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‘We’re The Best’: George Pickens Fires Back At New York Giants’ Cornerback Claim Before Week 1
FRISCO, Texas — George Pickens said Wednesday that he and CeeDee Lamb are the best wide receiver duo in the NFL. The Dallas Cowboys open the season Sunday night at the New York Giants. "Yeah, we definitely think we're the best," Pickens…
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‘He Didn’t Hesitate’: Brian Schottenheimer Details Terence Steele’s Response To Broderick Jones Trade
FRISCO, Texas — Terence Steele has not altered his work ethic or his mindset since Dallas traded for Broderick Jones, Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday, four days before the season opener at the New York Giants. The Cowboys acquired Jones…
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‘Put Some Respect On Dak Prescott’s Name’: NFL.com Ranks Dallas Cowboys QB No. 5
FRISCO, Texas — Nick Shook ranked Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott fifth among the NFL's 32 starters in the Week 1 QB Index, published Wednesday morning on NFL.com. Prescott opens Tier 2, which runs from No. 5 through No. 13. The four…
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ESPN’s Bill Barnwell Picks Dallas Cowboys To Return To Playoffs After 2-Year Drought
FRISCO, Texas — Bill Barnwell has the Dallas Cowboys back in the playoffs. ESPN published his 2026 projection Wednesday morning, hours before the league's first game, and Dallas is in it as an NFC wild card. Six teams from the 2025 postseason…
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‘Can They Keep The Quarterback Healthy?’ Troy Aikman Identifies Dallas Cowboys’ Biggest Key
DALLAS — Troy Aikman said keeping Dak Prescott healthy is the key for the Dallas Cowboys and that the offensive line took a hit this week. Aikman spoke Tuesday on The Rich Eisen Show, a day after Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said…
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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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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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‘If Things Go Left Early’: Chris Canty Warns What Jerry Jones Could Mean For Dallas Cowboys
DALLAS — Jerry Jones' silence this offseason signals confidence in the roster, ESPN analyst Chris Canty said Tuesday morning on First Take. The show posted the segment five days before Dallas opens the regular season at the New York Giants. Canty played…
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‘Does Success Derail You?’ Jeff Saturday Issues Warning About Dallas Cowboys In 2026
DALLAS — Success is the one thing that could derail the Dallas Cowboys this season, ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday said Tuesday morning on Get Up. The show posted the segment to X at 8:28 a.m. CT, five days before Dallas opens the…
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Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Reaches Career-High Ranking In NFL Coaches, GMs Poll
DALLAS — Dak Prescott ranked seventh in Sports Illustrated's annual poll of NFL coaches, general managers, and evaluators, the highest he has ever finished in the exercise. Albert Breer published the results Tuesday morning. Prescott drew 49 points and one first-place vote…
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Jerry Jones Hints At Substantial Dallas Cowboys Defensive Trade Despite Adding Von Miller
DALLAS — Any addition the Dallas Cowboys make from here would come on defense, owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday morning on the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan. He called the running back, receiver, tight end, and…
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‘Coming Years’: Jerry Jones Makes Clear George Pickens Is In Dallas Cowboys’ Long-Term Plans
DALLAS — George Pickens cannot sign an extension with the Dallas Cowboys until after the regular-season finale in January 2027. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones pointed past this season anyway Tuesday morning on the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The…
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‘We’re In Play’: Jerry Jones Says Dallas Cowboys Have Serious Room To Make Trade
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said the team has serious financial room to make a trade right now, and that Dallas is in play around the NFL. Jones spoke Tuesday morning during his weekly in-season appearance on…
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NFL Executives Pick Brian Schottenheimer For Coach Of The Year After Dallas Cowboys’ 7-9-1 Season
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer is the pick for NFL Coach of the Year in a survey of league executives and scouts that ESPN published Tuesday morning. Jeremy Fowler wrote that the race carried no runaway favorite and called Schottenheimer…
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‘We Take Pride In That’: Brian Schottenheimer Explains Dallas Cowboys’ Drive-Sustaining Formula
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys led the NFL in drives of 10 or more plays last season and had the fewest three-and-outs of any team. Third-and-six or less is where Dallas was good last season, Brian Schottenheimer said. Third-and-seven and longer…
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‘It’s Amazing How Much He Can Handle’: Brian Schottenheimer Praises Dak Prescott’s Processing
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott has taken snaps in a version of the same Dallas Cowboys offense under three play callers. Brian Schottenheimer is the third. When defenses sit back and play soft, Prescott checks the ball down and takes what is…
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Cowboys-Giants Week 1 Odds Move Toward Dallas Ahead Of Sunday Night Opener
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — FanDuel opened the week with the Dallas Cowboys laying 2.5 points at the New York Giants on Sunday night. The total is 48.5. Back in May the game opened at Dallas -1.5 with a 47.5 total, according to…
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ESPN Projects What Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys Offense Could Look Like In 2026
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott has four seasons with more than 4,000 passing yards and at least 30 touchdown passes. Only Tony Romo has as many in Dallas Cowboys history, according to ESPN Research, which published the note Sunday in the network’s…
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ESPN Reveals Dallas Cowboys’ 2026 Playoff Odds Entering Season Opener
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys came in 11th in ESPN’s 2026 NFL team previews, which the network published Sunday evening for all 32 teams. ESPN’s Football Power Index gives Dallas a 51.9% chance of making the playoffs. The same model puts…
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‘Why Not Showcase It Week 1?’ Greg Newsome II Challenges George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb Before Dallas Cowboys Matchup
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants cornerback Greg Newsome II has been studying George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb for the Sept. 13 opener against the Dallas Cowboys, and his history with Pickens goes back to their years in the AFC North.…
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