Dallas Cowboys: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / May 11

NFL makes predictable but fascinating choice for the Dallas Cowboys’ 2026 schedule, 3 takeaways

The Dallas Cowboys are usually on primetime and they’re no strangers to facing the New York Giants in Week 1. But it’s still a fascinating pick for the 2026 NFL season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 11

Why Cowboys Facing Giants in Week 1 is Great Omen for Start of Dallas' 2026 season

Slowly but surely there will be schedule leaks this week as the NFL prepares to unveil the entire slate on May 14, and we already have one for the Dallas Cowboys.

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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

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 11

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

It's the first time the Giants and Cowboys have been slated for the Week 1 "SNF" slot since the 2023 season.

Giants set deadline for potential Odell Beckham Jr. signing

The 'Last rookie QB three-TD games by NFL team' 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

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 11

3 disaster Cowboys schedule scenarios that would sink Super Bowl hopes

As things stand, the Dallas Cowboys look deeper, tougher, and more balanced than they hav in years. The front office rebuilt the spine of the defense while preserving the explosive identity of the offense.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 11

The 40-point smackdown that happened last time the Cowboys opened season vs. Giants on SNF

Despite the Dallas Cowboys’ aggressive efforts to improve their pass rush, ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz argues that the team still has significant vulnerabilities at the edge.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 11

Offseason Report Card Suggests Cowboys Solved Major Defensive Issues

As expected, this has been a busy offseason for the Dallas Cowboys. Jerry Jones vowed the team would improve after going 7-9-1 in 2025, and identified their defense as the biggest issue.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / May 11

Cowboys improved defense, but still lack a trusted pass rusher

This was interesting to me when I was looking over the Cowboys’ depth chart. The Dallas Cowboys defense is clearly better than it was a year ago, but they are about to have the newest sack leader for the third year in a row.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / May 11

Dallas Cowboys-New York Giants Set To Square Off In First Sunday Night Football Game Of 2026 NFL Season

The NFL looked at the calendar, glanced at the television ratings, saw the word “Cowboys,” and basically said, “Yeah, let’s make America watch this first.” So here we are again.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 11

Dallas Cowboys Announce Opponent, Date & Time for Week 1 of 2026 NFL Season

With the official NFL schedule coming this week, the Dallas Cowboys have revealed when, where and against who their Week 1 contest will be. The Cowboys announced that they will square off against the New York Giants on the road in Week 1, with the game set for Sunday, Sept.

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

Dallas Cowboys: Answering Biggest Offseason Questions

With all 32 NFL teams preparing for OTAs and mandatory minicamps, Athlon Sports is going under the hood to see what key questions remain for each team before training camps open in July.

George Pickens News / Inside The Star / May 11

George Pickens 2026 Rumor Swirls, Don’t Take the Bait

George Pickens trade rumors are flying around again, but I’m not taking the bait unless the report comes from a reputable NFL source and neither should you.

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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

Emmitt Smith News / A to Z Sports / May 10

Emmitt Smith wowed Mexico with visit to pro football game in rising league as Dallas Cowboys legend seeks to learn more about the LFA

Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith spent Saturday in Chihuahua, Mexico, in an effort to learn more about the rising pro football league south of the border.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / May 10

Can the Dallas Cowboys have a Top 10 defense? 3 concerns that could make or break new-look unit following roster overhaul

People are getting overly excited about the Dallas Cowboys defense. But there are concerns that will likely keep them from being a Top 10 unit when the 2026 season is over.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 10

Dallas Cowboys Players Primed for Breakout Performances in 2026 NFL Season

For the Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs in 2026, the team is going to need its defense to improve greatly after it was the biggest cause of their missing the postseason in 2025.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / May 10

3 Best Value Contracts on the Dallas Cowboys Roster

With George Pickens expected to play on the franchise tag in 2026, we are unlikely to see any new contracts from the Dallas Cowboys for quite some time.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 10

Dallas Cowboys Predicted to Receive 6 Prime-Time Games in 2026

Despite winning just seven games during the 2024 season, the Dallas Cowboys remained a big draw in 2025. There was still plenty of intrigue despite the losses the prior season with a new head coach taking over in Brian Schottenheimer, plus they picked up polarizing wide receiver George Pickens.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / May 10

2026 Dallas Cowboys Road Matchups Will Cause Problems

The aftermath of the 2026 NFL Draft has brought a ton of hype toward the 2026 Dallas Cowboys, and for good reason: they hit the draft out of the park, especially with the addition of superstar defensive back Caleb Downs.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / May 10

5 Veteran Free Agents Who Make Sense for the Cowboys after the 2026 Draft

This front office is not going big-game hunting for free agents after the draft, but the Cowboys could add some affordable veteran depth and camp competition.

Troy Aikman News / HITC / May 9

Troy Aikman answers if he’s sad over not getting a front office role with Dallas Cowboys

Troy Aikman has answered whether he feels disappointed about never receiving a front office opportunity with the Dallas Cowboys, and his response was more realistic than bitter.

Dallas Cowboys News / Total Pro Sports / May 9

Terrell Owens Finally Reveals What Really Went Wrong With The Cowboys

Former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens opened up about his experience playing for the Dallas Cowboys and how the relationship with the NFC East franchise soured.

Dallas Cowboys News / The Spun / May 8

Terrell Owens Appears To Assign Blame For Poor Relationship With Dallas Cowboys

It's no secret that Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens had a difficult time with the Dallas Cowboys, though the feeling was mutual. But in a new interview with Kyle Odegard of Action Network, Owens revealed that there won't be any happy reunions with the team in the foreseeable future.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / May 7