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Welcome to game day, and with that means the first injury report of the season. The Dallas Cowboys are heading into Philadelphia to take on the defending champs and division rival Eagles in the NFL’s opening game tonight in Philly.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / August 26

Cowboys’ Secondary + Pass Rush = A Surprise 2025 Powerhouse

The Dallas Cowboys’ secondary was inconsistent in 2024, ranking 17th in pass defense (218.1 yards per game allowed) and giving up too many explosive plays downfield.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 24

Cowboys biggest winners of NFL preseason from FA steal to powerhouse rookie

The Dallas Cowboys wrapped up their preseason with a win over the Atlanta Falcons. It was a solid way to wrap things up following two losses, which were marred by offensive struggles.

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The 'Last 4,000-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?

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.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 13

Kaiir Elam more motivated than ever for fresh start with Cowboys

Searching for depth at cornerback, the Dallas Cowboys took a flier on Kaiir Elam. A former first-round pick who had yet to find his rhythm with the Buffalo Bills, Elam was added (along with a sixth-round pick) in exchange for a fifth and seventh-round pick.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / August 3

Ex-1st-Round Pick Kaiir Elam Reviving Career in Dallas

If you made a list of the least successful first-round picks over the last ten years, former Buffalo Bill Kaiir Elam would certainly be on that list. The 23rd pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, this Florida alum is now flipping the script with the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / July 31

Cowboys' Kaiir Elam proving to be steal of the NFL offseaon with career resurgence

The Dallas Cowboys head into the 2025 season full of players looking to re-prove themselves with a new change of scenery. Kaiir Elam is near the top of that list.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / July 30

Best videos & highlights from Cowboys' training camp practice on Day 7

Tuesday was a rest day for the Dallas Cowboys, but they were back on the practice field on Wednesday. This time, they were playing without pads, which means it wasn’t as physical of a session.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / July 28

Former Buffalo Bills first-round pick finding career resurgence with Dallas Cowboys

Taken at No. 23 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, Kaiir Elam was supposed to be the Buffalo Bills next shutdown cornerback. The Florida product had the size, speed, and NFL bloodlines that led to projections of stardom.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / July 27

Bills star hypes Cowboys newcomer stealing the show at training camp

The Dallas Cowboys struck a deal with the Buffalo Bills during the NFL offseason, sending a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and a 2026 seventh-round pick to acquire former first-round pick Kaiir Elam.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / July 26

Kaiir Elam lifts kid from sideline to celebrate intercepting Dak Prescott at training camp

Training camp can be a time for players to have some fun, especially after making a nice play against a teammate. And Dallas Cowboys cornerback Kaiir Elam took full advantage of an opportunity given to him on Saturday.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / July 24

Stock is rising for Cowboys CB in 1st week of training camp

I know it has only been two days, but someone’s stock from the Dallas Cowboys defense is rising very quickly, and it is a guy that I thought might struggle, but this secondary is going to need him early in the season.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / July 5

CB Kaiir Elam expected to play big role with Cowboys

The Cowboys’ front office has been busy during the offseason, sending away lots of draft capital to bring in players like George Pickens, Kenneth Murray, Joe Milton, and Kaiir Elam.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / July 3

National media outlet names the Dallas Cowboys' surprise player and it's someone who could make or break the entire season

From the moment they traded for him, it's been clear the Dallas Cowboys have higher expectations from cornerback Kaiir Elam than fans do. A former first-round draft pick that didn't work out for the Buffalo Bills, Elam came labeled as the typical Cowboys' "low-risk, high-reward" bet we see every offseason.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Cowboys Insiders Agree On Camp's No. 1 'Surprise Starter'

FRISCO - The Dallas Cowboys underwent a great deal of change this offseason. After hiring a completely new coaching staff, the Cowboys front office worked numerous free agency deals and four trades to tighten up gaps in the roster following a disappointing 7-10 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / July 2

Unfamiliar name needs to be ready for Cowboys in September

With Trevon Diggs recovering from his bone graft surgery on his left knee, and Jourdan Lewis is no longer with the team the Dallas Cowboys cornerback room is going to be a bit thin when the season starts in September.

Dallas Cowboys News / Florida Gators on SI / July 1

Elam Looking for Career Resurgence in Dallas

When the Buffalo Bills drafted Florida Gators' cornerback Kaiir Elam, they expected a player who would take the defense to new heights. However, what happened

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / June 19

Kaiir Elam should be motivated after Cowboys decline 5th-year option

A few weeks ago, the Dallas Cowboys declined the fifth-year option of cornerback Kaiir Elam, a guy they traded for this offseason. The team acquired Elam in a trade with the Bills.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / May 31

Kaiir Elam shines at OTAs with fresh start in Dallas

We have written before in this space about “Elam Energy” — the untapped, undeniable upside of former first-round pick Kaiir Elam. And now, that energy is translating onto the field.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Kaiir Elam praises Cowboys coaching energy and culture

When the Dallas Cowboys traded for Kaiir Elam earlier this offseason, they weren’t just taking a flyer on a forgotten first-round talent — they were betting on fit, both scheme and culture.

NFL News / Field Level Media / March 12

Cowboys acquire DB Kaiir Elam from Bills

The Dallas Cowboys acquired cornerback Kaiir Elam from the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday in exchange for two draft picks. The Cowboys sent a fifth-round pick in this year's draft and a seventh-rounder in 2026 for Elam, a former first-round pick.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 13