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Former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy has met multiple times with an NFL team Dallas will face in 2026

While the Dallas Cowboys continue their search for a defensive coordinator, a familiar face has met multiple times with an NFL team looking for a new head coach: Mike McCarthy.

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Cowboys lose opportunity to land highly-sought defensive coordinator candidate

The Dallas Cowboys' search for a new defensive coordinator cast a wide net around the league, with nine men among the first wave of interviews. Dallas is set to continue its search for phase two, with in-person interviews set to begin.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 19

New Cowboys 2026 mock draft bolsters run defense with 'elite' EDGE

The Dallas Cowboys are moving forward in the team's search to find a new defensive coordinator, which will then determine the type of players Dallas will add to the roster during NFL free agency and the 2026 NFL draft.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Latest NFL news might just shake up the Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator search

Whew. It's been a wild NFL offseason for coaching, with the league up to 10 head coaching firings and resignations. And the latest one should interest the Dallas Cowboys a whole lot.

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Analyst predicts Cowboys’ next big payday could fuel Dak Prescott’s MVP run

After selecting Brian Schottenheimer as their head coach this past offseason, the Dallas Cowboys were accused of playing things too safe. They didn't go for a big-name hire, but instead, went with a candidate they were familiar with.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 19

Cowboys’ tight end room was one of its best in 2025

The Dallas Cowboys kept three tight ends on the roster in 2025. All three of them did something not seen from the tight end room since 2020. All three stayed healthy and played in every regular season game.

George Pickens News / Athlon Sports / January 18

Cowboys WR George Pickens' Personal News Announced on Sunday

George Pickens and the Dallas Cowboys had a disappointing 2025 NFL season under first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer, finishing with a 7-9-1 record and missing the playoffs for a second-straight year.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 18

Cowboys 2026 NFL draft watch, Caleb Downs scouting report

The 2026 NFL draft will give the Dallas Cowboys the chance to load their roster with talent thanks to owning two picks in the opening round. With the 12th and 20th selections, they could add two premier players, or they could trade back and replenish some of the picks they traded away.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 18

Cowboys draft analyst reveals 6 prospects he would select at No. 12

It's set up to be an interesting 2026 NFL draft for the Dallas Cowboys. After trading for George Pickens and Quinnen Williams and trading away Micah Parsons, they have two picks in Round 1, but none in the second and third rounds.

Dallas Cowboys News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

NFL team takes major step towards hiring former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy

A season after the Dallas Cowboys fired him, following a 7-10 record, Mike McCarthy could soon be back in the NFL. The veteran coach had a 13-year tenure with the Green Bay Packers before joining the Dallas for five campaigns.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 18

3 cornerbacks who should be on the Cowboys’ radar in 2026 NFL free agency

The biggest issue for the Dallas Cowboys this season was their inability to stop the aerial attack. Moving on from defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is the first step in getting this corrected, but the Cowboys will also need to add talent, especially after finally moving on from Trevon Diggs.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 18

A surprise candidate is emerging in the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator search

Brian Schottenheimer promised the Dallas Cowboys would cast a wide net as they searched for their new defensive coordinator. That was the case as they had multiple virtual interviews with up-and-coming assistants across the league.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 18

Former Cowboys star already tasting real playoff success one year removed from Dallas

DeMarcus Lawrence caused a stir when he left the Dallas Cowboys in free agency this offseason. The 2014 second-round pick spent 11 years with the franchise before signing a three-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks this offseason.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 18

Cowboys’ defensive coordinator search takes hit following latest coaching move

During the early portion of their search for a new defensive coordinator, the Dallas Cowboys were denied permission to speak with Jeff Ulbrich, who was still under contract with the Atlanta Falcons.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 18

Cowboys May Pass on a Bronco for Daronte Jones as Defensive Coordinator

I’ve gone back and forth on the Cowboys defensive coordinator search more times than I can count, and I keep circling back to Daronte Jones. Not because he’s trendy, or a big name.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 18

Cowboys found their 1-2 receiving tandem in 2025

When it comes to the successful Dallas Cowboys teams of the past, they’ve had one thing in common. A serious 1-2 receiving combo that defenses had to respect.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / January 17

NFL playoffs throw a wrench into the Dallas Cowboys' search for a new defensive coordinator

The NFL playoffs just threw a wrench into the Dallas Cowboys' search for a new defensive coordinator. After an intense matchup between the Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills that went to overtime, one of their perceived top candidates will be unavailable for hire for at least one more week.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 17

Bills-Broncos takeaways: Josh Allen's prime slipping away

Bills-Broncos takeaways: Another season of Josh Allen's prime slips away in OT loss

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are going to have to wait at least one more year to try to win a Super Bowl. Their season came to a brutal end on Saturday night in a 33-30 loss to the Denver Broncos, and there are countless plays Allen and the Bills are going to be replaying in their minds this offseason.

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