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Cowboys Urged to Trade For Super Bowl Champ Amid Growing Uncertainty

The Dallas Cowboys may not be done rebuilding their roster yet. With a critical need for an edge rusher, analysts urge the team to trade for a proven Super Bowl-winning pass rusher. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox projected Arizona Cardinals’ edge rusher Josh Sweat as a potential trade target for the Cowboys.

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3 things to watch for at Dallas Cowboys OTAs, from the biggest mystery on the roster to decision with All-Pro implications

The Dallas Cowboys are kicking off OTAs next Monday. Here are the three biggest storylines you must be following as they hit the practice field. The Dallas Cowboys open OTAs on June 1, and while pads won’t be on and position battles won’t truly be settled, there’s plenty to learn from alignments, snap counts, and first-team reps.

Dallas Cowboys News / DallasCowboysCommunity / May 26

Ex-Cowboys WR Cries Vendetta In Controversial Jerry Jones Claim

Patrick Crayton claims a grudge is stalling WR George Pickens’ future in Dallas. The former Cowboys receiver suggests owner Jerry Jones’ history with agent David Mulugheta outweighs Pickens’ 2025 production.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 26

Joe Milton Named Cowboys Top Trade Candidate Entering 2026 Season

Joe Milton III was an exciting offseason addition for the Dallas Cowboys in 2025. While no one other than LeSean McCoy realistically believed Milton would push Dak Prescott for his job, the second-year quarterback still seemed to be an upgrade at QB2 following Cooper Rush’s exit in free agency.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 26

Giants Great Elevates Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo Above Peyton Manning, Tom Brady

New York Giants great Osi Umenyiora has made multiple shocking claims involving former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. Umenyiora sat down with RJ Ochoa of Blogging The Boys and said he believes Romo was the toughest quarterback his Giants faced during his days with New York.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Dak Prescott News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 26

Cowboys' Dak Prescott Hit With Major Disrespect in Recent NFC East QB Rankings

Rankings are subjective and meaningless, but they're still fun to debate. They're also good for getting attention when a controversial ranking takes place, which happens often when it comes to Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 26

Which Cowboys Storylines Are Worth Paying Attention to at OTAs & Which Aren't

The next big event for the Dallas Cowboys' 2026 offseason will take place next week, when the team takes part in OTAs (organized team activities). The Cowboys are slated to begin OTAs on Monday, June 1, and will have five more sessions after the first day.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 26

Dallas Cowboys 53–Man Roster Projection Heading Into OTAs

By now, we all know the initial 53-man roster is anything but final. The Dallas Cowboys have proven as much in recent years as players on the bubble have often been waived to make way for players claimed by other teams.

Malik Davis News / Inside The Star / May 26

The Case for Malik Davis as the Cowboys RB2

Malik Davis is the kind of player folks can overlook, myself included, but if you’re only looking at the second-year player Jaydon Blue or running backs not on the roster, he’s easy to overlook.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 26

Ranking 7 Most Realistic Cowboys Trades That Could Still Happen This Offseason

The Dallas Cowboys have had a busy offseason, with the team being especially aggressive on the defensive side of the ball, which was the Cowboys' biggest issue in 2025.

Otito Ogbonnia News / Inside The Star / May 26

Otito Ogbonnia may be a key part of Cowboys new look defense

I know the weather is finally nice outside, and maybe you just haven’t checked into much of the Dallas Cowboys roster or stayed on top of things since the NFL draft back in April.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Tyler Smith News / Viral Sports News / May 26

Cowboys Starter Emerging as Candidate for Position Switch

Tyler Smith has established himself as one of the most adaptable pieces on the Dallas Cowboys offensive line over his first four seasons in the NFL. The versatile lineman demonstrated his value once again during the 2025 campaign, stepping into a new role late in the year while continuing to anchor the unit in multiple spots.

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The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

Javonte Williams News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 25

NFC East RB Power Rankings: Cowboys Have True Stud in Javonte Williams

The running back position has become a focal point once again. Not only have elite backs been getting paid, but there were two running backs taken in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, both out of Notre Dame coincidentally.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / May 25

Dallas Cowboys fans posed the perfect breakout question, and the answer says everything about 2026 roster

Breakout players are often the difference-makers for NFL teams. The Dallas Cowboys have multiple breakout candidates, but who would benefit the team the most?

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 25

2 Star Players Predicted To Leave Cowboys in 2027 Offseason

The Dallas Cowboys were able to keep all 11 starters on offense from their 2025 season and made several improvements on the defensive side of the ball.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 25

Jerry Jones, Cowboys still have one clear roster hole to fill

Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys cleaned up during the 2026 NFL draft and have seven new rookies ready to step into the action. In general, the team is looking strong and got positive grades for their draft class, but the Cowboys still have a roster hole to fill.

Insider paints optimistic picture of situation between George Pickens, Cowboys

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer makes $3.8M sale to better prepare for critical 2026 season

Jerry Jones, Cowboys are sitting on goldmine in Jaishawn Barham

The 'Leading rushers from the 2021 NFL season' quiz

Jerry Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 25

Cowboys’ Jerry Jones bets big on last hurrah at Super Bowl bid

This is it for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, and he’s wheeling and dealing like it. The Cowboys either win the Super Bowl in 2026, or Jones may not see them win again under his watch.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Cowboys Encouraged to Pursue Trade for $76.4 Million Pass Rusher

Through free agency, trades and the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys made several moves to improve their pass rush. Some of their most notable additions include EDGE Malachi Lawrence and EDGE Rashan Gary.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 25

6 Cowboys in Contract Years Who Won't Be Back With Dallas in 2027

The Dallas Cowboys haven't even begun the 2026 campaign yet and we can already see the writing on the wall for some of the team's 2027 free agents not returning after this coming year.

George Pickens News / Pro Football Rumors / May 25

No Holdout Expected For Cowboys WR George Pickens

George Pickens is attached to the franchise tag. Plenty of time remains for a long-term deal to be negotiated and take its place, but it has long been clear no talks on that front will be ocurring.

Brian Schottenheimer News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 25

Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer Finishes Near Bottom of NFC East Coach Rankings

Brian Schottenheimer was a surprising selection for the Dallas Cowboys when they named him their head coach in 2025. Despite spending the past three seasons before being hired on the coaching staff, two of which were as the offensive coordinator, Schottenheimer wasn't seen as a viable option by those outside of the building.

Dak Prescott News / Total Pro Sports / May 24

Dak Prescott Goes Full Party Mode After Split From Fiancée

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has had a busy offseason. Weeks before he tied the knot at Lake Como in Italy, the veteran called off her engagement with Sarah Jane Ramos.

Brian Schottenheimer News / Yardbarker / May 25

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer makes $3.8M sale to better prepare for critical 2026 season

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer is aiming to shorten his commute to work.

Jerry Jones, Cowboys are sitting on goldmine in Jaishawn Barham

Insider paints optimistic picture of situation between George Pickens, Cowboys

George Pickens News / Yardbarker / May 24

Insider paints optimistic picture of situation between George Pickens, Cowboys

Are Pickens and the Cowboys in a better place than many people believe?

Jerry Jones, Cowboys are sitting on goldmine in Jaishawn Barham

Osa Odighizuwa weighs in on 49ers-Cowboys rivalry

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

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / May 24

2 Dallas Cowboys Fan Favorites Unlikely to Return in 2027

Of course, it’s difficult to project any movement in an offseason that is still a little under a year away, but there are times when you can project out based on tangible roster and cap issues in advance; this is the situation for two Dallas Cowboys fan favorites.