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Cowboys' Tyler Smith shares honest thoughts on move to left tackle

Out of necessity, the Dallas Cowboys moved All-Pro guard Tyler Smith to left tackle against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16. Smith, who played tackle collegiately at Tulane, took over for a struggling Nate Thomas, who had been playing in place of the injured Tyler Guyton.

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Mediocre Cowboys, injury-ravaged Commanders aim for 'some success'

The Dallas Cowboys visit the Washington Commanders on Christmas Day wondering what might have been. With a pair of winnable division road games remaining (Commanders and Giants), the 6-8-1 Cowboys could finish with a .500 record -- but there's no possible path to the playoffs thanks to their recent showings.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 23

Prescott must make one financial move to help Cowboys return to playoffs

Dak Prescott must make one key financial move to help Cowboys return to playoffs in 2026

Prescott is sick of watching the playoffs on his couch.

2025 Pro Bowl biggest snubs: Why Cowboys running back, Jags kicker belong on NFC, AFC rosters

Matt Eberflus' future with Cowboys seems clear after defensive dud vs. Chargers

Chargers blank Cowboys in second half to notch 11th win

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'Last 5-TD game by NFL team' quiz

Brandon Aubrey News / Athlon Sports / December 23

Cowboys Share Brandon Aubrey News After Missing Playoffs

The Dallas Cowboys are getting ready to face the Washington Commanders in Week 17 of the NFL season. Dallas is 6-8-1 and already eliminated from playoff contention.

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The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing leaders' quiz

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 23

NFC Notes: Brandon Graham, Jerry Jones, Javonte Williams, Cowboys, Eagles

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spoke to reporters and went in-depth about where things are headed in the future after the team traded away star pass rusher Micah Parsons and had other ups and downs that eventually saw them eliminated from playoff contention this season.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Dak Prescott News / Gridiron Heroics / December 23

'That’ll Be the Message': Dak Prescott’s Bold Promise to Cowboys Fan After 2025 Disappointment

Dak Prescott did not retreat from responsibility after the Dallas Cowboys missed the playoffs for a second straight season. Instead, the veteran quarterback offered a firm promise about how he and the organization will respond moving toward 2026.

Jerry Jones News / Gridiron Heroics / December 23

'I’m Tremendously Disappointed': Jerry Jones Didn’t Hide His True Feelings After Cowboys Miss Playoffs Again

Jerry Jones did not try to soften the blow after the Dallas Cowboys were eliminated from playoff contention for the second straight season. The longtime owner and general manager made it clear the outcome was unacceptable for a franchise that measures itself by championships.

George Pickens News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 23

George Pickens drops hint about Cowboys future after first Pro Bowl nod

The Dallas Cowboys took a risk following the NFL Draft by shipping a third-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for star wide receiver George Pickens.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Cooper Beebe News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 23

Cowboys' Cooper Beebe rips Chargers' social media team for censored video

Dallas Cowboys starting center Cooper Beebe isn't happy with the Los Angeles Chargers following the Week 16 loss in the team's home finale, but it has nothing to do with the result of the game.

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The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Dear Santa, I have 3 Cowboys wishes before the 2025 NFL season is over

Dear Santa, as the Dallas Cowboys season reaches its end, here are my three Christmas wishes. Sure, I've got some other gift ideas on my mind. A Nintendo Switch 2 or a new Warhammer miniature would be nice, but at this point, I just wish for some sports happiness to end the year despite the team's non-existent playoff hopes.

Dallas Cowboys News / Bleacher Report / December 23

Watch: CeeDee Lamb Film Study with Ed Reed | Blueprint Ep. 7

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 23

3 Dallas Cowboys snubbed from the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl

Despite a frustrating season, the Dallas Cowboys will be well represented in the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl. Five players made the team, but that doesn't mean there weren't a few snubs.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Dallas Cowboys' Pro Bowl selections show exactly why their recent decision on star player is so controversial

The Dallas Cowboys have five Pro Bowlers in their ranks. The NFL announced its Pro Bowl selections for this year's Pro Bowl Games and unsurprisingly, the Cowboys offense is sending multiple players while only having one representative on the defensive side.

George Pickens News / Athlon Sports / December 23

Cowboys Share George Pickens News Amid NFL Season

George Pickens is playing in his first season with the Dallas Cowboys. Pickens has become a star in Dallas, playing alongside CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott after being traded to the Cowboys.

Tyler Smith News / Inside The Star / December 23

Tyler Smith to stay at left tackle for the remainder of 2025 season

Well, at this point in the season, it is time for the Dallas Cowboys to mess with a few things to see what works and what doesn’t, so they can get it figured out for next year.

Dak Prescott News / Athlon Sports / December 23

Cowboys Share Dak Prescott News on Tuesday

Despite a down year for the Dallas Cowboys, quarterback Dak Prescott put together another statistically strong season in 2025. Prescott started all 15 games, completing 378 of 552 passes (68.5 percent) for 4,175 yards, with 28 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, and averaged 278.3 passing yards per game.