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The Dallas Cowboys got embarrassed on Sunday. Dallas lost 30-27 against Carolina after surrendering a game-winning field goal on the final play of the afternoon. Frustration is beginning to mount after another poor showing by Dallas’ defense. The Athletic’s Jon Machota shared some eye-popping stats about the Cowboys’ defense on Monday. “The Cowboys have faced […]

After the Dallas Cowboys’ shocking loss to the Carolina Panthers, 30-27, there is once again talk from the fanbase about blaming defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after another disappointing outing from the unit. While Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer believes the defense can turn it around this season, he continues to defend Eberflus after each lackluster […]

Dak Prescott has heard the criticism before, and he’s not letting it shake him. Just two weeks ago, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, often one of the Cowboys’ harshest critics, called Prescott a “leading candidate” for NFL MVP after his four-touchdown performance against the Jets. The veteran quarterback had led Dallas to a dominant 37-22 road […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ matchup against the Carolina Panthers started with promise, highlighted by an early spark from George Pickens. The wide receiver, who’s quickly become Dak Prescott’s go-to target in CeeDee Lamb’s absence, pulled off one of the game’s most memorable moments with an acrobatic hurdle over a Panthers defender in the first quarter. The […]

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer recently praised Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle as both teams prepare for their Week 6 matchup on Sunday. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Schottenheimer acknowledged Dowdle’s ability and praised his effectiveness as a runner. “Rico is a skilled runner,” Schottenheimer said, according to Around The NFL’s Christian Gonzales […]

It’s still too early to get over the top about the Dallas Cowboys in 2025, even with Dak Prescott on a heater. And Prescott’s work has spoiled his head coach. But Brian Schottenheimer is the reason why the Cowboys are poised to shatter their 2025 expectations. A lot of people are fawning over how the […]

The Dallas Cowboys are coming off one of their most complete performances of the season, a 37-22 win over the New York Jets that tested their depth and preparation. The victory followed a week full of storylines surrounding the Jones family, from Stephen Jones’ praise of former Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle ahead of their […]

The Dallas Cowboys will face a familiar foe in Week 6 when they travel to Carolina to take on the Panthers and former running back Rico Dowdle. While there is no open bad blood between the two parties, Dowdle made sure to send a warning to his former team ahead of their first meeting since […]

Rico Dowdle is gearing up for one of the most personal games of his NFL career. Just one week after torching the Miami Dolphins for 206 rushing yards and leading the Carolina Panthers to a 27–24 comeback win, the veteran running back now turns his focus to the Dallas Cowboys, the team that let him […]

Brian Schottenheimer had nothing but praise for Dak Prescott following Sunday’s win, calling his QB a player the Dallas Cowboys feel “spoiled” to have. “I think we’re spoiled. I think he’s one of the best players in the league,” Schottenheimer said, praising Prescott’s performance and poise via Fox Sports reporter Ralph Vacciano on X, formerly […]

Dallas Cowboys star receiver CeeDee Lamb is trending in the right direction, according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer. He provided optimism when speaking with the media on Friday about both Lamb and rookie right guard Tyler Booker. “They’re both moving around good,” Schottenheimer said, according to The Athletic’s Jon Machota. “I think the window is […]

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer praised cornerback Trevon Diggs for how he handled being benched during the team’s Week 4 40-40 tie against the Green Bay Packers. Speaking to Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News, Schottenheimer described the conversation with Diggs as constructive. “Awesome. The conversation we had was interesting, I shared my […]

The Dallas Cowboys are looking to redeem themselves after last year’s postseason miss, but Week 4 produced a bittersweet milestone. Their 40-40 shootout with the Green Bay Packers ended in a tie, marking the first time in NFL history that a team scored at least 40 points with no turnovers and still failed to win. […]

The Dallas Cowboys have had to deal with some early challenges so far this season. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer will be without star wideout CeDee Lamb against the Green Bay Packers due to injury. If Dallas loses on Sunday, the team may not be able to contend. Heading into the matchup, Cowboys legend Roger […]

The Dallas Cowboys are preparing to be without wide receiver CeeDee Lamb for at least 3-4 weeks due to a high ankle sprain he suffered in Week 3 against the Chicago Bears. As for now, the team is electing to keep Lamb off injured reserve. “We’re not forced to do anything right now,” Cowboys head […]

This Sunday night might be the biggest NFL game of the season outside of the Super Bowl. Many are intrigued to see former Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons back on his old turf as the Green Bay Packers are in town. The blockbuster trade before the season gave off similar vibes to when Luka Doncic […]

It has been a tough start to the season for the Dallas Cowboys’ defense. And injuries don’t help matters. But it is the other side of the football where the Cowboys must find a way to exploit the Packers to beat them in the return of Micah Parsons on Sunday Night Football. The Packers have […]

When Sunday Night Football rolls around, Micah Parsons of the Green Bay Packers admitted it will be tough to face his old team. And Parsons took the high road after Jerry Jones’ video-tribute snub. But here are bold predictions for the Cowboys as Parsons returns to Dallas. There are many reasons to believe the Packers […]

With the Dallas Cowboys looking to improve their putrid defense, which was put on display in the 31-14 loss to the Chicago Bears, owner Jerry Jones would speak as to why the slow start is happening this season on that side of the ball. As the Cowboys look to defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus to fix […]

The Dallas Cowboys have their hands full with an injury situation. They also have major defensive concerns. Not to worry, head coach Brian Schottenheimer has a plan to fix the Dallas defense. It comes down to taking away the complications, according to a post on X by Clarence Hill Jr. “Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said […]

The Dallas Cowboys struggled defensively during Sunday’s 31-14 loss to Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer acknowledged that the defensive output was not pretty, and hinted that he and defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus could look to simplify their strategy. “Yeah, it wasn’t, and that’s coaching. That starts with us, and we […]

The Dallas Cowboys fell to 1-2 on the young season with their 31-14 road loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Their defense allowed 385 total yards and five pass plays of 29 or more yards. Owner Jerry Jones provided a blunt assessment of how the unit can fix its issues. “Well, I think it […]

Tom Brady’s dual position as both a Fox broadcaster and minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders has stirred questions about competitive fairness. But some NFL coaches say they are not losing sleep over the issue. Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson downplayed the situation as his team prepared for a matchup with the Dallas […]

Amid the Dallas Cowboys’ new era without Micah Parsons, head coach Brian Schottenheimer delivered an update on his defensive tackle, Mazi Smith. After the Cowboys invited veteran Jadevon Clowney to practice, Schottenheimer didn’t dismiss the possibility of seeing Smith back in action for Week 2’s matchup against the New York Giants. Schottenheimer addressed Smith’s future […]

The Dallas Cowboys can use all the help they can get on defense after trading away Micah Parsons. Dallas may already have a solution in mind, as they invited Jadeveon Clowney in for a visit on Wednesday. There are some surprising connections between Clowney and Dallas’ new head coach. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer spoke […]

Despite the Dallas Cowboys’ surprising move to trade Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers ahead of Week 1, head coach Brian Schottenheimer still received a question about his former linebacker after a 24-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. After opening the 2025 NFL season against the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles, Parsons’ former head […]

Brian Schottenheimer began his tenure as Dallas Cowboys head coach with a 24-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. However, that didn’t deter his belief in the Cowboys’ ability to go on a deep playoff run. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb dropped a trio of passes, including a pair of crucial targets in the fourth quarter. But […]

The Dallas Cowboys opened the season without Micah Parsons and with a loss. But here is the biggest Parsons trade overreaction after the Cowboys’ Week 1 loss to the Eagles. Parsons wasn’t the only player missing from the Cowboys’ defense as the team decided to make former first-round pick Mazi Smith inactive. But how much […]

The Dallas Cowboys will soon run onto the field without Micah Parsons for the first time ever. But they’re also dealing with injury concerns involving Trevon Diggs and Tyler Guyton. All before taking on the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. Will the All-Pro cornerback and left tackle be good to go inside […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Dallas Cowboys made their first major move since the immediately infamous Micah Parsons trade by extending cornerback DaRon Bland on a new $92 million contract. Bland remains one of the best cornerbacks in the league and has been a stalwart of the Cowboys’ defensive backfield over the last few years. One […]

Within days of trading Micah Parsons, the Dallas Cowboys and Jerry Jones gave cornerback DaRon Bland a $92 million extension. As the team appears to avoid repeating history, head coach Brian Schottenheimer hopes guard Tyler Smith will soon receive his lucrative payday. Hours after Bland’s extension was announced, Schottenheimer did not hesitate to vocalize his […]

Following the blockbuster Micah Parsons trade, the Dallas Cowboys are just focused on beginning the 2025 NFL season. According to head coach Brian Schottenheimer, nobody within the team regrets the decision to oblige to Parsons’ trade request. Although the team took a while to make a move, Schottenheimer said the decision to trade Parsons was […]

The Dallas Cowboys are moving forward without Micah Parsons after sending him to the Green Bay Packers via trade. It’s a bold move that landed the organization two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark. With Parsons out the door, head coach Brian Schottenheimer delivered a heartfelt message to Parsons. While talking with media members, […]

The Dallas Cowboys shocked the NFL world on Thursday by trading superstar linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers—just one week before their Week 1 clash with the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles. Following widespread fan backlash, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones addressed the move directly, framing it as a calculated decision to […]

No NFL team has it easy with roster cuts, and Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer discussed the difficulty. One of the players the Cowboys released was a 71-game starter. But the most surprising 53-man roster cut before the 2025 NFL season came from the wide receiver room. Depth isn’t necessarily a strength at that […]

The Dallas Cowboys have had quite the interesting offseason, headlined by the trade request made by star pass rusher Micah Parsons earlier this month. One storyline that seems to have been a bit overlooked in Dallas was the introduction of new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who was brought in to replace Mike McCarthy this offseason. […]

The Dallas Cowboys and new head coach Brian Schottenheimer kick off their season in less than two weeks. However, the Cowboys are without their best player. Micah Parsons and Dallas owner/general manager Jerry Jones continue to fight in an ongoing contract dispute. Similarly to Dak Prescott, Schottenheimer isn’t worried about Parsons missing Week 1’s game. […]

The Dallas Cowboys have made their final roster cuts with the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles right around the corner. After making some tough decisions to bring the roster size to 53 players, head coach Brian Schottenheimer admitted how difficult the process is to release players from the team. While talking with media members […]

After a couple of Dallas Cowboys players hit the IR, another one came off and is ready to go. And in another roster-setting decision, the Cowboys and Saints agreed to a trade before the regular season, according to a post on X, formerly Twitter, by Adam Schefter. “Trade: Cowboys are sending OL Asim Richards to […]