Entering 2026 NFL free agency, the Dallas Cowboys will be scouring the market for defensive help. While they need multiple positions, it's easy to identify their greatest need.
The Dallas Cowboys entered the offseason determined to reset after a disappointing 2025 campaign that ended with a 7-9-1 record. Dallas fell short of expectations despite having one of the league’s most explosive offenses.
The Chicago Bears actually released Tremaine Edmunds, and now the Dallas Cowboys should at least pick up the phone and get an asking price. We don’t see players with Edmunds’ production hit the open market very often, but this offseason three top linebackers are free agents.
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
The Dallas Cowboys have several needs on the defensive side of the ball, and all the attention has been on the edge. With rumors swirling about their interest in trading for Las Vegas Raiders superstar Maxx Crosby, that narrative makes sense.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott continues to focus on refining his game as the team prepares for another demanding NFL season. The veteran signal caller recently highlighted one specific area he has prioritized during offseason training.
The Dallas Cowboys are once again playing the bridesmaid in a blockbuster NFL wedding. As news broke that the Las Vegas Raiders are shipping five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens, fans in Arlington are left wondering what could have been.
The Dallas Cowboys have a wide variety of needs to address on their roster ahead of the 2026 NFL season. While most of these are on the defensive side of the ball, they do have a situation to address at the wide receiver position.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
The Dallas Cowboysadmittedly regretted losing nickel cornerback Jourdan Lewis last offseason, and new defensive coordinator Christian Parker is expected to prioritize filling the void coming from a defense that features All-Pro cornerback Cooper DeJean at nickel.
Maxx Crosby to the Dallas Cowboys was reportedly close to happening. According to Trey Wingo, the Cowboys thought they were about to land the superstar defensive end in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders.
This is a big offseason for the Dallas Cowboys. After going 7-9-1 in their first year under head coach Brian Schottenheimer, Jerry Jones is ready to change his approach.
There has been growing pressure for the Dallas Cowboys’ front office to rebuild the Cowboys’ struggling defense ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. This year’s NFL Draft will be held from April 23 to 25 at Acrisure Stadium, the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Point State Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Dallas Cowboys are coming off a frustrating season, as they went 7-9-1 en route to missing out on the postseason tournament. Nevertheless, Prescott could have emerged as a legitimate Most Valuable Player candidate had he managed to guide the club to the playoffs.
The Dallas Cowboys are parting ways with a depth piece on their defensive line this offseason ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Per multiple reports, the Cowboys have waived defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey after one season with the team.
The Dallas Cowboys are in good shape for the NFL Draft. And they’ve cleared cap space to chase talent. Furthermore, here are the three best players the Cowboys must target in 2026 NFL free agency.
The Dallas Cowboys have a lot of work to do on their defense this offseason. Dallas had one of the worst defenses in the NFL in 2025, which eventually led to Matt Eberflus being fired.
Let’s be honest with ourselves, so far, this has been the most productive offseason for Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys front office in a very long time.
Brandon Aubrey testing the market in NFL free agency does not necessarily mean that he’s leaving the Dallas Cowboys. However, this is a considerable risk the Cowboys will potentially take as they continue to negotiate a contract with the All-Pro kicker.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Cowboys have tendered exclusive rights free agent CB Reddy Steward. Steward, 24, originally signed on with the Bears as an undrafted free agent out of Troy in May.
PFR’s Cowboys Offseason Outlook indicated the team exited last week with the league’s worst cap situation. Dallas came into today more than $56MM over the $301.2MM salary ceiling.
As we dig deeper into the offseason and closer to the start of free agency and the NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys will generate $66 million in cap space by restructuring the contracts of quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and guard Tyler Smith.