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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

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by Cody Warren

The Cowboys Secondary Will Have to Prove Its Worth in 2026

After looking at the Cowboys’ 2026 schedule, I have come to the conclusion that this rebuilt secondary better be the real deal. Dallas is going to see these receivers: Malik Nabers x2…

July 27, 2026, 8:00 am

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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

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Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Dallas Cowboys 2026 Position Group Power Ranking: Top 5

The Cowboys position groups are harder to rank than you would think. A few position groups are some of the best in the NFL, so the top of the list was much…

July 11, 2026, 6:00 am

CeeDee Lamb celebrates during a Dallas Cowboys game as ESPN's Cowboys roster ranking puts the team under the spotlight.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

ESPN’s Cowboys Roster Ranking Is Hard to Argue

I wanted to hate ESPN’s ranking for the Cowboys. Where the Cowboys roster got ranked sounds low based on the players on this roster. This isn’t some busted group hoping to squeak…

July 7, 2026, 8:00 am

Malik Hooker and DaRon Bland celebrate a Cowboys takeaway, showing why the Cowboys secondary can be a sneaky strength in 2026.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Secondary Can Be a Sneaky Strength in 26′

The Cowboys secondary has talent, but that talent hasn’t always turned into answers on the field. I don’t remember a game last season where I watched a game and thought to myself,…

July 3, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Skill players on both sides most likely to take a leap in 2026

We are indeed back in the downtime of the offseason until the end of this month, when we will go without football until February and with that comes some of these types…

June 30, 2026, 8:00 am

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Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys players not getting enough love this summer

As we see the Dallas Cowboys head into training camp at the end of July, I feel like I have talked about a lot of things, and right now the topics are…

June 25, 2026, 8:00 am

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Bob Lilly stares down the field for Cowboys Meanest All-Time Defense: 11 Players to Bring Punishment

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Meanest All-Time Defense:11 Players to Bring Punishment

I’m building an All-Time Defense one way: mean. I want sacks, picks, rings, and violence. I don’t want nice guys on this list. I will be picking eleven of the hardest, meanest,…

June 23, 2026, 6:00 am

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DeMarvion Overshown looks upward while wearing the Dallas Cowboys navy home uniform.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

DeMarvion Overshown Is Earning the Green Dot in the 2026 Offseason

DeMarvion Overshown is in line for green dot duties, but will the Cowboys’ defense benefit from putting more responsibility on him? I will start by saying I like the Cowboys giving Overshown…

June 19, 2026, 6:00 am

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Jason Witten walking off the field with footballs in hand, showing why Canton must get his Dallas Cowboys legacy right.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Canton Must Get These 5 Dallas Cowboys Right

These five Cowboys Hall of Fame snubs still deserve Canton’s attention, and their careers compare well or better than players already wearing gold jackets. The first half of this list had some…

June 16, 2026, 8:00 am

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by Cody Warren

Defense First: PFF Missed the Mark on the All-Cowboys List

I already had a few issues with PFF’s all-Cowboys offense list, and now the defense list has me feeling the same way. There are some picks I have no problem with. DeMarcus…

June 10, 2026, 6:00 am

Tyler Guyton stands on the field for the Dallas Cowboys before the snap

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Players under the most pressure entering Cowboys OTAs next week

Well, we are finally starting to be able to look at some real football for the Dallas Cowboys. Next Monday is the start of mandatory OTAs for the Dallas Cowboys. Next week…

May 27, 2026, 8:00 am

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by Cody Warren

Cowboys Defense Projection: How Much Better Can Dallas Be in 2026

We will start this Dallas Cowboys defense projection with one ugly truth. Last year was terrible. Dallas gave up 30.1 points per game, dead last in the NFL. They allowed 377.0 total…

May 7, 2026, 8:00 am

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Rookie Caleb Downs celebrates on stage wearing a Dallas Cowboys hat after being selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

2026 NFL Rookie Prediction: Stars, Steals, and Busts

The 2026 NFL Draft is over, and I’m planting my rookie flags early. Every first-round pick gets sold as the answer, every late-round quarterback becomes somebody’s favorite steal, and I’m no different.…

May 1, 2026, 6:00 am

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Caleb Downs shown in an Ohio State uniform as part of the Dallas Cowboys 2026 defensive depth chart projection.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 3–4 Defensive Depth Chart Prediction

Now that the offense is finished, we will take a look at what I think the defensive depth chart will look like at the start of the 2026 season. I’m building this…

April 30, 2026, 8:00 am

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Caleb Downs in Ohio State’s white No. 2 uniform stands ready before the snap during a college football game.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

The Giants Crushed the Cowboys’ Dream at Pick 12

I hated the New York Giants trade the second I saw it. Not because the Cowboys were, or because Dexter Lawrence left New York. I hate it because the Giants now have…

April 20, 2026, 6:00 am

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Jordyn Tyson draft prospect stands on the field for Arizona State in a white jersey and gold pants, wearing No. 0 during game action.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

The “You Ranked Them Where” Part of the 2026 NFL Draft Bid Board

Part 4 of my 2026 NFL Draft Big Board series gets into prospects 21–30, and this is where the board starts feeling even more personal. We all know the top 10 get…

April 13, 2026, 8:00 am

Joueur de football américain des Dallas Cowboys en position de défense sur le terrain, portant un uniforme blanc et bleu avec le numéro 14, lors d'un match de NFL.

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys’ DB Markquese Bell arrested on drug charges

This clearly is not a post that I want to make for our readers at six in the morning on a Monday, but it is clearly important news that maybe some did…

April 13, 2026, 6:00 am

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NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Prospects 11-20

Part 3 of my 2026 NFL Draft Big Board series gets into prospects 11–20, and this is where the board starts showing more personality. The top 10 is where it seems everyone…

April 12, 2026, 6:00 am

Safety

2 Cowboys’ Rookies Face the Lamar Jackson Test

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

The Cowboys Secondary Will Have to Prove Its Worth in 2026

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

Dallas Cowboys 2026 Position Group Power Ranking: Top 5

ESPN’s Cowboys Roster Ranking Is Hard to Argue

Cowboys Secondary Can Be a Sneaky Strength in 26′

Skill players on both sides most likely to take a leap in 2026

Cowboys players not getting enough love this summer

Cowboys Meanest All-Time Defense:11 Players to Bring Punishment

DeMarvion Overshown Is Earning the Green Dot in the 2026 Offseason

Canton Must Get These 5 Dallas Cowboys Right

Defense First: PFF Missed the Mark on the All-Cowboys List

Players under the most pressure entering Cowboys OTAs next week

Cowboys Defense Projection: How Much Better Can Dallas Be in 2026

2026 NFL Rookie Prediction: Stars, Steals, and Busts

Cowboys 3–4 Defensive Depth Chart Prediction

The Giants Crushed the Cowboys’ Dream at Pick 12

The “You Ranked Them Where” Part of the 2026 NFL Draft Bid Board

Cowboys’ DB Markquese Bell arrested on drug charges

2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Prospects 11-20

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