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Caleb Downs News / EssentiallySports / September 17
'He Tried to Smack Me': Cowboys’ Caleb Downs Gets Honest Over Odell Beckham Jr Showdown After Loss Against Giants
Odell Beckham Jr. didn’t get any targets in the New York Giants’ Week 1 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. But on one of the first chances he got, the veteran wide receiver left a lasting impression on Caleb Downs, the rookie first-round safety for Dallas.
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 17
3 Dallas Cowboys Poised For Breakout in Week 2 vs. Commanders
Week 1 was a disaster for the Dallas Cowboys. They fell to the New York Giants 28-20 thanks in large part to their defense, which had a terrible debut under Christian Parker.
Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Yardbarker / September 17
Kamario Taylor could be Mississippi State's next Dak Prescott
Taylor has played only two games as the Bulldogs' full-time starter, but the sophomore has already become one of college football’s biggest stories.
The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17
Maxx Crosby's strong debut fuels trade chatter
Maxx Crosby looked solid in his Las Vegas Raiders season debut, which has seemingly ramped up trade speculation after the Ravens backed out of a deal for the star pass rusher over medical concerns.
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.
Daron Bland News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 17
Cowboys, Steelers Paired As Possible Trade Partners Because Of Defensive Concerns
We're only one week into the 2026 NFL season and the Dallas Cowboys already have a concern with DaRon Bland. Well, this concern has been prevalent for a few years now, so it's a continuation of a past concern with the highly-paid corner, who simply hasn't been ineffective when healthy.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17
Quinnen Williams calls himself out, warns Cowboys about Commanders offense
What was expected to be a much-improved Cowboys defense largely failed to impress in the club's 28-20 Week 1 "Sunday Night Football" loss at the rival New York Giants on Sept. 13.
Israel Abanikanda News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17
Cowboys Re-Sign RB Israel Abanikanda
The Dallas Cowboys announced they have re-signed RB Israel Abanikanda to the practice squad. Abanikanda was cut from the active roster following Week 1.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 17
Reporter calls out 'deflating' performance by Cowboys defense
Once again, the Dallas Cowboys drew Super Bowl hype for most of the offseason. They certainly didn't look the part in Week 1, with their revamped defense producing a particularly disappointing effort.
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 / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17
Cowboys Defense Lands On NFL Concern List After Christian Parker’s Rough Debut
FRISCO, Texas — Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton put the Dallas Cowboys defense on his list of the seven biggest concerns for NFL teams entering Week 2 in a column published Thursday.
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17
Bobby Wagner Floated As Cowboys Fit After DeMarvion Overshown Injury
FRISCO, Texas — Bleacher Report named free-agent linebacker Bobby Wagner the best available fit for the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday. Three days earlier, safety Malik Hooker and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown were both hurt in a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants.
NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 17
4 Bold Predictions For Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders in Week 2
This week is going to be huge for the Dallas Cowboys, who are coming off a frustrating loss to the New York Giants in Week 1. Now, they're set to host the Washington Commanders in their home-opener and both teams are in desperate need of a win.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 17
Brian Schottenheimer, George Pickens react to drops in Cowboys' loss to Giants
A Dallas Cowboys offense that was advertised by some as the "greatest offense there is" looked out of sorts during portions of the club's 28-20 loss to the rival New York Giants this past Sunday night. Somewhat surprisingly, Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens was credited with a pair of drops in the defeat.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
Cowboys emerge as potential landing spot for $76M veteran cornerback
The Dallas Cowboys may not be finished looking for help in their secondary after a rough start to the 2026 season.
George Pickens News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17
George Pickens had a blunt response when asked about his drops
The Dallas Cowboys began the season with a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Cowboys star wide receiver George Pickens had just 3 catches for 28 yards and two costly drops in the season opener.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 16
Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs opens up on disappointing debut
The Cowboys defense gave up 394 yards of offense and 28 points in the first test of the season, dropping the opener to a seemingly lesser New York Giants team.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 16
Kenny Clark, Rashan Gary send messages to Cowboys' defense after dud in loss to Giants
What was expected to be a much-improved Dallas Cowboys defense has come under heavy criticism following the club's 28-20 Week 1 loss at the rival New York Giants.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 15
Jerry Jones gives update on possible Cowboys trade, reacts to loss to Giants
Jones discussed a potential trade and his assessment of the team following a disappointing loss to open the season.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 15
NFL executive sounds alarms about Cowboys defense
One NFL executive had a concerning take regarding the Cowboys defense.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14
John Harbaugh tells Giants why Week 1 performance isn't good enough
The New York Giants are 1-0, and John Harbaugh isn't pretending they played like a finished product. His message on Monday was pretty clear: Do that again next week and the result could look much different.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 15
Cowboys' $100 million problem somehow got even worse in Week 1
The Cowboys spent the offseason trying to make sure their defense would never look like the 2025 version again. One game into 2026, that plan already has a problem.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 14
Dak Prescott reacts to George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb drop issues
The opening game of the season didn't go how the Cowboys imagined.
Quinnen Williams News / Yardbarker / September 14
Quinnen Williams calls out Cowboys defense after Week 1 blunder
All in all, the Giants put together 394 yards of offense, including a whopping 165 on the ground.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 14
Dak Prescott blames himself for brutal mistake in Cowboys' loss to Giants
Prescott's interception proved costly in a disappointing Week 1 win for the Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 14
Brian Schottenheimer gets honest about Week 1 loss to Giants
Following an offseason spent discussing Super Bowl aspirations, the Cowboys were dealt a season-opening loss by the division rival Giants.
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