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I am sure we all sound like a broken record lately, but this is one of the biggest issues for this Dallas Cowboys team heading into the 2026 season. The defense was the worst in football, and the secondary was a huge reason why they were so bad.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / November 26

Cowboys elevate former starting cornerback to active roster for Week 13

Entering their Week 13 showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Dallas Cowboys find themselves once again dealing with injuries at the cornerback position.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 26

Cowboys Announce Roster Move Before Chiefs Game

The 5-5-1 Dallas Cowboys host the 6-5 Kansas City Chiefs for a Thanksgiving Day game on Thursday. The Cowboys are looking to stay hot following their comeback victory against the Philadelphia Eagles, winning 24-21 after being down 21-0.

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Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / October 18

Cowboys make multiple roster moves and receive news that completely changes expectations for Week 7

The Dallas Cowboys are making multiple roster moves ahead of their Week 7 showdown versus the Washington Commanders before receiving news that changes expectations for Week 7.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / October 18

Cowboys activate Caelen Carson from IR, Trevon Diggs out with concussion

The Cowboys have activated cornerback Caelen Carson from injured reserve ahead of their Week 7 matchup with the Commanders.

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Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 18

Cowboys Sign RB Malik Davis To Active Roster, Activate CB Caelen Carson From IR

Per Todd Archer, the Cowboys are signing RB Malik Davis to their active roster and activating CB Caelen Carson from injured reserve. Davis, 26, signed with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent out of Florida following the 2022 NFL Draft.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 10

Cowboys may need to open up multiple roster spots before Panthers matchup, 3 players who could be cut

The Dallas Cowboys may need to do some roster maneuvering before taking on the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. The reason why is WR Jonathan Mingo and CB Caelen Carson—both on Injured Reserve right now—started practicing last week and the team has under two weeks to make a decision on their 2025 seasons.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / October 2

Cowboys open 21-day window for 2 players from injured reserve

The Dallas Cowboys made an important roster move this week by activating the 21-day practice window for WR Jonathan Mingo and CB Caelen Carson. Both players have been sidelined on injured reserve, and now the team has three weeks to evaluate their readiness before making a decision on their return.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / October 1

Cowboys open practice windows for pair of players

The team opened both players’ 21-day practice windows on Wednesday, Todd Archer of ESPN reports.

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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 / A to Z Sports / October 1

Cowboys are one step closer to getting reinforcements that could seriously shake up the depth chart very soon

The Dallas Cowboys have help on the way, and it's coming from inside the building. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer announced Wednesday that the team is opening the practice windows for WR Jonathan Mingo and CB Caelen Carson, who started the season on Injured Reserve.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 1

Caelen Carson injury update shows Cowboys CB is closing in on return

The Dallas Cowboys' secondary began the 2025-26 NFL season banged up, with several key players starting the year on injured reserve or the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 29

Cowboys could get secondary reinforcements as injured CB is close to return

It has been an odd Monday morning after the Dallas Cowboys were in primetime on Sunday night. No, the team is not celebrating a win, and they're not celebrating a loss.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 27

Cowboys Shuffle Roster With Four More Moves

The Dallas Cowboys announced they have placed both CB Caelen Carson and seventh-round RB Phil Mafah on injured reserve. Both players must miss at least four games before they’re eligible to return later this season. In corresponding moves, the team signed OT Hakeem Adeniji and CB C.J.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / August 23

Cowboys' plan for CB Trevon Diggs revealed

Trevon Diggs has continued to make progress in his recovery from January knee surgery. As team and player hoped, a stint on the Cowboys’ reserve/PUP list to start the campaign is unlikely.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 14

Cowboys insider warns promising young CB could be on roster bubble

The Dallas Cowboys' secondary has been hit hard by injuries for the past two seasons, and this year's flurry of injuries could have serious consequences for a promising young cornerback.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 1

Projected Dallas Cowboys starting CBs for Week 1 with Trevon Diggs, Caelen Carson out

The Dallas Cowboys' defensive backfield has been decimated by injuries throughout the past year, with more injuries in training camp that continue to weaken the depth at cornerback.

Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / July 29

Caelen Carson injury update: Cowboys CB to miss extended time as injuries pile up in training camp

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Caelen Carson will be out of action due to an injury he suffered during training camp. Per Todd Archer of ESPN, Carson suffered a hyperextended knee on Sunday and will be out for four to six weeks.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 16

Cowboys CB Caelen Carson offers advice to incoming NFL draft class

Caelen Carson made the leap from the NCAA to the NFL last season as a fifth-round pick for the Dallas Cowboys. Injuries to DaRon Bland at the beginning of the year and Trevon Diggs at the end led to Carson being thrown into the fire early and often.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 9, 2024

Cowboys rookie shoots down praise with honest admission after beating the Browns

One of the most impressive aspects of the Dallas Cowboys' win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday was the fact that they started fifth-round rookie Caelen

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / August 25, 2024

Do Cowboys have a viable replacement for star CB DaRon Bland?

Dallas owner Jerry Jones insists the Cowboys don't need to sign another cornerback even though star DaRon Bland is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a stress fracture in his foot.

Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy has strangely optimistic take on QB Trey Lance

Trey Lance ‘not going to forget’ about five interceptions in Cowboys’ loss to Chargers

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Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / August 4, 2024

Cowboys rookie Caelen Carson catches eyes in training camp

I have been saying this since before the 2024 NFL Draft even started: Caelen Carson will play significant snaps for a team this season. The former Wake Forest cornerback is now making that case himself.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 29, 2024

Meeting the Dallas Cowboys 2024 draft class: Caelen Carson

The Dallas Cowboys had already established both sides of the ball with selections on the offensive and defensive lines. So, where would the rest of the draft take the franchise?

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / May 14, 2024

5th round draft pick looks to re-earn college nickname for Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys added some depth to the cornerback room in the 5th round of the 2024 NFL draft. Caelen Carson was given the nickname seatbelt when he was a freshman at Wake Forest.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / May 13, 2024

Cowboys' late round draft pick disagreeing with popular football take couldn't be more perfect

In his first year of college, Dallas Cowboys cornerback and fifth-round draft pick Caelen Carson earned a nickname that would make any defensive back in the nation proud as heck.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / May 9, 2024

Cowboys make it official with seven 2024 draft picks, including first-rounder

With some teams set for rookie minicamps this weekend, a flurry of draft-pick signings transpired.

Cowboys release veteran WR

Cowboys going all-in on new offensive line

Fantasy futures: Where to draft your favorite Dallas Cowboys

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Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / ACC Digital Network / April 11, 2024

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College Football News / On Tap Sports Net / February 27, 2024

2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Caelen Carson

College: Wake Forest College Position: Boundary CB / Slot CB Ideal NFL Position: Slot CB Height/Weight: 6'0", 195 pounds Year / Age: Junior / 21 Draft

New York Giants Draft Prospect: CB Caelen Carson

Height: 6’0 Weight: 195 lbs. Class: Junior (4th year) School: Wake Forest Statistics A former three-star recruit out of North Point High School in Waldorf, Maryland, where he was the 37th recruit from the state and the 134th CB prospect during the 2020 recruiting class.