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Over the past several years, the Dallas Cowboys have operated as one of the most cap-conscious teams in the NFL. While they’ve eventually signed most of their key players, usually doing so kicking and screaming, they’ve avoided high-priced free agents like the plague.

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The decline of the Cowboys’ empire starts at the top

If it seems like nearly every decision made by the Dallas Cowboys’ front office this century has been wrong, that would be because that is precisely the case.

Zach Orr News / Pro Football Rumors / January 12

Cowboys To Interview Zach Orr, Aaron Whitecotton For DC Vacancy

The Cowboys’ search for their next defensive coordinator has expanded to include two new candidates. The team requested an interview with Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr (via Clarence Hill of DLLS Sports).

Donovan Ezeiruaku News / Pro Football Rumors / January 12

Cowboys’ Donovan Ezeiruaku Arrested On Reckless Driving Charge

Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was arrested yesterday in Texas, according to Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News. Ezeiruaku was jailed for a reckless driving charge.

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The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Currently, 38 active NFL players have had multiple seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 12

Cowboys interviewing recently fired head coach for open DC spot

The Dallas Cowboys missed the playoffs for the second straight year after posting back-to-back seven-win seasons. Following the disappointing campaign, the Cowboys fired Matt Eberflus after one season as the team’s defensive coordinator.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 12

Cowboys to interview former NFC East rival with ties to staff for DC opening

The Dallas Cowboys have conducted several interviews for defensive coordinator already, including a virtual interview with internal candidate Aaron Whitecotton.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / January 12

NFL Announces Final Decision on Cowboys Incident

The Dallas Cowboys closed out their 2025 season with a disappointing 34-17 loss to the New York Giants on Jan. 4. Quarterback Dak Prescott registered 7-of-11 completed passes for 70 yards and no touchdowns before being replaced by second-year QB Joe Milton.

Jonathan Gannon News / 5 GOATs / January 12

Dallas Cowboys line up DC interviews with Jonathan Gannon, other notable names

The Dallas Cowboys are actively searching for a defensive coordinator to replace Matt Eberflus, who was fired at the conclusion of the 2025 season. They announced Monday they will interview Jonathan Gannon on Tuesday.

Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / January 12

Cowboys set to interview recently-fired head coach for DC job

The Dallas Cowboys are once again switching things up on the coaching front after missing the playoffs. The Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after one season and are going through a rigorous interview process to find a new DC.

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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.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / January 12

Cowboys Make Coaching Moves After Missing NFL Playoffs

The Dallas Cowboys have missed the NFL playoffs for the second consecutive season. The Cowboys finished with a 7-9-1 record for second in the NFC East and 13th in the conference.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / January 12

New candidates emerge for Cowboys defensive coordinator, including a former head coach and someone already on the team

The Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator search is heating up. Just when a favorite appeared to be emerging, we learned there are three more names in the mix.

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Jerry Jones News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 12

Cowboys handed brutal season evaluation after Jerry Jones effectively punts on 2025

There are only a handful of teams still alive in each conference as the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs are wrapping up. For the Dallas Cowboys, however, they’re well into their second week of the offseason after going 7-9-1 and missing the postseason.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / January 12

Dallas Cowboys insider believes team has made up its mind on future defensive coordinator, but there's a long way to go

The Dallas Cowboys have interviewed three defensive coordinator candidates, and more coaches may be in line for interviews this week. But one insider believes head coach Brian Schottenheimer and his team have already chosen their guy.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 12

Insider believes Cowboys have 'their guy' in defensive coordinator search

The Dallas Cowboys' search for a new defensive coordinator might end as soon as one team ends its run in the NFL playoffs. There were reports that they had an early favorite in Jim Leonhard, who is currently employed as an assistant head coach and defensive pass game coordinator for the Denver Broncos.

Maxx Crosby News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 12

Cowboys urged to ignore Maxx Crosby, pursue former NFL sack leader in free agency

The Dallas Cowboys were determined to make a move at the NFL trade deadline this year, which they did. They ended up bringing in Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets, but they were rumored to have been interested in Maxx Crosby of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 12

List of Cowboys' No. 12 overall NFL Draft picks has strong history

The Dallas Cowboys officially learned when they will be on the clock in the 2026 NFL draft, with two top-20 picks set for the spring barring any trades during the NFL offseason.

NFL News / Inside The Star / January 12

The Cowboys Are In A Familiar Draft Spot—History Says That Matters

The Cowboys hold picks 12 and 20 in the 2026 NFL Draft, and their track record in this exact range tells a story fans shouldn’t ignore. I’ve watched enough Cowboys drafts to know when something feels different, and this one does.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 12

Coaching staff earns a split-decision in Dallas’ 2025 review

While the players clearly didn’t get the job done on the field in the 2025 season, some members of the team’s coaching staff earned a share of blame for the 7-9-1 record the Dallas Cowboys finished with.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / January 12

How much are the Dallas Cowboys Worth?

The Dallas Cowboys have been dubbed "America's Team," and during the 1990s, they helped lead the charge the NFL made in its popularity. The Cowboys won three Super Bowls in the decade as quarterback Troy Aikman, running back Emmitt Smith and wide receiver Michael Irvin became household names.

Tyler Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 10

Cowboys Discussed Moving Tyler Smith To Left Tackle

Jon Machota of The Athletic notes that Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer stated that Tyler Smith is currently a guard, but wants to have the “best five offensive

Jerry Jones News / Yardbarker / January 7