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Trey Hendrickson News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 20

Cowboys Insider Warns Medicals Could Complicate Pursuit of Top Pass Rusher

The Dallas Cowboys will be in the market for a new pass rusher this offseason, and one name to watch is Trey Hendrickson. A pending free agent, Hendrickson spent the past five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals and had 61 sacks during that span.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / February 20

Cowboys Waive LB Logan Wilson

The Cowboys were hoping that Logan Wilson could stabilize the middle of their defense when they acquired him at the 2025 trade deadline. The trade did not work out, as the veteran linebacker struggled to make an impact in Dallas.

Logan Wilson News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20

Cowboys cut player they acquired at the trade deadline

The Dallas Cowboys are essentially punting on one of their significant trade deadline acquisitions.

New Cowboys DC Christian Parker says team will have to get its 'head out of the sand'

NFL insider sends warning to Cowboys about using franchise tag on George Pickens

Minkah Fitzpatrick has a no-brainer trade destination

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Leading rushers from the 2021 NFL season' quiz

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The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players in the Super Bowl Era to spend the most seasons with each franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'No. 1-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard-receiving rookie by team' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL rushing leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Dallas Cowboys News / The Spun / February 20

Dallas Cowboys Release Trade Deadline Acquisition In Surprise Move

With free agency just a few weeks away, Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys are making some tweaks to their roster. The Cowboys were awfully busy during the regular season, acquiring Pro Bowl defensive lineman Quinnen Williams and linebacker Logan Wilson before the trade deadline.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 20

Javonte Williams, Cowboys Contract Talks Stalled Ahead of NFL Free Agency

The Dallas Cowboys have some major contract decisions to make in the offseason as NFL free agency approaches, with offensive standouts like George Pickens and running back Javonte Williams set to land new deals after breakout seasons.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 20

The real problem with a George Pickens trade makes any compensation irrelevant, even Maxx Crosby

Less than one year removed from the shocking Micah Parsons trade, Dallas Cowboys fans are enduring an endless wave of speculative trade scenarios thrown out by media and content creators surrounding George Pickens.

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The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / February 20

Donovan Wilson Hopes To Stay With Cowboys; Malik Hooker A Cut Candidate?

Since coming off the board in the sixth round of the 2019 draft, safety Donovan Wilson has been a career-long Cowboy. A trip to free agency awaits Wilson in the next few weeks, but the seven-year veteran hopes to stay in Dallas, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reports.

NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / February 20

Cowboys targeting secondary with both first-round picks after allowing 4,276 passing yards in 2025

The Dallas Cowboys allowed 4,276 passing yards and 35 touchdown passes in 2025, the worst pass defense in the NFL, and are expected to use both of their first-round picks in the 2026 draft to address the secondary.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / February 20

Cowboys to potentially lose All-Pro player to NFC contender

He has been named an All-Pro three times.

NFL insider sends warning to Cowboys about using franchise tag on George Pickens

New Cowboys DC Christian Parker says team will have to get its 'head out of the sand'

Cowboys using franchise tag on George Pickens will reportedly be for this reason

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Most Super Bowl field goals' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 20

Minkah Fitzpatrick has a no-brainer trade destination

The Miami Dolphins are going through another fire sale, moving on from Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb earlier in the week. That has cast doubts over Minkah Fitzpatrick's future with the organization.

George Pickens News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 20

3 moves Cowboys must make to clear salary cap space in 2026 NFL offseason with George Pickens deal looming

While Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer pats himself on the back about his DC hire, the team is likely moving toward a franchise tag for a star player.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 20

Cowboys Urged to Trade for Super Bowl Champion Defensive Back

2025 was a tough year for the Dallas Cowboys, especially on defense. Their secondary struggled throughout the year, giving up a league-worst 4,276 passing yards and 35 touchdown passes.

NFL News / Inside The Star / February 20

Draftkings has Cowboys battling for playoff spot in projected win total

It is only the third week of February, but you can bet on anything and everything at any point of the year. With that said, projected win totals by Draftkings Sportsbook dropped the other day, and I don’t even think Vegas knows how to projected how the season will go for the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 20

Dallas Cowboys Insider Names Player To Watch in Revamped Defense

The Dallas Cowboys' defense will undergo major changes for the 2026 NFL season, following the hiring of new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. Dallas will be moving to a 3-4 base defense under Parker, but will still use multiple fronts.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 20

New Dallas Cowboys' 2026 NFL Mock Draft Revamps Christian Parker's Secondary

The Dallas Cowboys hired new defensive coordinator Christian Parker to kick off the NFL offseason, and you can expect him to put his fingerprints on the team immediately.

Dak Prescott News / Inside The Star / February 20

If the Dallas Cowboys Want Cap Space, It Starts With Dak Prescott

The Dallas Cowboys are staring at a supposed salary cap problem, but I don’t see it that way. They’re projected to be more than $30 million over the cap.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 19

NFC Notes: Matt Nagy, George Pickens, Cowboys, Giants Cap Cuts

Cowboys WR George Pickens finished his first year in Dallas after being acquired from the Steelers. Pickens, who is an impending free agent, said he enjoyed the 2025 season. “Doing something new for me, just getting acclimated with the guys and the coaches and the teammates, was one of the first steps that I wanted to do.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / February 19

The Dallas Cowboys defensive coaching staff is complete, and here's the best thing about it

One day after introducing Christian Parker as the new Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator, the team officially announced the finalized defensive coaching staff.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / February 19

Cowboys Named 'Obvious' Trade Candidate for $73 Million Safety

The Dallas Cowboys missed the playoffs for a second straight season. Under first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer, the team went 7-9-1 and finished in second place in the NFC East.