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'A Disappointing Day': Troy Aikman Reacts to Bill Belichick Snub

Troy Aikman, the Dallas Cowboys great and Hall of Famer, expressed clear disappointment after Bill Belichick failed to secure first‑ballot induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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George Pickens' Dallas Cowboys Future Appears to be Written on the Wall

George Pickens had a breakout season for the Dallas Cowboys in 2025. He fit in with the offense immediately after being traded to Dallas by the Pittsburgh Steelers and led the team in every major receiving category.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 29

Dallas Cowboys lose position coach to Mike McCarthy, Steelers

It has not been a month since the Cowboys’ last game, but major changes have already been made within the coaching ranks.

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Last rookie QB three-TD games by NFL team' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 29

Cowboys' AT&T Stadium Lands Marquee Sporting Event in 2027

Jerry World is going to be the center of the sports world once again, with another marquee event coming to the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium in 2027.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Franchise passing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

The 'Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Mike McCarthy News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 29

Underrated Dallas Cowboys Assistant Poached by Mike McCarthy, Steelers

The Dallas Cowboys' coaching staff shakeup continues, as the team embraces the rebuilding process ahead of NFL free agency and the NFL Draft. Once the team's new staff is in place, it can begin identifying players who can fit into the new approach and be key pieces towards building a roster for a bounce-back season.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / January 29

Cowboys Make Coaching Decision on Thursday

The Dallas Cowboys’ coaching staff will look very different in 2026. Brian Schottenheimer is expected to reprise his role as head coach after a rather forgettable first season at the helm.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 29

Cowboys’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator

The Dallas Cowboys head into the 2026 NFL Draft with a lot of question marks on the roster. The defense looked rough after trading Micah Parsons, but got slightly better after trading for Quinnen Williams.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 29

Former Dallas Cowboys Scout Preaches Importance of Senior Bowl

Former Dallas Cowboys scout Drew Fabianich took over as the executive director of the Senior Bowl this season, following Jim Nagy's departure. Nagy, who spent seven years in the executive director role, accepted a position as the general manager of football at Oklahoma.

Jerry Jones News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 29

Cowboys Legend Criticizes Jerry Jones for Move That Crippled Defense

The Dallas Cowboys' 2025 season got off to a rocky start thanks to the failed contract negotiations with star pass rusher Micah Parsons. Fans who sat through negotiations the previous year with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb were already exhausted with the way Jerry Jones and the front office used the media to leverage players.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 29

The 2026 Senior Bowl is Giving the Cowboys A Draft Blueprint

The Senior Bowl showed me exactly where the Cowboys need help heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, not that it wasn’t obvious, and it is exactly where people think.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 29

Cowboys 'Most Likely' Cap Casualties Include 53-Game Starter, All-Pro DT

The Dallas Cowboys have a lot to take care of during the NFL offseason, with several difficult decisions on the horizon after reshuffling the coaching staff.

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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 / The Spun / January 29

The Cowboys Reportedly Have 3 Coaching Interviews Thursday

The Dallas Cowboys didn't just have the worst scoring defense in the NFL this year, it was the worst in the team's storied history. With defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus now gone and Christian Parker taking over, the team is working quickly to fill his staff.

Zach Orr News / Pro Football Rumors / January 29

Cowboys Nearing Zach Orr Hire

Zach Orr was not hired as the Cowboys‘ new defensive coordinator. He could nevertheless soon find himself on Dallas’ coaching staff. After two years as the defensive coordinator of the Ravens, Orr is a candidate to depart the team.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 29

2026 Running Back Tiers: Who Actually Fits the Cowboys?

Every offseason I feel this team ends up in the same spot when it comes to a running back. Looking at free agent lists, hearing the same arguments, and wondering why so much of it feels like fantasy football instead of real football.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 29

The next 3 offseason moves the Cowboys should make are easy

Now that the Dallas Cowboys have their defensive coordinator hired and he has started cleaning house with his staff, it is time for Jerry Jones to move to the next few things that should be on his agenda.

CeeDee Lamb News / Athlon Sports / January 29

Cowboys Make CeeDee Lamb Announcement After Pro Bowl News

The NFL has recognized CeeDee Lamb’s impressive season with the Dallas Cowboys. After initially being overlooked for the 2026 Pro Bowl games, the league named Lamb as a replacement on Wednesday.

George Pickens News / 5 GOATs / January 29

Stephen Jones: Dallas Cowboys ‘certainly’ want George Pickens back in 2026

As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for free agency, George Pickens will be a name to watch. He put together a huge debut season with the franchise in 2025, and Stephen Jones said the Cowboys are “certainly” interested in bringing him back.

CeeDee Lamb News / Field Level Media / January 28

Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb added to Pro Bowl roster

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb replaced Seattle Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba on Wednesday on the NFC's Pro Bowl roster. Lamb will be considered a Pro Bowler for the fifth straight season.

Dallas Cowboys News / The Spun / January 28

Dallas Cowboys Announce Their Two Main Offseason Priorities

The Dallas Cowboys have a lot of holes to fill on the defensive side of the ball in 2026, but they also have a couple of free agents the franchise says it "needs" to keep going into next season.

Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / January 28

Jimmy Johnson believes Cowboys can ‘make a run at’ Super Bowl with defensive improvements

Jimmy Johnson has had a notoriously complicated relationship with the Dallas Cowboys and longtime owner Jerry Jones over the years. But if a recent conversation is any indication, that’s all in the past and the two NFL octogenarians have never been better.