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Dallas Cowboys cornerback trying to make a comeback posts honest and hilarious clip on social media ahead of OTAs

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Josh Butler is trying to make a comeback after a strong run of games in 2024. But he knows he faces an uphill battle, and he’s not afraid to show it.

NFL News / Inside The Star / January 30

What to expect from a Christian Parker defense

With Cowboys new defensive coordinator Christian Parker in the building and already getting to work building his staff, I am sure many are wondering what we should expect to see from his defense?

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 17

Dallas Cowboys make 3 intriguing roster moves for final stretch of season

The Dallas Cowboys are teetering on the edge of officially being eliminated from the NFL Playoffs this weekend, but that doesn't mean there aren't some important evaluations that need to be made during the final three-game stretch of the season.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

How many of the most recent pair of teammates to rush for two touchdowns each in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The '800-receiving-yard running backs' quiz

The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / November 29

Cowboys' 3rd-year CB 'ready' for PUP activation to 'ball out' in secondary

The Dallas Cowboys have been receiving good news in the secondary all week. All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs is expected to return to action in Week 14, while fellow All-Pro DaRon Bland avoided serious injury on Thanksgiving Day.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 Cowboys on SI / November 13

Injured Cowboys CB gets fans fired up with cryptic social media post

Josh Butler came out of nowhere to become a star for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024. Butler was forced into a starting role last season due to multiple injuries at the position, and had a remarkable game in a Week 12 win over the Washington Commanders.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / July 18, 2025

Injured Dallas Cowboys cornerback claims he's 'ready' for training camp

The Dallas Cowboys went through minicamp without two of their top cornerbacks. Trevon Diggs and rookie third-round pick Shavon Revel Jr. are both recovering from knee injuries, and there's no confirmation on their status for training camp.

Former Michigan State DB Shined for Cowboys Before Injury

In early November, the Dallas Cowboys elevated cornerback Josh Butler from the practice squad to the active roster. It didn't look like a significant move at first.

Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / December 2, 2024

Josh Butler has all the motivation to return strong from ACL tear

All the best to Josh Butler. The Dallas Cowboys have caught a little fire as of late with two straight wins. They managed to do so while battling another opponent outside of the one on the field, and that's the injury bug.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / November 30, 2024

Cowboys lose 2 defenders to injury, including promising rookie

I hope everyone out there enjoyed Thanksgiving with their families. I hope the food was delicious, the company was pleasant, and every person in the house was happy after a Dallas Cowboys victory.

Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / November 30, 2024

Josh Butler, Juanyeh Thomas injury updates

The latest news surrounding the Dallas Cowboys is here. A season full of injury issues continue for Dallas. In a season that’s seen the latter overwhelmed almost weekly with injuries of all sorts, Josh Butler and Juanyeh Thomas are the latest victims of that ravaging.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 Cowboys on SI / November 29, 2024

Josh Butler sends thoughtful message to Cowboys fans, vows to return stronger

One week after a breakout performance for the Dallas Cowboys, Josh Butler suffered a torn ACL. It was an unofrtunate turn of events but Butler isn't going to let that stop him from making the most of his NFL dream.

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

Cowboys lose breakout defender for season due to injury

Thanksgiving Day was a lot of fun for Dallas Cowboys fans who finally got to see their team put together a winning streak. After knocking off the Washington Commanders in Week 12, they made it two in a row as they defeated the New York Giants in Week 13.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / November 26, 2024

A strong showing puts Josh Butler in the mix at cornerback for the Cowboys, now and later

Josh Butler was phenomenal against the Commanders. The Dallas Cowboys were not expected to beat the Washington Commanders on Sunday. After losing five straight games, it was evident that the wheels had come off causing them to spin out of control.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / November 25, 2024

Cowboys waste no time rewarding heroic performance from player with much deserved honor ahead of Thanksgiving

Say what you want about Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, one of the things he does that I thoroughly appreciate is the fact that he presents a different set of captains on a weekly basis. If you've been around competitive athletes at any level, you know it's exact kind of things that motivates players.

NFL News / Blogging The Boys / November 25, 2024

3 heroes from the Cowboys’ 34-26 win over the Commanders

So many people stepped up for the Cowboys at Washington. What a wild finish from Northwest Stadium on Sunday afternoon. After the Dallas Cowboys failed to put points on the board offensively as they’ve done all season, they suddenly erupted in the fourth quarter.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / November 25, 2024

Cowboys undrafted player had a career day in week 12

Starting for the second straight game because Trevon Diggs was ruled out, a undrafted defensive player for the Cowboys was attacked all day yesterday, and he had a career game against the Commanders.

NFL News / Blogging The Boys / November 25, 2024

Josh Butler, Chauncey Golston were pivotal in victory over Washington Commanders

Josh Butler and Chauncey Golston were incredible on Sunday. The Dallas Cowboys captured a surprising victory on Sunday over the Washington Commanders, winning 34-26.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / November 18, 2024

Dallas Cowboys add practice squad reinforcements at TE & DB ahead of Texans clash

The Dallas Cowboys (3-6) have made multiple roster moves ahead of their primetime Week 11 Monday Night Football matchup against the Houston Texans (6-4).

Dallas Cowboys News / Field Level Media / November 18, 2024

Cowboys put QB Dak Prescott on IR, elevate DB Josh Butler

The Dallas Cowboys officially placed quarterback Dak Prescott on injured reserve and elevated cornerback Josh Butler to the active roster ahead of Monday night's game against the Houston Texans.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 9, 2024

Cowboys Elevate Two From Practice Squad

Per Aaron Wilson, the Cowboys are elevating CB Josh Butler and WR Jalen Cropper from the practice squad this week. Butler, 27, went undrafted out of Michigan State back in 2018 but did not play until 2023 with the Michigan Panthers of the USFL.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 2, 2024

Cowboys Elevating RB Dalvin Cook & CB Josh Butler

The Cowboys announced Sunday that they will elevate RB Dalvin Cook and CB Josh Butler for Week 9. Cook, 29, is a former second-round pick of the Vikings back in 2017.

Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / July 27, 2024

Cowboys training camp: Undrafted star of the day

Josh Butler showed out on Friday. The Dallas Cowboys returned to the practice fields in sunny Oxnard, CA, for day two of training camp. As several questions surrounded the team, Micah Parsons took the podium to answer questions about his contract status and other topics before the focus quickly returned to the performance on the field.