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Brian Schottenheimer Applauds Dallas Cowboys Defense For Players-Only Meeting

The Dallas Cowboys could have gone into crisis mode following the embarrassing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in primetime to kick off Week 5, but after a few extra days to digest the brutal setback, the team decided it was time for a "come to Jesus" meeting.

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Joey Porter Jr. details ‘brutal’ illness as Dallas Cowboys plot immediate change

The Dallas Cowboys are set to hand Joey Porter Jr. a much bigger role as they look for answers to their struggling secondary following their loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Joey Porter Jr. News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14

Cowboys’ Joey Porter Jr. now hampered by ankle injury after illness forced Week 5 absence

The Dallas Cowboys are dealing with another injury concern in their secondary as cornerback Joey Porter Jr. works through an ankle issue ahead of their Week 6 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Rashan Gary discusses Packers Reunion and Mike Pettine

Rashan Gary is preparing for a return to familiar territory when the Dallas Cowboys travel to face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. Dallas acquired the veteran pass rusher from Green Bay in March, sending the Packers a 2027 fourth-round pick.

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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?

The 'Rushing-TD champions since 1990' quiz

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The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

Kenny Clark News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Kenny Clark Opens Up About Emotional Return to Green Bay

Kenny Clark will have a special opportunity when the Dallas Cowboys visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. The veteran defensive tackle spent the first nine seasons of his NFL career in Green Bay before joining Dallas ahead of the 2025 season as part of the Micah Parsons trade.

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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.

Stephen A Smith News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 14

Dallas Cowboys Legend Urges ESPN To Suspend Stephen A Smith Amid Recent Controversy

Last week, ESPN talking head and notorious Dallas Cowboys hater Stephen A. Smith made headlines by calling out Lane Johnson after his abrupt retirement.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Joey Porter Jr. Injury Update Adds an Ankle to the Cowboys CB's Growing List of Ailments

Joey Porter Jr. has a new injury, and he hasn’t played for the Dallas Cowboys since his debut. The cornerback was listed as limited with an ankle injury on Wednesday’s Cowboys injury report, shared by The Athletic’s Jon Machota.

Mike Tomlin News / The Spun / October 14

Mike Tomlin: If You Have A Players-Only Meeting, Your Season Is Over

Reports have emerged this week that the Dallas Cowboys held a players-only meeting among the defense. For NBC analyst and former head coach Mike Tomlin, that’s a major red flag.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14

Cowboys vs. Packers bold prediction for Week 6 Sunday Night Football

The Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys are two teams moving in opposite directions headed into Week 6. Dallas got schooled by Tampa Bay in Week 5 and their new-look defense has looked terrible for multiple games in a row.

Dallas Cowboys News / EssentiallySports / October 14

'None of Those Decisions Have Been Finalized': Brian Schottenheimer Denies Jerry Jones’ Confirmed Plans for Christian Parker

Through the first five weeks of the season, the Dallas Cowboys are 2-3 and once again facing criticism for their disappointing defensive performance. As that happened, Dallas reportedly implemented major changes on defense.

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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 / Athlon Sports / October 14

Who Are the Cowboys Benching? What Brian Schottenheimer's 'Roster Adjustments' Mean for Week 6

Brian Schottenheimer spent the Dallas Cowboys’ long weekend after the 24-16 loss to Tampa Bay reworking his roster, and he told reporters Monday that fans will see the results.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / October 14

Dallas Cowboys get an injury update with potential $92 million implications ahead of primetime matchup in Green Bay

The Dallas Cowboys have a lot to figure out in the secondary and getting healthy should surely help. The Dallas Cowboys know they have to shake things up in the secondary after a disastrous start to the season.

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

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Viral Sports News / October 14

Cowboys’ Christian Parker Put on Notice Before Week 6

The Dallas Cowboys’ defense has drawn sharp criticism from team leadership after a 2-3 start, with chief operating officer Stephen Jones outlining a series of fundamental shortcomings that must be fixed if the unit is to contribute to wins.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / October 14

Cowboys Nation’s debate on Christian Parker is getting increasingly crazy, and it’s time for a reality check

The Dallas Cowboys defense has struggled through five weeks under Christian Parker. And one Cowboys insider’s viral take on who deserves the blame has fans picking sides in a hurry.

Dallas Cowboys News / Stadium Rant / October 14

2 Urgent Trades to Fix The Cowboys’ Defense Woes

The Dallas Cowboys are 2-3 and somehow still in a very open NFC East, but the defense makes it hard to believe in them. Dallas ranks near the bottom of the NFL in total defense, allowing 168.4 rushing yards per game and a 120.5 Quarterback passer rating.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 14

NFL Week 6 prime-time predictions: Will Broncos QB Bo Nix get back on track vs. Seahawks?

Each week, Yardbarker previews prime-time NFL games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights, predicting the result of each. Here are our Week 6 picks.

Broncos' Bo Nix dismisses made-up 'narrative' about shaky start to season

Insider teases Sean Payton could bench Bo Nix if Broncos offense continues to struggle

Why Seahawks-Broncos could be early Game of the Year candidate

Two-minute drill: Intriguing primetime matchups, sloppy NFC East, Texans trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. and more

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 14

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

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

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.

Talanoa Hufanga injury absence a brutal blow for Broncos defense

Patriots' A.J. Brown takes a big step toward return to the field

Caleb Williams, Michael Penix Jr. on track to play in Week 6 clash

NFL reduces suspension of Rams' Alaric Jackson in surprising twist

NFL Week 6 prime-time predictions: Will Bo Nix get back on track?

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.

The good and bad from Packers' dominant win over Bears

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