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Cowboys plan more defensive coordinator interviews for Week 2 of search

The Dallas Cowboys' search for a new defensive coordinator is in full swing, with three interviews conducted over the past few days. Dallas has interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive pass game coordinator Daronte Jones, Cleveland Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda, and Denver Broncos defensive pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard.

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New Cowboys mock draft double-dips with two impact linebackers

The primary concern for the Dallas Cowboys at this moment is finding their new defensive coordinator. After moving on from Matt Eberflus, they're determined to find someone who can get the defense on the same page.

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Cowboys' full list of 2026 NFL draft picks after securing two top-20 selections

The Dallas Cowboys are in full offseason mode after missing out on the NFL playoffs for the second consecutive season. The first order of business is hiring a new defensive coordinator.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 11

Cowboys' defensive rankings for 2025 season show importance of overhaul

The Dallas Cowboys have a major decision to make entering the 2026 NFL offseason. After a rollercoaster ride of a season that capped off with a 7-9-1 record, the team made the decision to fire defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus.

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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 / Gridiron Heroics / January 11

'Denied': Cowboys Fail to Get Permission to Interview 1 Target for Defensive Coordinator

The Dallas Cowboys were denied permission to interview one of their top defensive coordinator targets, a development that injects uncertainty into a high‑profile search.

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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 / Inside The Star / January 11

The Cowboys have had success with the 20th pick in the draft

The NFC Playoff picture is two teams shorter after the Los Angeles Rams knocked off the hosting Carolina Panthers in a 34-31 thriller. Later that evening, another ESPN Instant Classic was held at Soldier Field, where Caleb Williams and the Bears erased a 21-6 deficit in the second half to defeat the visiting Green Bay Packers.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 11

The 12th pick in the draft has been good to the Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys and fans can finally put their full view on the 2026 NFL Draft after their draft slots have been set in stone. A Carolina Panthers loss at home to the Los Angeles Rams locked the NFC South champions with the 19th pick in the draft.

Micah Parsons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 11

Cowboys officially land No. 20 pick in 2026 NFL Draft from Micah Parsons trade

The Dallas Cowboys have some difficult decisions to make during the 2026 NFL offseason. Dallas needs to find a new defensive coordinator after firing Matt Eberflus and decide on a potential George Pickens extension.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 11

Updated 2026 NFL Draft order, Dallas Cowboys secure two top 20 picks

The Dallas Cowboys were one of the big winners from Saturday's Wild Card Weekend action, despite being eliminated from the NFL playoffs weeks ago. Things needed to go the Cowboys' way to lock up the best possible NFL draft picks, and that's exactly what went down.

Jerry Jones News / Athlon Sports / January 11

Jerry Jones, Cowboys Receive Good Update After Packers’ Loss

The Dallas Cowboys (7-9-1) missed the playoffs for a second straight year in 2025, a disappointing outcome for a franchise that entered the season with postseason aspirations.

Sonny Styles News / Inside The Star / January 11

Sonny Styles—2026 Cowboys Scouting Report

When I evaluate Sonny Styles, the Ohio State linebacker, for fit on the Dallas Cowboys, I’m not going into this thinking he is a throwback linebacker. We all know Dallas doesn’t need that type of linebacker, but what they do need is a second-level defender who can survive in space, communicate, and stay on the field in sub-packages.

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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 / Inside The Star / January 11

Dallas’ demise in 2025 directly tied to the fall of its defense

There are two primary suspects in solving the case of how the Dallas Cowboys’ 2025 season imploded into the 7-9-1 train wreck it became. The obvious suspect is Jerry Jones.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 11

Cowboys end up with no first-team All-Pro selections

The Dallas Cowboys suffered through a disappointing season in Brian Schottenheimer’s head coaching debut. The Cowboys missed the playoffs for the second straight year, finishing second in the NFC East with a 7-9-1 record.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 10

Cowboys can officially interview ideal defensive coordinator candidate Wednesday

The Dallas Cowboys are wasting no time looking for their next defensive coordinator. Just days after firing Matt Eberflus, who lasted one season in the role, they've already set up three interviews and had a fourth request denied.

KaVontae Turpin News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 10

Cowboys’ KaVontae Turpin fires back at All-Pro nod critics

On Sunday, NFL All-Pro teams were announced, and while the Dallas Cowboys didn't have anyone make the First-Team, three players were on the Second-Team All-Pro.

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