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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 8
Brian Schottenheimer Calls Jaishawn Barham ‘A Hammer’ As Cowboys Expand Rookie’s Role
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys did not cross-train enough Mike linebackers on the green dot last season, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday at The Star, and he called it an error on his part.
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 8
Quinnen Williams Calls Dak Prescott An ‘MVP Quarterback’ As Cowboys Defense Feels Urgency
FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said this week that his players are tired after Rio de Janeiro and Houston. Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams is not one of them.
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 8
Brian Schottenheimer: You’d Never Know If DaRon Bland Had 3 Picks Or Allowed 3 TDs
FRISCO, Texas — DaRon Bland has been up and down like the rest of the Dallas Cowboys defense, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday at The Star, and he does not panic.
The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz
How many of the NFL players to record at least 80 first downs as a receiver in a single season can you name in five minutes?
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.
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 8
Cowboys Lose Major Defensive Addition Less Than 2 Hours Before Kickoff
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys ruled out cornerback Joey Porter Jr. with an illness Thursday night, about 1 hour, 45 minutes before kickoff against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium.
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 8
Brian Schottenheimer: George Pickens Could ‘Put Up 150’ If Defenses Blink
FRISCO, Texas — Nobody in the locker room was happier after Sunday’s 34-30 win at Houston than George Pickens, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday at The Star.
Brian Schottenheimer News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 8
Brian Schottenheimer Says Cowboys Pass Rush Fix Starts With Better Coverage
FRISCO, Texas — Better coverage comes before a better pass rush, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday at The Star, two days before the Dallas Cowboys host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
NFL News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 8
Cowboys Activate Tyler Smith, Make 3 Other Moves Before Buccaneers Game
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys activated All-Pro left guard Tyler Smith from injured reserve before Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team announced.
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.
Dak Prescott News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 8
Dak Prescott Says ‘Nobody Cares’ About Cowboys’ Win: ‘Go Prove It Again’
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott said this week that nobody cares about Sunday’s 34-30 win at Houston. The Dallas Cowboys host the 0-4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night.
Joey Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / October 8
Cowboys reveal last-minute Joey Porter Jr. update before Thursday night game
The Dallas Cowboys made a big move last week by trading for disgruntled Pittsburgh Steelers DB Joey Porter Jr. But Cowboys fans will not see Porter on the field Thursday night.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Joey Porter Jr. Surprise Inactive Status Leaves Cowboys Down Two Corners Against the Buccaneers
The Dallas Cowboys got one game out of Joey Porter Jr. before he had to sit again. ESPN’s Todd Archer reported Thursday evening that the cornerback has been ruled out of the Thursday night game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with an illness.
Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / October 8
Dallas Cowboys take a massive hit on defense with last-minute injury update minutes before kickoff vs. Bucs
The Dallas Cowboys announced their inactives for their Thursday Night Football showdown vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The big news item on the injury front for the Dallas Cowboys was supposed to be the return of All-Pro left guard Tyler Smith.
Dallas Cowboys News / Viral Sports News / October 8
Dallas Cowboys Abruptly Terminate RB Contract on Thursday
The Dallas Cowboys waived running back Emari Demercado on Thursday, clearing a roster spot to activate All-Pro left guard Tyler Smith from injured reserve ahead of Thursday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team announced.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / October 8
Cowboys' Dak Prescott gets the respect he's earned before Week 5
Even though the Cowboys are 2-2, he's still holding his own when it comes to the numbers.
Tyler Smith News / Pro Football Rumors / October 8
Cowboys To Activate Tyler Smith From IR
Tyler Smith returned to practice earlier this week. The Cowboys’ best offensive lineman will now be eligible to play as early as tonight. Smith is being activated from injured reserve, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports.
Deuce Vaughn News / Yardbarker / October 8
Texans reunite with Cowboys' former fan-favorite running back
The Houston Texans signed three players to their practice squad on Wednesday.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7
Drink up: NFL reverses course on chugging celebrations
The weirdest story to unfold in the NFL over the past couple of weeks began with the league issuing a number of fines to players for celebrating big plays by pretending to chug an invisible beverage.
Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8
Jerry Jones envisions bright future for Tony Romo despite ouster from CBS
Tony Romo’s future as a broadcaster is in question after his exit from CBS Sports, but Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had nothing but support for his former quarterback.
Jake Ferguson News / Yardbarker / October 7
NFL rescinds Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson's hefty fine for Week 2 TD celebration
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson is dodging a financial hit.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / October 7
Cowboys' Jerry Jones addresses futures of Joey Porter Jr., George Pickens; sends trade message to teams
The futures of cornerback Porter and wide receiver Pickens beyond the ongoing season are up in the air this fall.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7
NFL Week 5 prime-time predictions: Bijan Robinson-led Falcons keep rolling vs. Ravens
Each week, Yardbarker previews prime-time NFL games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights, predicting the result of each. Here are our Week 5 picks.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7
Fresh Todd Bowles hot-seat update emerges ahead of Buccaneers' game at Cowboys
From the start of the 2022 season through Week 4 of the ongoing campaign, Bowles accumulated a regular-season record of 35-37 and a postseason mark of 1-3 with the Buccaneers.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / October 7
Dak Prescott makes feelings clear on bold claim about Cowboys' offense
Back in the summer, quarterback Dak Prescott made it known that he wanted the 2026 Dallas Cowboys to be responsible for the "greatest offense there is." The numbers show the Cowboys' offense didn't play at such a level as Dallas went 2-2 over the season's first four weeks.
Brian Schottenheimer News / Yardbarker / October 5
Stephen Jones addresses possibly upgrading Cowboys' pass rush, makes Brian Schottenheimer Super Bowl admission
Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones upgraded his team's secondary by acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers last week.
Joey Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / October 5
Joey Porter Jr. sends warning to Cowboys defense after win over Texans
Porter sent a strong message to his new teammates regarding how the Dallas defense will need to perform over the next several months.
DeMeco Ryans News / Yardbarker / October 5
Update on DeMeco Ryans hot-seat rumors emerge after Texans lose to Cowboys, fall to 0-4
What was advertised to be an elite Houston defense was torched by Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb to the tune of 17 receptions for 189 yards on Sunday.
CeeDee Lamb News / Yardbarker / October 5
CeeDee Lamb reveals mindset after career-high performance in Cowboys' win over Texans
Lamb produced a performance worthy of Offensive Player of the Year Award votes.
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