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Cowboys’ George Pickens breaks silence on drop-filled nightmare in Week 1 vs. Giants

Cowboys’ George Pickens breaks silence on drop-filled nightmare in Week 1 vs. Giants

George Pickens did not spend much time dwelling on the worst night of his Cowboys tenure. Speaking to reporters at The Star on Wednesday, the All-Pro receiver addressed the two drops that helped sink Dallas in its 28-20 loss to the Giants and kept the answer brief.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17
Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer is ready for George Pickens to get back to spinning, jumping in end zone after Week 1 dud

Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer is ready for George Pickens to get back to spinning, jumping in end zone after Week 1 dud

The Dallas Cowboys fell flat on their faces after bowing to the New York Giants, 28-20, in Week 1. Many predicted the Cowboys would win, given the offseason hype surrounding them, particularly regarding their supposedly improved defense.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 16
NFL Makes Punishment Decision on Cowboys RB After Giants Incident

NFL Makes Punishment Decision on Cowboys RB After Giants Incident

The Dallas Cowboys got off to a rough start in the 2026 NFL season, losing to the New York Giants 28-20 in Week 1. Giants QB Jaxson Dart finished with 230 yards and three touchdowns on 23-of-29 passing.

Dallas Cowboys News / TWSN / September 16
The Dallas Cowboys Season Is On The Line In Week 2

The Dallas Cowboys Season Is On The Line In Week 2

The Dallas Cowboys season is already on the line after their loss to the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football.  On Sunday Night Football, the Cowboys traveled to New Jersey to face the New York Giants.

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The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

How many of the NFL receivers to rack up at least 10,00 yards and 80 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Brian Schottenheimer News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17
Cowboys Players, Coaches Detail How Dallas Plans To Fix Week 1 Communication Breakdowns

Cowboys Players, Coaches Detail How Dallas Plans To Fix Week 1 Communication Breakdowns

FRISCO, Texas — Four Dallas Cowboys players and Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday at The Star that the communication problems from the season opener are fixable.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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 / Cowboys.news / September 17
Cowboys injury report: Dallas opens Commanders prep with 4 players on first list

Cowboys injury report: Dallas opens Commanders prep with 4 players on first list

The Dallas Cowboys opened their preparation for the Washington Commanders with an early injury concern on the defensive side of the football. James Houston was limited in Wednesday’s practice after aggravating a shoulder injury, according to the Cowboys’ first injury report of Week 2.

NFL News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17
P.J. Locke Says Cowboys Defense Is ‘Doing Extra Work’ After Giants Loss

P.J. Locke Says Cowboys Defense Is ‘Doing Extra Work’ After Giants Loss

FRISCO, Texas — P.J. Locke has seen Dallas Cowboys defenders doing extra work between team periods this week. The safety said Wednesday at The Star that it is the response everybody wanted after the 28-20 loss to the New York Giants.

Cooper Beebe News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17
Cooper Beebe Details Cowboys’ Sideline Process For Finding ‘The Flavor Of The Day’

Cooper Beebe Details Cowboys’ Sideline Process For Finding ‘The Flavor Of The Day’

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys offensive line coaches ask their players what to run every time the unit comes off the field, Cooper Beebe said Wednesday at The Star.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17
Donovan Ezeiruaku Says Cowboys’ Communication Breakdowns Are ‘Not A Hard Fix’

Donovan Ezeiruaku Says Cowboys’ Communication Breakdowns Are ‘Not A Hard Fix’

FRISCO, Texas — The miscommunication that hurt the Dallas Cowboys defense in the opener is not a hard fix, Donovan Ezeiruaku said Wednesday at The Star.

Jake Ferguson News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17
Jake Ferguson Says Cowboys Have To Expect ‘Everybody’s Best’ Every Week

Jake Ferguson Says Cowboys Have To Expect ‘Everybody’s Best’ Every Week

FRISCO, Texas — Jake Ferguson expects every opponent to give the Dallas Cowboys its best. The tight end said Wednesday at The Star that facing a second straight new defensive coordinator will not change how Dallas approaches Sunday.

Quinnen Williams News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17
Quinnen Williams Warns Cowboys’ Next 2 Weeks Are ‘Going To Be Zone Read’

Quinnen Williams Warns Cowboys’ Next 2 Weeks Are ‘Going To Be Zone Read’

FRISCO, Texas — Quinnen Williams knew the runner was not going to see him coming. The Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle said Wednesday at The Star that he was intentional about punching the ball out on the fumble he forced Sunday night.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

George Pickens News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17
George Pickens Says Defenders ‘Don’t Want To Let Me Catch Any Type Of Ball’

George Pickens Says Defenders ‘Don’t Want To Let Me Catch Any Type Of Ball’

FRISCO, Texas — George Pickens expects defenders to grab him. The Dallas Cowboys receiver said Wednesday at The Star that he knows pass interference calls will come his way because defenders do not want to let him catch any ball.

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Cowboys bring urgency into division battle with Commanders

Cowboys bring urgency into division battle with Commanders

One game into the 2026 season, repairing the Dallas Cowboys' defense appeared to be an ongoing project for first-year coordinator Christian Parker. The Cowboys lost 28-20 to the New York Giants and return home Sunday to face another NFC East rival, the Washington Commanders.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16
Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown Sit Out Cowboys Practice

Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown Sit Out Cowboys Practice

FRISCO, Texas — Safety Malik Hooker and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown did not practice Wednesday for the Dallas Cowboys, according to the team’s first injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
Cowboys emerge as potential landing spot for $76M veteran cornerback

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.

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Jerry Jones News / Athlon Sports / September 16
Jerry Jones Receives Unexpected Request From Terrell Owens After Cowboys’ Loss

Jerry Jones Receives Unexpected Request From Terrell Owens After Cowboys’ Loss

Jerry Jones, Dak Prescott and Brian Schottenheimer had the worst possible start to the NFL season as the New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 in the opener.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 16
Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs opens up on disappointing debut

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.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 16
Kenny Clark, Rashan Gary send messages to Cowboys' defense

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.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 15
Jerry Jones gives update on possible Cowboys trade, reacts to loss to Giants

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.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 15
NFL executive sounds alarms about Cowboys defense

NFL executive sounds alarms about Cowboys defense

One NFL executive had a concerning take regarding the Cowboys defense.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14
John Harbaugh tells Giants why Week 1 performance isn't good enough

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.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 15
Cowboys' $100 million problem somehow got even worse in Week 1

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.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 14
Dak Prescott reacts to George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb drop issues

Dak Prescott reacts to George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb drop issues

The opening game of the season didn't go how the Cowboys imagined.

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Joey Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 14
Cowboys floated as destination for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr.

Cowboys floated as destination for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., but he alone can't solve defensive problems

The Dallas defense was smoked in a 28-20 road loss to the 1-0 New York Giants on "Sunday Night Football."

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Quinnen Williams News / Yardbarker / September 14
Quinnen Williams calls out Cowboys defense after Week 1 blunder

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.

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Dak Prescott News / Yardbarker / September 14
Dak Prescott blames himself for brutal mistake in Cowboys' loss to Giants

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.

'SNF' takeaways: Jaxson Dart shines in Giants' statement win over Cowboys
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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 14
Brian Schottenheimer gets honest about Week 1 loss to Giants

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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