Dallas Cowboys: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Luke Schoonmaker News / Inside The Star / May 5

UDFA will make Cowboys move on from Luke Schoonmaker

Remember how some people tried to defend the second round draft pick of Luke Schoonmaker back in 2023? Well, his ride is about to come to an end. The Cowboys have a lot of players that will be battling for some roster spots this offseason, and nobody is more on the edge of losing his, in my opinion, than Luke Schoonmaker.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 4

Cowboys' Strength of Schedule Ranking is Major Hurdle for 2026 Rebound

The Dallas Cowboys' path to a rebound in 2026 won't be an easy. Dallas hasn't made the playoffs in each of the past two years, and for a franchise with such an illustrious history that also gets a ton of national attention, that's an eternity — and do not even get us started on the Super Bowl drought.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 4

Our Favorite Dallas Cowboys 2026 NFL Draft Pick

The rookie class was able to hit the field this weekend as the Dallas Cowboys held their rookie minicamp. It was the first chance for their praised draft class to work with their new coaching staff, and it even allowed some undrafted prospects to make a mark as well.

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The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / The Lead / May 4

Caleb Downs Is the Cowboys’ Best Pick in Years

Caleb Downs very clearly has “it.” It’s extremely premature to make a claim as bold as “best in a decade” before a draft pick touches the field in training camp, let alone at game speed.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Caleb Downs News / Yardbarker / May 4

New video shows Cowboys' last-minute selection of Caleb Downs during 2026 NFL Draft

The Dallas Cowboys beat the clock when selecting Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs during the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL executive has a worrisome prediction for Cowboys rookie's career

Cowboys HC blasts rookies: 'They're not in great shape'

Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer sends warning to NFL about George Pickens after franchise tag decision

Joey Bosa's best fit might be in the NFC East

The 'NFL receiving leaders by season' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / May 4

Christian Parker is making sure Caleb Downs and the Cowboys defense are set up to win and it can lead to a big turnaround in 2026

It sounds like Christian Parker has Caleb Downs and the Cowboys defense heading in an encouraging direction. A lot of it has to do with how he’s handling business on his side of the ball.

Brian Schottenheimer News / Yardbarker / May 4

Cowboys HC blasts rookies: 'They're not in great shape'

The Cowboys have the tough task of turning around a defense that was historically deficient last season.

Cowboys HC shuts down one George Pickens narrative

Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer sends warning to NFL about George Pickens after franchise tag decision

Joey Bosa's best fit might be in the NFC East

The 'Leading rushers from the 2021 NFL season' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 4

Cowboys player in danger of losing starting job to rookie after 2026 NFL Draft

With the Dallas Cowboys, there’s always drama. And that includes the situation with George Pickens. However, there’s good news in terms of camp competition.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 4

4 Dallas Cowboys Under Most Pressure to Improve in 2026

Change has been the norm for the Dallas Cowboys this offseason. Following a disheartening 7-9-1 campaign, the Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and hired Christian Parker to take over their defense.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Cowboys Giving Caleb Downs Extra Attention Before Rookie Season

The Dallas Cowboys traded up one spot in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs with the No. 11 pick. To do so, Dallas gave the Miami Dolphins the No.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 4

Brian Schottenheimer-Jerry Jones Bromance Helping Cowboys In Major Way

The Dallas Cowboys missed the NFL Playoffs for a second straight year following the team's disappointing 2025 campaign. But after a strong start to the offseason and a great haul in the 2026 NFL Draft, there is some buzz surrounding the Cowboys organization.

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 4

Unseen Video Shows Dallas Cowboys Fleecing Eagles In NFL Draft Day Trade

The Dallas Cowboys made waves during Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, executing two trades to navigate the first round and fill two major areas of need on the defensive side of the ball.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / May 4

If healthy, Devin Moore is a week 1 starter for the Cowboys

It will be a big if, but one guy the Cowboys pulled out of the NFL draft could have very well been the best corner in the country if he could have stayed on the field.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 4

Cowboys almost ran out of time before Caleb Downs draft pick

Recently, the Dallas Cowboys participated in the 2026 NFL Draft, and among their selections was Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. Downs was widely regarded as the best defensive backfield player in this year’s draft, and the star will now hope to help turn around a Cowboys defense that was listless throughout the 2025 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 4

Cowboys Sign OL Ruled Ineligible By NCAA After Successful UDFA Tryout

The Dallas Cowboys lost some key offensive line depth during NFL free agency, with versatile interior lineman Brock Hoffman signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers and reserve guard Rob Jones making his way to the San Francisco 49ers.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 4

Cowboys Sign UDFA OL DJ Wingfield

The Dallas Cowboys are signing UDFA OL DJ Wingfield to a contract following a tryout at rookie minicamp last weekend, his agent Brett Tessler announced. Wingfield, 25, was a three-star recruit and the 10th-ranked interior offensive linemen in the 2022 recruiting class out of Redondo Beach, California.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 4

Cowboys Trending Toward True NFL Contender Status In 2026

The Dallas Cowboys have failed to make the playoffs in each of the past two seasons. They finished 7-10 in 2024, which was their final season with Mike McCarthy as their head coach.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / May 4

Antonio Gibson the Cowboys’ Perfect Javonte Williams Complement in 26′

I love the running game and Javonte Williams as the workhorse back, but Antonio Gibson gives Dallas a change-of-pace. To me, Williams isn’t a problem at all.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / May 4

Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer sends warning to NFL about George Pickens after franchise tag decision

While it took Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens a little longer to sign his franchise tag than expected, he eventually did so before April wrapped up.

George Pickens' likely plan is a major win for the Cowboys

Cowboys somehow got the 'biggest steal' of the NFL Draft

The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / May 4