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1 Draft Mistake the Cowboys Can Finally Fix by Trading for T.J. Watt

I’ve been a Cowboys fan long enough to know some draft mistakes never disappear. For me, passing on T.J. Watt in 2017 is right at the top of that list. Now, years…

January 14, 2026, 10:00 am

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Dallas Cowboys player holding a jersey at a press conference with executives, inside the Ford Center at The Star, promoting NFL team news and Dallas Cowboys updates.

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

The Cowboys Must End the Mazi Smith Experiment

Before the mayhem of the Dallas Cowboys’ Week 1 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles kicked off, one of the biggest pre-game stories was defensive tackle Mazi Smith being a healthy scratch. The…

September 6, 2025, 9:31 am

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Mazi Smith flashes his potential in preseason finale

Training Camp

by Richard Paolinelli

Are the Cowboys setting up this player to fail in 2025?

Lost in the joy of seeing the Dallas Cowboys’ offense committing to the run again is the seemingly unchecked decline of one player. Defensive tackle Mazi Smith, the Cowboys’ first pick in…

August 2, 2025, 6:00 am

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NFL Draft

by Shane Taylor

2025 NFL Draft: 3 draft blunders the Cowboys can learn from

Welcome to draft week, and for Dallas Cowboy fans, it normally is a time where we get a bit excited. The reason is because, overall, this front office normally does one thing…

April 23, 2025, 8:00 am

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Should Cowboys dip into spring football well again?

I’m going to preface this article with an admission. Last year I watched both the USFL and XFL spring football leagues religiously. This year, not so much. Primarily because when the two…

May 13, 2024, 9:00 am

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Could Dallas go defensive tackle in the first round again? 4

NFL Draft

by Richard Paolinelli

Could Dallas go defensive tackle in the first round again?

In last year’s draft the Dallas Cowboys decided to address their woeful run defense in the first round. They took defensive tackle Mazi Smith out of Michigan. They come into this year’s…

April 16, 2024, 9:00 am

Cowboys

by Jazz Monet

A ‘HotBoyz’ sighting in Tampa — what it means for the Cowboys defense

Last night, Cowboys Twitter was gifted with a welcomed distraction from the ongoing debate about what to expect during tonight’s Wild Card playoff game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay…

January 16, 2023, 1:07 pm

Jerry Jones on Malik Hooker: "We Would've Drafted Him"

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Jerry Jones on Malik Hooker: “We Would’ve Drafted Him”

Malik Hooker joined the Cowboys this offseason after his rookie contract with the Indianapolis Colts expired. But had he not been such an attractive prospect in the 2017 NFL Draft, Hooker’s tenure…

August 24, 2021, 11:00 am

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Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Micah Parsons Faces the Burdens of History & High Expectations

Being a 1st-round draft pick for any NFL team comes with plenty of pressure. But for Micah Parsons, joining the Dallas Cowboys as the 12th overall pick and at linebacker puts the…

May 22, 2021, 12:05 pm

Stephen Jones Shares Regret Over Not Drafting T.J. Watt in 2017

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Stephen Jones Shares Regret Over Not Drafting T.J. Watt in 2017

The depleted Dallas Cowboys host the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday. It will be the first Cowboys-Steelers game since Dallas passed on T.J. Watt, one of the top defensive players in the…

November 7, 2020, 1:00 pm

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Cowboys

by Mauricio Rodriguez

Cowboys en Español: Mitos y Verdades en Dallas, Adiós Taco Charlton

El ala defensiva producto de la universidad de Michigan, Taco Charlton, fue seleccionado en la primera ronda del NFL Draft 2017 por los Dallas Cowboys para la sorpresa de muchos. Con jugadores…

September 20, 2019, 8:00 am

Cowboys

by Matthew Lenix

Breaking News: Cowboys Release Taco Charlton

The Dallas Cowboys have released former 2017 first-round pick Taco Charlton according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. I Ian Rapoport @RapSheet Update: Taco is being released https://t.co/hpMJznVKXE Media attached — view on…

September 18, 2019, 3:28 pm

DE Taco Charlton Bigger, Stronger, Faster in Year 2?

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Are These Taco Charlton’s Final Days With the Cowboys?

Taco Charlton was inactive for the Dallas Cowboys’ season opener and is likely to be a healthy scratch again in Week 2. With veteran Robert Quinn coming off suspension next week, will…

September 13, 2019, 12:00 pm

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Does Jamize Olawale Complete Jason Garrett's 90s Themed Team Transformation?

Game Coverage

by Mauricio Rodriguez

Takeaway Tuesday: FB Olawale Will Be an Important Weapon

The regular season is back and so is Takeaway Tuesday. Every week, I’ll be sharing with you a handful of takeaways from each Dallas Cowboys’ game. As the Cowboys crushed the New…

September 10, 2019, 9:00 am

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New York Giants are 2-1 Against Cowboys With Ezekiel Elliott

Game Coverage

by John Williams

Dallas Cowboys Inactives for Week 1 Matchup vs New York Giants

The Dallas Cowboys kick off their 2019 regular a little more than an hour from now and with that come the first group inactive players for their matchup with the New York…

September 8, 2019, 2:31 pm

Cowboys

by Jess Haynie

Cowboys DE Taco Charlton to be Inactive Sunday; Trade Coming?

Taco Charlton, the Dallas Cowboys’ 1st-Round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, has no doubt been looking forward to this season to try and get his career back on track. But reports…

September 7, 2019, 1:00 pm

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Cowboys

by Mauricio Rodriguez

4 Cowboys Roster Questions Ahead of Cut-Down Day

The preseason is finally over. The Dallas Cowboys are set to play the New York Giants on Sunday, September 8th in a regular season game that actually matters. But before, the team…

August 30, 2019, 1:00 pm

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Cowboys

by John Williams

Dallas Cowboys Fielding Calls for OL, DL but Shouldn’t Make a Significant Trade

In just a few days the Dallas Cowboys will be taking hedge trimmers to the 90-man roster in hopes of forming it into a beautifully constructed 53-man roster that they’ll put on…

August 29, 2019, 1:00 pm

Cowboys Need More From Randy Gregory and Taco Charlton 1

Game Coverage

by Mauricio Rodriguez

Taco Charlton Isn’t Going Anywhere After Strong Preseason Week 3

Dallas Cowboys Defensive End Taco Charlton might be turning things around. The former first round draft pick didn’t have a great couple of seasons to start his career off, which forced him…

August 25, 2019, 12:55 pm

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HOU 0, DAL 34: Defense Dominates in Dress Rehearsal Game 1

Game Coverage

by Matthew Lenix

HOU 0, DAL 34: Defense Dominates in Dress Rehearsal Game

The Dallas Cowboys couldn’t have scripted a better result in tonight’s dress rehearsal game against the Houston Texans. All three phases of the game made big plays as they dominated 34 to…

August 24, 2019, 11:28 pm

Rookie Report: Which Cowboys Draft Picks Stood Out Against the 49ers?

Game Coverage

by Mauricio Rodriguez

Cowboys Wishlist: Dress Rehearsal Edition

In the NFL, the third preseason week is often referred to as the “Dress Rehearsal.” It’s usually the week in which starters get the most playing time. That has changed lately, with…

August 24, 2019, 11:30 am

Taco Charlton

1 Draft Mistake the Cowboys Can Finally Fix by Trading for T.J. Watt

The Cowboys Must End the Mazi Smith Experiment

Are the Cowboys setting up this player to fail in 2025?

2025 NFL Draft: 3 draft blunders the Cowboys can learn from

Should Cowboys dip into spring football well again?

Could Dallas go defensive tackle in the first round again?

A ‘HotBoyz’ sighting in Tampa — what it means for the Cowboys defense

Jerry Jones on Malik Hooker: “We Would’ve Drafted Him”

Micah Parsons Faces the Burdens of History & High Expectations

Stephen Jones Shares Regret Over Not Drafting T.J. Watt in 2017

Cowboys en Español: Mitos y Verdades en Dallas, Adiós Taco Charlton

Breaking News: Cowboys Release Taco Charlton

Are These Taco Charlton’s Final Days With the Cowboys?

Takeaway Tuesday: FB Olawale Will Be an Important Weapon

Dallas Cowboys Inactives for Week 1 Matchup vs New York Giants

Cowboys DE Taco Charlton to be Inactive Sunday; Trade Coming?

4 Cowboys Roster Questions Ahead of Cut-Down Day

Dallas Cowboys Fielding Calls for OL, DL but Shouldn’t Make a Significant Trade

Taco Charlton Isn’t Going Anywhere After Strong Preseason Week 3

HOU 0, DAL 34: Defense Dominates in Dress Rehearsal Game

Cowboys Wishlist: Dress Rehearsal Edition

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