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Cowboys Roster Ranking From ESPN Reinforces Dallas' Biggest Offseason Question

We know that the Dallas Cowboys are going to be one of the best teams in the NFL offensively, but the jury is still out on how much the defense will improve after several changes this offseason.

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Don’t be shocked of Sam Howell wins the QB2 role

Look, we are right in the area of waiting for the training camp to get here to give us some more interesting things to talk about. Let me be the first to say I like it this way because that means Jerry Jones has given us no drama to worry about, and this is a great thing.

George Pickens News / DallasCowboysCommunity / July 8

George Pickens may be playing his way out of Dallas

George Pickens is set to play his second season with the Dallas Cowboys under a franchise tag ($27.3M). Despite the front office doubling down on having “long-term” plans for Pickens in Dallas, an analyst believes a multi-year extension is highly unlikely.

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The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / DallasCowboysCommunity / July 8

'I don’t want to win it for me': Brian Schottenheimer reveals the real reason behind the Cowboys’ Super Bowl mission

Brian Schottenheimer’s Super Bowl mission has nothing to do with his own legacy. Entering his second season as Dallas Cowboys head coach, he revealed that his drive is rooted in winning for his players and honoring his father’s unfinished journey.

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25 first-round NFL picks that left fans confused

The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.

Dallas Cowboys News / DallasCowboysCommunity / July 8

Cowboys’ 1994 feat produced an NFL record that still stands

The Cowboys have had an immense number of memorable moments over the years, but one incident from 1994 remains a record that no other team has reached.

Brian Schottenheimer News / DallasCowboysCommunity / July 8

Brian Schottenheimer reveals unexpected agreement before Cowboys promotion

The Dallas Cowboys promoted Brian Schottenheimer from offensive coordinator to the franchise’s 10th head coach after two seasons with the team. But before the final decision was made, Schottenheimer revealed a behind-the-scenes agreement he had made with the Cowboys executives.

Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / July 8

ESPN ranks Dallas starters 14th in NFL, projects cornerback room as the biggest red flag

The Dallas Cowboys are coming off a 7-9-1 overall record during the 2025 season, finishing second in the NFC East. The team failed to reach the playoffs for the second straight season.

Dallas Cowboys News / The Lead / July 7

How Can the Dallas Cowboys Turn Their Defense Around?

Newly hired Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker is entering this season with some of the highest expectations of any team that missed the playoffs last season.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / July 7

The NFL Top 100 gives the Dallas Cowboys the evidence they need to make one big free agency signing in time for the 2026 NFL Season

One of the best free agents available just made the NFL Top 100 and he makes too much sense for the Dallas Cowboys before the start of training camp. Why the Cowboys should sign a perennial All-Pro defender.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / July 7

3 Bold Dallas Cowboys Predictions Ahead of Training Camp

The Dallas Cowboys' second training camp under head coach Brian Schottenheimer will begin later this month, and there will be plenty of storylines to watch.

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.

Marshawn Kneeland News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7

Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE after his death

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was suffering from CTE at the time of his death, his family announced Tuesday.

Michael Irvin News / The Spun / July 7

Michael Irvin Loves What The Cowboys Have Done This Offseason

Michael Irvin likes that the Dallas Cowboys are preparing for the 2026 season with less accompanying drama than usual. The Hall of Fame wide receiver told On3's Brian Jones that the Cowboys seem more focused this offseason.

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The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

Marshawn Kneeland News / Field Level Media / July 7

Former Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland had CTE

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has been diagnosed posthumously with Stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Kneeland's family released the results of a brain tissue analysis performed by the Concussion & CTE Foundation.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / July 7

Late Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has been posthumously diagnosed with Stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

CeeDee Lamb News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / July 7

CeeDee Lamb's Message to Ryan Clark Should Scare Cowboys' 2026 Opponents

We already know the Dallas Cowboys have an elite wide receiver duo in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. But is it possible that duo hasn't reached its full potential yet?

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / July 7

Cowboys Listed Among Top Landing Spots for Ex-Pro Bowler Thanks to Uncertainty at RB

The Dallas Cowboys don't have a lot of question marks on offense going into the 2026 season, but one of the few comes at running back. We know Dallas has a locked-in starter with Javonte Williams, but we can't say for sure who will be the top option to spell him.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / July 7

ESPN’s Cowboys Roster Ranking Is Hard to Argue

I wanted to hate ESPN’s ranking for the Cowboys. Where the Cowboys roster got ranked sounds low based on the players on this roster. This isn’t some busted group hoping to squeak out eight wins, but a team coming off a monumental let-down last season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / July 7

Brian Schottenheimer had secret agreement with Jones family before becoming Cowboys' head coach

Schottenheimer recently discussed the process around him becoming the Cowboys head coach.

10 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL season: Is the Chiefs dynasty over?

NFL News / Inside The Star / July 7

Would you be surprised if these Cowboys didn’t make the 53?

Now before we get into this, maybe these guys wouldn’t be a huge surprise to some, but as it sits, I think they are more on the safe side than not, but that is why I am asking the question.

Jaydon Blue News / Inside The Star / July 6

The Cowboys May Have a Breakout Player Coming Out of the Blue in 2026

I am fully putting Jaydon Blue into the breakout player category for the 2026 season, and before I get the “Your crazy comments.” Let me explain. His rookie season gave us nothing.

Dallas Cowboys News / Stadium Rant / July 5

Dallas Cowboys Rumors: 3 Potential Trades That Could Happen Before The Season

The Dallas Cowboys always have the belief that they can compete at the beginning of the year. Obviously, that has not turned out to be much. Recent NFL rumors have been swirling, indicating that the Cowboys may be a team to watch for a trade prior to the NFL season.

Dee Winters News / Pro Football Rumors / July 5

Cowboys LB Dee Winters In Line For Starting Role

The Cowboys have understandably prioritized defensive additions this offseason. One such move was the trade acquisition of linebacker Dee Winters. Winters spent his first three seasons in San Francisco.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / July 4

Cowboys Still Looking For Answers At LT

It wasn’t long ago that the Cowboys were the go-to example for how to assemble an offensive line with talent from top-to-bottom. Time is the enemy of team builders, though, as top talent either retires, gets injured, or outplays the price a team can afford to pay.