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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 18

Former Dallas Cowboys LB Unexpectedly Retires

The Dallas Cowboys have made some major changes to their defense this offseason, highlighted by parting ways with Matt Eberflus and hiring defensive coordinator Christian Parker along with multiple new additions to the roster.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / March 18

Unexpected Retirement Announced After Cowboys Season

Jerry Jones watched as his Dallas Cowboys, under first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer, struggled to find a consistent rhythm during the 2025 NFL season, particularly on the defensive side of the ball.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

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Logan Wilson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 18

Former Bengals LB Logan Wilson Announces Retirement

Former Bengals and Cowboys LB Logan Wilson announced he is retiring from the NFL, via Kelsey Conway. The longtime Bengals was traded to the Cowboys this past season, then cut earlier this offseason in a cap-saving move.

Isaiah McDuffie News / A to Z Sports / March 18

Cowboys-Packers trade proposal could help Dallas solve problem

Another trade between the Cowboys and Packers? It could help Dallas solve its single biggest problem before the NFL Draft

The Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers have engaged on a couple of high-profile trades over the last year. Could they pull off another?

Jerry Jones again rips Cowboys defense for woes during 2025 season

Dallas Cowboys slammed by NFL analyst for Rashan Gary trade with Green Bay Packers

Packers eye Cowboys starter after key departures

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Dallas Cowboys News / Total Apex Sports / March 18

Dallas Cowboys Urged To Sign 3-Time All-Pro Defensive End To Fortify Pass Rush

The Dallas Cowboys face a critical juncture this offseason. After a disappointing 2025 campaign where the defense surrendered a historically high number of points, substantial changes are mandatory.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 18

Cowboys Insider Reveals Two Darkhorse CB Prospects Perfect for Christian Parker

Fixing the defense has been the focus for the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, and that began with the hiring of new defensive coordinator Christian Parker.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / March 18

5 linebackers the Dallas Cowboys could still target after missing on several top free agents

The Dallas Cowboysknow they need a linebacker. And after swinging-and-missing on Nakobe Dean, Devin Lloyd, and Quay Walker waiting until the 2026 NFL Draft would be nothing short of team-building malpractice.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 18

Cowboys Insider Not Pressing Panic Button on Massive Linebacker Void

The Dallas Cowboys spent the early wave of NFL free agency working to improve the defense, but some major holes remain on the roster. One of the team's biggest weaknesses is at inside linebacker.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 18

Dallas Cowboys' NFL Draft Targets Must Have This Characteristic, New CB Says

The Dallas Cowboys are working hard to improve the No. 32-ranked defense from a season ago, with several signings that should have a positive impact on new defensive coordinator Christian Parker's scheme.

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NFL News / Football Analysis / March 18

Dallas Targets ‘Promising Player’ As 7-Round Draft Hinges On One Position Gap

Draft weekend in Dallas carries a specific kind of weight. Not the excitement of possibility. The pressure of knowing the roster has a thin spot everyone can see on the depth chart, and two early picks to work with, but one position sitting at the top of the board.

CeeDee Lamb News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 18

CeeDee Lamb Roasts Big 12 While Discussing Dallas Cowboys Defense

It's no secret that the Dallas Cowboys were an offensive juggernaut during the 2025 season, but the defense's failures caused the team to drop several winnable games.

George Pickens News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 18

Dallas Cowboys’ Star WR Duo Snubbed in NFL Rankings

In need of a new WR2, the Dallas Cowboys rolled the dice on George Pickens in 2025. Pickens had worn out his welcome with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the Cowboys felt a fresh start could help him reach his potential.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / March 18

Dallas Cowboys Land Elite Safety Prospect in New 2026 NFL Mock Draft

There are few teams in the NFL with richer histories than the Dallas Cowboys, but they’ve unfortunately been mired in futility for more than three decades.

Rashan Gary News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 18

Rashan Gary Excited For Cowboys Rebuild With Key Familiar Presence

Last season, the Dallas Cowboys sent their best defender, Micah Parsons, to the Green Bay Packers in a blockbuster trade. Dallas received two first-round picks in the trade, but they also secured a powerful presence at the defensive tackle position in Kenny Clark.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / March 18

12 Dallas Cowboys free agents remain unsigned, but only a few are worth re-signing

I don't think anyone is surprised considering this year's class, but Dallas Cowboys free agents have had a tough time finding new teams. Currently, only two players from the Cowboys' free agents class have landed on new teams: WR Jalen Tolbert (Miami Dolphins) and S Juanyeh Thomas (Indianapolis Colts).

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 18

New Cowboys Mock Draft Lands Shutdown Corner, 'Polarizing' EDGE

The Dallas Cowboys have a great opportunity to bolster the defense in the upcoming NFL draft, after spending some resources on adding talent during the first wave of NFL free agency.

Dallas Cowboys News / Gridiron Heroics / March 18

'He Would Have Been FIRED 20 Years Ago': Skip Bayless Drops Harsh Criticism of Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones

The Dallas Cowboys remain one of the most scrutinized franchises in the NFL, and recent criticism has added to that spotlight. Analyst Skip Bayless delivered a pointed assessment of team owner Jerry Jones as questions continue to surround the organization’s direction.

Dak Prescott News / Athlon Sports / March 17

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Gets Offensive Line News on Tuesday

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys had a disappointing 2025 NFL season, finishing with a 7-9-1 record and missing out on the playoffs for a second-straight year.

T.J. Bass News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 17

Cowboys OL T.J. Bass Signed Second-Round RFA Tender

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports Cowboys OL T.J. Bass signed his second-round restricted free agent tender. Per Over The Cap, the second-round tender will cost $5,767,000 for the 2026 season.

Jerry Jones News / Gridiron Heroics / March 17

Dallas Cowboys: Jerry Jones incriminated himself saying team 'didn’t have a lick of defense' in 2025

The Dallas Cowboys have not reached the NFC Championship Game since 1995, which happens to also be the last time they won a Super Bowl. For over 30 years now, owner and general manager Jerry Jones has been trying to get his team back to the highest pinnacle of the NFL world.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / March 17