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Cowboys' new 2026 mock draft lands 'Day 1 field general' & 'fiesty' DB

The Dallas Cowboys can officially turn their attention to the NFL offseason and 2026 NFL Draft, with a disastrous year in the books. Entering the offseason, the Cowboys have several areas on the roster that need to be addressed, with the defense being priority No.

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Defensive coordinator candidates who could improve Cowboys' brutal secondary

Sunday was another frustrating game for Dallas Cowboys fans who had to watch the secondary miss one tackle after another against the New York Giants. In addition to the poor angles and inability to wrap up, the defensive backs couldn't consistently stop an aerial attack that was without their top two players.

Kenny Clark News / Inside The Star / January 5

Kenny Clark Calls It Out: The Cowboys Need 'Dogs'

Kenny Clark called it, now it’s time Jerry and Stephen get it right. When Clark talked about the Cowboys defense, it felt less like a press conference answer and more like the exact conversation we’ve all had screaming at our T.V.s after a bad defensive drive.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 5

Dallas Cowboys' 2026 NFL opponents, home & away schedule set

The Dallas Cowboys' season came to a disappointing end on Sunday afternoon, falling to the division rival New York Giants to finish the season at 7-9-1.

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The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Most TD passes without an NFL playoff berth' quiz

Dak Prescott News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

Did Dak Prescott subtly shade Cowboys defense with comments after Giants loss?

The past two years have brought nothing but frustrations and disappointment for a Dallas Cowboys franchise that has lofty ambitions of competing for a Super Bowl title year-in, year-out.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / January 5

Dallas Cowboys' 2026 opponents just became official, and they might lose a home game

The Dallas Cowboys are on to 2026, and the very last game of the NFL regular season just finished their slate of opponents for next season. Since the NFL has a formula to determine each team's opponents based on each team's record, we already know who is playing the Cowboys in 2026 home or away.

Jadeveon Clowney News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

Jadeveon Clowney’s career game for Cowboys in Week 18 the perfect audition for free agency

For a team limping to the finish line, the Dallas Cowboys still managed to create intriguing storyline in Week 18. Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney authored a career-defining performance in the season finale.

Brian Schottenheimer News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer makes defiant promise after missing out on playoffs

The Dallas Cowboys’ frustrating 2025 season officially came to an end on Sunday, and with it came a blunt, emotional assessment from first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

Dak Prescott News / Athlon Sports / January 4

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Announces Future Plans After Final Game

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys came up short in Week 18, falling to Jaxson Dart and the NFC East rival New York Giants 34-17 in the season finale.

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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 / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 4

Brian Schottenheimer discusses Cowboys' timeline for Matt Eberflus decision

The Dallas Cowboys were again flat in Week 18, losing to the New York Giants 34-17. That gives them a 7-9-1 record in the first season under head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who isn't thrilled with the results.

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The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'TE receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

The 'CFP appearances' quiz

Matt Eberflus News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

Cowboys’ historic defensive clunker the final nail in Matt Eberflus’ coffin

The Dallas Cowboys had yet another disappointing season where they fell short in several areas, and this year, it looks like it was the defense that let them down.

Jadeveon Clowney News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 4

Cowboys' Jadeveon Clowney misses massive contract bonus due to unfortunate reason

The Dallas Cowboys concluded their 2025-26 NFL season with a 34-17 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon. With the defeat, the Cowboys finished 7-9-1, recording a losing record for the second straight year and allowing over 500 points for the first time in franchise history.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

Exclusive: Cowboys teammate reveals CeeDee Lamb secret to George Pickens’ career season

Reddy Steward may not be a household name, but he knows the Dallas Cowboys’ star players better than anybody. The 24-year-old will end the Cowboys’ 2025 season as the top cornerback following the release of former Pro Bowler Trevon Diggs and an injury to Daron Bland.

NFL News / Inside The Star / January 4

Cowboys season ends poorly with 34-17 loss to Giants

The 2025 Dallas Cowboys season is officially in the books, as a 34-17 loss against the New York Giants capped off a 7-8-1 record for the team. This one featured both familiar issues for Dallas and brought some hope for 2026.