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Jerry Jones opens up about Cowboys' dreadful 30-year Super Bowl drought

The Dallas Cowboys faced the harsh reality over the weekend that the team's slim chances of reaching the NFL playoffs officially came to an end, which once again puts the team's Super Bowl drought in the spotlight.

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Cowboys-Commanders opening Week 17 odds strongly favor Dallas

The Dallas Cowboys were officially eliminated from NFL playoff contention over the weekend and will now enter the final two weeks of the regular season with nothing but pride to play for.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 22

Former Tennessee Vols QB Joe Milton goes viral for all the wrong reasons in Dallas Cowboys' loss to the Los Angeles Chargers

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Joe Milton went viral on Sunday for a quarterback scramble that didn’t go quite as he’d planned. Milton, who was traded from the New England Patriots to the Dallas Cowboys ahead of the 2025 season, saw some action late in Cowboys' 34-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Tyler Smith News / A to Z Sports / December 22

Dallas Cowboys announce a decision that could snowball into unexpected All-Pro contract drama in 2026

Dallas Cowboys fans might have been surprised when they saw second-team All-Pro left guard Tyler Smith line up at left tackle on Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

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

How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?

Jerry Jones News / Inside The Star / December 22

Accountability & Responsibility: Jerry Jones claims both, has neither

We can finally lay the 2025 season to rest for Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas’ season ended before they even had a chance to take the field for their 15th game of the season.

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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.

Dallas Cowboys News / FirstSportz / December 22

Jerry Jones Keeping Matt Eberflus For Final 2 Games Despite Cowboys’ Playoff Collapse

Jerry Jones believed his defensive reinforcements would help defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus finally get his team to become competitive enough to start believing that a Super Bowl was finally possible.

Trevon Diggs News / The Forkball / December 22

Trevon Diggs Won’t Be a Dallas Cowboy in 2026

The Dallas Cowboys once revered Trevon Diggs as their premier cornerback. Under the direction of Dan Quinn, he was a ballhawk and a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks.

Dak Prescott News / Athlon Sports / December 21

Cowboys Make Dak Prescott Announcement on Sunday

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys were unable to make a push for the playoffs. The Cowboys went into a game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16 looking to earn a victory, being forced to win out in order to make the postseason.

Dallas Cowboys News / Gridiron Heroics / December 21

Cowboys Get $2.9 Billion News Amid NFL Season

The Dallas Cowboys received massive financial news in the middle of the NFL season, reinforcing their status as the most valuable franchise in professional sports.

Trevon Diggs News / Athlon Sports / December 21

Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs Breaks Silence on Home Incident

Trevon Diggs finally made his long-awaited return to action on Sunday as the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Los Angeles Chargers in a home game at AT&T Center.

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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.

Matt Eberflus News / Pro Football Rumors / December 21

Cowboys To Evaluate DC Matt Eberflus After 2025 Season

In recent weeks, Matt Eberflus‘ stock has taken a number of hits. That continued today during the Cowboys’ lopsided loss against the Chargers. Dallas lost 34-17 to Los Angeles on Sunday.

CeeDee Lamb News / Athlon Sports / December 21

Cowboys Announce CeeDee Lamb News on Sunday

CeeDee Lamb has came to play during the past several weeks for the Dallas Cowboys. Lamb missed some time earlier this season with a concussion and ankle injury.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 21

Depressing stat highlights harsh reality of Cowboys' defense

Three straight games, three straight losses for the Dallas Cowboys. In their final home game of the 2025 season, the Cowboys were outscored by the Los Angeles Chargers 17-0 in the second half, falling 34-17.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 21

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

Will the Dallas Cowboys be getting a new defensive coordinator for Christmas?

Commanders likely to retain Dan Quinn, move on from DC

Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon expected to keep job in 2026

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George Pickens News / A to Z Sports / December 21

The telling George Pickens play that we should really be talking about from Cowboys' loss to Chargers

We all know about George Pickens' dominance as a wide receiver in his first year with the Dallas Cowboys. And if you briefly forgot about it during a two-game slump, Pickens made sure to remind you with a 130-yard performance in the 34-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21

Jets defense still has one of NFL's most shocking stats

The New York Jets lost to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, 29-6, continuing what has been another miserable season.

Charlie Smyth, Tyler Shough lead Saints to win over Jets

Baker Mayfield throws horrible interception as Buccaneers lose crucial game to Panthers

Has Panthers QB Bryce Young finally proved worthy of No. 1 pick?

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Jerry Jones News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21

Jerry Jones offered brutal quote about Cowboys’ DC

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus might want to update his resume if Jerry Jones’ comments on Sunday are any indication. Jones was asked Sunday about Eberflus’ future as defensive coordinator after the Cowboys’ 34-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tex.

Ryan Flournoy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21

Ryan Flournoy injury another bummer in Cowboys’ failed season

The Dallas Cowboys just lost their biggest breakout star of the 2025 season in Week 16. After he caught a touchdown in the first quarter, the Cowboys lost starting receiver Ryan Flournoy early in the second half.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21

Cowboys pull off incredible statistical feat for 2nd time in franchise history

The Dallas Cowboys have already been eliminated from the NFC playoffs, but that won’t stop them from playing hard down the stretch. Dallas is going all out against Los Angeles in Week 16 and their offense still looks dangerous.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / December 21

Dallas Cowboys' preseason hero finally gets a chance to play due to star player's injury

Ahead of the Dallas Cowboys' last game at home this season, the team announced its gameday inactives 90 minutes before kickoff. With the Cowboys' mathematically eliminated from the NFL playoffs, they intend to play starters with the intention to win.

George Pickens News / Inside The Star / December 21

George Pickens’ Cowboys Future in Play in Week 16

Last night, the Dallas Cowboys were officially eliminated from playoff contention after the Philadelphia Eagles’ win over the Washington Commanders. While that was an inevitable end to their chances, this season isn’t over, especially for George Pickens.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / December 21

Dallas looks to charge up a win in 2025 home finale

The Dallas Cowboys will play their final regular season home game this afternoon. They close the year out on the road in Washington D.C. and in New York against NFC East rivals.