 Cowboys who will have Pro Bowl seasons in 2025

While the NFL’s new format for the Pro Bowl has changed the event itself, the accomplishment of being named to the NFC or AFC side is still a special moment for players.…

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys Injury Update: Leighton Vander Esch Out for 2023 Season

Cowboys News

Nov 15, 2023

Cowboys Injury Update: Leighton Vander Esch Out for 2023 Season

The Dallas Cowboys announced some shocking and saddening news regarding one of their long-time players. The team confirmed that sixth-year linebacker and former 2018 first-round pick Leighton Vander Esch will not return…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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Out of the Cards: Dallas Cowboys players outplayed their present roles and may forgo a return to original spots

Cowboys News

Nov 4, 2023

Out of the Cards: Dallas Cowboys outplaying roles – could forgo returns to original spots?

NFL teams, like the Dallas Cowboys, make adjustments to the rosters weekly to fit the scheme they’re deploying and to gain a competitive advantage. Unfortunately, injuries may have forced teams to look…

by Jermaine Arvie

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For Dallas, hybrid positions continue to reap benefits

Game Coverage

Oct 18, 2023

Chargers game proved Cowboys’ hybrid linebacker is ready to soar

The Dallas Cowboys have ended Monday night in the ‘win’ column. You will have some who will discount the victory since it wasn’t against the 49ers or Eagles. Others, like me, will…

by Jermaine Arvie

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Roster & Players

Oct 5, 2023

Against all odds: How these 3 personnel changes help Dallas overcome the 49ers

The last two matchups between the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers were close; unfortunately, we all know close isn’t good enough. In the divisional round last season, the Cowboys placed a…

by Jermaine Arvie

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Markquese Bell

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

Sunday night’s tie is not the end of Dallas’ season

Cowboys’ veteran safety will be looking over his shoulder this offseason

The weakest position room needs Dallas’ full attention

Cowboys Nation, I may owe you an apology

Cowboys sign S Markquese Bell to a new contract ahead of free agency

3 changes the Cowboys can make to try and turn the season around

Cowboys found some answers, but still have questions following loss to Rams

Cowboys training camp battle at safety will be fierce

Linebackers hold the keys to the Cowboys defensive success

The Cowboys’ starting strong safety in 2024 is a 3-man race

Defensive backfield remains the Cowboys’ strongest room

Markquese Bell switching back to safety under Mike Zimmer

Cowboys’ crowded room at defensive back will be trimmed

A new starter will rise at middle linebacker for Dallas in 2024

The 2023 Cowboys Linebackers: Grading the Group

3 Cowboys who will have Pro Bowl seasons in 2025

Cowboys Injury Update: Leighton Vander Esch Out for 2023 Season

Out of the Cards: Dallas Cowboys outplaying roles – could forgo returns to original spots?

Chargers game proved Cowboys’ hybrid linebacker is ready to soar

Against all odds: How these 3 personnel changes help Dallas overcome the 49ers

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