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Is Mazi Smith playing for Cowboys in Week 2 vs Giants or still in doghouse?

The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for a massive matchup against the New York Giants in their home opener. It feels strange to call a game massive in Week 2, but a loss to the Giants would have the Cowboys starting the season 0-2 within the division.

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Mazi Smith, Jaydon Blue update: Status for Cowboys vs. Giants revealed

The Dallas Cowboys have released their inactives list ahead of Week 2’s home opener against the New York Giants. Here’s how Sunday’s list shakes up: Cowboys:

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 13

Cowboys' former first-rounder expected to be healthy scratch in Week 2

Former Dallas Cowboys first-round NFL draft pick Mazi Smith is bordering on the label of bust, and he continued his struggles with consistency throughout the 2025 preseason.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 11

Cowboys’ Matt Eberflus shares urgent Mazi Smith message

The Dallas Cowboys need to turn things around after Week 1. Dallas played well in their season opener, but could not beat the Eagles on the road. Now the Cowboys are doing whatever they can to improve and get their season headed in the right direction.

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Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 10

Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer opens up on Mazi Smith’s absence

Amid the Dallas Cowboys’ new era without Micah Parsons, head coach Brian Schottenheimer delivered an update on his defensive tackle, Mazi Smith. After the Cowboys invited veteran Jadevon Clowney to practice, Schottenheimer didn’t dismiss the possibility of seeing Smith back in action for Week 2’s matchup against the New York Giants.

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NFL News / Sporting News / September 10

Mock trade sees Dallas Cowboys unload first-round bust in deal with Detroit Lions

The Dallas Cowboys are going to unload Mazi Smith at some point and the Detroit Lions have been named as a possible suitor. Here's a trade proposal floated by Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox.

Dallas Cowboys News / Total Apex Sports / September 9

Dallas Cowboys Jerry Jones’ Comments Signal End for Mazi Smith?

The Dallas Cowboys’ decision to make 2023 first-round pick Mazi Smith a healthy scratch for their Week 1 opener against the Philadelphia Eagles sent a clear message.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / September 6

The Cowboys Must End the Mazi Smith Experiment

Before the mayhem of the Dallas Cowboys’ Week 1 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles kicked off, one of the biggest pre-game stories was defensive tackle Mazi Smith being a healthy scratch.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 4

Cowboys' Mazi Smith ripped by Cris Collinsworth for being healthy scratch

The Dallas Cowboys' defense has had some trouble stopping the Philadelphia Eagles' rushing attack in Thursday's season opener at Lincoln Financial Field.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 4

Cowboys first-rounder reaches new low with Week 1 inactive report

The Dallas Cowboys admitted to a huge blunder on Thursday.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Talk / September 4

DT Mazi Smith, RB Jaydon Blue are healthy scratches for Cowboys

As part of the Micah Parsons' trade, the Cowboys added nose tackle Kenny Clark from Green Bay. They wouldn't have had a need to acquire Clark if Mazi Smith had become what they expected.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / September 4

Brian Schottenheimer shows he meant his message to Cowboys' Mazi Smith with inactives announcement before Eagles matchup

Ahead of Thursday night's NFL Kickoff game, the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles revealed their list of inactive players. In Week 1, the decisions to see which 48 players suit up is particularly interesting because injuries tend to be a minor factor compared to later in the year.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 3

Dallas Cowboys urged to trade first round bust to AFC franchise

Mazi Smith was selected at No. 26 overall in the 2023 NFL draft for one reason, to solve the issues the Dallas Cowboys have had on run defense. Entering his third season with the franchise, Smith has yet to live up to expectations.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 27

Mazi Smith gets clear message after making Cowboys 53-man roster

The Dallas Cowboys have trimmed down their roster for the regular season. The NFL's cut deadline is one of the hardest days of the year. Many players heard the worst news of their lives, while others got the news that they have been given one more chance to live out a dream.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 26