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Seattle Seahawks running back in a white No. 9 jersey gestures to the crowd after a big play, featured in offseason coverage of free agent running backs.

2026 Running Back Tiers: Who Actually Fits the Cowboys?

Every offseason I feel this team ends up in the same spot when it comes to a running back. Looking at free agent lists, hearing the same arguments, and wondering why so…

January 29, 2026, 10:00 am

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NFL

by Shane Taylor

Former Cowboys to keep an eye on in the Playoffs

I would much rather be talking about the Dallas Cowboys getting ready for a playoff game right about now, but we all know why that did not happen. Still, a lot of…

January 9, 2026, 8:00 am

Fast football player running with ball, wearing Dallas Cowboys uniform, in game action, on NFL field, focused and intense, showcasing American football athlete skills.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys’ RB Switch Paying Off: Javonte Williams Outshines Dowdle

Rico Dowdle stays efficient in Carolina, but Dallas makes the smarter move with Javonte Williams — a younger, stronger fit for Brian Schottenheimer’s offense. Dowdle Would Have Cost More in Dallas The…

November 4, 2025, 8:00 am

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Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Rico’s Revenge: Dowdle gets payback on Cowboys

In 2024, Rico Dowdle was the starting running back for the Dallas Cowboys. After a season that saw Dowdle rush for 1,079 in 15 starts, and 16 games overall, Dowdle was allowed…

October 13, 2025, 6:00 am

Game Coverage

by Cody Warren

Dallas Cowboys vs. Carolina Panthers: Battle of the Blues

The Dallas Cowboys traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, to take on the Panthers in a battle of the blues that could bring the Cowboys’ record above the .500 mark. First Quarter Snooze…

October 12, 2025, 3:05 pm

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A football player in a white uniform, resembling Dak Prescott, throws a pass while three Panthers players in blue and black attempt to block the throw.

Game Coverage

by Richard Paolinelli

Panthers could be problematic for Dallas today

When the Carolina Panthers and the Dallas Cowboys walk off the field at the end of today’s contest, both teams will hit the one-third mark in the 2025 season. The Panthers will…

October 12, 2025, 6:00 am

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Week 15 Injury Report: Key Cowboys banged up against Panthers 2

Game Coverage

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Bold Predictions: 3 ways the Cowboys will stifle the Panthers’ roar

As the Dallas Cowboys prepare to face the Carolina Panthers this Sunday, both teams enter with their own storylines. Dallas, currently sitting in the middle of the NFC standings, has reestablished itself…

October 10, 2025, 10:00 am

Game Coverage

by Shane Taylor

Will the Cowboys ‘buckle up’ and stop the Panthers Sunday?

The Dallas Cowboys are again on the road this week looking to win their second game in a row. Dak Prescott and the Dallas offense are playing maybe the best in football,…

October 9, 2025, 10:00 am

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by Richard Paolinelli

Butt Fumble Busted and other Week 5 news of former Cowboys

In the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft, with the fifth overall pick, the New York Jets drafted USC quarterback Mark Sanchez, who would later play one season for the Cowboys.…

October 8, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

The Cowboys need to extend dominance of Panthers

When the clock hits zero in the Dallas Cowboys matchup with the Carolina Panthers, Dallas will hit the one-third mark of the season. If the team takes care of business, they should…

August 19, 2025, 6:00 am

Game Coverage

by Richard Paolinelli

Week 6 matchup with Carolina Panthers could be a trap

The Dallas Cowboys need to be just as wary of a trap game in the sixth week when they travel to Carolina to face the Panthers as they do three weeks earlier…

May 24, 2025, 8:00 am

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by Mark Heaney

Which Cowboys departures will be missed most in Dallas?

The past two weeks have been filled with additions in Dallas. Between a stellar NFL Draft performance and a blockbuster trade for George Pickens, we have suddenly forgotten all about the Cowboys…

May 10, 2025, 8:00 am

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Cowboys

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Familiar Faces: Cowboys will face 3 former players in 2025

Free agency and the NFL draft have passed, and rookie minicamps are underway. The smell of fresh cut summer lawns is in the air, and training camps are just around the corner.…

May 9, 2025, 10:00 am

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Projecting the Cowboys running back depth chart in 2025 2

NFL

by Richard Paolinelli

Are any top 5 free agent running backs a target in Dallas?

The Cowboys have made moves to address a shockingly empty running back room this month. With Rico Dowdle packing his bags for Carolina, Dallas was left with Deuce Vaughn, Hunter Luepke, and…

March 26, 2025, 6:00 am

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Grading the Cowboys’ rookies: Vaughn, Schoonmaker show up in Week 2 1

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

The Cowboys’ player most impacted by the recent coaching change

The one player that is probably the most impacted by the Dallas Cowboys change at head coach is fullback Hunter Luepke. Signed as an undrafted free agent from North Dakota State after…

February 11, 2025, 6:00 am

Football player in a white and blue uniform with the name "Dowdle" and number 23 on the jersey, raising his left hand.

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Rico Dowdle is Dallas’ major dilemma in 2025

The Dallas Cowboys have a dilemma regarding Rico Dowdle. No matter what they decide to do, it will probably be the wrong move. Dowdle will become a free agent next month. In…

February 10, 2025, 6:00 am

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Rico Dowdle may Already Have RB3 Position Locked up for 2021

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Which of these 2 Cowboys will get the franchise tag?

Free agency doesn’t officially begin until March 12th, but that doesn’t mean the Dallas Cowboys aren’t already eyeing who will get a franchise tag this year. Given just how many free agents…

February 1, 2025, 6:00 am

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Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys cannot let these players walk out of The Star this offseason

Here we are another football season over, and the Dallas Cowboys are once again going to hit with a bunch of pending free agents that they need to make sure they resign,…

January 31, 2025, 6:00 am

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4 Cowboys make ESPN's top-50 free agents list

NFL

by Mario Herrera Jr.

4 Cowboys make ESPN’s top-50 free agents list

The 2024 NFL season is almost over. Fans in Philadelphia and Kansas City are bathing in the glory of their teams winning their respective conferences, earning the right to play in Super…

January 30, 2025, 10:00 am

Football players in blue and white uniforms face off at the line of scrimmage during a Dallas Cowboys game.

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

For the 3rd straight year, the Dallas Cowboys are stuck at this position

For the third season in a row, the Dallas Cowboys are at a standstill about what they are going to do at a very important position. As this team heads in the…

January 22, 2025, 10:00 am

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This is the player, if available, Dallas should draft at 12

NFL Draft

by Richard Paolinelli

This is the player, if available, Dallas should draft at 12

Yesterday, Cody Warren wrote that the Dallas Cowboys should not draft a running back in the first round. Don’t get me wrong. I like Cody. He’s a good guy, a great writer,…

January 22, 2025, 6:00 am

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Rico Dowdle

2026 Running Back Tiers: Who Actually Fits the Cowboys?

Former Cowboys to keep an eye on in the Playoffs

Cowboys’ RB Switch Paying Off: Javonte Williams Outshines Dowdle

Rico’s Revenge: Dowdle gets payback on Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys vs. Carolina Panthers: Battle of the Blues

Panthers could be problematic for Dallas today

Bold Predictions: 3 ways the Cowboys will stifle the Panthers’ roar

Will the Cowboys ‘buckle up’ and stop the Panthers Sunday?

Butt Fumble Busted and other Week 5 news of former Cowboys

The Cowboys need to extend dominance of Panthers

Week 6 matchup with Carolina Panthers could be a trap

Which Cowboys departures will be missed most in Dallas?

Familiar Faces: Cowboys will face 3 former players in 2025

Are any top 5 free agent running backs a target in Dallas?

The Cowboys’ player most impacted by the recent coaching change

Rico Dowdle is Dallas’ major dilemma in 2025

Which of these 2 Cowboys will get the franchise tag?

Cowboys cannot let these players walk out of The Star this offseason

4 Cowboys make ESPN’s top-50 free agents list

For the 3rd straight year, the Dallas Cowboys are stuck at this position

This is the player, if available, Dallas should draft at 12

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