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Dallas Cowboys News / Sports Media Watch / October 12
Cowboys boost “TNF” to its top Week 5 audience on record 
The following article "Cowboys boost “TNF” to its top Week 5 audience on record" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The Dallas Cowboys remain an embarrassment of riches for the NFL’s media partners, helping “Thursday Night Football” record its best Week 5 audience.
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 12
‘Looking At Ourselves In The Mirror’: Cowboys Defense Challenges Itself After Loss
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys defense met as a unit after Thursday night’s 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wrote the standard it wants to play to on a board, and went through it point by point, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown said Monday.
DeMarvion Overshown News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 12
‘Another Bump In The Road’: DeMarvion Overshown Nears Possible Cowboys Return
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown said Monday that he feels good and plans to practice all week, with the hope of returning from a hamstring injury for Sunday night’s game at the Green Bay Packers.
The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz
In NFL history, a quarterback has rushed for eight or more touchdowns in a season 38 times. How many of the 38 can you name in five minutes?
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 12
Cowboys Face More Secondary Health Questions Before Packers Matchup
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys cornerbacks DaRon Bland and Caelen Carson went home ill Monday, and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown’s status for Sunday night’s game at the Green Bay Packers is still to be determined, coach Brian Schottenheimer said.
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.
Nick Leverett News / Viral Sports News / October 12
Cowboys Dump 6-Year NFL Veteran After Brutal Week 5 Loss
The Dallas Cowboys have parted ways with veteran offensive lineman Nick Leverett, making another roster move as the team continues its push through a rough start to the 2026 NFL season, via the NFL transaction wire.
Mike Pettine News / Field Level Media / October 12
Cowboys, hoping to fix defensive woes, hire veteran coach Mike Pettine
With their defense ranked at or near the bottom of the NFL in multiple categories, the Dallas Cowboys added veteran coach Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant on Monday.
Mike Pettine News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12
Cowboys hire a former NFL head coach to help fix their struggling defense
The Dallas Cowboys are turning to a forgotten name amid their defensive issues. Dallas announced on Monday that they are hiring Mike Pettine. The former NFL head coach Pettine will be joining the Cowboys as a senior defensive assistant.
Dak Prescott News / Athlon Sports / October 12
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Loses Offensive Lineman on Monday
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys continued their poor start to the 2026 NFL season in Week 5’s edition of “Thursday Night Football, falling to undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels and the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-16 at home.
Tyler Guyton News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 12
Cowboys Tyler Guyton Lands Among NFL's Elite in One Major Category in Week 5
Thursday was a bad game for the Dallas Cowboys, who lost 24-16 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football. There was very little to get excited about during that defeat, especially with Michael Irvin saying the sideline felt "hopeless" as they were being outperformed.
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.
Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12
Stephen A. Smith calls out ‘kinda weak’ Dak Prescott for potentially getting Cowboys worker fired
Things took a turn for the Dallas Cowboys after the club suffered a 24-16 Week 5 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on “Thursday Night Football.” Dak Prescott was involved in a viral clip immediately after the game, as an employee of AT&T Stadium informed the star quarterback that he and the team were “embarrassing” in the loss.
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.
Jerry Jones News / Athlon Sports / October 12
Jerry Jones, Cowboys Announce Major Defensive Move After Christian Parker Comment
Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys opened the NFL season with contender expectations, yet Thursday’s 24-16 home loss to a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team that had yet to win a game dropped Brian Schottenheimer’s squad to 2-3.
Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12
Cowboys make major coaching staff change amid putrid defensive woes
The Dallas Cowboys (2-3) are not ready to dismiss first-year defensive coordinator Christian Parker, but they are getting him some help. Mike Pettine, the man who hired and mentored him on the Green Bay Packers from 2019-20, is coming out of retirement and joining the team’s defensive staff, per ESPN NFL Nation’s Todd Archer.
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.
Daron Bland News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 12
DaRon Bland Surprise Absence From Cowboys Practice Amid Individual Struggles
The Dallas Cowboys have had their share of struggles on defense so far during the 2026 season, and that's putting it mildly. While the defense has had its multitude of problems regardless of who's out there, there's no denying that the countless amount of injuries has likely contributed to these shortcomings.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 12
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.
Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / October 12
5 trade ideas to boost the Dallas Cowboys’ pass rush, headlined by 24-year-old rising star that fits Jerry Jones’ requirement
The Dallas Cowboys are buyers despite a 2-3 start. And it’s obvious they need to upgrade their EDGE room. You may argue the Dallas Cowboys should be sellers, not buyers, after a 2-3 start to the season.
Quinnen Williams News / Athlon Sports / October 12
Quinnen Williams Responds to Cowboys’ Defensive Struggles With ‘100% Faith’ in Christian Parker
Quinnen Williams wasn’t interested in pointing fingers after the Dallas Cowboys’ 24-16 loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday night. Asked about defensive coordinator
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 9
Three key matchups to watch in NFL Week 5 games
Here are three potentially significant individual matchups that will be taking place in Sunday's and Monday's games.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 9
Cowboys announce positive injury news after loss to Buccaneers
The Dallas Cowboys had a night to forget on Thursday, dropping a home game in prime time to the Jalon Daniels-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 9
Cowboys' Jerry Jones makes feelings on DaRon Bland, Jake Ferguson clear after blunders in loss to Buccaneers
On Friday morning, Jones was asked about both of those players.
Dak Prescott News / Yardbarker / October 9
Dak Prescott struggling to prove Cowboys have 'greatest offense there is'
The Dallas Cowboys entered Thursday night with a chance to emerge as a strong contender in the NFC, but they came well short of hitting that mark.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 9
Vita Vea reveals 'come to Jesus' moment that helped Buccaneers earn upset win at Cowboys
Following Tampa Bay's stunning win over Dallas, Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea spoke about what was and wasn't said behind the scenes leading up to Thursday's contest.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / October 9
Jerry Jones addresses Cowboys' loss to Buccaneers, faith in DC Christian Parker, potential future trades
The Dallas Cowboys were on the wrong end of one of the most shocking results of the 2026 NFL season when they suffered a 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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