Dallas Cowboys: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Reddy Steward News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 4

Cowboys Tender ERFA CB Reddy Steward

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Cowboys have tendered exclusive rights free agent CB Reddy Steward. Steward, 24, originally signed on with the Bears as an undrafted free agent out of Troy in May.

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The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz

Can you name every active NFL player to tote the rock at least 900 times so far in their career?

The '150-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Scrimmage-yard leaders since 1970' quiz

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College Football News / Yardbarker

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 4

Cowboys Should Target 2x Super Bowl Champ CB As Bargain Free Agent

It is no secret that one of the Dallas Cowboys' biggest goals for the NFL offseason is to improve on the defensive side of the ball, especially when it comes to the league-worst pass defense.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / March 4

Cowboys Restructure Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Tyler Smith’s Contracts

PFR’s Cowboys Offseason Outlook indicated the team exited last week with the league’s worst cap situation. Dallas came into today more than $56MM over the $301.2MM salary ceiling.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 4

Cowboys Schedule Private Workout With Sleeper DB Prospect Ahead of NFL Draft

The Dallas Cowboys are preparing to rebuild on defense through NFL free agency and the 2026 NFL draft, with a strong focus on improving the league's worst pass defense.

Alontae Taylor News / Inside The Star / March 4

2026 Free Agent Alontae Taylor Should Interest the Cowboys

If Alontae Taylor hits free agency, I would like the Dallas Cowboys to kick the tires on him. He has the size and style that could fit the new-look defense.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 4

Cowboys Predicted To Sign $50M Former NFL Sack Leader in Free Agency

Jerry Jones has promised that the Dallas Cowboys are willing to "bust the budget," as we prepare for the start of NFL free agency in one week. The league's "legal tampering" period starts on Monday, March 9, so we'll get an idea of what players the Cowboys are eager to talk to and negotiate with.

Brandon Aubrey News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 4

NFL Insider Urges Teams to Try to Steal Brandon Aubrey From Cowboys

Brandon Aubrey is going to become the highest-paid kicker in the NFL this offseason. The Dallas Cowboys plan on being the team that signs him to such a deal, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter believes opposing teams should be willing to get in on the bidding.

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 4

New Cowboys 2026 Mock Draft Lands Breakout Combine Star, Tenacious CB

The Dallas Cowboys must focus on improving the No. 30-ranked defense and NFL-worst pass defense during the offseason, whether it be through free agency or the NFL draft.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / March 4

Don’t be surprised if these 3 Cowboys are cut this offseason

As we dig deeper into the offseason and closer to the start of free agency and the NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys will generate $66 million in cap space by restructuring the contracts of quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and guard Tyler Smith.

Dallas Cowboys News / Football Analysis / March 4

NFL Salary Cap Shatters $300M For First Time In 32 Years—Cowboys $58M Over With 9 Days To Comply

The NFL set the 2026 salary cap at $301.2 million — the first time in 32 years it has exceeded $300 million. That’s $22 million more than last year and 40 percent higher than it was five years ago.

Jerry Jones News / Football Analysis / March 4

$120M Gamble Makes Jerry Jones Admit 30-Year Drought Forced Him To Mortgage 5 Years

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made a big confession at the 2026 NFL Combine: he has to borrow against the team’s future just to stay competitive. It has been 30 years since Dallas last won a Super Bowl, and the 83-year-old admitted he has let fans down.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / March 4

Have Cowboys already made final George Pickens decision after using franchise tag?

It sounds as though the Cowboys know how they want to handle Pickens' situation heading into the season.

Five under-the-radar storylines for the NFL offseason

How realistic is a Maxx Crosby trade for Cowboys?

The one area where Jerry Jones truly comes up short for the Cowboys

The 'Last 1K-yard receiver by NFL team' quiz

Brandon Aubrey News / Gridiron Heroics / March 4

'Highest-Paid Kicker': Cowboys’ Promising Brandon Aubrey Plan Revealed

The Dallas Cowboys appear poised to secure the future of one of the league’s most reliable specialists. Recent reports suggest the team intends to finalize a contract with kicker Brandon Aubrey that could make him the highest-paid player at his position.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 3

When Does NFL Legal Tampering Period Open For Dallas Cowboys in Free Agency?

We are just one week away from the start of the new NFL calendar year, and it's an exciting time for Dallas Cowboys fans. The franchise has adopted some new approaches to the offseason to kick off 2026, and after weeks of promising to "bust the budget,' Jerry Jones better put his money where his mouth is.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / March 3

Clarity emerges on Dallas Cowboys' top draft target following worrying rumors, but it's still a long shot pick

Dallas Cowboys fans know how badly their favorite team needs a safety. Thus, daydreaming about the Cowboys potentially drafting safety Caleb Downs out of Ohio State is common across the fanbase.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Super Bowl Winning LB Named 'Someone to Watch' For Dallas in NFL Free Agency

The Dallas Cowboys faced another disappointing season in 2025, finishing with a 7-9-1 record and missing the NFL playoffs for the second consecutive year.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / March 3

The Dallas Cowboys may get a draft pick that no one had even considered before

It may be time to make a big adjustment to our expectations of the Dallas Cowboys' 2026 NFL Draft for quite a big reason: They may be set to hold a draft pick we hadn't considered before.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / March 3

The one area where Jerry Jones truly comes up short for the Cowboys

Jones takes a lot of criticism. Some of it is surprisingly unwarranted, but there is one area where is shortcomings are clear.

The Cowboys have had mixed results using the franchise tag

Moves NFL teams over the cap should make to shed salary ahead of 2026 league year

How realistic is a Maxx Crosby trade for Cowboys?

The 'Last 1K-yard receiver by NFL team' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Total Apex Sports / March 3

Dallas Cowboys Promising Young Linebacker To Miss Spring Practices With Hip Injury

Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku is set to miss most of the spring offseason program after undergoing surgery to repair a hip labrum injury.

Devin Lloyd News / Inside The Star / March 3

Cowboys Can Make a Statement Signing All-Pro Linebacker Devin Lloyd

The Dallas Cowboys have an opportunity this offseason to more than add depth. They can add All-Pro linebacker Devin Lloyd to make a statement. According to projections from ESPN, Dallas is viewed as a potential landing spot for Jacksonville Jaguars All-Pro linebacker Devin Lloyd.