Dallas Cowboys: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dallas Cowboys News / Football Analysis / May 12

The NFL’s Own Scheduling Formula Is About To Break The Cowboys, And They Traded The One Player Who Could Have Saved Them

Dallas finished 2025 allowing 30.1 points per game, dead last in the NFL, and 251.5 passing yards per game, also worst in the league. Micah Parsons, the edge rusher who might have fixed it, signed a four-year, $188 million contract in Green Bay that made him the highest-paid non-quarterback at signing.

Dallas Cowboys News / Football Analysis / May 12

Cowboys’ First Super Bowl QB Craig Morton Dies at 83 — 2 Starts, 0 Rings, 1,000 Hits

Craig Morton died Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his home in Mill Valley, California, at 83, surrounded by his wife Kym, his children, and his grandchildren.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / May 12

Something is up at tight end for the Dallas Cowboys, and it could lead to more than one roster surprise

There is something brewing at tight end for the Dallas Cowboys following recent additions. And it should be expected to be one of the best training camp battles for the high-powered offense.

Aaron Rodgers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards in multiple NFL seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'NFL Comeback Players of the Year' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / May 12

More information on Cowboys' dangerous George Pickens decision emerges

While Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens recently signed his franchise tag worth roughly $27.3M for the 2026 season, some remain unconvinced that he will happily play on the tag later this year amid his desire for a long-term deal.

Rivalry renewed: Cowboys, Giants scheduled for Week 1 'SNF' matchup

One Cowboys free-agency move could change their season

The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Mike Tomlin News / Yardbarker / May 12

Why Mike Tomlin is hyped about Giants, Cowboys Week 1 'SNF' matchup

Tomlin opened up about being associated with a Week 1 prime-time game between the Giants and Cowboys.

Buccaneers icon Lavonte David made this promise to Rueben Bain Jr. after NFL Draft

One Cowboys free-agency move could change their season

Giants set deadline for potential Odell Beckham Jr. signing

The '2007-08 NFL head coaches' quiz

Erin Andrews News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Erin Andrews Announces Breaking News for Dallas Cowboys

Fox Sports sideline reporter Erin Andrews helped unveil one of the most marquee Thanksgiving matchups in recent NFL history on Monday night. Fox made the announcement at its upfront presentation at New York City Center in Manhattan.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 11

One Cowboys free-agency move could change their season

Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys have high expectations going into the 2026-27 season, and for good reason. They're "America's Team," and not making it to the playoffs, again, wasn't representative of what this franchise can do.

Executives send warnings to NFL after Bengals, Cowboys improve defenses

Colts' Josh Downs sends 'little brother' warning to Cowboys' Caleb Downs about future matchup

Former NFL star sends holdout warning to Cowboys about George Pickens

Rivalry renewed: Cowboys, Giants scheduled for Week 1 'SNF' matchup

The 'Leading rushers from the 2021 NFL season' quiz

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 11

Can Dallas Cowboys Break NFL Thanksgiving Curse Vs Philadelphia Eagles In 2026?

We are still a couple of days away from the full 2026 NFL schedule release, but some of the key games are already being confirmed. One of those games is the Week 12 showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles which will take place on Thanksgiving Day.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / May 11

The NFL makes a fun but surprising decision for the Dallas Cowboys’ 2026 schedule days before full release

The Dallas Cowboys always play on Thanksgiving. But this time, it’s the kind of game that can make or break their season as they’ll take on their top NFC East rival in 2026.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 11

Cowboys will host the Eagles for Thanksgiving showdown

The NFL bold predictions are rolling in ahead of the official unveiling of the Dallas Cowboys 2026 schedule. But Dallas now knows who’ll join the Cowboys on Thanksgiving: The rival Philadelphia Eagles.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

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.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Cowboys React After Thanksgiving Game is Revealed for 2026 NFL Season

The Dallas Cowboys have long been recognized as "America's Team" with the star on their helmets, which has resonated with people around the country since the franchise's inception.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 11

Cowboys' Ideal Opponent For 2026 NFL Thanksgiving Showcase Could Decide NFC East

This Thursday, the 2026 NFL schedule will be released in full. While we already know which teams the Dallas Cowboys have to face this year, Thursday will let us know when they will take on each opponent.

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The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz

NFL News / 5 GOATs / May 11

2026 NFL Schedule Release: Dallas Cowboys to host Philadelphia Eagles on Thanksgiving

It’s hard not to think about the Dallas Cowboys when it comes to Thanksgiving Day. Every year, the Cowboys play at 3:30 p.m. in front of the country on a special holiday.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 11

Dallas Cowboys 2026 Schedule Release Leaks: Confirmed Opponents & Dates

The latest significant date on the NFL's 2026 offseason calendar is the release of the official schedules for all 32 teams, including the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 11

Dallas Cowboys' Opening Odds For Week 1 vs Giants Hint Towards Familiar Trend

The 2026 NFL regular season schedule release date is still days away, but we now know where the Dallas Cowboys will be kicking off the new league year.

Tom Brady News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 11

Tom Brady Ruthlessly Trolls Cowboys Fans During 'Roast of Kevin Hart'

We weren't expecting to hear anything about the Dallas Cowboys during "The Roast of Kevin Hart" on Netflix on Sunday night, but legendary quarterback Tom Brady made sure to fit them in.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 11

Predicting Dallas Cowboys' Primetime Games For 2026 NFL Season

The first game of the Dallas Cowboys' 2026 regular season has been revealed and it's going to be one of what figures to be a handful of primetime games for Dallas this year.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / May 11

NFL may be inadvertently handing the Dallas Cowboys a huge advantage against the Giants with Week 1 announcement

The Dallas Cowboys now know their Week 1 opponent. And the timing of the matchup may end result in a big advantage once September comes around. The Dallas Cowboys will visit the New York Giants in Week 1, the NFL announced Monday morning.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 11