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Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints fined $500,000 for multiple fights at joint practice

The NFL has fined the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints $500,00 each for being involved in multiple fights during a joint practice on Tuesday. Along with punches and helmets being thrown, Saints wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner grabbed Cowboys safety Jalen Thompson and slammed him to the turf.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / August 20

NFL drops the hammer on Dallas Cowboys for getting into multiple fights during joint practice

The NFL is making the Dallas Cowboys pay for their participation on Tuesday’s fights during joint practice with the New Orleans Saints. Yikes. Talk about an expensive practice.

‘America’s Sweethearts’ Renewed for Season 4: Everything We Know So Far

America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleadersh has given the world a look inside life as a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader like never before. Since 2024, the Netflix docuseries has followed the dancers through the grueling audition process and taxing football season.

NFL News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 20

NFL Requests Cowboys-Saints Joint Practice Film After Chippy Session In Oxnard

OXNARD, Calif. — The NFL has requested the practice film from Tuesday’s joint practice between the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Thursday he has heard nothing from the league about discipline for any player involved.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20

3 surprise Cowboys 2026 preseason roster cuts to watch out for before Week 1

While the Dallas Cowboys deal with players’ temperaments, a certain coach has been losing sleep preparing for the season. And with tough roster decisions coming, here are three surprise preseason roster cuts to watch before Week 1 of the 2026 season.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys.news / August 20

Brian Schottenheimer names 10 Cowboys who exceeded expectations at training camp as Camden Brown faces tough WR competition

Oxnard, California — Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer has seen plenty of encouraging performances throughout training camp, but 10 players have stood out enough to exceed his expectations entering the preseason.

Dallas Cowboys News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Dallas Cowboys Land Head-Turning Caleb Downs Prediction

ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter said Thursday that Dallas Cowboys first-round pick Caleb Downs has the potential to transform the team’s defense in a manner similar to how Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott elevated the San Francisco 49ers more than four decades ago.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 20

‘Just Being Smart’: Dallas Cowboys Manage Terence Steele, Kenny Clark Workloads In Oxnard

OXNARD, Calif. — Terence Steele and Kenny Clark will be limited in Thursday’s practice, and neither is hurt. Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer put both in a group of older players whose workloads the team is managing this week.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 20

Jaydon Blue Limited As Zion Childress Returns For Dallas Cowboys’ Final Oxnard Practice

OXNARD, Calif. — Jaydon Blue and Zion Childress were limited in Thursday’s practice, Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said. Blue is working through a shoulder injury.

Jonathan Bullard News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 20

Dallas Cowboys Hold Michael Trigg, Jonathan Bullard Out Of Final Oxnard Practice

OXNARD, Calif. — Michael Trigg and Jonathan Bullard were both held out of Thursday’s practice, Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said. Trigg is dealing with a toe injury.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Jerry Jones News / EssentiallySports / August 20

Jimmy Johnson Exposes Jerry Jones as Cowboys Legend Airs Out Dirty Laundry in Public

Thirty-two years, two Super Bowl rings, and his name on the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor haven’t been enough to erase the sting Jimmy Johnson felt when his stint with America’s Team ended.

Von Miller News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 20

Christian Parker Views Von Miller as More Than Just Added Pass-Rush Juice For Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys made a big addition to their edge rushers room earlier this week when the team signed Von Miller in free agency. Miller had been lobbying for the Cowboys to sign him, and a union with Dallas always made sense with the team's promising but uncertain situation along the edge.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / August 20

Cowboys RT could be on hot seat after Schottenheimer comments

'He needs to be better': Cowboys RT Terence Steele could be on hot seat after Brian Schottenheimer comments

Dallas Cowboys second-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer hasn't loved what he has seen from right tackle Terence Steele in training camp and the preseason.

How chat with Dak Prescott helped result in Von Miller joining Cowboys

Brian Schottenheimer speaks out after Cowboys' fight-filled practice with Saints

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Saints WR Chris Olave gives Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs welcome-to-the-NFL moment

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Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / August 20

Cowboys Still Open To Additions

Over the weekend, Von Miller and the Cowboys agreed to a one-year deal. The future Hall of Famer is set to offer a boost defensively, and he represents a notable addition late in the offseason.

Sam Howell News / Inside The Star / August 20

Howell vs. Milton: Cowboys QB2 Battle Stays Tight

The Dallas Cowboys don’t have a clear answer in the race to back up Dak Prescott after the first game of the preseason, but Sam Howell and Joe Milton gave them some things to think about.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / August 20

Cowboys players to watch in 2nd preseason game Saturday night

The second preseason game of the year is only two days away, and the Cowboys roster is starting to get close to a breaking point. Players are fighting for starting jobs, roster spots and some are making the coaching staff really think about how many bodies to keep at every position.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / August 19

Dallas Pass Catchers Make Their Case in Preseason Game 1

The top of the Cowboys’ receiving group is set, but this isn’t what mattered against Seattle in the first preseason game. The questions are behind CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy, and Jake Ferguson, where Dallas has more players than spots.

Malik Nabers News / Yardbarker / August 19

What Giants' Nabers must do to play in Week 1 game vs. Cowboys

What Giants' Malik Nabers must do to play in Week 1 game vs. Cowboys

Nabers is back to practicing in team periods amid his recovery from the torn ACL and torn meniscus he suffered on Sept. 28, 2025.

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Giants’ Malik Nabers shares raw emotions about return from ACL injury

Giants' Cam Skattebo makes admission about playing style following gruesome injury

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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / August 19

How chat with Prescott helped result in Miller joining Cowboys

How chat with Dak Prescott helped result in Von Miller joining Cowboys

Miller was born and raised in the Dallas suburb of DeSoto, Texas, so it's understandable that he was excited to complete a homecoming and officially sign with the Cowboys this week.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / August 18

Former Cowboys G John Niland Dies At 82

Former Cowboys guard John Niland has passed away at the age of 82. “An All-Pro guard, John was at the core of Tom Landry‘s greatest team and a Super Bowl champion,” the team said in a statement. “A tough, dedicated, team-first player that battled relentlessly on the line and represented excellence in every way.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 19