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New Cowboys 2026 NFL mock draft gift wraps defensive stars for Dallas

Anyone who has watched the Dallas Cowboys during the season knows how desperately the team needs to improve on defense if it wants to develop into a contender anytime in the near future.

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Why isn’t rookie Shemar James starting for Dallas in 2025?

The Dallas Cowboys have started three rookies over the last four straight games, but one rookie who should be starting isn’t. Honestly, there ‘s no reason why he shouldn’t be.

George Pickens News / Total Apex Sports / December 24

George Pickens hints at desire to stay with Cowboys after Pro Bowl nod

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens, fresh off earning his first career Pro Bowl selection, has given fans a reason to be optimistic about his future with the team.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 24

NFL Draft expert shares top EDGE prospects Cowboys should watch

Dallas Cowboys Nation may already have NFL draft season on its mind, following the team's elimination from NFL playoff contention with two games to go in the 2025-26 campaign.

Drake Maye News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing leaders' quiz

Ryan Flournoy News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 24

Cowboys' Ryan Flournoy speaks out on dirty hit that led to Chargers LB suspension

Dallas Cowboys rising star receiver Ryan Flournoy dodged a bullet in the team's Week 16 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Flournoy was on the receiving end of a dirty hit that left him fearing he suffered a serious injury.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Cooper Beebe News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 24

Cowboys’ Cooper Beebe blasts ‘POS’ Chargers for social media post ‘making him seem racist’

In the wake of the Los Angeles Chargers’ win over the Dallas Cowboys, they posted a mic’d up clip that made center Cooper Beebe appear “racist,” which understandably upset the second-year player.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 24

Updated Cowboys 2026 NFL draft order, list of picks entering Week 17

The Dallas Cowboys were officially eliminated from NFL playoff contention in Week 16, so they can soon kick into full NFL draft mode in just two weeks.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 24

Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders, Week 17 betting odds & preview

There are just two games left in the regular season as the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders will kick off Week 17 in a Christmas Day showdown. The two NFC East rivals are already eliminated from the postseason, which wasn't the expectation when the schedule was announced.

NFL News / Inside The Star / December 24

No limitations for Cowboys starters tomorrow vs. Commanders

The Dallas Cowboys play on Christmas tomorrow afternoon at noon, and the good news is they can’t crush us anymore than they already have this season. They

Dak Prescott News / 5 GOATs / December 24

Dak Prescott shuts down question over willingness to start final two Cowboys games: ‘I’d fight him on it’

Dak Prescott made it clear Tuesday that sitting out the final two games of the season is not an option. No matter who suggests it. According to Jon Machota of The Athletic, Prescott was asked a hypothetical question about what he would say if head coach Brian Schottenheimer approached him about not playing the final two games.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 24

Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders Week 17 expert pick roundup

On Christmas Day, the Dallas Cowboys will visit the Washington Commanders for a Week 17 showdown. When schedule makers put this one on the calendar, they likely had high hopes for a showdown that would be critical to playoff seeding.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / December 24

Letting Cowboys 2026 Free Agents Walk Makes Sense

When I look ahead to the Cowboys’ 2026 offseason, I don’t start with what free agents I want to bring back. I will start with a simpler question: what happens if Dallas does nothing at all?

Tyler Smith News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 24

Cowboys moving Tyler Smith to LT permanently is 'illegal' under CBA?

The Dallas Cowboys' offensive line has been plagued by injuries throughout the 2025-26 season, which led to several shakeups during the year. Most recently, the offensive line shuffle led to All-Pro guard Tyler Smith getting bumped outside to left tackle, where he replaces fellow former first-round pick Tyler Guyton.

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The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 23

NFL Makes Announcement on Cowboys Incident

There was no shortage of action during Sunday’s matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Chargers. In the end, it was the Chargers who secured a 34-17 road victory at AT&T Stadium, officially shutting down the Cowboys’ playoff chances.

Dak Prescott News / Yardbarker / December 24

Prescott must make one financial move to help Cowboys return to playoffs

Dak Prescott must make one key financial move to help Cowboys return to playoffs in 2026

Prescott is sick of watching the playoffs on his couch.

2025 Pro Bowl biggest snubs: Why Cowboys running back, Jags kicker belong on NFC, AFC rosters

Matt Eberflus' future with Cowboys seems clear after defensive dud vs. Chargers

Chargers blank Cowboys in second half to notch 11th win

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'Last 5-TD game by NFL team' quiz

Brandon Aubrey News / Athlon Sports / December 23

Cowboys Share Brandon Aubrey News After Missing Playoffs

The Dallas Cowboys are getting ready to face the Washington Commanders in Week 17 of the NFL season. Dallas is 6-8-1 and already eliminated from playoff contention.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 23

NFC Notes: Brandon Graham, Jerry Jones, Javonte Williams, Cowboys, Eagles

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spoke to reporters and went in-depth about where things are headed in the future after the team traded away star pass rusher Micah Parsons and had other ups and downs that eventually saw them eliminated from playoff contention this season.

Jerry Jones News / Gridiron Heroics / December 23

'I’m Tremendously Disappointed': Jerry Jones Didn’t Hide His True Feelings After Cowboys Miss Playoffs Again

Jerry Jones did not try to soften the blow after the Dallas Cowboys were eliminated from playoff contention for the second straight season. The longtime owner and general manager made it clear the outcome was unacceptable for a franchise that measures itself by championships.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Dear Santa, I have 3 Cowboys wishes before the 2025 NFL season is over

Dear Santa, as the Dallas Cowboys season reaches its end, here are my three Christmas wishes. Sure, I've got some other gift ideas on my mind. A Nintendo Switch 2 or a new Warhammer miniature would be nice, but at this point, I just wish for some sports happiness to end the year despite the team's non-existent playoff hopes.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Dallas Cowboys' Pro Bowl selections show exactly why their recent decision on star player is so controversial

The Dallas Cowboys have five Pro Bowlers in their ranks. The NFL announced its Pro Bowl selections for this year's Pro Bowl Games and unsurprisingly, the Cowboys offense is sending multiple players while only having one representative on the defensive side.