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Cowboys DL Mazi Smith is a healthy scratch for the team’s Monday night game against the Cardinals and is viewed as a trade candidate around the league, according to Jordan Schultz.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / November 3

Has Mazi Smith played his last down as a Dallas Cowboy?

It shouldn't be exaggerated how important the Dallas Cowboys' Week 9 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals has become. The Cowboys are in a place where the result of Monday night's game will change the trajectory of the season in many ways.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / November 2

Are Cowboys open to trading DT Mazi Smith?

If the Cowboys are to make a trade, it would come as no surprise if a defensive addition were to be made. Dallas could also subtract on that side of the ball.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 31

Cowboys could replace first-round draft bust with under-the-radar trade candidate

With the NFL trade deadline just days away, the Dallas Cowboys remain a team to watch. At 3-4-1, they're still alive in the NFC playoff picture, and they have enough talent on offense to make a run.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 29

4 Dallas Cowboys who should be traded for fresh start ahead of NFL trade deadline

It's not a matter of if, but a matter of when the Dallas Cowboys will make a move before the NFL trade deadline. The Cowboys will more than likely be making a move to bolster up the roster before the deadline.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 1

Cowboys encouraged to cut losses, trade away first-round pick

During the 2023 NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys were looking for help on their defensive line. That led to the selection of Mazi Smith at No. 26 overall.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 24

Cowboys’ NFL draft bust named as trade target for AFC contenders

Mazi Smith hasn’t been what the Dallas Cowboys hoped he would be. Selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft, Smith was a healthy scratch for the first two games of the season for Dallas.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 24

Buffalo Bills named possible trade partner for Dallas Cowboys' first-round draft bust

The Buffalo Bills have been bitten by the injury bug early on this season, and that's especially true along the defensive line. Ed Oliver has missed the last two games and his status remains unclear going into Week 4.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 23

Cowboys first-round bust gets endorsement from former top 10 pick

The Dallas Cowboys are still licking their wounds after a frustrating loss to the Chicago Bears this past Sunday. However, it is a new week, and the Cowboys will have their hands full again this weekend when they welcome Micah Parsons and the Green Bay Packers to AT&T Stadium.

Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / September 14

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:

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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 / 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 / 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 / Yardbarker / September 4

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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 / A to Z Sports / August 25

Multiple insiders hint at Dallas Cowboys' roster decision on Mazi Smith ahead of cutdown day

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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / August 8, 2024

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