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New Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker smiles alongside head coach Brian Schottenheimer during an introductory news conference.

The Cowboys 26′ Defense: Blueprint vs. Reality

Christian Parker told us months ago what he wanted the Dallas Cowboys defense to be. Stop the run, affect the quarterback, win early downs, and get off the field. That was the…

September 15, 2026, 6:00 am

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NFL

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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Training Camp

by ITS Contributors

Cowboys Rebuild a Defense and a Backup Quarterback Job Before Training Camp Opens

Dallas heads to Oxnard with two first-round defensive picks in the fold, a real competition behind Dak Prescott, and a win total that has already moved since February. A Defense Built to…

July 11, 2026, 7:00 am

Cowboys

by ITS Contributors

Cowboys Nation: Surviving the Longest Months of the Year

Let’s be honest: the NFL offseason is basically just a 20-week waiting room for Cowboys fans. When you cheer for a team that carries the weight of “America’s Team” on its back,…

July 10, 2026, 7:00 am

Terrion Arnold celebrates in a Detroit Lions uniform with both arms raised during a game.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Should Know the Price of Terrion Arnold

The Cowboys don’t need another headache, but is Terrion Arnold worth a look for a potentially subpar cornerbacks room? Here’s the thing, Terrion Arnold isn’t some free-agent corner sitting around in July…

July 10, 2026, 6:00 am

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by ITS Contributors

Why the Cowboys pass rush must become a full rotation effort

The Dallas Cowboys have long understood the value of pressure, but the next step for the defense is making the pass rush less dependent on one dominant name. If Dallas wants to…

July 10, 2026, 5:00 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

Training Camp

by ITS Contributors

Cowboys Minicamp Preview: Pickens, the Pass Rush, and the Rookies to Watch in Frisco

Mandatory minicamp runs June 16-18 in Frisco, and for a Cowboys fanbase that’s spent the spring arguing over depth charts and offseason moves, these three days carry that familiar June hum, the…

June 13, 2026, 11:00 am

DaRon Bland walks off the field holding the football after another Dallas Cowboys takeaway.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

DaRon Bland’s Ranking is Complicated

I feel as though DaRon Bland is one of the toughest cornerbacks in the NFL to rank, and that is why I think this conversation is worth having for your water cooler…

June 5, 2026, 6:00 am

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Shavon Revel Jr. transformation graphic showing his journey from East Carolina No. 28 to Dallas Cowboys No. 34 and back to No. 28.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Need Shavon Revel’s No. 28 Reset to Become Real

I don’t usually get too fired up over a jersey number change. Most of the time, it is just offseason housekeeping. A player switches digits, fans notice it for a day, and…

May 24, 2026, 6:00 am

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Cowboys

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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Kenny Moore II jogs across the field before an NFL game in the Colts’ white uniform, wearing blue gloves and a dark visor under stadium lights.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Kenny Moore Could be the Answer at Slot Corner for the Cowboys in 2026

Kenny Moore might be exactly the kind of move the Cowboys should be looking at right now. When I saw the report the Indianapolis Colts and Kenny Moore are open to finding…

April 10, 2026, 10:00 am

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys secondary is crowded, but not good enough

As I was looking over the Dallas Cowboys depth chart before the draft gets here in just a couple of weeks, I was clearly looking at the biggest weaknesses that the team…

April 8, 2026, 6:00 am

Avieon Terrell lines up in Clemson’s secondary before the snap during a home game at Death Valley.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Cowboys Can Strike Gold With Forgotten Corner Avieon Terrell

When Cowboys fans talk cornerbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft, Avieon Terrell has been forgotten amid the Mansoor Delane and Jermod McCoy hype. I get it, those two are the hot names…

April 6, 2026, 8:00 am

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Jermod McCoy, Tennessee defensive back, walks off the field in an orange Volunteers uniform after a home game victory.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

2026 NFL Draft Prospect Jermod McCoy Had Himself a Pro Day

2026 NFL Draft prospect Jermod McCoy showed out at the University of Tennessee Pro Day. Did it put him on the radar for the Dallas Cowboys? I think it should have, but…

April 1, 2026, 6:00 am

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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

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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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Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship (#32) signals to the crowd after a big play, representing the intensity and depth of the Eagles secondary in a primetime matchup.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Why is the Cowboys ’26 Secondary About to Get Bigger? Christian Parker’s Blueprint

Christian Parker’s blueprint favors size and versatility. Here’s how the Cowboys secondary fits his vision — and why 2026 free agency matters. When I started digging into Christian Parker’s last stops, I…

February 23, 2026, 8:00 am

Cornerback Fabian Moreau looking on from the sideline in a Minnesota Vikings uniform during an NFL game.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Why the 2026 Cowboys’ Coaching Staff May Already Be Shaping the Roster

The Dallas Cowboys aren’t just changing coaches. They’re quietly changing direction. While most of the focus is on potential splash free agents and early-round draft targets, I’ve been watching something else, the…

February 16, 2026, 8:00 am

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back in the secondary celebrates during an NFL game, showing emotion after a big play in coverage.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

2026 Cowboys Defensive Consistency Relies On Fixing the Secondary

I believe nothing undermines a defense faster than a secondary that cannot be trusted. Dallas struggled in all facets when it came to the secondary play. Issues in communication, missed assignments, tackling,…

February 13, 2026, 6:00 am

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Secondary

The Cowboys 26′ Defense: Blueprint vs. Reality

The Cowboys Secondary Will Have to Prove Its Worth in 2026

Cowboys Rebuild a Defense and a Backup Quarterback Job Before Training Camp Opens

Cowboys Nation: Surviving the Longest Months of the Year

Cowboys Should Know the Price of Terrion Arnold

Why the Cowboys pass rush must become a full rotation effort

ESPN’s Cowboys Roster Ranking Is Hard to Argue

Cowboys Secondary Can Be a Sneaky Strength in 26′

Cowboys Minicamp Preview: Pickens, the Pass Rush, and the Rookies to Watch in Frisco

DaRon Bland’s Ranking is Complicated

Cowboys Need Shavon Revel’s No. 28 Reset to Become Real

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

Kenny Moore Could be the Answer at Slot Corner for the Cowboys in 2026

Cowboys secondary is crowded, but not good enough

2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Cowboys Can Strike Gold With Forgotten Corner Avieon Terrell

2026 NFL Draft Prospect Jermod McCoy Had Himself a Pro Day

Cowboys 2026 Defensive Identity is Changing

Cowboys biggest needs heading into the NFL Draft

Why is the Cowboys ’26 Secondary About to Get Bigger? Christian Parker’s Blueprint

Why the 2026 Cowboys’ Coaching Staff May Already Be Shaping the Roster

2026 Cowboys Defensive Consistency Relies On Fixing the Secondary

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