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Parris Campbell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 5

Cowboys Sign WR Parris Campbell To Futures Deal

The Dallas Cowboys officially signed WR Parris Campbell to a futures contract on Monday. Futures contracts are essentially camp invites that will allow players to compete for roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 5

NFC Notes: Brian Schottenheimer, Nick Sirianni, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer on his first season with the team: “I’m disappointed, yeah, of course. Absolutely. The question is why. We need to look and figure out why.

Matt Eberflus News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 5

Dream Cowboys Matt Eberflus replacement with ties to coaching staff becomes available

While the Dallas Cowboys claim it takes extensive time to evaluate a staff and make decisions, the rest of the NFL is making moves on Monday. Multiple head coaches are already being told their services are no longer needed, and one of the firings should be of interest to Dallas.

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Quinnen Williams News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 5

Quinnen Williams places blame for Cowboys’ defensive struggles on players

Defense was an issue all year for the Dallas Cowboys in 2025. They finished the season last in the league with 511 points surrendered and were 30th with 6,409 yards given up.

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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.

George Pickens News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 5

George Pickens, Cowboys contract talks predicted to end with $28M decision

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to have a busy NFL offseason, with several important decisions to make with the roster and coaching staff. Two of the main talking points down the final stretch of the season have been the futures of defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and star wide receiver George Pickens.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / January 5

Potential Cowboys' defensive coordinator search gets more intriguing before it even begins

According to Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer, he is in no rush to make major decisions, which includes determining the future of defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, who is considered to be in the hot seat at the end of the 2025 regular season.

Daron Bland News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 5

Cowboys defensive star set for another unfortunate offseason surgery

For the past few seasons, the Dallas Cowboys' secondary has been unable to stay healthy. Injuries continue to plague the unit, which the team has heavily invested in with blockbuster contracts to DaRon Bland and Trevon Diggs, who were previously All-Pros.

Tyler Smith News / Yardbarker / January 5

Cowboys have drama brewing with All-Pro offensive star

The Cowboys are no stranger to offseason drama, and just a day after the 2025 season ended more might be brewing.

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Kenny Clark Calls It Out: The Cowboys Need 'Dogs'

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 5

Insider says Cowboys must change approach to address biggest needs

It’s safe to say the 2025 NFL season didn’t go as planned for the Dallas Cowboys. On the heels of a 7-10 campaign, the Cowboys made some interesting moves in the offseason.

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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.

Dak Prescott News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 5

Dak Prescott reflects on silver lining from Cowboys' disappointing season

The Dallas Cowboys' 2025-26 campaign came to an unfortunate end on Sunday afternoon, falling to 7-9-1 in the first year of the Brian Schottenheimer regime, missing the NFL playoffs, and watching Dak Prescott miss out on the passing yards title after an incredible individual season.

Quinnen Williams News / A to Z Sports / January 5

Quinnen Williams inadvertently sends Dallas Cowboys front office a message it needs to hear

New Year's Day was a handful of days ago, but the Dallas Cowboys still have time to commit to the right resolution. And that's to truly go all-in on 2026.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 5

Top 4 pending NFL free agents Dallas Cowboys must prioritize

The regular season is over, and this was a disappointing one for the Dallas Cowboys. A loss to the New York Giants in Week 18 meant they would finish with a record of 7-9-1, which is only slightly better than their 7-10 finish from a year ago.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 5

Listless loss leaves Cowboys with another losing season

Pretty much all the Dallas Cowboys had to play for on Sunday in New York, aside from pride, was a chance to finish the year at .500. They didn’t seem very much interested in doing that once the Giants closed out the first half with a go-ahead touchdown.

George Pickens News / Athlon Sports / January 5

NFL Insider Shares George Pickens Contract Update Ahead of Cowboys Offseason

ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano says the expectation, based on all that he has heard, is that the Dallas Cowboys will place the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens, who could become a free agent this offseason.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 5

Cowboys' 2026 strength of schedule opens door for bounceback campaign

The Dallas Cowboys officially wrapped up a turbulent season on Sunday afternoon, and can now turn their attention to the NFL offseason after a loss to the division rival New York Giants.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 5

Cowboys 2026 offseason should start with 3 simple things

The Dallas Cowboys 2025 season is finally over, and if you watched any part of that game yesterday, we got reminded once again that Dallas has the worst defense in football.

Kenny Clark News / Inside The Star / January 5

Kenny Clark Calls It Out: The Cowboys Need 'Dogs'

Kenny Clark called it, now it’s time Jerry and Stephen get it right. When Clark talked about the Cowboys defense, it felt less like a press conference answer and more like the exact conversation we’ve all had screaming at our T.V.s after a bad defensive drive.

Jadeveon Clowney News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

Jadeveon Clowney’s career game for Cowboys in Week 18 the perfect audition for free agency

For a team limping to the finish line, the Dallas Cowboys still managed to create intriguing storyline in Week 18. Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney authored a career-defining performance in the season finale.

Brian Schottenheimer News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer makes defiant promise after missing out on playoffs

The Dallas Cowboys’ frustrating 2025 season officially came to an end on Sunday, and with it came a blunt, emotional assessment from first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

Dak Prescott News / Athlon Sports / January 4

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Announces Future Plans After Final Game

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys came up short in Week 18, falling to Jaxson Dart and the NFC East rival New York Giants 34-17 in the season finale.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

Exclusive: Cowboys teammate reveals CeeDee Lamb secret to George Pickens’ career season

Reddy Steward may not be a household name, but he knows the Dallas Cowboys’ star players better than anybody. The 24-year-old will end the Cowboys’ 2025 season as the top cornerback following the release of former Pro Bowler Trevon Diggs and an injury to Daron Bland.

Matt Eberflus News / Yardbarker / January 4