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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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‘I Love The Traits’: Mel Kiper Puts Former North Texas QB Drew Mestemaker In 1st-Round Conversation
STILLWATER, Okla. — Mel Kiper Jr. listed former North Texas quarterback Drew Mestemaker among the “maybe” candidates for the first round of the 2027 NFL draft in an ESPN column published Friday, one day before Mestemaker made his Oklahoma State debut in…
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NFL Executive Says Christian Parker Can ‘Maximize’ Dallas Cowboys Defense
FRISCO, Texas — One of six NFL executives polled by Mike Sando of The Athletic said Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker will help maximize what Dallas has on defense, in a preseason NFC ranking published Wednesday. The executives ranked all 16 NFC…
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DeMarvion Overshown’s Health Emerges As Key Dallas Cowboys Defensive Variable In NFC Executive Poll
FRISCO, Texas — Multiple NFL executives listed DeMarvion Overshown's health as a key variable for the Dallas Cowboys defense in a preseason NFC poll published Wednesday by Mike Sando of The Athletic. Sando polled six executives, who ranked all 16 NFC teams…
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Malik Nabers Still Not Confirmed For New York Giants’ Week 1 Opener Against Dallas Cowboys
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Malik Nabers is still not confirmed for the New York Giants’ Sept. 13 opener against the Dallas Cowboys, and the Giants are carrying five wide receivers into a season in which they expect to throw to their tight…
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‘I Wasn’t At The Concert’: Brian Schottenheimer Explains How Jay-Z Shows Help Christian Parker Connect With Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Four or five Dallas Cowboys players went to three straight Jay-Z shows in New York with defensive coordinator Christian Parker. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer, who is 52, did not go. Schottenheimer said Thursday that Parker's age is part of…
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‘Jerry Is Not All About Winning’: Terrell Owens Says Dallas Cowboys Owner Prioritizes Revenue
DALLAS — Terrell Owens said Jerry Jones cares more about the money the Dallas Cowboys bring in than about winning championships. Owens made the remarks on Get TO The Point, the podcast he launched Sept. 1 with comedian Chris Spencer. Owens believes…
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‘It’s A Management Problem’: Terrell Owens Points To Jerry Jones As Dallas Cowboys’ Biggest Issue
DALLAS — Terrell Owens put the problem with the Dallas Cowboys at the management level during an episode of Get TO The Point, the podcast he launched Sept. 1 with comedian Chris Spencer. Spencer asked whether the problem in Dallas is Jerry…
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‘Why Would They?’: Terrell Owens Dismisses Dallas Cowboys As Super Bowl Contender
DALLAS — Terrell Owens does not see the Dallas Cowboys as a 2026 contender. He made that clear on Get TO The Point, the twice-weekly podcast he launched Sept. 1 with comedian Chris Spencer. For Owens, being the Cowboys is not enough…
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‘We Had To Kind Of Do Some Negotiating’: Von Miller Officially Gets No. 40 From Hunter Luepke
FRISCO, Texas — Von Miller will wear No. 40 for the Dallas Cowboys this season and fullback Hunter Luepke will move to No. 30, the club announced Thursday in a post on its website by staff writer Patrik Walker. Rookie safety Caleb…
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‘I Want Their Christmas To Be Disrupted’: Stephen A. Smith Doubles Down On Dallas Cowboys Crash Prediction
DALLAS — Stephen A. Smith appeared on ESPN's Get Up on Wednesday morning and said the crash he has been predicting for the Dallas Cowboys is still coming, then aimed it at the fan base rather than at Jerry Jones. Smith showed…
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‘Never Leaves The Field’: ESPN Predicts Massive Caleb Downs Role For Dallas Cowboys
DALLAS — ESPN's Dan Graziano predicted Wednesday morning that Dallas Cowboys rookie safety Caleb Downs "never leaves the field" in 2026. Graziano acknowledged that he was exaggerating a little. His larger point was that Dallas believes Downs can handle several different jobs.…
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NFL.com Staff Gives Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott 2 MVP Votes Entering 2026 Season
DALLAS — Dak Prescott tied for fourth in NFL.com's staff MVP balloting, which the site published Tuesday. He received two of the 18 votes, from Grant Gordon and Kevin Patra, and was listed at plus-1300 at FanDuel Sportsbook as of 11 a.m.…
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NFL.com Staff Picks Caleb Downs To Win Defensive Rookie Of The Year For Dallas Cowboys
DALLAS — Caleb Downs is the pick to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year on NFL.com's staff ballot, which the site published Tuesday. He received five of the 18 votes, the most of any defensive rookie. Rueben Bain Jr. was next with…
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‘Hadn’t Been On Our Radar’: Stephen Jones Says Dallas Cowboys Haven’t Discussed Dak Prescott Extension
FRISCO, Texas — A new contract for Dak Prescott has not come up inside the Dallas Cowboys building, executive vice president Stephen Jones said Tuesday on DLLS Sports. What Prescott wanted this offseason was a rebuilt defense, Jones said, and keeping Quinnen…
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‘Best Fit’: Stephen Jones Says Brian Schottenheimer Ran Dallas Cowboys’ Defensive Coordinator Search
FRISCO, Texas — Coach Brian Schottenheimer ran the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator search himself, executive vice president Stephen Jones said Tuesday on DLLS Sports. Dallas has always let its people do their jobs, Jones said, though the front office holds opinions and…
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‘Lived Up To Every Expectation’: Stephen Jones Praises Caleb Downs Before Dallas Cowboys Rookie Debut
FRISCO, Texas — Caleb Downs has met expectations that were already enormous, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said Tuesday on DLLS Sports. Jones said Downs landed on preseason all-rookie teams before playing a snap and was floated as a defensive…
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‘Just Stop’: Derek Carr Defends Caleb Downs’ Unusual Practice Role With Dallas Cowboys
DALLAS — Derek Carr said the criticism of Dallas Cowboys rookie safety Caleb Downs taking practice reps against wide receivers needs to end. The former NFL quarterback made the comments on Home Grown with David & Derek Carr, the podcast he co-hosts…
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‘Change Of Scenery’: Stephen Jones Explains Why Dallas Cowboys Keep Betting On Former First-Round Picks
FRISCO, Texas — For executive vice president Stephen Jones, Malik Hooker is an example of what can happen when the Dallas Cowboys take a chance on a former first-round pick from another team. Jones discussed that approach Tuesday on DLLS Sports. Jones…
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‘I’ve Learned A Lot From Him’: CeeDee Lamb Says Caleb Downs Made Him Better In Dallas Cowboys Camp
FRISCO, Texas — CeeDee Lamb spent training camp lining up across from a rookie, and he said he came out of it better for it. Lamb met with reporters at The Star on Monday and was asked about Caleb Downs, the safety…
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