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Mediocre Cowboys, injury-ravaged Commanders aim for 'some success'

The Dallas Cowboys visit the Washington Commanders on Christmas Day wondering what might have been. With a pair of winnable division road games remaining (Commanders and Giants), the 6-8-1 Cowboys could finish with a .500 record -- but there's no possible path to the playoffs thanks to their recent showings.

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Dak Prescott must make one key financial move to help Cowboys return to playoffs in 2026

Prescott is sick of watching the playoffs on his couch.

2025 Pro Bowl biggest snubs: Why Cowboys running back, Jags kicker belong on NFC, AFC rosters

Matt Eberflus' future with Cowboys seems clear after defensive dud vs. Chargers

Chargers blank Cowboys in second half to notch 11th win

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Brandon Aubrey News / Athlon Sports / December 23

Cowboys Share Brandon Aubrey News After Missing Playoffs

The Dallas Cowboys are getting ready to face the Washington Commanders in Week 17 of the NFL season. Dallas is 6-8-1 and already eliminated from playoff contention.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 23

NFC Notes: Brandon Graham, Jerry Jones, Javonte Williams, Cowboys, Eagles

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spoke to reporters and went in-depth about where things are headed in the future after the team traded away star pass rusher Micah Parsons and had other ups and downs that eventually saw them eliminated from playoff contention this season.

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The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?

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Dak Prescott News / Gridiron Heroics / December 23

'That’ll Be the Message': Dak Prescott’s Bold Promise to Cowboys Fan After 2025 Disappointment

Dak Prescott did not retreat from responsibility after the Dallas Cowboys missed the playoffs for a second straight season. Instead, the veteran quarterback offered a firm promise about how he and the organization will respond moving toward 2026.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Tyler Smith News / 5 GOATs / December 23

Tyler Smith opens up on possibility of playing left tackle long term

For the first time in a while, Tyler Smith made his way back outside to play left tackle for the Dallas Cowboys. Smith was originally drafted to be the franchise’s next LT but moved inside for Tyron Smith and eventually Tyler Guyton.

Jerry Jones News / Gridiron Heroics / December 23

'I’m Tremendously Disappointed': Jerry Jones Didn’t Hide His True Feelings After Cowboys Miss Playoffs Again

Jerry Jones did not try to soften the blow after the Dallas Cowboys were eliminated from playoff contention for the second straight season. The longtime owner and general manager made it clear the outcome was unacceptable for a franchise that measures itself by championships.

George Pickens News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 23

George Pickens drops hint about Cowboys future after first Pro Bowl nod

The Dallas Cowboys took a risk following the NFL Draft by shipping a third-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for star wide receiver George Pickens.

Cooper Beebe News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 23

Cowboys' Cooper Beebe rips Chargers' social media team for censored video

Dallas Cowboys starting center Cooper Beebe isn't happy with the Los Angeles Chargers following the Week 16 loss in the team's home finale, but it has nothing to do with the result of the game.

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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 / A to Z Sports / December 23

Dear Santa, I have 3 Cowboys wishes before the 2025 NFL season is over

Dear Santa, as the Dallas Cowboys season reaches its end, here are my three Christmas wishes. Sure, I've got some other gift ideas on my mind. A Nintendo Switch 2 or a new Warhammer miniature would be nice, but at this point, I just wish for some sports happiness to end the year despite the team's non-existent playoff hopes.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Bleacher Report / December 23

Watch: CeeDee Lamb Film Study with Ed Reed | Blueprint Ep. 7

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 23

3 Dallas Cowboys snubbed from the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl

Despite a frustrating season, the Dallas Cowboys will be well represented in the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl. Five players made the team, but that doesn't mean there weren't a few snubs.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 23

Cowboys 'Hard Knocks' live stream: Watch 'In Season: NFC East' Episode 4 online

The Dallas Cowboys will enter the penultimate game of the regular season on a three-game losing streak. If that wasn't bad enough, Dallas has already been eliminated from the NFL Playoffs ahead of its Christmas Day game.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 23

3 Dallas Cowboys entering Week 17 playing for their jobs next season

Hopes for making the playoffs ended before the Dallas Cowboys even took the field last weekend, meaning the focus for each player has shifted. Instead of being driven by a desire to make the postseason, players are now trying to put something positive on film as they fight for their jobs in 2026.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Dallas Cowboys' Pro Bowl selections show exactly why their recent decision on star player is so controversial

The Dallas Cowboys have five Pro Bowlers in their ranks. The NFL announced its Pro Bowl selections for this year's Pro Bowl Games and unsurprisingly, the Cowboys offense is sending multiple players while only having one representative on the defensive side.

George Pickens News / Athlon Sports / December 23

Cowboys Share George Pickens News Amid NFL Season

George Pickens is playing in his first season with the Dallas Cowboys. Pickens has become a star in Dallas, playing alongside CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott after being traded to the Cowboys.

Tyler Smith News / Inside The Star / December 23

Tyler Smith to stay at left tackle for the remainder of 2025 season

Well, at this point in the season, it is time for the Dallas Cowboys to mess with a few things to see what works and what doesn’t, so they can get it figured out for next year.

Dak Prescott News / Athlon Sports / December 23

Cowboys Share Dak Prescott News on Tuesday

Despite a down year for the Dallas Cowboys, quarterback Dak Prescott put together another statistically strong season in 2025. Prescott started all 15 games, completing 378 of 552 passes (68.5 percent) for 4,175 yards, with 28 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, and averaged 278.3 passing yards per game.

Jerry Jones News / Athlon Sports / December 23

Jerry Jones Announces Update After NFL Playoffs Elimination

The Dallas Cowboys’ 2025 season ended in frustration as the club missed the playoffs for the second straight year, a drought the franchise hadn’t experienced since 2019-20.

Colin Cowherd News / The SportsRush / December 22

'When It Comes to Coaches, Cowboys Shop at the Dollar Store': Colin Cowherd Rips Dallas After Playoff Snub

For the second consecutive year, the Dallas Cowboys have been officially eliminated from playoff contention, and according to fans and analysts alike, their failures have been more of a result of mismanagement rather than bad luck.

DeMarvion Overshown News / 5 GOATs / December 22

DeMarvion Overshown injury update: Cowboys share LB’s status in Monday practice report

The Dallas Cowboys gave an update on linebacker DeMarvion Overshown after suffering a concussion in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. In the team’s Monday practice report, it was revealed that Overshown did not practice because of the injury.

Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23