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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 14

NFC East Chaos Keeps Cowboys Alive After 2-3 Start

FRISCO, Texas — Every team in the NFC East failed to win in Week 5, leaving the 2-3 Dallas Cowboys 1.5 games behind the first-place New York Giants heading into Sunday night’s game at the Green Bay Packers.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 14

Cowboys’ 241-Yard Run-Defense Breakdown Points Directly To Mike Pettine’s Expertise

FRISCO, Texas — Of the 241 rushing yards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gained against the Dallas Cowboys last Thursday, 182 came on 17 runs that the official play-by-play charted toward a tackle or an end.

Dallas Cowboys News / Viral Sports News / October 14

Cowboys Suddenly Terminate Contract of 25-Year-Old Defender

The Dallas Cowboys released cornerback Alex Austin from the practice squad on Tuesday as part of a set of roster moves. The team simultaneously signed running back Emari Demercado and added guard Nick Leverett to the practice squad, according to the club’s official announcement.

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The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

There are 44 running backs in NFL history who have rushed for at least 100 yards on 30 or more occasions. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

The 'NFL rushing champs since 1970' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 13

Cowboys Legend Emmitt Smith Makes Epic Dancing With The Stars Super Bowl Night Cameo

The Dallas Cowboys haven't been in action since last Thursday, which was an embarrassing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home, and the team won't return to the field until Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Brian Schottenheimer News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 13

Brian Schottenheimer Reveals Extensive Cowboys Process Behind Late-Game Decisions

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that he sits down every Friday with a staff member who reviews every play of every NFL game for game-management scenarios, from two-point decisions to free kicks.

Mazi Smith News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 13

Dallas Cowboys First-Round Bust Continues To Struggle Finding NFL Home

Former Dallas Cowboys starter Mazi Smith has struggled to live up to his lofty draft status, and was released by the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday. Smith, who was a first-round pick for Dallas out of Michigan in 2023 was part of the Miami practice squad and appeared in just one game for the Dolphins.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Cowboys bring back recently-waived RB on practice squad

The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back one of their backfield weapons from the practice squad. The NFC East squad announced via an update on X (formerly Twitter) that they re-signed running back Emari Demercado.

Daron Bland News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Cowboys Announce Cornerback Move After Daron Bland News

Daron Bland and the Dallas Cowboys find themselves with a 2-3 record on the 2026 NFL season following Week 5, falling to Jalon Daniels and the previously

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14

Cowboys Announce Three Moves, Re-Sign RB Emari Demercado

The Dallas Cowboys announced they re-signed RB Emari Demercado, signed G Nick Leverett to the practice squad, and released CB Alex Austin in a corresponding move. It was reported earlier today that Dallas was likely to bring back Demercado.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 13

Dallas Cowboys Hype Still Going Strong For Prominent NFL Insider Despite Slow Start

It has been an ugly five weeks to start the season for the Dallas Cowboys, but the team will be entering Week 6 with 10 days of rest and an opportunity to make a statement with a big bounce-back win on the road.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / October 13

3 realistic improvements that could still save the Dallas Cowboys’ 2026 season before it’s too late

The Dallas Cowboys have too many problems to fix all of them in time. But with the Green Bay Packers up next, a few areas have a realistic shot at turning around.

Mike Pettine News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Cowboys' Hire of Mike Pettine Sounds a Loud Alarm About the Defense

The Dallas Cowboys hired Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant Monday, inserting an experienced former NFL head coach and defensive coordinator into Christian Parker’s staff before Sunday night’s Week 6 game against the Green Bay Packers.

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The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

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Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Cowboys rumors: Christian Parker warned by peers about coup after new defensive hire

After a disastrous showing on the defensive side of the ball last fall, the Dallas Cowboys elected to hire a new defensive coordinator to take over for the fired Matt Eberflus.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Cowboys Make Major Change With Christian Parker Amid Defensive Struggles

The Dallas Cowboys are making another adjustment to their coaching staff as they look to get their struggling defense back on track. Defensive coordinator Christian Parker is moving from the sidelines to the coaches’ booth to call plays, owner and general manager Jerry Jones announced Tuesday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 13

Matt LaFleur seemingly wasn't in danger of being fired before Packers' win over Bears

Shortly after the Green Bay Packers were booed by home fans during a 35-14 Week 3 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 24, stories indicated that LaFleur was "in a lot of trouble" and could be fired either during or after the ongoing season.

The good and bad from Packers' dominant win over Bears

Ben Johnson, Bears created rallying cry for the Packers

Major update on if Packers' Micah Parsons could play vs. Cowboys emerges

The 4,500-yard NFL quarterbacks' quiz

Jerry Jones News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 13

Jerry Jones Explains Why Cowboys Are Moving Christian Parker Upstairs

FRISCO, Texas — Christian Parker will call the Dallas Cowboys’ defense from the coaches’ booth instead of the sideline, owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday.

DeMarvion Overshown News / Athlon Sports / October 13

DeMarvion Overshown Provides Injury Update Ahead of Packers Matchup

The Dallas Cowboys could receive a significant defensive boost against the Green Bay Packers, as linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is hopeful he can return to the field Sunday night.

Brian Schottenheimer News / The Spun / October 13

Brian Schottenheimer Announces Cowboys Will Have 'Noticeable' Roster Adjustments

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer is preparing to make some changes amid a rocky start to the 2026 season. The Cowboys already announced a major coaching move, hiring former Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine as a defensive assistant.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / October 13

Longtime NFL reporter shares bold Cowboys expectation after hiring Pettine

Longtime NFL reporter shares bold Cowboys expectation after hiring Mike Pettine

With 20+ years of NFL coaching experience — both as an assistant and head coach (for two seasons with the Cleveland Browns) — he should be a positive influence on first-year defensive coordinator Christian Parker.

DeMarvion Overshown addresses 'heart to heart' meeting Cowboys defense had after stunning loss to Buccaneers

Jerry Jones reacts to Dak Prescott jab, reveals Christian Parker move, reflects on Micah Parsons trade

Comedy of errors from Giants, Commanders leads to embarrassing tie

The 'Leading rushers from the 2021 NFL season' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / October 13

Dallas Cowboys make familiar move with Christian Parker that sends a worrying message about their defensive coordinator

The Dallas Cowboys defense ranks dead last in nearly every meaningful metric through five games. Now Jerry Jones has revealed a change that feels awfully familiar from 2025.

Jerry Jones News / Yardbarker / October 13

Jerry Jones reacts to Dak Prescott jab, reveals Christian Parker move, reflects on Micah Parsons trade

Jones addressed a range of topics as the Cowboys try to recover from a shocking Week 5 loss.

DeMarvion Overshown addresses 'heart to heart' meeting Cowboys defense had after stunning loss to Buccaneers

Cowboys announce positive injury news after loss to Buccaneers

Cowboys' Jerry Jones makes feelings on DaRon Bland, Jake Ferguson clear after blunders in loss to Buccaneers

Major CeeDee Lamb injury update surfaces after Cowboys' loss to Buccaneers

The 'Most TD-passes by NFL franchise' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / October 13

DeMarvion Overshown addresses 'heart to heart' meeting Cowboys defense had after stunning loss to Buccaneers

Overshown revealed that members of the club's defense had a "heart-to-heart" meeting following the home defeat against Tampa Bay.

Major update on if Packers' Micah Parsons could play vs. Cowboys emerges

Comedy of errors from Giants, Commanders leads to embarrassing tie

The 'D-Linemen with an NFL TD-catch' quiz

Dak Prescott News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12

Cowboys legend has strong criticism of Dak Prescott

A Dallas Cowboys legend is not happy about quarterback Dak Prescott’s supposed response to a heckling stadium worker after the team’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Thursday.