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Dream Cowboys defensive coordinator candidate could be scooped up by AFC team

The Dallas Cowboys are moving into phase two of the team's search for a new defensive coordinator, with some of the options yet to interview because of the NFL playoffs.

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Cowboys predicted to sign Buffalo Bills pass rusher in NFL free agency

It’s no secret that the Dallas Cowboys have to find more talent on the defensive side of the ball. While they hope moving on from Matt Eberflus and landing a new defensive coordinator will help, they also have several holes to fill.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 20

Former Cowboys head coach interviews for opening with hometown team

The Dallas Cowboys are focused on their search for a new defensive coordinator just one year after looking for a new head coach. Now as we enter the 2026 NFL offseason, their former coach is in the news cycle once again.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 20

The Linebacker Archetype the Cowboys Have Missed Since 2024

Every time a linebacker comes up with the Dallas Cowboys, the conversation immediately turns to speed, upside, and highlight plays. And why wouldn’t it?

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The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

Can you name the last quarterback to throw at least three touchdown passes in a playoff game for each NFL franchise?

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 20

New Cowboys 2026 mock draft lands 'powerful' EDGE, fast-rising CB

The Dallas Cowboys are narrowing the team's search for a new defensive coordinator, which will tell fans a lot about the direction the team wants to go with its roster moving into the NFL offseason.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 20

Cowboys’ offensive line needs lots of attention

Since the 2022 draft, the Dallas Cowboys have spent three first round picks, and a third rounder, on the offensive line. Based on how the 2025 season played out, they’ll probably need to spend at least one pick in the 2026 draft on an offensive tackle.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 19

Cowboys suddenly have NFC East competition for top defensive coordinator target

The first in-person interview for the Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator position took place this weekend, with Minnesota Vikings' defensive pass game coordinator Daronte Jones visiting The Star.

Brian Schottenheimer News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Latest NFL head coaching hire may lead to Cowboys coach leaving Brian Schottenheimer's staff

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer is busy finding his next defensive coordinator, but now his Dallas Cowboys may have to replace another coach on the offensive side of the ball.

Jonathan Gannon News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 19

The Dallas Cowboys are hosting Jonathan Gannon for DC interview

The Dallas Cowboys are looking at different options for defensive coordinators after they parted ways with Matt Eberflus. The Cowboys desperately need a boost on defense, and one of the coaches they are looking at is former Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon, who was fired in his third year.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 19

Dallas Cowboys could land 'CeeDee Lamb-type' luxury in 2026 NFL draft

The Dallas Cowboys' approach to the NFL offseason has begun by looking to revamp the team's defense, with the firing of Matt Eberflus setting off a search for a new defensive coordinator.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy has met multiple times with an NFL team Dallas will face in 2026

While the Dallas Cowboys continue their search for a defensive coordinator, a familiar face has met multiple times with an NFL team looking for a new head coach: Mike McCarthy.

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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 / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 19

Cowboys lose opportunity to land highly-sought defensive coordinator candidate

The Dallas Cowboys' search for a new defensive coordinator cast a wide net around the league, with nine men among the first wave of interviews. Dallas is set to continue its search for phase two, with in-person interviews set to begin.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 19

New Cowboys 2026 mock draft bolsters run defense with 'elite' EDGE

The Dallas Cowboys are moving forward in the team's search to find a new defensive coordinator, which will then determine the type of players Dallas will add to the roster during NFL free agency and the 2026 NFL draft.

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Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Latest NFL news might just shake up the Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator search

Whew. It's been a wild NFL offseason for coaching, with the league up to 10 head coaching firings and resignations. And the latest one should interest the Dallas Cowboys a whole lot.

Dak Prescott News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 19

Analyst predicts Cowboys’ next big payday could fuel Dak Prescott’s MVP run

After selecting Brian Schottenheimer as their head coach this past offseason, the Dallas Cowboys were accused of playing things too safe. They didn't go for a big-name hire, but instead, went with a candidate they were familiar with.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 19

Cowboys’ tight end room was one of its best in 2025

The Dallas Cowboys kept three tight ends on the roster in 2025. All three of them did something not seen from the tight end room since 2020. All three stayed healthy and played in every regular season game.

George Pickens News / Athlon Sports / January 18

Cowboys WR George Pickens' Personal News Announced on Sunday

George Pickens and the Dallas Cowboys had a disappointing 2025 NFL season under first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer, finishing with a 7-9-1 record and missing the playoffs for a second-straight year.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 18

Cowboys 2026 NFL draft watch, Caleb Downs scouting report

The 2026 NFL draft will give the Dallas Cowboys the chance to load their roster with talent thanks to owning two picks in the opening round. With the 12th and 20th selections, they could add two premier players, or they could trade back and replenish some of the picks they traded away.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 18

Cowboys draft analyst reveals 6 prospects he would select at No. 12

It's set up to be an interesting 2026 NFL draft for the Dallas Cowboys. After trading for George Pickens and Quinnen Williams and trading away Micah Parsons, they have two picks in Round 1, but none in the second and third rounds.

Dallas Cowboys News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

NFL team takes major step towards hiring former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy

A season after the Dallas Cowboys fired him, following a 7-10 record, Mike McCarthy could soon be back in the NFL. The veteran coach had a 13-year tenure with the Green Bay Packers before joining the Dallas for five campaigns.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 17

Bills-Broncos takeaways: Josh Allen's prime slipping away

Bills-Broncos takeaways: Another season of Josh Allen's prime slips away in OT loss

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are going to have to wait at least one more year to try to win a Super Bowl. Their season came to a brutal end on Saturday night in a 33-30 loss to the Denver Broncos, and there are countless plays Allen and the Bills are going to be replaying in their minds this offseason.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / January 17