Dallas Cowboys: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 23

Key 2026 NFL Combine Dates Dallas Cowboys Must Watch

NFL Draft season is officially underway, with all 32 teams around the NFL making their way to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for the annual Scouting Combine.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 23

Cowboys' Dream 2026 NFL Draft Target is Round 4 Darkhorse Safety

The Dallas Cowboys put the tough task of improving the defense on first-year defensive coordinator Christian Parker entering the 2026 NFL offseason, so they will need to reshape the roster with talent that fits his new defensive scheme.

Javonte Williams News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL season passing leader by team' quiz

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Javonte Williams News / Stadium Rant / February 23

From Prove-It To Paid: Javonte Williams Stays In Dallas On New 3-Year Deal

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams signed a three-year, $24 million contract extension. Williams signed with Dallas just a year ago for only three million and had 1,201 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Jerry Jones News / Inside The Star / February 23

Credit Jerry Jones, the Cowboys’ offseason is off to a strong start

We have a very long way to go, and I mean a long way to go, so please read this before you jump all over me for the title of this post. Yet, the Dallas Cowboys offseason is off to the best start in what, 15 or 20 years, probably even more.

Brandon Aubrey News / Athlon Sports / February 22

Brandon Aubrey News Announced After Three Cowboys Seasons

Brandon Aubrey and the Dallas Cowboys had another disappointing NFL season in 2025. Under first-year coach Brian Schottenheimer, the Cowboys began the year in the playoff hunt, but after losing four of their last five games, Dallas finished 7-9-1 and missed out on the postseason for a second consecutive year.

George Pickens News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 22

‘Strong Possibility’ George Pickens Skips Offseason Program If Franchised

The expectation as of now is that the Cowboys will use the franchise tag on WR George Pickens to give them more time to work out a long-term deal or a trade.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 22

Cowboys Land 35-Sack DE in Latest Mock Draft

The Dallas Cowboys are still pursuing a Super Bowl victory after more than 30 years since their last win. This past season, the team began the Brian Schottenheimer era following their separation from Mike McCarthy.

Micah Parsons News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 22

Dream Cowboys 2026 Mock Draft Lands 'Sticky' CB, Micah Parsons Replacement

NFL draft season is rapidly approaching, and with the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis set to begin this week, we will get an idea of who the Dallas Cowboys could have on their radar.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 22

Cowboys Identified as Best Landing Spot for Super Bowl Champion Linebacker

The entire NFL world will be in Indianapolis this coming week with the 2026 Scouting Combine happening. As soon as that's done, the Dallas Cowboys and the rest of the league will turn their focus to free agency, which officially begins on March 11.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 22

Cowboys Named Among Best Fits for Reunion With Ball Hawk CB

During the 2021 NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys used the 99th overall pick in Round 3 on an intriguing cornerback prospect out of Oregon State. The Cowboys selected the 6-foot-4, 199-pound Nahshon Wright, who was raw but had all the tools to be special.

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The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 22

Cowboys' Javonte Williams Deal Looks Like a Steal Next to Saquon Barkley

With free agency around the corner, the Dallas Cowboys made sure one of their top offensive players wouldn't hit the open market. Running back Javonte Williams signed a three-year extension worth $24 million, with $16 million guaranteed.

George Pickens News / Yardbarker / February 23

George Pickens sets clear contract demands for Cowboys

Pickens was the Cowboys' most productive offensive player in 2025, hauling in 93 catches on 137 targets for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns.

Cowboys keep RB Javonte Williams with big contract after breakout season

Minkah Fitzpatrick has a no-brainer trade destination

Seahawks WR Jaxon-Smith Njigba discusses potential extension

WR A.J. Brown may have dropped a hint about his preferred team

Brown used to ‘hate’ Mike Vrabel

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / February 22

Christian Parker’s Blueprint: A Bigger, More Physical 26′ Cowboys Defense

The Dallas Cowboys defense may finally be moving toward the identity fans have been asking for. For years, I’ve heard the same frustration: why does this team struggle against physical offensive lines when the games matter most?

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 21

Cowboys keep RB Javonte Williams with big contract after breakout season

Even though the 2025 NFL season was another forgettable and underwhelming campaign for the Dallas Cowboys, there were still some big individual developments that could be important for their long-term outlook.

Cowboys cut player they acquired at the trade deadline

Cowboys to potentially lose All-Pro player to NFC contender

Minkah Fitzpatrick has a no-brainer trade destination

Browns LB unlikely to play again due to serious injury

Myles Garrett sets a bold five-year goal after breaking sack record

Eli Manning reacts to missing the Hall of Fame again

Dallas Cowboys News / Total Pro Sports / February 21

Dallas Cowboys Save Millions In Cap Space By Cutting Star Player In Shocking Move

The Dallas Cowboys are in a good position to compete in the 2026 NFL season. The Lone Star had one of the best offenses last campaign, while their defense was one of the worst.

Logan Wilson News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20

Cowboys cut player they acquired at the trade deadline

The Dallas Cowboys are essentially punting on one of their significant trade deadline acquisitions.

New Cowboys DC Christian Parker says team will have to get its 'head out of the sand'

NFL insider sends warning to Cowboys about using franchise tag on George Pickens

Minkah Fitzpatrick has a no-brainer trade destination

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Leading rushers from the 2021 NFL season' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / February 20

Donovan Wilson Hopes To Stay With Cowboys; Malik Hooker A Cut Candidate?

Since coming off the board in the sixth round of the 2019 draft, safety Donovan Wilson has been a career-long Cowboy. A trip to free agency awaits Wilson in the next few weeks, but the seven-year veteran hopes to stay in Dallas, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reports.