Dallas Cowboys: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dallas Cowboys-New York Giants Set To Square Off In First Sunday Night Football Game Of 2026 NFL Season

The NFL looked at the calendar, glanced at the television ratings, saw the word “Cowboys,” and basically said, “Yeah, let’s make America watch this first.” So here we are again.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Dallas Cowboys: Answering Biggest Offseason Questions

With all 32 NFL teams preparing for OTAs and mandatory minicamps, Athlon Sports is going under the hood to see what key questions remain for each team before training camps open in July.

George Pickens News / Inside The Star / May 11

George Pickens 2026 Rumor Swirls, Don’t Take the Bait

George Pickens trade rumors are flying around again, but I’m not taking the bait unless the report comes from a reputable NFL source and neither should you.

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The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards in multiple NFL seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'NFL Comeback Players of the Year' quiz

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

Emmitt Smith News / A to Z Sports / May 10

Emmitt Smith wowed Mexico with visit to pro football game in rising league as Dallas Cowboys legend seeks to learn more about the LFA

Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith spent Saturday in Chihuahua, Mexico, in an effort to learn more about the rising pro football league south of the border.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / May 10

Can the Dallas Cowboys have a Top 10 defense? 3 concerns that could make or break new-look unit following roster overhaul

People are getting overly excited about the Dallas Cowboys defense. But there are concerns that will likely keep them from being a Top 10 unit when the 2026 season is over.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 10

Dallas Cowboys Players Primed for Breakout Performances in 2026 NFL Season

For the Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs in 2026, the team is going to need its defense to improve greatly after it was the biggest cause of their missing the postseason in 2025.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / May 10

3 Best Value Contracts on the Dallas Cowboys Roster

With George Pickens expected to play on the franchise tag in 2026, we are unlikely to see any new contracts from the Dallas Cowboys for quite some time.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 10

Dallas Cowboys Predicted to Receive 6 Prime-Time Games in 2026

Despite winning just seven games during the 2024 season, the Dallas Cowboys remained a big draw in 2025. There was still plenty of intrigue despite the losses the prior season with a new head coach taking over in Brian Schottenheimer, plus they picked up polarizing wide receiver George Pickens.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / May 10

2026 Dallas Cowboys Road Matchups Will Cause Problems

The aftermath of the 2026 NFL Draft has brought a ton of hype toward the 2026 Dallas Cowboys, and for good reason: they hit the draft out of the park, especially with the addition of superstar defensive back Caleb Downs.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 10

Realistic Stat Projection for Cowboys Rookie Malachi Lawrence

The Dallas Cowboys recently wrapped up their rookie minicamp, which gave the coaching staff its first chance to work with their 2026 draft class. During the short session, the player who stood out more than any other was defensive back Caleb Downs.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / May 10

5 Veteran Free Agents Who Make Sense for the Cowboys after the 2026 Draft

This front office is not going big-game hunting for free agents after the draft, but the Cowboys could add some affordable veteran depth and camp competition.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 9

Cowboys Linked to Former Pro Bowl RB James Conner in Potential Trade

The Dallas Cowboys have their lead running back in Javonte Williams following his breakout campaign in 2025. Williams, who signed in free agency after playing for the Denver Broncos for four seasons, rushed for 1,201 yards and 11 touchdowns.

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The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

Troy Aikman News / HITC / May 9

Troy Aikman answers if he’s sad over not getting a front office role with Dallas Cowboys

Troy Aikman has answered whether he feels disappointed about never receiving a front office opportunity with the Dallas Cowboys, and his response was more realistic than bitter.

Dak Prescott News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 9

Dak Prescott MVP Talk Has Already Started and Cowboys QB Should Be Taken Seriously

Set to turn 33 in July, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's opportunities to win an MVP are starting to dwindle. Prescott has flirted with the award before, with the Cowboys signal-caller finishing second in the voting back in 2023.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / May 9

James Houston Needs to be Set Free for the Cowboys in 2026

James Houston needs a real shot to start for the Dallas Cowboys in Christian Parker’s new 3-4 defense. I’m not saying James Houston is some perfect every-down linebacker, or that he needs to cover tight ends down the field because that isn’t what he is.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 9

Schedule Release Date Set: Everything We Know About Dallas Cowboys Schedule

2025 was a season to forget for the Dallas Cowboys. It began with some in-house drama as Micah Parsons was angling for a new contract. Once talks failed, things turned ugly and Parsons was traded to the Green Bay Packers.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / May 8

The Dallas Cowboys are a part of an unprecedented scheduling problem the NFL is facing, amid other schedule release questions

The Dallas Cowboys’ schedule will be here by next week. Below are the three biggest questions about their schedule release, including a problem around their Rio de Janeiro game versus the Baltimore Ravens.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 8

Cowboys shockingly low in The Athletic’s NFL post-draft roster rankings

Sure, the Dallas Cowboys’ roster isn’t perfect. But they are very likely to hang on to George Pickens. And if you look at the overall picture, the Cowboys are shockingly low in The Athletic’s NFL post-draft roster rankings.

Jerry Jones News / HITC / May 8

What Terrell Owens thinks of potentially fixing his relationship with Jerry Jones and Dallas Cowboys

Terrell Owens has made it abundantly clear that any possibility of repairing his relationship with Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys is not something he is interested in revisiting.

Dallas Cowboys News / The Spun / May 8

Terrell Owens Appears To Assign Blame For Poor Relationship With Dallas Cowboys

It's no secret that Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens had a difficult time with the Dallas Cowboys, though the feeling was mutual. But in a new interview with Kyle Odegard of Action Network, Owens revealed that there won't be any happy reunions with the team in the foreseeable future.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / May 8

Dallas Cowboys’ $33 million gamble could become much more important during OTAs and beyond for obvious reason

The Dallas Cowboys still don’t know who will carry the burden of the green dot on defense. But a surprise candidate was already mentioned by name by head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / May 7