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Cowboys bring back Emari Demercado to add depth to backfield

Cowboys bring back Emari Demercado to add depth to backfield

The Dallas Cowboys are re-signing running back Emari Demercado to their 53-man roster, giving the team another option in the backfield less than a week after waiving him.

DeMarvion Overshown addresses 'heart to heart' meeting Cowboys defense had after stunning loss to Buccaneers
Jerry Jones reacts to Dak Prescott jab, reveals Christian Parker move, reflects on Micah Parsons trade
Longtime NFL reporter shares bold Cowboys expectation after hiring Mike Pettine
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Micah Parsons News / Yardbarker / October 14
Packers' Parsons explains why he won't return against Cowboys

Packers' Micah Parsons explains why he won't return from injury to play against Cowboys

Parsons tore his ACL on Dec. 14, 2025, and then underwent surgery on Dec. 29 of last year.

Major update on if Packers' Micah Parsons could play vs. Cowboys emerges
Jerry Jones reacts to Dak Prescott jab, reveals Christian Parker move, reflects on Micah Parsons trade
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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 14
Cowboys Considered 'Well Positioned' to Trade For Super Bowl Champion Edge Rusher

Cowboys Considered 'Well Positioned' to Trade For Super Bowl Champion Edge Rusher

The Dallas Cowboys desperately need to add to their edge rushers room and there is one player in particular they should absolutely be focused on as the trade deadline draws near.

Caleb Downs News / Athlon Sports / October 14
Cowboys Rookie Grades: Caleb Downs Holds Up in Coverage, but One Number vs. Bucs Is a Problem

Cowboys Rookie Grades: Caleb Downs Holds Up in Coverage, but One Number vs. Bucs Is a Problem

Caleb Downs did his job in coverage Thursday night. The rest of his evening against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is what the Dallas Cowboys need to fix. The rookie safety missed three tackles in the 24-16 loss at AT&T Stadium, on a night when Tampa Bay ran for 241 yards on 39 carries.

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The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 100 yards AND a touchdown in the same game multiple times can you name in five minutes?

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 14
4 Dallas Cowboys With Most to Prove Entering Week 6

4 Dallas Cowboys With Most to Prove Entering Week 6

At 2-3, the Dallas Cowboys are still in the NFC East race following a wild Week 5. While the rest of the division left the door open, the Cowboys must begin to find a way to start picking up some wins.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 14
New Dallas Cowboys 2027 NFL Mock Draft Lands Massive 6-Foot-4 Shutdown Cornerback

New Dallas Cowboys 2027 NFL Mock Draft Lands Massive 6-Foot-4 Shutdown Cornerback

The Dallas Cowboys' defense continues to be a major issue, despite several offseason additions and a focus on trying to improve and erase the memory of the Matt Eberflus era.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 14
Cowboys vs. Packers: 3 Keys to Victory on Sunday Night Football in Week 6

Cowboys vs. Packers: 3 Keys to Victory on Sunday Night Football in Week 6

Week 6 gives the Dallas Cowboys yet another opportunity to silence the doubters. Their shocking loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football left them feeling hopeless, but a comedy of errors in the NFC East ensured they were still well within striking distance of the division lead.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 14
5 Truths and 1 Lie About the Dallas Cowboys Heading Into Week 6 at Green Bay Packers

5 Truths and 1 Lie About the Dallas Cowboys Heading Into Week 6 at Green Bay Packers

The Dallas Cowboys had the ball for 20 minutes and 39 seconds against Tampa Bay last Thursday. The Buccaneers kept it for the other 39:21, ran for 241 yards and left AT&T Stadium with a 24-16 win, and the Cowboys slid in the power rankings as a result.

Dak Prescott News / Athlon Sports / October 14
Where Does Dak Prescott Rank Among NFL Quarterbacks as the Cowboys' Defense Keeps Failing Him?

Where Does Dak Prescott Rank Among NFL Quarterbacks as the Cowboys' Defense Keeps Failing Him?

Dak Prescott keeps holding up his end for the Dallas Cowboys, even if the standings in Arlington don’t show it. Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame moved Prescott up one spot to No.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 14
Cowboys’ Cornerback Room Hit By More Illness Before Green Bay

Cowboys’ Cornerback Room Hit By More Illness Before Green Bay

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland went home ill Monday, coach Brian Schottenheimer said, as Dallas returned to practice to begin preparing for Sunday night’s game at the Green Bay Packers.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 14
NFC East Chaos Keeps Cowboys Alive After 2-3 Start

NFC East Chaos Keeps Cowboys Alive After 2-3 Start

FRISCO, Texas — Every team in the NFC East failed to win in Week 5, leaving the 2-3 Dallas Cowboys 1.5 games behind the first-place New York Giants heading into Sunday night’s game at the Green Bay Packers.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 14
Cowboys’ 241-Yard Run-Defense Breakdown Points Directly To Mike Pettine’s Expertise

Cowboys’ 241-Yard Run-Defense Breakdown Points Directly To Mike Pettine’s Expertise

FRISCO, Texas — Of the 241 rushing yards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gained against the Dallas Cowboys last Thursday, 182 came on 17 runs that the official play-by-play charted toward a tackle or an end.

Dallas Cowboys News / Viral Sports News / October 14
Cowboys Suddenly Terminate Contract of 25-Year-Old Defender

Cowboys Suddenly Terminate Contract of 25-Year-Old Defender

The Dallas Cowboys released cornerback Alex Austin from the practice squad on Tuesday as part of a set of roster moves. The team simultaneously signed running back Emari Demercado and added guard Nick Leverett to the practice squad, according to the club’s official announcement.

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Brian Schottenheimer News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 13
Brian Schottenheimer Reveals Extensive Cowboys Process Behind Late-Game Decisions

Brian Schottenheimer Reveals Extensive Cowboys Process Behind Late-Game Decisions

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that he sits down every Friday with a staff member who reviews every play of every NFL game for game-management scenarios, from two-point decisions to free kicks.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 13
Cowboys bring back recently-waived RB on practice squad

Cowboys bring back recently-waived RB on practice squad

The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back one of their backfield weapons from the practice squad. The NFC East squad announced via an update on X (formerly Twitter) that they re-signed running back Emari Demercado.

Daron Bland News / Athlon Sports / October 13
Cowboys Announce Cornerback Move After Daron Bland News

Cowboys Announce Cornerback Move After Daron Bland News

Daron Bland and the Dallas Cowboys find themselves with a 2-3 record on the 2026 NFL season following Week 5, falling to Jalon Daniels and the previously

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14
Cowboys Announce Three Moves, Re-Sign RB Emari Demercado

Cowboys Announce Three Moves, Re-Sign RB Emari Demercado

The Dallas Cowboys announced they re-signed RB Emari Demercado, signed G Nick Leverett to the practice squad, and released CB Alex Austin in a corresponding move.  It was reported earlier today that Dallas was likely to bring back Demercado.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 13
LaFleur seemingly wasn't in danger of being fired before Packers' win

Matt LaFleur seemingly wasn't in danger of being fired before Packers' win over Bears

Shortly after the Green Bay Packers were booed by home fans during a 35-14 Week 3 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 24, stories indicated that LaFleur was "in a lot of trouble" and could be fired either during or after the ongoing season.

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Ben Johnson, Bears created rallying cry for the Packers
Major update on if Packers' Micah Parsons could play vs. Cowboys emerges
The 4,500-yard NFL quarterbacks' quiz
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / October 13
Longtime NFL reporter shares bold Cowboys expectation after hiring Pettine

Longtime NFL reporter shares bold Cowboys expectation after hiring Mike Pettine

With 20+ years of NFL coaching experience — both as an assistant and head coach (for two seasons with the Cleveland Browns) — he should be a positive influence on first-year defensive coordinator Christian Parker.

DeMarvion Overshown addresses 'heart to heart' meeting Cowboys defense had after stunning loss to Buccaneers
Jerry Jones reacts to Dak Prescott jab, reveals Christian Parker move, reflects on Micah Parsons trade
Comedy of errors from Giants, Commanders leads to embarrassing tie
The 'Leading rushers from the 2021 NFL season' quiz
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / October 13
Jerry Jones reacts to Dak Prescott jab, reveals Christian Parker move, reflects on Micah Parsons trade

Jerry Jones reacts to Dak Prescott jab, reveals Christian Parker move, reflects on Micah Parsons trade

Jones addressed a range of topics as the Cowboys try to recover from a shocking Week 5 loss.

DeMarvion Overshown addresses 'heart to heart' meeting Cowboys defense had after stunning loss to Buccaneers
Cowboys announce positive injury news after loss to Buccaneers
Cowboys' Jerry Jones makes feelings on DaRon Bland, Jake Ferguson clear after blunders in loss to Buccaneers
Major CeeDee Lamb injury update surfaces after Cowboys' loss to Buccaneers
The 'Most TD-passes by NFL franchise' quiz
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / October 13
DeMarvion Overshown addresses 'heart to heart' meeting Cowboys defense had after stunning loss to Buccaneers

DeMarvion Overshown addresses 'heart to heart' meeting Cowboys defense had after stunning loss to Buccaneers

Overshown revealed that members of the club's defense had a "heart-to-heart" meeting following the home defeat against Tampa Bay. 

Major update on if Packers' Micah Parsons could play vs. Cowboys emerges
Comedy of errors from Giants, Commanders leads to embarrassing tie
The 'D-Linemen with an NFL TD-catch' quiz
Mike Pettine News / Pro Football Rumors / October 12
Mike Pettine Coming Out Of Retirement To Join Cowboys’ Staff

Mike Pettine Coming Out Of Retirement To Join Cowboys’ Staff

Mike Pettine’s winter departure from the Vikings’ staff was classified as retirement. But the veteran staffer later said he was not sure if he would return to coaching.

Dak Prescott News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12
Cowboys legend has strong criticism of Dak Prescott

Cowboys legend has strong criticism of Dak Prescott

A Dallas Cowboys legend is not happy about quarterback Dak Prescott’s supposed response to a heckling stadium worker after the team’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Thursday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 12
Major update on if Micah Parsons could play vs. Cowboys emerges

Major update on if Packers' Micah Parsons could play vs. Cowboys emerges

It now sounds like Parsons won't get his wish for the upcoming "Sunday Night Football" showdown.

Completed air yards were a telling statistic in Packers blowout win over Bears
Zaire Franklin claps back at Luther Burden III after Packers' blowout win over Bears
Jordan Love airs it out as Packers rout rival Bears
The 'Most 10-sack NFL seasons' quiz
Dak Prescott News / Yardbarker / October 9
Prescott struggling to prove Cowboys have 'greatest offense there is'

Dak Prescott struggling to prove Cowboys have 'greatest offense there is'

The Dallas Cowboys entered Thursday night with a chance to emerge as a strong contender in the NFC, but they came well short of hitting that mark.

Jerry Jones addresses Cowboys' loss to Buccaneers, faith in DC Christian Parker, potential future trades
Richard Sherman shares wild theory about why Joey Porter Jr. didn't play for Cowboys vs. Buccaneers
Major CeeDee Lamb injury update surfaces after Cowboys' loss to Buccaneers
The 'NFL rookie QB passing leaders' quiz

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