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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens standing on the field in his white Cowboys uniform, featured as part of the 2026 Offensive Depth Chart projection.

Cowboys Post Draft 2026 Offensive Depth Chart Prediction

The Cowboys offensive depth chart is where I think things could get more interesting than a few people realize. We obviously have the locks. Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Jake Ferguson,…

April 29, 2026, 8:00 am

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Winter Olympics 2026 Olympic rings displayed in snowy Livigno, Italy with Milano Cortina banners in the background

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by Cody Warren

Winter Olympics 2026: Why the NFL Feels More Global Than Ever

Every four years the Winter Olympics hit and I get the same feeling, that reminder that sports at their best are bigger than borders. Flags line up side by side, anthems play,…

February 6, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys’ special teams need one thing: To be left alone

If there is one room in the building that needs a Do Not Disturb sign on its door, it is the special teams unit for the Dallas Cowboys. Especially when it comes…

January 24, 2026, 6:00 am

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Trey Lance finds the end zone, Brandon Aubrey finds another record in Vegas victory 1

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

The 3 All-Pros of the Dallas Cowboys’ special teams unit

Debates around Dak Prescott and the offense, and the true fortitude of the defense, will follow Dallas around no matter what. However, when it comes to the Dallas Cowboys’ special teams, there…

July 5, 2025, 12:06 pm

Mazi Smith under the gun even as Brandon Aubrey shines among Cowboys’ rookies

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

1 Cowboys unit that was nearly flawless in 2024

In the chaotic mess that was the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 season, there was one unit that ran as smooth as silk. While the offense struggled, even before Dak Prescott was lost for…

February 28, 2025, 6:00 am

A football player in a navy blue "Cowboys" jersey with the number 90 is seen standing on the field.

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by Cody Warren

Dallas Cowboys Love in Madden 25 (Defense Edition)

The Dallas Cowboys defense in Madden 25 leaves much to be desired. The defense has one of, if not the best, defenders in the league, but there isn’t much love for the…

August 3, 2024, 9:00 am

Which Cowboy will become the second option for Dak Prescott? 1

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

3 underappreciated Dallas Cowboys in 2024

As we inch closer to the 2024 season, the Dallas Cowboys have tried to keep us on our toes. A lot of what we have talked about has been about either the…

July 8, 2024, 1:00 pm

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Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Dan Bailey tops list of Cowboys’ best special team players

The special teams rarely get any glory on the gridiron. In fact, more often than not, they are only heard about when something goes terribly wrong. But over the 63 years of…

March 31, 2023, 7:00 am

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Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Cowboys Hoping for Balanced Performance on Special Teams in 2022

We’ve been rolling through the Cowboys roster in our 2022 training camp previews, and today we’re going to look at special teams. Dallas currently enjoys stability at punter and long snapper and…

July 24, 2022, 8:02 am

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Cowboys Paying Premium for P Bryan Anger, LS Jake McQuaide in 2022

While things are still very uncertain at the kicker position, the Cowboys aren’t messing around at punter or long snapper in 2022. They will bring back two of the league’s best in…

July 2, 2022, 9:00 am

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Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Underrated Upgrade: Bryan Anger Among League’s Best Punters in 2021

More than a few eyes rolled when the Cowboys brought in veteran Punter Bryan Anger this offseason. Hunter Niswander had seemingly earned the job in 2020, but Dallas clearly thought they could…

November 6, 2021, 11:00 am

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Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Cowboys Still Have a Few Moves to Make Before Season Opener

There’s certainly been a flurry of moving parts on the Cowboys’ roster since Tuesday’s cut deadline. But while most of the dust has settled, Dallas still has to address a few more…

September 3, 2021, 9:38 am

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Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Cowboys Signing Veteran Punter Bryan Anger to 1-Year Contract

It appears Hunter Niswander won’t just be handed the punter job in 2021 after all. The Dallas Cowboys are signing veteran Bryan Anger to a one-year deal, creating what could be a…

April 7, 2021, 12:03 pm

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Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Cowboys Release P Chris Jones, Add More Salary Cap Space

Chris Jones’ decade-long run as punter for the Dallas Cowboys had ended. The veteran was released today just as the free agency opened around the NFL, giving the Cowboys some additional salary…

March 17, 2021, 3:43 pm

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Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

In Just 8 Games, Hunter Niswander Already Holds a Cowboys Punting Record

Hunter Niswander has only served as the Dallas Cowboys punter for eight games, replacing Chris Jones midway through the 2020 season. His strong play was enough to not only become the favorite…

January 9, 2021, 1:00 pm

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Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Cowboys Bringing 2 Veteran Punters in for Workouts

After placing longtime punter Chris Jones on injured reserve this week, the Dallas Cowboys have planned workouts with two veterans at the position; Marquette King and Colton Schmidt. One of these players…

November 8, 2020, 9:00 am

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Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Cowboys Punter Chris Jones is Getting his Groove Back

There was concern about Chris Jones retaining his job as the Dallas Cowboys’ punter in 2020, and especially going unchallenged with no other punters in training camp. But it sounds like Jones…

August 31, 2020, 11:00 am

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Cowboys

by Mauricio Rodriguez

1989 Bounty Bowl: Revisiting One of the Greatest Moments in Cowboys-Eagles History

In a 1989 Thanksgiving classic known as one of the Bounty Bowls, the Dallas Cowboys were being outplayed in Texas Stadium. At halftime, they trailed the Philadelphia Eagles 10-0 as they had…

May 23, 2020, 10:00 am

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Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Despite Options, Cowboys Express Confidence in Punter Chris Jones

The Dallas Cowboys are riding high coming off a great 2020 NFL Draft and strong offseason work thus far. One surprising decision, though, has been the lack of any changes or additions…

April 29, 2020, 12:01 pm

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Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Dallas Cowboys 2020 Offseason Preview: Special Teams

Special teams play was a big topic last year for the Dallas Cowboys and that will likely continue into the 2020 offseason. Kicker, punter, and long snapper may all be changing, and…

February 16, 2020, 9:00 am

Cowboys

by Kevin Brady

Is There Hope For Punter Chris Jones, Cowboys Special Teams Under John Fassel?

For all the arguments centered around players like Dak Prescott and Jaylon Smith, the Dallas Cowboys’ biggest weakness in 2019 was their special teams unit. Dallas was 30th in special teams DVOA…

February 15, 2020, 10:00 am

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Cowboys Post Draft 2026 Offensive Depth Chart Prediction

Winter Olympics 2026: Why the NFL Feels More Global Than Ever

Cowboys’ special teams need one thing: To be left alone

The 3 All-Pros of the Dallas Cowboys’ special teams unit

1 Cowboys unit that was nearly flawless in 2024

Dallas Cowboys Love in Madden 25 (Defense Edition)

3 underappreciated Dallas Cowboys in 2024

Dan Bailey tops list of Cowboys’ best special team players

Cowboys Hoping for Balanced Performance on Special Teams in 2022

Cowboys Paying Premium for P Bryan Anger, LS Jake McQuaide in 2022

Underrated Upgrade: Bryan Anger Among League’s Best Punters in 2021

Cowboys Still Have a Few Moves to Make Before Season Opener

Cowboys Signing Veteran Punter Bryan Anger to 1-Year Contract

Cowboys Release P Chris Jones, Add More Salary Cap Space

In Just 8 Games, Hunter Niswander Already Holds a Cowboys Punting Record

Cowboys Bringing 2 Veteran Punters in for Workouts

Cowboys Punter Chris Jones is Getting his Groove Back

1989 Bounty Bowl: Revisiting One of the Greatest Moments in Cowboys-Eagles History

Despite Options, Cowboys Express Confidence in Punter Chris Jones

Dallas Cowboys 2020 Offseason Preview: Special Teams

Is There Hope For Punter Chris Jones, Cowboys Special Teams Under John Fassel?

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