Dallas Cowboys: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dallas Cowboys get an early lump of coal for Christmas before they even get to play in Week 16

Not even Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was holding out hope his team would make it to the NFL playoffs. After the Cowboys' loss to the Minnesota Vikings, he admitted the postseason was probably out of the picture.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Dallas Cowboys Eliminated From Playoff Contention With Philadelphia Eagles Win

The Dallas Cowboys won’t be punching a ticket to the postseason this year. Dak Prescott and the boys weren’t even on the field Saturday night, but their fate was sealed all the same.

Javonte Williams News / Gridiron Heroics / December 20

'I Had a Stinger in My Shoulder': Cowboys RB Shares Injury Update Before Chargers Game

Javonte Williams provided reassurance for the Dallas Cowboys ahead of their Week 16 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, addressing concerns about a shoulder issue that limited him in practice.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks with the most passing yards for each NFL team in the 2004-05 season can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 NFL quarterback draft class' quiz

The '2014-15 leading passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 2-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Matt Eberflus News / Gridiron Heroics / December 20

'We Have Not Played Well Enough in That Area': Cowboys Coach Admits Harsh Reality Matt Eberflus Is Facing

The Dallas Cowboys are confronting uncomfortable truths as another disappointing season nears its end, and the spotlight has shifted squarely onto the defense.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

George Pickens News / Gridiron Heroics / December 20

'Tear Down Character': Cowboys WR George Pickens Has Blunt Take on Criticisms

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens addressed growing criticism surrounding his effort and focus, offering a blunt perspective on how outside narratives are built.

Trevon Diggs News / Field Level Media / December 20

Cowboys activate CB Trevon Diggs from IR

The Cowboys activated cornerback Trevon Diggs from injured reserve Saturday, making him available to play for the first time in more than two months when Dallas hosts the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 20

Cowboys make notable secondary moves before Chargers matchup

Week 16 will be the final home game this season for the Dallas Cowboys, with the Los Angeles Chargers heading to AT&T Stadium on Sunday. It's going to be a tough game for Dallas, due in large part to the presence of Justin Herbert, who is one of the deadliest passers in the NFL.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / December 20

There is only 1 path left for the Cowboys to make the postseason

Cue the clowning on social media. The Dallas Cowboys’ playoff hopes went from slim to near impossible in the span of one week. Week 15 was not kind to the Cowboys with the cards not falling their way in several matchups that would have helped them inch towards the playoffs.

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.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 20

Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers Week 16 expert pick roundup

The Dallas Cowboys will play their final game at AT&T Stadium this season as they host the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16. Dallas doesn't have much to play for, but head coach Brian Schottenheimer and quarterback Dak Prescott have been adamant about trying to go out on a high note.

Dallas Cowboys News / Total Apex Sports / December 20

Dallas Cowboys Set To Activate Defensive Star From IR For Week 16

The Dallas Cowboys are poised to welcome back a key piece of their defense just in time for a crucial matchup. According to reports from NFL Media, the team is likely to activate star cornerback Trevon Diggs from injured reserve ahead of their Sunday showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

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

The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

Trevon Diggs News / Pro Football Rumors / December 20

Cowboys Likely To Activate CB Trevon Diggs From Injured Reserve

The Cowboys are expected to activate cornerback Trevon Diggs from injured reserve on Sunday, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The move will clear the path for Diggs to return from a two-month absence caused by a lingering knee injury and a concussion.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 20

Cowboys predicted to trade for All-Pro pass-rusher during offseason

The Dallas Cowboys' 2025 season hasn't gone as expected, as they enter Week 16 with a record of 6-7-1. Despite boasting a high-powered offense, the Cowboys have one of the worst defenses in the NFL, which has held them back.

KaVontae Turpin News / Inside The Star / December 20

KaVontae Turpin’s Contract Is Not Paying Off

I like KaVontae Turpin. You have to respect the speed, effort, and occasional spark he brings when the ball is in his hands. At some point, production has to justify cost.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 20

Cowboys insider believes All-Pro defender will return, start in Week 16

The Dallas Cowboys received some bad news this week when starting cornerback DaRon Bland was placed on the IR with a foot injury. That leaves an already thin secondary in a tough spot, but they might be able to lean on a former All-Pro to help fill the void.

CeeDee Lamb News / Athlon Sports / December 20

Cowboys Announce CeeDee Lamb News on Friday

The Dallas Cowboys are looking to accomplish a nearly impossible feat. Heading into Week 16, the Cowboys have a 1% chance to make the playoffs. Dallas would need the Philadelphia Eagles to lose their last three games while the Cowboys need to win their final three games of the season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / December 20

Cowboys’ rookies aren’t standing out in recent weeks

Aside from their first round pick out of Alabama, Tyler Booker, the rookies for the Dallas Cowboys had a very quiet night overall in Sunday’s loss to the Vikings.

Matt Eberflus News / NFL Analysis Network / December 20

Dallas Cowboys’ Defense Among Worst in NFL as Eberflus Faces Job Uncertainty

Dallas enters the final stretch of the season at 6-7-1 and second in the NFC East. The Cowboys rank among the league’s best in offensive output but near the bottom defensively.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 20

Jerry Jones addresses his future as GM of the Cowboys

Jones has faced criticism for years from people who believe he should step down as general manager of the Dallas Cowboys.

Jones discusses Brian Schottenheimer with playoff chances just about gone

Cowboys make Matt Eberflus change after Jones' comments

Why Cowboys should prioritize trading CB Trevon Diggs

Dolphins may have already decided on coach Mike McDaniel's future

Brian Burns addresses Giants' 'vision' amid franchise's latest lost season

Daron Bland News / Field Level Media / December 19

Cowboys CB DaRon Bland likely to have foot surgery again

Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland likely will need another surgery on his left foot -- the same one that sidelined him for 10 games last season, head coach Brian Schottenheimer announced Friday.