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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 14

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.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 14

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

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.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 14

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.

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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.

Dak Prescott News / Athlon Sports / October 14

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

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

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.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 14

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

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.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 13

Cowboys Legend Emmitt Smith Makes Epic Dancing With The Stars Super Bowl Night Cameo

The Dallas Cowboys haven't been in action since last Thursday, which was an embarrassing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home, and the team won't return to the field until Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

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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.

Brian Schottenheimer News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 13

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

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.

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Daron Bland News / Athlon Sports / October 13

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

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.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / October 13

3 realistic improvements that could still save the Dallas Cowboys’ 2026 season before it’s too late

The Dallas Cowboys have too many problems to fix all of them in time. But with the Green Bay Packers up next, a few areas have a realistic shot at turning around.

Mike Pettine News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Cowboys' Hire of Mike Pettine Sounds a Loud Alarm About the Defense

The Dallas Cowboys hired Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant Monday, inserting an experienced former NFL head coach and defensive coordinator into Christian Parker’s staff before Sunday night’s Week 6 game against the Green Bay Packers.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Cowboys rumors: Christian Parker warned by peers about coup after new defensive hire

After a disastrous showing on the defensive side of the ball last fall, the Dallas Cowboys elected to hire a new defensive coordinator to take over for the fired Matt Eberflus.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 13

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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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

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