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‘The Complexion Of The Game Would Look A Whole Lot Different’: Von Miller Pinpoints What Dallas Cowboys Failed To Do Against New York Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants put the ball on the ground four times and lost it once. The Dallas Cowboys forced all four and came away with one, and Von Miller said that was the difference in a 28-20…
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‘Don’t Flinch’: Brian Schottenheimer Backs Christian Parker After Rough Dallas Cowboys Defensive Debut
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker called plays in a live game for the first time Sunday night, and the New York Giants converted 9 of 11 third downs, went 4-for-4 in the red zone, and held the…
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‘We Got Humbled Tonight’: Dallas Cowboys Fall 28-20 To New York Giants In Season Opener
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Dallas Cowboys held the ball for 2:05 in the fourth quarter. The New York Giants held it for 12:55, ran out the last 5:21 while Dallas spent its final two timeouts, and won 28-20 on Sunday night…
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‘He’s Going To Be An All-Down Player’: Christian Parker Reveals Dallas Cowboys’ Plan For Von Miller
FRISCO, Texas — Von Miller will not be limited to one situation in the Dallas Cowboys defense, Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker said Thursday, three days before the 37-year-old outside linebacker plays his first game for his hometown team. Miller agreed to…
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‘Exactly Where He’s Supposed To Be’: Donovan Ezeiruaku Backs DeMarvion Overshown As Dallas Cowboys Defensive Leader
FRISCO, Texas — Donovan Ezeiruaku said Wednesday that DeMarvion Overshown belongs in the middle of the Dallas Cowboys defense, calling the plays. Ezeiruaku's wish for the unit is that everyone on it stays available. "It'll be good. He's exactly where he's supposed…
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‘Very Refreshing’: Donovan Ezeiruaku Opens Up On Being Healthy After Dallas Cowboys Hip Surgery
FRISCO, Texas — Donovan Ezeiruaku said Wednesday that he is healthy entering his second season with the Dallas Cowboys, and that the hip he had surgically repaired in the offseason was never going to be a reason for anything. Ezeiruaku had never…
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‘There’s No Pass Rush If We Don’t Stop The Run’: Donovan Ezeiruaku Sets Dallas Cowboys’ Priority vs. New York Giants
FRISCO, Texas — Donovan Ezeiruaku said Wednesday that the Dallas Cowboys edge group does not get to rush the passer Sunday until it handles the New York Giants' run game. Ezeiruaku has not set individual sack or pressure targets for himself this…
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Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots Listed As Potential Maxx Crosby Trade Suitors
FRISCO, Texas — Two first-round picks are the price Bleacher Report put on Maxx Crosby on Wednesday. Kristopher Knox ranked the Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher fifth on his Week 1 NFL trade block big board and projected a 2027 first-round pick…
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‘Iron Sharpens Iron’: Kenny Clark Says Dallas Cowboys Camp Battles Prepared Him For New York Giants
FRISCO, Texas — Kenny Clark spent training camp lining up across from Cooper Beebe, Tyler Booker, and Tyler Smith. Camp opened in Oxnard, California, on July 27. "It's awesome just going against the guys every day. It's truly iron sharpens iron," Clark…
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‘Last Year Is Last Year’: Rashan Gary Brushes Off 2025 Fade Before Dallas Cowboys Debut
FRISCO, Texas — Rashan Gary studies where a coordinator came from and what made him successful. He was asked Monday whether a fast start and a quiet second half last season changed how he prepared for this one. "Man, it's going to…
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‘Never Take It For Granted’: Kenny Clark Reacts To Being Voted Dallas Cowboys Captain
FRISCO, Texas — Players voted Kenny Clark a Dallas Cowboys team captain for 2026 in his second season with the club. He also sits on the leadership council. "It's huge. Something that you never take for granted and always appreciative of my…
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‘A New Journey’: Rashan Gary Says Dallas Cowboys Debut vs. New York Giants Feels Different
FRISCO, Texas — Rashan Gary spent seven seasons in Green Bay after the Green Bay Packers took him 12th overall in 2019 out of Michigan. Sunday night is his first opening day as a Dallas Cowboys player. "Oh, yeah, man. It's an…
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Dallas Cowboys List Otito Ogbonnia As Starter Alongside Kenny Clark, Quinnen Williams
FRISCO, Texas — Otito Ogbonnia is listed as a starting defensive tackle on the Dallas Cowboys' unofficial depth chart released Tuesday. Kenny Clark and Quinnen Williams hold the other two interior spots. The chart lists three defensive tackles, two outside linebackers, and…
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Dallas Cowboys Put 5 Rookies One Step From Starting Roles On First Week 1 Depth Chart
FRISCO, Texas — Six rookies made the Dallas Cowboys' 53-man roster, and all six appear on the unofficial depth chart released Tuesday. One is a starter. Four are the first name behind a starter. Caleb Downs is the starter. Dallas traded up…
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Dallas Cowboys Leave Malik Hooker, P.J. Locke Safety Job Unsettled Before Giants Opener
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas has not settled one of its two starting safety spots. Malik Hooker and P.J. Locke both appear there on the Dallas Cowboys' unofficial depth chart released Tuesday, separated by an "or." Jalen Thompson holds the other spot outright.…
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Caleb Downs Gets Unique Dallas Cowboys Role On First Week 1 Depth Chart
FRISCO, Texas — Caleb Downs is the only player the Dallas Cowboys list at defensive back. He is also the second punt returner. Both listings come off the unofficial depth chart Dallas released Tuesday, five days before the opener at the New…
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Von Miller Listed Behind Rashan Gary On Dallas Cowboys Week 1 Depth Chart
FRISCO, Texas — Von Miller is listed second at outside linebacker behind Rashan Gary on the Dallas Cowboys' unofficial depth chart released Tuesday. James Houston is third at the spot. Miller has not played a snap for Dallas. He agreed to a…
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‘Got To Do A Good Job Of Containing Him’: Kenny Clark Identifies Dallas Cowboys’ Jaxson Dart Challenge
FRISCO, Texas — Kenny Clark expects the New York Giants to run the ball under Matt Nagy and Greg Roman and bring a lot of Baltimore's approach with them. The quarterback is the other half of the problem. "A tough quarterback to…
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‘Swagger, Confidence’: Rashan Gary Says Christian Parker Has Dallas Cowboys Defense Feeling Different
FRISCO, Texas — Rashan Gary spent seven seasons in Green Bay under a handful of defensive coordinators. Christian Parker is the newest one he has played for. "Swagger, confidence, his belief in his players, and just his skill, just putting his players…
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Jerry Jones Backs 34-Year-Old Christian Parker Despite Never Calling NFL Plays
DALLAS — Christian Parker has never called plays in an NFL game. Ten defensive players joined the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, and two more arrived in trades within the past year. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday morning on the…
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