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Dallas Cowboys Hype Still Going Strong For Prominent NFL Insider Despite Slow Start

It has been an ugly five weeks to start the season for the Dallas Cowboys, but the team will be entering Week 6 with 10 days of rest and an opportunity to make a statement with a big bounce-back win on the road.

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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.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 13

Updated Dallas Cowboys Depth Chart Reflects Slight Changes For Week 6 vs Packers

The Dallas Cowboys will be returning to the practice field on Wednesday afternoon, as the team tries to erase the sour taste left by last week's disaster against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home.

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.

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

There are 44 running backs in NFL history who have rushed for at least 100 yards on 30 or more occasions. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

The 'NFL rushing champs since 1970' quiz

Mike Pettine News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Stephen Jones gets real about Cowboys hiring Mike Pettine amid defensive struggles

The Dallas Cowboys announced they are hiring Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant shortly after the tough 24-16 Week 5 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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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.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 13

Cowboys' Jerry Jones Weighs in on Comparison of Downfalls of DaRon Bland, Trevon Diggs

As we continue watch the downfall of DaRon Bland in real time this season, one has to wonder how the once-promising cornerback has gone from a superstar trajectory early in his career to complete rock bottom since 2024.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Cowboys Make Major Change With Christian Parker Amid Defensive Struggles

The Dallas Cowboys are making another adjustment to their coaching staff as they look to get their struggling defense back on track. Defensive coordinator Christian Parker is moving from the sidelines to the coaches’ booth to call plays, owner and general manager Jerry Jones announced Tuesday.

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

DeMarvion Overshown News / Athlon Sports / October 13

DeMarvion Overshown Provides Injury Update Ahead of Packers Matchup

The Dallas Cowboys could receive a significant defensive boost against the Green Bay Packers, as linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is hopeful he can return to the field Sunday night.

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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 / The Spun / October 13

Brian Schottenheimer Announces Cowboys Will Have 'Noticeable' Roster Adjustments

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer is preparing to make some changes amid a rocky start to the 2026 season. The Cowboys already announced a major coaching move, hiring former Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine as a defensive assistant.

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

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Cowboys ‘ Position in Week 6 NFL Power Rankings Reflects Defensive Struggles

The Dallas Cowboys are losing ground in the latest NFL power rankings after suffering a disappointing 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 13

Cowboys Reuniting With Running Back After Cutting Ties With Veteran Offensive Lineman

Just one day after the Dallas Cowboys cut a veteran offensive lineman, they have filled his spot on the 53-man roster. On Monday, the Cowboys waived veteran offensive lineman Nick Leverett, who played in all five games with the team as a special teams contributor.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Cowboys’ Jerry Jones breaks silence on Dak Prescott getting mad at non-team employee being ’embarrassed’ by Buccaneers loss

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones addressed the incident involving Dak Prescott and a non-team employee who called the team’s Week 5 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers “embarrassing,” saying he supports fans expressing their opinions.

Jerry Jones News / Field Level Media / October 13

Jerry Jones: Cowboys DC Christian Parker not 'overwhelmed'

Christian Parker is shifting to the coaching box from the field as the Cowboys add Mike Pettine to the staff as a consultant, but owner Jerry Jones denies his 32-year-old defensive coordinator is "overwhelmed." "I'm obviously disappointed in the results so far," Jones said Tuesday on his weekly radio spot on 105.3 FM in Dallas.

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

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Cowboys making desperate Christian Parker change, but it’s not a firing

The Dallas Cowboys are making a change involving defensive coordinator Christian Parker as their defensive struggles continue, but owner Jerry Jones is not firing him.

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Cowboys’ Jerry Jones revisits Micah Parsons trade during Packers week with predictably defiant stance

The Dallas Cowboys have struggled on defense so far this season. Team owner Jerry Jones was recently asked about a trade he made, that sent defensive star Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / October 13

Dallas Cowboys make familiar move with Christian Parker that sends a worrying message about their defensive coordinator

The Dallas Cowboys defense ranks dead last in nearly every meaningful metric through five games. Now Jerry Jones has revealed a change that feels awfully familiar from 2025.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / October 13

Jerry Jones reacts to Dak Prescott jab, reveals Christian Parker move, reflects on Micah Parsons trade

Jones addressed a range of topics as the Cowboys try to recover from a shocking Week 5 loss.

DeMarvion Overshown addresses 'heart to heart' meeting Cowboys defense had after stunning loss to Buccaneers

Cowboys announce positive injury news after loss to Buccaneers

Cowboys' Jerry Jones makes feelings on DaRon Bland, Jake Ferguson clear after blunders in loss to Buccaneers

Major CeeDee Lamb injury update surfaces after Cowboys' loss to Buccaneers

The 'Most TD-passes by NFL franchise' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / October 13

DeMarvion Overshown addresses 'heart to heart' meeting Cowboys defense had after stunning loss to Buccaneers

Overshown revealed that members of the club's defense had a "heart-to-heart" meeting following the home defeat against Tampa Bay.

Major update on if Packers' Micah Parsons could play vs. Cowboys emerges

Comedy of errors from Giants, Commanders leads to embarrassing tie

The 'D-Linemen with an NFL TD-catch' quiz

Mike Pettine News / Pro Football Rumors / October 12

Mike Pettine Coming Out Of Retirement To Join Cowboys’ Staff

Mike Pettine’s winter departure from the Vikings’ staff was classified as retirement. But the veteran staffer later said he was not sure if he would return to coaching.

Dak Prescott News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12

Cowboys legend has strong criticism of Dak Prescott

A Dallas Cowboys legend is not happy about quarterback Dak Prescott’s supposed response to a heckling stadium worker after the team’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Thursday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 12

Major update on if Micah Parsons could play vs. Cowboys emerges

Major update on if Packers' Micah Parsons could play vs. Cowboys emerges

It now sounds like Parsons won't get his wish for the upcoming "Sunday Night Football" showdown.

Completed air yards were a telling statistic in Packers blowout win over Bears

Zaire Franklin claps back at Luther Burden III after Packers' blowout win over Bears

Jordan Love airs it out as Packers rout rival Bears

The 'Most 10-sack NFL seasons' quiz

Matthew Golden News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12

Matthew Golden responds to Cairo Santos’ cheap shot attempt during Packers-Bears game

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden is quick to move on from a sideline incident caught on video during Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisc.