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New Cowboys RB Israel Abanikanda's jersey number revealed at first practice

The Dallas Cowboys made some roster moves over the weekend, and there was one addition that had fans buzzing. Dallas signed running back Israel Abanikanda to the practice squad to add further depth at the position.

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Cowboys' playoff odds paint grim picture despite open door in NFC East

The Dallas Cowboys were hanging on by a thread in the NFL playoff picture entering November, as the team sputtered into its bye week. But since returning to the field, it has been a completely different team.

Dak Prescott News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 1

Dak Prescott’s Week 13 masterclass leads to strong review in recent report card

As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for another Thursday night showing, the rest of the league is just wrapping up Week 13. With that, comes the weekly quarterback report card from Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski, who handed out grades for each quarterback who played so far this week.

Matt Eberflus News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 1

Matt Eberflus reveals special sauce for Cowboys' defense amid streak

The Dallas Cowboys' November turnaround was sparked by the team's moves at the NFL trade deadline that have immediately improved the defensive side of the ball.

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The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the 37 players in NFL history with at least one 1,500-receiving-yard season in their career can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / December 1

Dallas Cowboys' playoff hopes get less blurry ahead of Week 14, yet more complicated at the same time

Entering Week 14, the Dallas Cowboys' path to the playoffs is looking a lot clearer. Unfortunately, clearer isn't synonymous with easier. Sure, the Cowboys have nearly doubled their playoff hopes in back-to-back weeks amid a 3-0 run no one could have predicted before the trade deadline.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 1

Dallas Cowboys' playoff chances get no help from NFL teams in Week 13

The Dallas Cowboys enjoyed the weekend off after coming up big on Thanksgiving Day with a win over the reigning AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs. The win swung the door wide open for the Cowboys to make a run to the NFL playoffs.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 1

ESPN insider warns the Eagles about the Cowboys running them down in NFC East

Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams has only been in Dallas a few weeks, but he already sounds like a man who walked into the right storm. The trade-deadline

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / December 1

Sunday was not friendly for the Cowboys’ playoff chances

With the Dallas Cowboys’ back-to-back wins over the Eagles and Chiefs, it gives them a little bit of life heading into the showdown this week with the Lions on Thursday Night Football.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 1

Cowboys' latest roster move could be bad sign for fan-favorite rookie

During the 2025 NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys found excellent value throughout the rounds. First round pick Tyler Booker has been excellent at guard while defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku has been a key second-round find.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Trevon Diggs News / A to Z Sports / December 1

Activating Trevon Diggs from Injured Reserve will put Cowboys' back against the wall due to NFL rules

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to treat Thursday Night Football against the Detroit Lions as the target day Trevon Diggs' return from Injured Reserve after he practiced on Sunday.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / December 1

Abanikanda’s Arrival Raises Stakes for Jaydon Blue in Dallas

The Dallas Cowboys may have strengthened their backfield by signing Israel Abanikanda, a player the Cowboys had in high regard in the 2023 NFL Draft. The move happened at a pivotal point in the season.

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The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

Quinnen Williams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 1

Cowboys’ Quinnen Williams credits teammates after hot start following trade

Since the NFL trade deadline reshaped Dallas’ defensive identity, Quinnen Williams has sat at the center of the Cowboys’ late-season resurgence. The franchise

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / November 30

Cowboys Announce Signing of Former All-American RB

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, who opened the 2025 season 3-5-1, have bounced back with three straight wins, improving to 6-5-1 after a 31-28 victory over Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / November 30

Cowboys designate Trevon Diggs for return

The Cowboys have opened the practice window for cornerback Trevon Diggs.

Eagles' grip on NFC East suddenly in danger of slipping away amid spiral, Cowboys' resurgence

Jerry Jones makes outrageous claim about Quinnen Williams, Micah Parsons

The most lopsided blowouts in NFL history

The 'NFL active interception leaders' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / November 30

3 Sunday Needs for the Dallas Cowboys in Week 13

Dallas Cowboys fans can sit back, relax, and enjoy the Sunday action in Week 13 after a massive win over the Chiefs on Thanksgiving. The team’s third consecutive win has revived their playoff hopes, but they’ll need some help to get there.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / November 29