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‘A Great Training Partner’: Klayton Adams Says Rebuilt Cowboys Defense Is Pushing Dallas Offense
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams said Thursday that the rebuilt Cowboys defense has been like “a great training partner” for his offense, three days before Dallas opens the season against the New York Giants. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium…
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‘He Can Do A Lot Of Different Things’: Nick Sorensen Explains Malik Davis’ Value To Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys special teams coordinator Nick Sorensen said Thursday that running back Malik Davis can play a lot of different spots on special teams, including personal protector on the punt unit, where he has already played, three days before…
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‘Really A Master’: Klayton Adams Praises Javonte Williams’ Pass Protection Before Dallas Cowboys Opener
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams said Thursday that running back Javonte Williams is “really a master” of the team’s pass protection going into his second season in the system, three days before Dallas opens against the New York…
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‘It’s Going To Suck Not Having Him’: Hunter Luepke Says Dallas Cowboys Are Ready To Replace Tyler Smith
FRISCO, Texas — Hunter Luepke said Wednesday that the Dallas Cowboys spent training camp preparing for exactly the situation they are in without Tyler Smith. Smith will keep leading from off the field, in Luepke's view. "I think that's what training camp…
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‘More Welcoming Than I’ve Ever Experienced’: George Pickens Opens Up On CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys Locker Room
FRISCO, Texas — George Pickens said Wednesday that the Dallas Cowboys locker room welcomed him more openly than any he had joined before, and that CeeDee Lamb took pride in making that happen. "I feel like for him personally, he wanted to…
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Former Cowboys RB Phil Mafah Works Out For Green Bay Packers After Dallas Cut
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Phil Mafah worked out for the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, according to the NFL's transaction wire. Green Bay brought seven players in for the session, three of them running backs, nine days after the Dallas Cowboys waived…
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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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‘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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T.J. Bass Takes Over For Tyler Smith As Dallas Cowboys Reshape Offensive Line
FRISCO, Texas — T.J. Bass takes over at left guard for the Dallas Cowboys. Tyler Smith had surgery Tuesday to repair ligament damage in his left thumb and is going on injured reserve, which requires him to miss a minimum of four…
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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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‘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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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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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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‘Javonte’s Our Bell Cow’: Brian Schottenheimer Defines Dallas Cowboys RB Plan For 2026
FRISCO, Texas — Javonte Williams ran for 1,201 yards on 252 carries with 11 touchdowns last season, all career highs. Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer has not settled how the carries behind him get divided. "Javonte's our bell cow. The other guys…
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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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‘A Downhill Hammer’: ESPN Says Don’t Overlook Javonte Williams In Dallas Cowboys Offense
FRISCO, Texas — Matt Bowen’s fantasy note on the Dallas Cowboys in ESPN’s 2026 NFL team previews, published Sunday, is that Javonte Williams should not be overlooked in an offense that scores as much as this one does. Bowen, an ESPN analyst,…
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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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