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The Dallas Cowboys finally have a cornerback opposing quarterbacks would rather avoid. And his impact on the defense could stretch well past the secondary in Christian Parker’s first year.

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Dallas Cowboys-Steelers' Joey Porter Trade Package & Compensation

The Dallas Cowboys returned to the practice field at The Star on Tuesday afternoon for the first time since the team's heartbreaking Week 3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro.

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How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

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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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. saga concluding with reported trade to Cowboys

Porter Jr. has not played for the Steelers all season, and while a "back injury" and "conditioning" have been the official reasons, it is almost certainly due to his unhappiness over his contract situation.

Aggressive Falcons turn Gervon Dexter trade into long-term investment

Multiple NFL insiders believe big QB trades could be on the horizon

New trade update on 49ers' Mac Jones emerges after J.J. McCarthy swing

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. linked with three teams amid trade rumors

NFL insider expands on trade value of Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr.

Amazon reportedly not giving up on potential deal with Rams' Sean McVay

NFL News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 1

Jerry Jones, Cowboys Pull Off Huge Trade With Steelers

FRISCO, Texas — The Pittsburgh Steelers are trading cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys, NFL insider Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report reported late Wednesday night.

Jaishawn Barham News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Cowboys Rookie Jaishawn Barham Sends Strong Message After Loss to Ravens

The Dallas Cowboys may have found an important piece of their defense in rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham. After two consecutive starts at MIKE linebacker, Barham has quickly become one of the more intriguing young players on Dallas’ defense.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / September 30

Dallas Cowboys’ plan to fix major defensive issue sabotaged by Eagles weeks in advance to their first matchup

The Dallas Cowboys don’t face Philadelphia until Week 7. And yet, Howie Roseman already scored a win over Stephen Jones and Co. while Dallas scrambles to patch its injured secondary.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / September 30

The Cowboys won’t admit it, but LB Jaishawn Barham is forcing a big change on defense from which there’s no going back

The Dallas Cowboys have an extremely easy decision to make at linebacker if they want to secure a win-win-win scenario. Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian

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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 / TWSN / September 30

Dallas Cowboys Injury Crisis Deepens as Two Key Defenders Land on IR

The Dallas Cowboys will be without two of their defensive players for the foreseeable future, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The Cowboys have placed starting safety Jalen Thompson and defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard on injured reserve, keeping the two on the shelf for at least 4 weeks.

Elijah Garcia News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Dallas Cowboys Add Former Giants Defender Before Week 4

The Dallas Cowboys added veteran interior depth on Sept. 1, 2026, signing defensive tackle Elijah Garcia to the practice squad after Carolina released him in final cuts, via the NFL transaction wire.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 30

Cowboys vs. Texans gets massive injury update and it raises the urgency on Dallas’ key player to return

The Dallas Cowboys aren’t the only team with injury news to track ahead of Week 3. And Houston’s latest development puts even more pressure on an already banged-up secondary.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 30

Cowboys loses 2 players to IR after Week 3

The Dallas Cowboys return from Brazil to take on the Houston Texans in Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season. They will look to bounce back from a narrow 34-31 defeat against the Baltimore Ravens and will now travel to the Reliant Stadium.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Cowboys vs. Texans: 3 Biggest Storylines for Dallas in Week 4

The Dallas Cowboys don’t have much time to think about what went wrong against the Baltimore Ravens. After a heartbreaking 34-31 loss in Brazil, Dallas returns to action Sunday against the Houston Texans looking to get back to .500 and avoid falling further behind in the NFC East.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 30

Cowboys Announce Six Moves, Place S Jalen Thompson On IR

The Dallas Cowboys announced they placed S Jalen Thompson and DT Jonathan Bullard on Wednesday. Dallas also signed DT Elijah Garcia from the practice

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Jason Kelce puts NFL officiating on blast after controversial Week 3 calls

Jason Kelce usually isn't the guy looking to hammer NFL officials. After what he watched in Week 3, however, the former Philadelphia Eagles center had seen enough.

Travis Kelce admits Chiefs still have plenty to fix after 3-0 start

HC Nick Sirianni takes blame for Eagles' loss to Bears

Jerry Jones gives update on possible trade, addresses Cowboys' loss to Ravens

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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 30

Longtime NFL DC Don 'Wink' Martindale offers to assist 'outclassed' Cowboys DC Christian Parker

Former NFL defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale didn't hold back regarding Dallas Cowboys rookie DC Christian Parker.

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Former Michigan, NFL DC Wink Martindale offers help to Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys

Over the past two seasons, the Dallas Cowboys defense has been among the worst in the NFL. That doesn’t look to have changed this season, as the Cowboys defense is allowing 387 yards (third-worst in NFL) and 27.7 points per game.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / September 30

People are making too much of Brian Schottenheimer’s controversial words on Dak Prescott, but the Cowboys HC can learn from it

The Dallas Cowboys head coach took the blame for the loss in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday. And one answer about trust has fans and content creators riled up.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / September 30

Cowboys ‘Explored’ Signing CB Kenny Moore Off Eagles’ Practice Squad

The Eagles promoted veteran slot cornerback Kenny Moore from their practice squad to their active roster on Tuesday. They may have done so to prevent an NFC East rival from swooping in to steal him.

Dallas Cowboys News / The Spun / September 30

Cowboys Have Inquired About Blockbuster Trade With Steelers

The Dallas Cowboys might be in the market for a defensive playmaker just three games into the 2026 season. Last season, Jerry Jones made deals for Logan Wilson and Quinnen Williams prior to the trade deadline.

Caleb Downs News / The Lead / September 30

Caleb Downs Is Transforming the Cowboys Defense

In just three games, Caleb Downs is already showing fans and coaches why he was worth the hype. Through the first three games of his rookie season, Downs has recorded 21 total tackles, one sack, and three forced fumbles.