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Joey Porter Jr. News / Viral Sports News / October 4

Cowboys’ Joey Porter Jr. Gets Big Update Before Dallas Debut

The Dallas Cowboys are not asking Joey Porter Jr. to become the secondary overnight. Days after the Cowboys acquired the corner from Pittsburgh, the plan for his debut against Houston is a measured one: get him on the field, then pull him before the workload gets ahead of his preparation.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 4

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 4: George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb

Before the start of the 2026 season, there was some debate about who the Dallas Cowboys' No. 1 wide receiver was between George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 4

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 4: Dak Prescott, Jake Ferguson, Javonte Williams

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams had a much better fantasy football showing in Week 3 than his teammates, tight end Jake Ferguson and quarterback Dak Prescott.

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Caleb Downs News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 4

Caleb Downs Reveals Truth About Field Conditions In Dallas Cowboys' Rio Game

The Dallas Cowboys lost a 34-31 heartbreaker to the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil last week, falling to 1-2 in the process. The thrilling finish almost made everyone forget about the conversation that dominated the headlines in the days leading up to kickoff.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 4

Brian Schottenheimer Calls Hunter Luepke Cowboys’ ‘Jack-Of-All-Trades’

FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Friday that fullback Hunter Luepke is a jack-of-all-trades for the Dallas Cowboys, a player who gets better the more the staff puts on his plate.

Tyler Guyton News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 4

Klayton Adams Says Tyler Guyton Is ‘A Guy Who’s On The Journey’

FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams said Thursday that left tackle Tyler Guyton needs consistency and confidence more than anything, and that keeping him on the field is where the biggest gains will come.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 4

Joey Porter Jr. Details George Pickens’ Message After Cowboys Trade

FRISCO, Texas — New Cowboys cornerback Joey Porter Jr. said Thursday that wide receiver George Pickens gave him the full rundown on how the Dallas Cowboys operate as soon as Pittsburgh traded him to Dallas.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 4

Cowboys Open Competition For Cornerback Snaps Opposite Joey Porter Jr.

FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said this week that cornerbacks Caelen Carson and Ameer Speed will compete for snaps opposite new starter Joey Porter Jr.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 4

Brian Schottenheimer Ties Joey Porter Jr. Trade To Jerry Jones’ Win-Now Urgency

FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Thursday the trade for cornerback Joey Porter Jr. came from an owner in a win-now mindset, and he tied that mindset in part to Jerry Jones’ age.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 4

Joey Porter Jr. Felt ‘Disrespected, Undervalued’ By Steelers Before Cowboys Trade

FRISCO, Texas — Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. said Thursday that he felt disrespected and undervalued during contract talks with the Pittsburgh Steelers, one day after Pittsburgh traded him to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2028 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick.

NFL News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 4

Christian Parker Says He ‘Overthought’ Cowboys’ Final Defensive Call vs. Ravens

FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker said Thursday he overthought the final defensive call in Sunday’s 34-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens and would make a different call if the situation came up again.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 4

Dak Prescott Denies Trust Issue With Brian Schottenheimer, Praises ‘Win-Now’ Trade

FRISCO, Texas — Quarterback Dak Prescott said Thursday that he and coach Brian Schottenheimer had honest conversations after Sunday’s loss in Rio de Janeiro and that there is no trust issue between them, one day after the Dallas Cowboys traded for cornerback Joey Porter Jr..

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 4

Cowboys Plan To Shift Pass-Rush Snaps From Rashan Gary To Lawrence, Miller

FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday that the Dallas Cowboys want to shift some pass-rush snaps from Rashan Gary to rookie Malachi Lawrence and veteran Von Miller after lowering the snap counts of defensive tackles Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 4

Cowboys Admit Final Kickoff Should Have Stayed In Play vs. Ravens

FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys special teams coordinator Nick Sorensen said Thursday the Dallas Cowboys should have found a way to keep the final kickoff in play against the Baltimore Ravens and run time off the clock, rather than sending it into the end zone with seven seconds left.

CeeDee Lamb News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 4

Cowboys Believe Health Has Unlocked Another Level For CeeDee Lamb

FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Friday that wide receiver CeeDee Lamb looks like a different type of explosive this season, after Lamb went over 100 receiving yards in back-to-back games for the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 4

Klayton Adams Explains How Defenses Forced Cowboys To Rework Run Game

FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams said Thursday that defenses spent the offseason studying the Dallas Cowboys offense and opened the season attacking it with sub-pressures and soft coverage, forcing the staff to rebuild its run plan from a blank slate.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 4

Cowboys Coach Gives Promising Update On Key Starter’s Return

FRISCO, Texas — Guard Tyler Smith is at the head of the list of Dallas Cowboys who could return for the Thursday game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coach Brian Schottenheimer said, with Smith eligible to come back after Sunday’s game at the Houston Texans.

Dallas Cowboys News / EssentiallySports / October 4

Cowboys Make Double Roster Move Before Texans Game

The Dallas Cowboys‘ secondary injuries haven’t eased, and the fix is coming from the practice squad again. Dallas has elevated two defensive backs for Sunday’s Week 4 game against the Texans, one of them a familiar face who was signed only days ago.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / October 3

Cowboys Open To Further Trades

With plenty of time to spare before the trade deadline, the Cowboys have already swung a notable deal. More swaps could be forthcoming. Dallas parted with a 2027 sixth-round pick as well as a second-rounder in 2028 to acquire cornerback Joey Porter Jr.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 3

NFL announces final decision on Dak Prescott incident

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys will look to bounce back after a disappointing Week 3, dropping to 1-2 on the 2026 NFL season after a 34-31 last-second loss to Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil.

Joey Porter Jr. has delusional take on why he will play for Cowboys without new deal

Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer shares fresh Joey Porter Jr. update for Texans game

Steelers players address if Joey Porter Jr. trade impacted them in loss to Browns

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Dallas Cowboys News / Viral Sports News / October 3

Cowboys Announce Multiple Roster Moves Before Texans Game

The Dallas Cowboys are bringing two defensive backs up from the practice squad for Sunday’s Week 4 trip to Houston, elevating cornerback Reddy Steward and safety Juanyeh Thomas as injuries continue to thin the secondary.

Kenneth Murray News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3

Texans Elevate LB Kenneth Murray

Per DJ Bien-Aime, the Texans are elevating LB Kenneth Murray for their upcoming matchup. Murray, 27, was a three-year starter at Oklahoma and earned second-team All-American honors before the Chargers traded up with the Patriots to select him with the No.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2

Cowboys' Jerry Jones addresses Joey Porter Jr. contract, possible future trades, confidence in coaches

During a Friday morning appearance on Dallas sports radio station 105.3 The Fan, Jones discussed landing Porter at this stage of the campaign.

Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer shares fresh Porter Jr. update for Texans game

Porter Jr. has delusional take on why he will play for Cowboys without new deal

Dan Campbell reveals if Lions came close to trading for Porter Jr.

Two teams emerge as potential landing spots for Chargers' Khalil Mack

Update emerges on Chiefs' possible trade for Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr.

NFL sends message to coaches after Sean McVay's PI revelation

Dak Prescott News / Yardbarker / October 1

Dak Prescott's impressive start tells a different story than the Cowboys' 1-2 record

The Dallas Cowboys are 1-2 heading into the Week 4 matchup against the Houston Texans, and while Jerry Jones and company would rather see a better record, quarterback Dak Prescott's stats really tell a different story.

Longtime NFL DC Don 'Wink' Martindale offers to assist 'outclassed' Cowboys DC Christian Parker

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. saga concluding with reported trade to Cowboys

This was the 'final straw' for Steelers before agreeing to trade Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys

Joey Porter Jr. trade doesn't solve Cowboys' biggest defensive problem

Cowboys playing dangerous game with Joey Porter Jr. trade

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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 30