People are getting overly excited about the Dallas Cowboys defense. But there are concerns that will likely keep them from being a Top 10 unit when the 2026 season is over.
With George Pickens expected to play on the franchise tag in 2026, we are unlikely to see any new contracts from the Dallas Cowboys for quite some time.
Despite winning just seven games during the 2024 season, the Dallas Cowboys remained a big draw in 2025. There was still plenty of intrigue despite the losses the prior season with a new head coach taking over in Brian Schottenheimer, plus they picked up polarizing wide receiver George Pickens.
The aftermath of the 2026 NFL Draft has brought a ton of hype toward the 2026 Dallas Cowboys, and for good reason: they hit the draft out of the park, especially with the addition of superstar defensive back Caleb Downs.
The Dallas Cowboys recently wrapped up their rookie minicamp, which gave the coaching staff its first chance to work with their 2026 draft class. During the short session, the player who stood out more than any other was defensive back Caleb Downs.
This front office is not going big-game hunting for free agents after the draft, but the Cowboys could add some affordable veteran depth and camp competition.
The Dallas Cowboys have their lead running back in Javonte Williams following his breakout campaign in 2025. Williams, who signed in free agency after playing for the Denver Broncos for four seasons, rushed for 1,201 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Legendary quarterback Troy Aikman spent 12 years in the NFL, all of which were with the Dallas Cowboys. Since retiring from football, the Hall of Fame quarterback has become one of the more successful broadcasters in the business.
Set to turn 33 in July, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's opportunities to win an MVP are starting to dwindle. Prescott has flirted with the award before, with the Cowboys signal-caller finishing second in the voting back in 2023.
Former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens opened up about his experience playing for the Dallas Cowboys and how the relationship with the NFC East franchise soured.
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
With their seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys managed to address several positions of need. Caleb Downs and Devin Moore bolster the secondary, which had needs at both cornerback and safety.
James Houston needs a real shot to start for the Dallas Cowboys in Christian Parker’s new 3-4 defense. I’m not saying James Houston is some perfect every-down linebacker, or that he needs to cover tight ends down the field because that isn’t what he is.
2025 was a season to forget for the Dallas Cowboys. It began with some in-house drama as Micah Parsons was angling for a new contract. Once talks failed, things turned ugly and Parsons was traded to the Green Bay Packers.
Sure, the Dallas Cowboys’ roster isn’t perfect. But they are very likely to hang on to George Pickens. And if you look at the overall picture, the Cowboys are shockingly low in The Athletic’s NFL post-draft roster rankings.
It didn't take long for new Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs' dad to figure out his son was special. If you've been following along with the stories on Downs after the 2026 NFL Draft, it's clear to see he's just built different.
Terrell Owens has made it abundantly clear that any possibility of repairing his relationship with Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys is not something he is interested in revisiting.
It's no secret that Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens had a difficult time with the Dallas Cowboys, though the feeling was mutual. But in a new interview with Kyle Odegard of Action Network, Owens revealed that there won't be any happy reunions with the team in the foreseeable future.
The Dallas Cowboys still don’t know who will carry the burden of the green dot on defense. But a surprise candidate was already mentioned by name by head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
Discipline was a huge issue for the Dallas Cowboys during the 2025 campaign. As if the Cowboys weren't battling enough last season, the team also shot itself in the foot far too often when it came to penalties.
The Dallas Cowboys know how to sell jerseys. But this time, they might have to be patient with questions surrounding Caleb Downs’ true number for the 2026 NFL season as more changes could be in the horizon.
Hopefully you didn't order a customized Caleb Downs jersey with the number 18 on it because if you did your order is now woefully out of date. During the Cowboys' rookie minicamp, the newly-minted Cowboys safety wore the number 18.
The Dallas Cowboys remain adamant that they will not trade wide receiver George Pickens. Whether they see him at mandatory minicamp, however, remains an open question.