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‘Something Stopped Dallas’: Mike Tomlin Questions Dallas Cowboys’ Long-Term Commitment To George Pickens
DALLAS — Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Thursday that something has stopped the Dallas Cowboys from making a long-term commitment to George Pickens, the receiver Pittsburgh traded to Dallas in May 2025 rather than pay on a second contract. Tomlin…
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‘When He Speaks, It’s Heard’: Dak Prescott Praises Quinnen Williams After Dallas Cowboys Captain Vote
FRISCO, Texas — Quinnen Williams's locker now sits next to Dak Prescott's in the middle of the Dallas Cowboys locker room, hours after Williams was voted a defensive captain. Prescott said Williams gives him history from past teams and the situations he…
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‘I Thought He Would Have Been Picked Up’: Dak Prescott Opens Up On Joe Milton III Returning To Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott said he expected Joe Milton III to be claimed off waivers, and that the Dallas Cowboys got a player back who makes the quarterback room better. Prescott's read on his own job now is to keep Milton's…
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‘That Means Absolutely Nothing’: Dak Prescott Says Dallas Cowboys Are Building New Identity In Pads
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott said the Dallas Cowboys built their identity in pads over the past month. He also explained how last season counts for nothing going into Week 1. Prescott believes the Cowboys' offensive line took the note, and that…
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‘This Does Mean A Lot’: Dak Prescott Becomes 1st Dallas Cowboys Player To Win PFWA Good Guy Award
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott was handed the Pro Football Writers of America's 2026 Good Guy Award on Thursday, before he took questions at The Star. A PFWA representative presented the trophy and cited the Dallas Cowboys quarterback's willingness to work with…
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‘One Name Jumps Out’: Brian Schottenheimer Says Philip Rivers Set The Standard For QB Field Vision
FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said spatial awareness has become more important for quarterbacks than it used to be, and named Philip Rivers as the best he has been around at it. Schottenheimer was assessing quarterback play generally Thursday, and…
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‘He’s Never Won In The NFL’: Brian Schottenheimer Explains What Drives Quinnen Williams
FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Quinnen Williams has never won in the NFL, and that every decision the defensive tackle makes for the Dallas Cowboys runs through that. Williams was voted a defensive captain Thursday morning alongside Kenny Clark.…
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‘I Was Elated’: Brian Schottenheimer Reacts To Joe Milton III Returning To Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Joe Milton III was back on the practice field for the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, four days after the team waived him. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Milton took reps alongside Sam Howell and Dak Prescott. Milton informed Schottenheimer…
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ESPN Names Dallas Cowboys’ George Pickens Among NFL’s Most Pressured Players
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell highlights George Pickens as a key NFL figure under pressure in 2026 following his franchise tag with the Dallas Cowboys.
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‘Those Were The 4 Guys’: Dallas Cowboys Players Make Clear Choice On 2026 Captains
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys voted Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark, Dak Prescott, and Brandon Aubrey their captains for the 2026 season. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer announced the four Thursday, breaking off midway through an answer about Williams to deliver the news.…
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Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens Gets 30/1 Odds To Lead NFL In Receiving Yards After 1,429-Yard Season
DALLAS — George Pickens was priced at 30/1 by DraftKings to finish 2026 as the NFL's receiving-yardage leader, according to a board NorthJersey.com published Thursday. That put the Dallas Cowboys receiver outside the 10 shortest prices. Pickens finished third in the league…
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Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb Given 5th-Best Odds To Lead NFL In Receiving Yards In 2026
DALLAS — DraftKings listed CeeDee Lamb at 11/1 to lead the NFL in receiving yards in 2026, the fifth-shortest price on a board NorthJersey.com published Thursday. The odds were current as of Aug. 12. Four receivers carried shorter prices than the Dallas…
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‘I Think He’s A Better Receiver’: Terrell Owens Ranks George Pickens Over CeeDee Lamb
DALLAS — George Pickens is a better receiver than CeeDee Lamb, Terrell Owens said on Get TO The Point, the podcast he launched Sept. 1 with comedian Chris Spencer. Owens credited the Dallas Cowboys with adding to the offense before he separated…
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Dallas Cowboys Star George Pickens Makes ESPN’s Top 100 NFL Players List After Stellar 2025 Season
Following a career-defining 2025 campaign with the Dallas Cowboys, wide receiver George Pickens has officially earned a spot on ESPN’s Top 100 NFL players list. Here is a look at how Pickens' breakout season in Big D silenced critics, validated the trade and solidified his place among the league's elite pass-catchers.
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‘An Extension Of The Coaches’: Sam Howell Explains How Coaching Family Shaped Dallas Cowboys QB
FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer listed a coaching household first when he explained Tuesday what separated Sam Howell in the Dallas Cowboys backup quarterback competition. Howell, a day later, spent the longest answer of his availability on the same subject. "First class,"…
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‘He Needs To Get Lessons’: Quinnen Williams Reacts To George Pickens’ Viral Golf Swing
FRISCO, Texas — Video of George Pickens missing the ball entirely on a tee shot reached social media Tuesday, and by Wednesday both Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks on the trip had been asked about it at The Star. Sam Howell was standing a…
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‘I Don’t Really Know Exactly What Went Into It’: Sam Howell On Winning Dallas Cowboys QB2 Job
FRISCO, Texas — Sam Howell said Wednesday he has not had many conversations with Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer about why the backup quarterback job went his way, and that he does not know what went into the decision. Howell's answer, four…
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‘He’s Been A Great Mentor’: Sam Howell Says Dak Prescott Was Part Of Why He Signed With Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Sam Howell will open the season as Dak Prescott's backup. The Dallas Cowboys waived Joe Milton III on Monday to create a roster spot for running back Emari Demercado, claimed off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs, and the…
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Joe Milton III Signing With Dallas Cowboys Practice Squad After Clearing Waivers
FRISCO, Texas — Quarterback Joe Milton III is signing to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad, DallasCowboys.com reported Wednesday. Milton cleared waivers at Tuesday’s 3 p.m. CT deadline and had been a free agent since. Dallas placed him on the wire Monday as…
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Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb Drops 14 Spots In ESPN’s Top 100 NFL Players List
Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb slid 14 spots in ESPN's latest Top 100 NFL players list following a challenging 2025 campaign.
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