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‘No Disappointment’: Jerry Jones Praises Dallas Cowboys’ Young Core After Roster Overhaul
DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys drafted two players in the first round, traded for a starting offensive tackle 15 days before the opener, and set their initial 53-man roster on Aug. 30. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones was asked Tuesday morning…
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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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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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‘I Had A Funny Feeling’: Jerry Jones Reacts To John Harbaugh Taking Over New York Giants Before Dallas Cowboys Opener
DALLAS — Dallas has beaten the New York Giants in 16 of their last 17 meetings. John Harbaugh told a room of Giants season ticket holders in May that he wants a team good enough to end that, and on the Shan…
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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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‘He’ll Be Looked At As A Catalyst’: NFL Executives Pick Caleb Downs For Defensive Rookie Of The Year
DALLAS — Caleb Downs is the pick to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in a survey of league executives and scouts that ESPN published Tuesday morning. Jeremy Fowler polled the group on eight awards ahead of Wednesday night's season opener…
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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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NFL Executive Ranks Dallas Cowboys Ahead Of San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions Behind ‘Top-Five Offense’
FRISCO, Texas — An NFL executive who ranked the Dallas Cowboys ahead of the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions in the NFC told Mike Sando of The Athletic that Dallas has a top-five offense with continuity, in a preseason poll published…
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George Pickens Ranks No. 2 Among 2027 NFL Free Agents As Dallas Cowboys Face Contract Decision
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is the second-ranked player on NFL.com's way-too-early list of the top 25 free agents for 2027, published Friday by Gregg Rosenthal. Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua holds the No. 1 spot. Cowboys linebacker…
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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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