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The Dallas Cowboys are finalizing the team's new defensive staff, with defensive coordinator Christian Parker bringing in some of the most exciting up-and-coming coaches across the league.

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Cowboys interviewing Texas Tech coach for defensive assistant position

The Dallas Cowboys had a hard time getting stops on defense this past season, especially after they traded one of the best defensive ends in the league before the year started.

Jadeveon Clowney News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 1

Cowboys Sack Artist Linked to AFC Franchise as Top Free-Agency Fit

The Dallas Cowboys didn't have the best pass rush in 2025, but one player turned up the pressure as the season went along. Jadeveon Clowney, who was signed following their Week 2 win over the New York Giants and made his debut in Week 4, led the team with 8.5 sacks.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / February 1

Latest NFC East drama makes Dallas Cowboys' recent hire taste even sweeter

When the Dallas Cowboys hired Christian Parker to be their next defensive coordinator, they were applauded by many around the NFL. From players noting Parker's impact in their careers to Philadelphia Eagles beat writers noting how Parker was a big addition for Dallas, it quickly became clear Parker has turned many people into supporters.

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The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

How many of the starting quarterbacks from every Super Bowl can you name in nine minutes?

The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

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DeMarvion Overshown News / Gridiron Heroics / February 1

'Dallas Needs All the Defensive Help It Can Get': Cowboys’ 2026 Breakout Candidate Revealed

DeMarvion Overshown is emerging as the Dallas Cowboys’ breakout candidate for 2026 after a season interrupted by serious knee injuries. Analysts point to his athletic profile and flashes of impact when healthy as reasons why he could become a defensive cornerstone.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 1

Cowboys Urged to Target Free Agent With Ties to DC Christian Parker

After spending the season watching a disastrous defense, the Dallas Cowboys hope to see improvement in 2026. They started by moving on from defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and replacing him with Christian Parker.

George Pickens News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 1

Cowboys Star George Pickens Named Free Agent Target for AFC Powerhouse

The Dallas Cowboys have one of the top free agents in the NFL this offseason. George Pickens went off in his first year with the team, racking up 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns.

CeeDee Lamb News / Inside The Star / February 1

CeeDee Lamb is among the elite since 2020

Since the 2020 season, the NFL has been heavily invested in a pass-happy scheme. Offensive coordinators spread defenses horizontally, quarterbacks are encouraged to be aggressive, and wide receivers enter the league more polished than ever.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / February 1

The upcoming NFL salary cap increase is good news for the Cowboys

The NFL salary cap is projected to take a significant leap in 2026, rising from $279.2 million in 2025 to a range between $301 million and $305 million.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / February 1

Lamb and Pickens accomplished something no other Cowboys’ duo ever has

For the first time in franchise history, the Dallas Cowboys are sending two wide receivers to the Pro Bowl in the same season. CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens didn’t just post big numbers in 2025.

NFL News / Inside The Star / February 1

3 Senior Bowl Standouts The Cowboys Should Watch

If you’re an NFL Draft junkie, so to speak, you know that the first major event of “draft season” concluded yesterday in Mobile, Alabama. With its hosting of the Senior Bowl, the classic Southern city is one of the most important in the nation when it comes to football.

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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 / The Spun / January 31

Dallas Cowboys Hire 2 More Coaches For 2026 Staff

As preparations begin for the 2026NFL season, next year's staff is beginning to take shape for the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys struggled mightily on the

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / January 31

Dallas Cowboys Sign Two Defensive Coaches Amid NFL Offseason

The Dallas Cowboys are in the midst of a major coaching overhaul after a forgettable 2025 season. They finished the campaign with a 7-9-1 record and missed the NFL playoffs for a second straight year.

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The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 31

Cowboys boost coaching staff with latest hirings

The Dallas Cowboys have been busy early on this offseason, as the club has made some changes to its coaching staff. With Klayton Adams set to return as offensive coordinator and Christian Parker recently hired as the new defensive coordinator, it appears Dallas is finalizing the remainder of the defensive coaching staff on Saturday.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / January 31

Former Tennessee Vols coach who threw Jeremy Pruitt under the bus lands job with Dallas Cowboys

A former Tennessee Vols assistant coach who once threw former UT head coach Jeremy Pruitt under the bus reportedly has a new job in the NFL. According to a report from CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz, the Dallas Cowboys are hiring former Vols defensive coordinator Derrick Ansley as their new defensive pass game coordinator.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 31

New Dallas Cowboys Defensive Assistant Has Ties To Franchise Legend

The Dallas Cowboys have made a second hire for the coaching staff of new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, who previously served as the defensive passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach of the rival Philadelphia Eagles.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 31

Dallas Cowboys Poach Coveted Packers Assistant For Defensive Staff

The Dallas Cowboys have been working hard to put together a new defensive staff as the rebuild kicks into full swing after having the No. 30-ranked defense this past season and a league-worst pass defense.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / January 31

Report: Dallas Cowboys expected to hire Green Bay Packers defensive pass game coordinator Derrick Ansley

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to hire Green Bay Packers pass game coordinator Derrick Ansley, according to CBS Sports. Ansley previously served as the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers.

Dallas Cowboys News / Total Pro Sports / January 31

Ex-Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Champion Running Back Has Tragically Died

It is a very sad day for the Dallas Cowboys and their fans. Scott Laidlaw, a former Cowboys running back and Super Bowl champion, died Thursday at age 72.

Dallas Cowboys News / Total Apex Sports / January 30

Dallas Cowboys Fans Ranked Most Stressed During 2025 NFL Season

The Dallas Cowboys fans have been ranked the “most stressed” fanbase in the NFL during the 2025 season. In a recent analysis, VegasInsider found that Cowboys fans were the most stressed fan base in the NFL during the 2025 season, posting the NFL’s highest Fan Stress Index score of 62.75 out of 100.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / January 30

Cowboys Hope To Keep George Pickens, Javonte Williams; Team Has Met With Williams

Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens and running back Javonte Williams were among the top performers on one of the NFL’s most prolific offenses in 2025.

Brandon Aubrey News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 30

ESPN’s prediction for Cowboys’ Brandon Aubrey’s next contract

There’s no doubt that Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey is a favorite of fantasy football managers. But for the Cowboys, his contract isn’t the biggest offseason monetary concern.

George Pickens News / NFL Analysis Network / January 30

George Pickens was one of the best receivers in football last season. Why Cowboys might have to watch him leave anyway

The Dallas Cowboys are almost $40 million over the salary cap. George Pickens had 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns last season. He’s entering free agency.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 29

Dallas Cowboys lose position coach to Mike McCarthy, Steelers

It has not been a month since the Cowboys’ last game, but major changes have already been made within the coaching ranks.

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Zach Orr News / Pro Football Rumors / January 29

Cowboys Nearing Zach Orr Hire

Zach Orr was not hired as the Cowboys‘ new defensive coordinator. He could nevertheless soon find himself on Dallas’ coaching staff. After two years as the defensive coordinator of the Ravens, Orr is a candidate to depart the team.

CeeDee Lamb News / Athlon Sports / January 29

Cowboys Make CeeDee Lamb Announcement After Pro Bowl News

The NFL has recognized CeeDee Lamb’s impressive season with the Dallas Cowboys. After initially being overlooked for the 2026 Pro Bowl games, the league named Lamb as a replacement on Wednesday.