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Cowboys Land in Terrible Spot in Way-Too-Early 2026 NFL Power Rankings

The Super Bowl is behind us, so we're officially moving on to the 2026 NFL season. For the Dallas Cowboys, they've already been working hard to ensure this year is better than last.

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New Cowboys 2026 NFL Mock Draft Lands 'Freaky' LB, Fast-Rising CB

The 2025-26 NFL season is in the books, and while the Dallas Cowboys have been preparing for the offseason for the past few weeks and rebuilding the coaching staff with the hiring of new defensive coordinator Christian Parker.

George Pickens News / Inside The Star / February 9

Cowboys expected to place franchise tag on WR George Pickens

It has been a very fast start to the offseason for the Dallas Cowboys for the first time in a long time. It started with hiring Christian Parker and the rest of his staff, and now it continues with news that Dallas are expected to place the franchise tag on George Pickens, a move that I thought would happen at least for the time being.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 9

Dallas Cowboys' Way-Too-Early 2027 Super Bowl Odds Released

The 2025-26 NFL season is officially in the books, following the Seattle Seahawks' big win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60. Now, as every team across the league turns to the offseason, we have received a way-too-early look at the Super Bowl 61 odds.

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The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

How many of the head coaches can you name from each Super Bowl since Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000?

The 'NFL AP Coach of the Year winners' quiz

The 'AP Offensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'Multi-TD-catch Super Bowls' quiz

Dak Prescott News / Gridiron Heroics / February 8

'It’s Because It’s the Cowboys': Former NFL Star Explains Why Dak Prescott Gets So Much Hate

Dak Prescott’s standing in the NFL continues to spark debate, especially as expectations in the league rarely soften. Former wide receiver Chad Ochocinco recently offered perspective on why the Dallas Cowboys quarterback remains a lightning rod despite consistent production.

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

George Pickens News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 8

NFC Notes: A.J. Brown, George Pickens, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told reporters that he plans to keep WR George Pickens in Dallas for a long time. “I’m talking to George all the time by virtue of my excitement for him,” Jones said, via the team’s official website.

George Pickens News / Larry Brown Sports / February 8

Cowboys may not keep George Pickens

The Dallas Cowboys intend to use their franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens, but that does not mean his future with the organization is settled.

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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.

T.J. Watt News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 8

Cowboys Listed Among Teams That Should Pursue Trade For T.J. Watt

Dallas Cowboys fans still remember calling for T.J. Watt in the 2017 NFL draft. In need of a new pass-rusher, Watt was there for the taking at No. 28 overall.

George Pickens News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 8

Cowboys Could Tag & Trade George Pickens

NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport says a tag and trade scenario involving the Cowboys and WR George Pickens is considered a possibility heading into the offseason. Dallas is expected to franchise Pickens to prevent him from leaving in free agency and to give them time to work on a long-term deal.

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The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz

The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 8

Cowboys Named Among 7 Teams Set to Get Hit Hardest by NFL Free Agency

It appears one of the biggest dominoes has already fallen for the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, when it was reported on Saturday that they plan to use the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens.

George Pickens News / Athlon Sports / February 8

What Is a Franchise Tag in NFL? Exploring Cowboys-George Pickens Report

The NFL franchise tag allows a team to keep a key player from hitting unrestricted free agency. Teams do this by offering a one-year, fully guaranteed contract.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / February 8

Cowboys Don’t Chase Big Free Agents (5-Year Data)

Come March, I see the same reaction from Cowboys fans, and it is frustration. Big names come off the free agent board, money starts to fly, and Dallas looks like it’s sitting on its hands.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 8

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb Loves Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Picks Seahawks to Win Super Bowl LX

SAN FRANCISCO — The 2025 Dallas Cowboys did not have the season that anybody in the organization wanted. A 7-9-1 record. losses in four of their last five games, and a defense under Matt Eberflus that ranked dead last in points allowed, and set all kinds of marks for overall futility.

NFL News / Bleacher Report / February 7

Watch: ⬆️ Link for unfiltered convo with Micah Parsons and George Pickens at Super Bowl LX

George Pickens News / Larry Brown Sports / February 7

The Cowboys have made a decision on George Pickens’ future

The Dallas Cowboys are going to give it another go with wide receiver George Pickens. Following an impressive 2025 NFL season with the Cowboys, Pickens is expected to be franchise tagged by Dallas, according to several reports.

George Pickens News / Field Level Media / February 7

Report: Cowboys to place franchise tag on George Pickens

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told the team's website that Dallas wants to keep George Pickens for "a long time," and will take a step toward that by placing the franchise tag on the Pro Bowl wide receiver, ESPN reported on Saturday.

George Pickens News / Yardbarker / February 8

Cowboys, George Pickens headed for standoff after latest report

Cowboys, George Pickens may be headed for standoff after latest report

Get the popcorn ready. Once again, the Dallas Cowboys could be the most entertaining spectacle of the NFL offseason.

How Cowboys' Jerry Jones thinks George Pickens would react to franchise tag

CeeDee Lamb has conflicting emotions about Cowboys trading Micah Parsons to Packers

10 notable NFL free agents and their potential landing spots

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Most 140-yard-games in one NFL season' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 7

Dallas Cowboys Linked to NFL Sack Leader in 2026 Free Agency

The Dallas Cowboys had one of the worst defenses in the NFL last season, but Jerry Jones has been adamant that they're going to get things fixed. Dallas already moved on from defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, and Jones allowed head coach Brian Schottenheimer to lead a legitimate search for his replacement.