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Cowboys moving Tyler Smith to LT permanently is 'illegal' under CBA?

The Dallas Cowboys' offensive line has been plagued by injuries throughout the 2025-26 season, which led to several shakeups during the year. Most recently, the offensive line shuffle led to All-Pro guard Tyler Smith getting bumped outside to left tackle, where he replaces fellow former first-round pick Tyler Guyton.

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Letting Cowboys 2026 Free Agents Walk Makes Sense

When I look ahead to the Cowboys’ 2026 offseason, I don’t start with what free agents I want to bring back. I will start with a simpler question: what happens if Dallas does nothing at all?

Dak Prescott News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 24

Cowboys' Dak Prescott makes bold claim following franchise's disappointing year

The Dallas Cowboys have experienced numerous ups and downs during Dak Prescott's tenure with the franchise. Through three head coaches, Prescott has been the constant in Dallas for nearly a decade.

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The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing leaders' quiz

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 23

NFL Makes Announcement on Cowboys Incident

There was no shortage of action during Sunday’s matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Chargers. In the end, it was the Chargers who secured a 34-17 road victory at AT&T Stadium, officially shutting down the Cowboys’ playoff chances.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Tyler Smith News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 23

Cowboys' Tyler Smith shares honest thoughts on move to left tackle

Out of necessity, the Dallas Cowboys moved All-Pro guard Tyler Smith to left tackle against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16. Smith, who played tackle collegiately at Tulane, took over for a struggling Nate Thomas, who had been playing in place of the injured Tyler Guyton.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 23

Mediocre Cowboys, injury-ravaged Commanders aim for 'some success'

The Dallas Cowboys visit the Washington Commanders on Christmas Day wondering what might have been. With a pair of winnable division road games remaining (Commanders and Giants), the 6-8-1 Cowboys could finish with a .500 record -- but there's no possible path to the playoffs thanks to their recent showings.

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The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 23

Cowboys' Dak Prescott makes bold declaration about team's future

This was a huge statement by the Cowboys signal-caller.

Mediocre Cowboys, injury-ravaged Commanders aim for 'some success'

Dak Prescott must make one key financial move to help Cowboys return to playoffs in 2026

2025 Pro Bowl biggest snubs: Why Cowboys running back, Jags kicker belong on NFC, AFC rosters

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'Last 5-TD game by NFL team' quiz

Dak Prescott News / Yardbarker / December 24

Prescott must make one financial move to help Cowboys return to playoffs

Dak Prescott must make one key financial move to help Cowboys return to playoffs in 2026

Prescott is sick of watching the playoffs on his couch.

2025 Pro Bowl biggest snubs: Why Cowboys running back, Jags kicker belong on NFC, AFC rosters

Matt Eberflus' future with Cowboys seems clear after defensive dud vs. Chargers

Chargers blank Cowboys in second half to notch 11th win

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'Last 5-TD game by NFL team' quiz

Brandon Aubrey News / Athlon Sports / December 23

Cowboys Share Brandon Aubrey News After Missing Playoffs

The Dallas Cowboys are getting ready to face the Washington Commanders in Week 17 of the NFL season. Dallas is 6-8-1 and already eliminated from playoff contention.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 23

NFC Notes: Brandon Graham, Jerry Jones, Javonte Williams, Cowboys, Eagles

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spoke to reporters and went in-depth about where things are headed in the future after the team traded away star pass rusher Micah Parsons and had other ups and downs that eventually saw them eliminated from playoff contention this season.

Dak Prescott News / Gridiron Heroics / December 23

'That’ll Be the Message': Dak Prescott’s Bold Promise to Cowboys Fan After 2025 Disappointment

Dak Prescott did not retreat from responsibility after the Dallas Cowboys missed the playoffs for a second straight season. Instead, the veteran quarterback offered a firm promise about how he and the organization will respond moving toward 2026.

Jerry Jones News / Gridiron Heroics / December 23

'I’m Tremendously Disappointed': Jerry Jones Didn’t Hide His True Feelings After Cowboys Miss Playoffs Again

Jerry Jones did not try to soften the blow after the Dallas Cowboys were eliminated from playoff contention for the second straight season. The longtime owner and general manager made it clear the outcome was unacceptable for a franchise that measures itself by championships.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Dear Santa, I have 3 Cowboys wishes before the 2025 NFL season is over

Dear Santa, as the Dallas Cowboys season reaches its end, here are my three Christmas wishes. Sure, I've got some other gift ideas on my mind. A Nintendo Switch 2 or a new Warhammer miniature would be nice, but at this point, I just wish for some sports happiness to end the year despite the team's non-existent playoff hopes.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Dallas Cowboys' Pro Bowl selections show exactly why their recent decision on star player is so controversial

The Dallas Cowboys have five Pro Bowlers in their ranks. The NFL announced its Pro Bowl selections for this year's Pro Bowl Games and unsurprisingly, the Cowboys offense is sending multiple players while only having one representative on the defensive side.

George Pickens News / Athlon Sports / December 23