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Dallas Cowboys net results from Pickens, Jones trades with Steelers

The Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers seem quite comfortable with one another. On Saturday evening the teams made a trade which marked a second straight year and season where this was the case. If Broderick Jones has even 10% of the impact on the Cowboys that the former Steeler George Pickens did, then things are […]

Cowboys claim RB Emari Demercado off waivers

The Dallas Cowboys parted ways with running backs Phil Mafah and Jaydon Blue on Sunday as they were included in their roster cuts. They have now added a new running back as they have claimed Emari Dermercado off of waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs. He signed a one-year deal for $1.25 million with them […]

7 surprise cuts from Cowboys 53-man roster

The 2026 Dallas Cowboys are one step closer to being gameday ready, with their roster being trimmed down to 53 players at Sunday’s deadline. We kept track of it all right here, and will continue to do so as there is still potential for shakeups, and building the practice squad remains a work in progress. […]

Over half of last year’s Cowboys defenders are off the roster

Roster cuts can be brutal, and it looks like they are especially brutal for players who played on the NFL’s worst defense last year. Nick Harris of the Star-Telegram did a quick check on the Cowboys defense, and found that 17 of the 26 defenders on the 2025 Week 1 roster are unemployed after yesterday’s […]

10 thoughts on the Cowboys initial 53-man roster

The Dallas Cowboys’ 53-man roster is set. For now, that is. Expect more shuffling as they work out the little things with players still being claimed off waivers. This group is a good start and will make up most of the cast of characters we’ll be rooting for this upcoming season. Most of it was […]

Cowboys news: Takeaways and analysis of Dallas’ 53-man roster

Football is now two weeks away, preseason football is in the books, and Dallas now has a finalized 53-man roster. Players like Jaydon Blue and Michael Trigg unfortunately did not make the cut, while names like Camden Brown and both Sam Howell and Joe Milton are on the team. The last piece of the puzzle […]

4 burning questions after Cowboys cut down to 53

As of now, the Dallas Cowboys have trimmed their roster to 53 players following the preseason. Many fans breathed a sigh of relief when standout receiver Camden Brown made the team. The Cowboys also released Sam Williams along with several others at one key position. Surprisingly, Dallas held on to both Joe Milton and Sam […]

2026 Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster officially set

The Dallas Cowboys have set their 53-man roster for the 2026 season. Quarterback (3) Running back (3) Wide receiver (6) Tight end (3) Offensive line (9) Defensive line (5) Outside linebackers (6) Inside linebackers (4) Cornerbacks (5) Safeties (6) Special teams (3) Injured Reserve (2) It is important to note that this is an initial […]

2026 Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster tracker: News and rumors

The Dallas Cowboys are setting their initial 53-man roster and have to be done with the cuts by 6 PM ET on August 30th. All the work done over the offseason – free agency, the draft, OTAs, minicamps, training camp, and three preseason games – will pay off with an initial 53-man roster. We say […]

Cowboys trade OT Nate Thomas to Texans for 2027 seventh-round pick

The Dallas Cowboys have made a move. First things first, the Cowboys made a move on Saturday by acquiring Broderick Jones from the Pittsburgh Steelers. It took a third- and sixth-round pick in 2027 to do so (with a fourth-rounder coming back), but Dallas obviously felt the need to shore up their tackle depth. They […]

Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 14

It is Day 14 of our 100-day countdown to kickoff. We are looking back at the 100 most iconic games in Dallas Cowboys history. The countdown will leads us right up to the opening game of 2026. Our look back doesn’t depend on just one criteria for our rankings. We take into consideration things like […]

This is the best part of the Broderick Jones trade for Dallas

The Dallas Cowboys struck a deal on Saturday evening. They agreed to send third- and sixth-round picks in 2027 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for offensive tackle Broderick Jones and a fourth-rounder in the same draft. Interestingly the sixth headed to Pittsburgh originally belonged to them and only found Dallas’ hands by way of […]

The surprising Cowboys player who leads in total preseason snaps

You’ve read the title of this post, so you’re fairly sure the Cowboys’ leader in preseason snaps is a down-roster player you probably haven’t heard much of. But do you think you can at least figure out which position that player is playing? Perhaps it’s a down-roster defensive back with tons of special teams snaps? […]

Cowboys news: Cowboys trade for veteran OT

The Dallas Cowboys concluded their preseason, and feeling unsettled about their team, added some offensive tackle help. Also, a look at who showed out in the finale and who hurt their chances. In injury news, the Cowboys lose a third-year veteran who was looking to make the team. Then, would the Cowboys put one of […]

What the Cowboys’ new offensive tackle brings to the team

The Dallas Cowboys have addressed their tackle depth by trading for a former first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Broderick Jones. In exchange for Jones and a Steelers 2027 fourth-round pick , the Cowboys sent the Steelers a 2027 third- and sixth-round pick. Many expected the team to look outside for help at tackle, but […]

BREAKING: Cowboys trade with Steelers for OT Broderick Jones

The Dallas Cowboys were clearly not satisfied with their offensive tackle situation. We have known this for a while now, but they shouted it from the rooftops on Saturday evening when they struck a trade to bring in some help. The Cowboys have worked out a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers for Broderick Jones. You […]

Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 15

It is Day 15 of our 100-day countdown to kickoff. We are looking back at the 100 most iconic games in Dallas Cowboys history. The countdown will leads us right up to the opening game of 2026. Our look back doesn’t depend on just one criteria for our rankings. We take into consideration things like […]

Jaishawn Barham won the Dallas Cowboys training camp

People love to be surprised. Sports fans love it when that surprise is a good thing for their team. Dallas Cowboys fans seem to love it when a guy sort-of comes out of nowhere to dominate the fans’ interest at camp. That’s what has happened here in 2026. We recently ran a poll to find […]

Final 53-man roster predictions for the Cowboys

We are approaching final roster cuts of the 2026 season when the Dallas Cowboys will have to make their decisions about who to roll with to start the new year. There’s usually some roster gymnastics included as teams make last-second deals and grab guys from other teams, but who do you expect to see on […]

4 biggest questions facing the coaching staff after preseason finale

Although it would have been nice for the Dallas Cowboys to end their preseason on a high note, the 27-24 loss to the New Orleans Saints still provided useful insights into who is secure on the roster, and who let opportunities slip away. With the preseason complete, Dallas can shift fully toward the season opener […]

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How the final preseason game changed the Cowboys backup QB plan

There are high expectations for this year’s Dallas Cowboys. Improvements on defense combined with what looks like another potent offensive group set the table for a fun season. However, all that fun can end quickly if Dak Prescott goes down. We’ve seen it happen multiple times in recent years, and it doesn’t feel good. While […]

10 thoughts on the Cowboys 27-24 preseason loss to the Saints

And just like that, the Dallas Cowboys’ preseason is over. They couldn’t pull off the sweep and stay undefeated, but they made it interesting. After falling behind 24-9 after three quarters, the team fought back and tied it before the New Orleans Saints added a field goal late to prevail 27-24. It had the typical […]

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