Dallas Cowboys: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dallas Cowboys News / Stadium Rant / October 14

2 Urgent Trades to Fix The Cowboys’ Defense Woes

The Dallas Cowboys are 2-3 and somehow still in a very open NFC East, but the defense makes it hard to believe in them. Dallas ranks near the bottom of the NFL in total defense, allowing 168.4 rushing yards per game and a 120.5 Quarterback passer rating.

Mike Tomlin News / Viral Sports News / October 14

Mike Tomlin Blasts Dallas Cowboys After Latest Development

Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has offered a blunt assessment of the Dallas Cowboys’ decision to hold a players-only meeting among their defensive players.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 14

Cowboys bring back Emari Demercado to add depth to backfield

The Dallas Cowboys are re-signing running back Emari Demercado to their 53-man roster, giving the team another option in the backfield less than a week after waiving him.

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

Longtime NFL reporter shares bold Cowboys expectation after hiring Mike Pettine

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

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The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 100 yards AND a touchdown in the same game multiple times can you name in five minutes?

The 'Rushing-TD champions since 1990' quiz

The 'NFL rushing champions' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

Micah Parsons News / Yardbarker / October 14

Packers' Parsons explains why he won't return against Cowboys

Packers' Micah Parsons explains why he won't return from injury to play against Cowboys

Parsons tore his ACL on Dec. 14, 2025, and then underwent surgery on Dec. 29 of last year.

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

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

Packers' Micah Parsons thinks Commanders' Jayden Daniels will get Dan Quinn fired

The 'Most 10-sack NFL seasons' quiz

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.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 14

Cowboys Considered 'Well Positioned' to Trade For Super Bowl Champion Edge Rusher

The Dallas Cowboys desperately need to add to their edge rushers room and there is one player in particular they should absolutely be focused on as the trade deadline draws near.

Caleb Downs News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Cowboys Rookie Grades: Caleb Downs Holds Up in Coverage, but One Number vs. Bucs Is a Problem

Caleb Downs did his job in coverage Thursday night. The rest of his evening against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is what the Dallas Cowboys need to fix. The rookie safety missed three tackles in the 24-16 loss at AT&T Stadium, on a night when Tampa Bay ran for 241 yards on 39 carries.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 14

4 Dallas Cowboys With Most to Prove Entering Week 6

At 2-3, the Dallas Cowboys are still in the NFC East race following a wild Week 5. While the rest of the division left the door open, the Cowboys must begin to find a way to start picking up some wins.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 14

New Dallas Cowboys 2027 NFL Mock Draft Lands Massive 6-Foot-4 Shutdown Cornerback

The Dallas Cowboys' defense continues to be a major issue, despite several offseason additions and a focus on trying to improve and erase the memory of the Matt Eberflus era.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 14

Cowboys vs. Packers: 3 Keys to Victory on Sunday Night Football in Week 6

Week 6 gives the Dallas Cowboys yet another opportunity to silence the doubters. Their shocking loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football left them feeling hopeless, but a comedy of errors in the NFC East ensured they were still well within striking distance of the division lead.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 14

5 Truths and 1 Lie About the Dallas Cowboys Heading Into Week 6 at Green Bay Packers

The Dallas Cowboys had the ball for 20 minutes and 39 seconds against Tampa Bay last Thursday. The Buccaneers kept it for the other 39:21, ran for 241 yards and left AT&T Stadium with a 24-16 win, and the Cowboys slid in the power rankings as a result.

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.

Dak Prescott News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Where Does Dak Prescott Rank Among NFL Quarterbacks as the Cowboys' Defense Keeps Failing Him?

Dak Prescott keeps holding up his end for the Dallas Cowboys, even if the standings in Arlington don’t show it. Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame moved Prescott up one spot to No.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 14

Cowboys’ Cornerback Room Hit By More Illness Before Green Bay

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland went home ill Monday, coach Brian Schottenheimer said, as Dallas returned to practice to begin preparing for Sunday night’s game at 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

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

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.

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.

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

Mike Pettine 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

Jerry Jones News / Yardbarker / October 13