We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we are running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football. Today – number 3 Bob Lilly Born: July 26, 1939. […] We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we are running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football. Today – number 3 Bob Lilly Born: July 26, 1939. Olney, TexasPosition: Defensive linemanDallas Cowboys: 1961-1974Awards: Super Bowl champion- VI All-Pro- 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 Pro Bowl- 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 DALLAS, TX: Bob Lilly #74 of the Dallas Cowboys makes a tackle in a circa early 1970’s NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Texas Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Lilly played for the Cowboys from 1961-74. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)Getty Images Bob Lilly played defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys from 1961 to 1974, becoming the franchise’s first-ever draft pick and the foundation of their storied “Doomsday Defense.” Nicknamed “Mr. Cowboy,” Lilly’s blend of quickness, strength, and technique revolutionized defensive line play. He earned 11 Pro Bowl selections, nine All-Pro honors, and was instrumental in leading Dallas to its first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl VI. Lilly’s dominance and leadership cemented him as one of the greatest players in NFL history, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980, his first year of eligibility, obviously. Best known for: Lilly was best known for being the first true superstar of the Dallas Cowboys, embodying toughness, consistency, and excellence as the face of the franchise in its early years. Lesser known fact: Lilly was also a talented photographer and published several collections of his work, capturing behind-the-scenes images of life in the NFL during his playing days. 14 CommentsSee More: Dallas Cowboys History
Cowboys injuries: Tyler Guyton, Trevon Diggs practice in full
The Dallas Cowboys open the season in three days against the Philadelphia Eagles. Here’s the latest on where the Cowboys are regarding the health of the team. After the Cowboys got good news on the injury front yesterday, things are trending in the right direction for the team. Trevon Diggs (knee) was back at practice […] The Dallas Cowboys open the season in three days against the Philadelphia Eagles. Here’s the latest on where the Cowboys are regarding the health of the team. On the first notable injury report of the season, Cowboys RBs Miles Sanders (shoulder) and Jaydon Blue (ankle), and Eagles WR A.J. Brown (hamstring) were not listed on injury report. pic.twitter.com/oa7sNV3lRA — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 1, 2025 After the Cowboys got good news on the injury front yesterday, things are trending in the right direction for the team. Trevon Diggs (knee) was back at practice for the second day of preparation for the Eagles. When asked, Diggs said the odds of him playing were “75-80 percent”. Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs on his chances of playing on Thursday against the Eagles: “Like 75-80 [percent].” Important to note that it will ultimately be up to the training staff to make the final decision. — Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) September 1, 2025 Tyler Guyton (knee) was a full participant on Monday, so there is a good chance that he will play Thursday. Yesterday he said he is ready to play but it will be up to the medical staff. After leaving practice yesterday, Perrion Winfrey (back) was cited as a DNP and whether he can play versus the Eagles is not looking good. Running back Jaydon Blue was not designated with an injury. For the Eagles, Landon Dickerson (back) did not practice. Andrew Mukuba (hamstring) was limited today. Jalen Carter (shoulder) and backup quarterback Tanner McKee (thumb) did not practice Monday. A.J. Brown was not on the injury report.
Kenneth Murray, Jack Sanborn additions will be a key piece of the defense vs. Eagles
The Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster they’ll take into a week one Thursday night opener at the Philadelphia Eagles is pretty much set after the shocking Micah Parsons trade. The Cowboys will be underdogs against the Eagles, and because of this will need all of the big playmaking ability they can get on the field. When […] The Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster they’ll take into a week one Thursday night opener at the Philadelphia Eagles is pretty much set after the shocking Micah Parsons trade. The Cowboys will be underdogs against the Eagles, and because of this will need all of the big playmaking ability they can get on the field. When the Cowboys do take the field in Philadelphia, the story will be on the stars they truly need to compete with the defending Super Bowl champs. Many of these players will be suiting up for the first time this season after sitting out the entire preseason, but few have gone under-the-radar like linebackers Kenneth Murray and Jack Sanborn. Murray and Sanborn are both going into their first season with the Cowboys, and were acquired on the same day in March. Sanborn was a free agent deal to join forces with DC Matt Eberflus, who he played for with the Chicago Bears previously. The Cowboys traded a seventh-round pick away to the Tennessee Titans to acquire Murray, a former first-rounder. When these moves were made, it showed the Cowboys were serious about listening to their new coaches (or, at very least an experienced one with a previous stint in Dallas in Eberflus) and putting their neck out in ways they hadn’t before to acquire the players these coaches would need in a new scheme. The entire outlook at linebacker was changed in an instant, but then the preseason told a different story. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesJayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Second-year player Marist Liufau came out of the gates with a statement game against the Rams to start the preseason, and looked every bit like the ascending player he was throughout his rookie season. Liufau’s nose for the football and relentless effort make him a fit in every scheme, and the Cowboys realized this quickly with plays on both defense and special teams. Liufau’s playing time dipped in the second exhibition against the Ravens, making way for rookie Shemar James to see the field more, as well as veteran Damone Clark. James was the Cowboys leader in snaps the following week at home against the Falcons, and had an interception. Darius Harris and Buddy Johnson were also a heavy part of the rotation, but both are now on the practice squad. The Cowboys made a lot of strides defensively in just three preseason games under Eberflus, and now it will be up to the players they haven’t seen this preseason to continue this growth at an even higher rate. The area they looked the best in against the Falcons was dropping into coverage between the second and third levels to take throwing lanes away, and getting help from the pass rush with sacks from James Houston and Perrion Winfrey was certainly welcome. With Murray sitting out the entire preseason and Sanborn warming up with juts 21 snaps (19 defense, 2 special teams) against the Ravens, the Cowboys must feel like both players are ready to help them right away. Sanborn and Murray made it through Oxnard training camp, the preseason, and ongoing practices at The Star without much buzz. Sanborn is an adept coverage player with the ability to also shed blocks along the line of scrimmage and play the run. Murray is more of a gap-shooting linebacker when playing downhill, but can show off great lateral range in coverage to make plays on the ball as well. With Liufau also rightfully earning a spot at linebacker, and Clark being a savvy veteran that always finds a way to get in on the action, the Cowboys have a strong depth chart to start the season at linebacker, yet concerns about both their interior run defense and pass defense as a whole remains high. The Cowboys also expect DeMarvion Overshown to factor into the defense in a big way from the linebacker position later in the year, but for now their first-year acquisitions will have to be even more prepared to play a lion’s share of snaps. Shemar James is still a rookie best kept in a rotational role early on in his career. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn ImagesChris Jones-Imagn Images Today’s NFL offenses are all about dictating matchups and exploiting any defensive weaknesses, a few of which the Cowboys will go into the season with until proven otherwise. Playing against Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and the Eagles offensive line as a first test for their thin defensive tackle depth and inexperience at cornerback is a true sink or swim moment early in the season. Having some un-scouted looks that include the host of pass rushers the Cowboys didn’t utilize much or at all this preseason, as well as Murray and Sanborn changing up the look completely at linebacker, is a card Matt Eberflus must have up his sleeve next Thursday night. The same will go for the Cowboys offense being called by Brian Schottenheimer, and they too will be relying on first-year players brought in via free agency and trade like Javontae Williams and George Pickens. It feels like a while ago we as Cowboys fans were collectively praising the team for using all avenues of player acquisition to really improve this roster for the 2025 season. In Cowboys fashion, they’ve found ways to take the attention away from these football matters, but right now, the football between the lines is all that does matter. The Cowboys did well to bring in not just any new players, but veterans that understand how to prepare for the long season. The early returns on at least some of these players need to be positive for Dallas to not be stuck in the
Rookie battleground: Cowboys vs. Eagles breakdown for draft picks
Rookie battleground: Cowboys vs. Eagles breakdown for draft picks/UDFAs The NFL is a young man’s game, so each week we dive into each team’s rookie class and how they stack up against each other. (Grades for each player are the overall offensive or defensive grade handed out by PFF.com) Dallas Cowboys Tyler Booker (OG) First RoundLast year’s […] Rookie battleground: Cowboys vs. Eagles breakdown for draft picks/UDFAs The NFL is a young man’s game, so each week we dive into each team’s rookie class and how they stack up against each other. (Grades for each player are the overall offensive or defensive grade handed out by PFF.com) Dallas Cowboys Tyler Booker (OG) First Round Last year’s rookie series started with a Tyler and this season that trend continues with Tyler Booker. The Alabama man-mover has been getting on with business and his on-field flashes in preseason games were good. It’s clear he’s much more effective at run blocking over pass blocking, but that’s not to say he’s bad in pass protection. On his limited snap count in preseason game for Dallas, Booker played 15 passing sets and allowed no pressures or sacks. It’s not a huge sample size to judge anything but it does add some confidence. In college he played 1,035 passing plays and allowed only two sacks during his collegiate career. In the SEC, that’s impressive. But now he has to face this Eagles impressive inside pass rush which will put him to the test. Keeping Dak Prescott clean is key here and you can be sure the Eagles coaching staff will crash hard toward Booker and really put the rookie guard under stress for his debut regular season appearance.Grade: N/A Donovan Ezeiruaku (DE) Second Round In landing the extremely athletic and talented Boston College Eagles’ pass rusher, the Cowboys are hoping that landing the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and Ted Hendricks award winner will develop into the team’s next Micah Parsons. “E-Z” is a dominant defender, not only did he lead Boston College and the ACC in sacks (16.5), he also led in tackles for loss (21) and was second on the team in total tackles (80). He’s basically combining elite defensive end stats with linebacker stats. It will take time to adjust but there should be little doubt that Ezeiruaku will develop very nicely into an effective edge defender for Dallas.Grade: N/A Shavon Revel Jr. (CB) Third RoundCurrently on Non-Football injury list (NFI) Jaydon Blue (RB) Fifth Round Panic set in at Oxnard when Blue went down with an ankle injury and then looked like he reaggravated something in the final preseason game. The good news is this isn’t something long term and his skills will most certainly be needed this season. Brian Schottenheimer came out after the Atlanta Falcons game and said that Blue’s injury wasn’t anything to be concerned about and he’s been seen on the practice field ahead of the season opener. His speed has the chance to be a game-changer against the Eagles who are susceptible to giving up yards to running backs flying out on the flat as an extra receiver, so Blue would be crucial here. This all depends on his health which needs to be observed this week for any further updates.Grade: N/A Shemar James (LB) Fifth Round James really started to flash in Dallas’ preseason games and looks like he could fill in as a “Moneybacker” on the Cowboys linebacker corps. In a game that prioritizes coverage over everything else, James really proved he could fill that role. His interception of Easton Sticks’ throw against the Falcons had James perfectly positioned to make the snag and highlights he knew exactly where to be. Has he done enough to steal a starting spot? Not for the season opener but expect to see him in rotation and doing plenty of work on special teams.Grade: N/A Ajani Cornelius (OT) Sixth RoundGrade: N/A Jay Toia (DT) Seventh Round The recent trade where the Cowboys sent Micah Parsons packing and acquired Kenny Clark pushes Jay Toia down the pecking order. His snap forecast for the foreseeable future looks uncertain. Toia was totally fine during preseason and in most cases he outshone Mazi Smith. Slowing down Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts on scrambles or RPO’s is absolute key here, so Schottenheimer may hold the rookie defensive tackle back while more established defenders try hold back the tide.Grade: N/A Phil Mafah (RB) Seventh Round – IRGrade: N/A GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – APRIL 24: Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker poses after being selected 12th overall by the Dallas Cowboys during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles Jihaad Campbell (LB) First Round The Alabama tackling machine (183 total tackles since 2023) fell to the Eagles in the first round and was considered the best off-ball linebacker in this year’s draft class. Some scouts even had him touted as a top-ten pick. At 6’3” and 235 lbs, he boasts sideline-to-sideline range, exceptional burst and acceleration, and the ability to play multiple positions—as a MIKE, SAM, or even off the edge in creative schemes. His fluid coverage skills, disruptive blitzing, and length make him a formidable presence in zone defense and pass rush situations. His pre-snap recognition and instincts can be tentative—he can be slow to diagnose plays, especially when dealing with play-action or misdirection, and he sometimes hesitates before committing downhill. He’s also shown room for improvement in block engagement and physicality, particularly shedding blocks against bigger linemen or tight ends, and can be overaggressive, occasionally overrunning plays or getting caught out of position. Campbell’s blazing speed and range should be invaluable in chasing down Dallas’ dynamic playmakers, whether in the run game or on quick passing options. His versatility allows the Eagles to disguise looks, blitzing from different spots or dropping into unexpected coverage, and disguise gaps to disrupt the Cowboys’ timing. That said, Dallas may test him
Cowboys point/counterpoint: Did Micah Parsons trade kill season before it even began?
Believe it or not, Cowboys fans, but football season is here. For many, the Micah Parsons trade killed any shred of excitement or hope that may have existed, but just like Thanos, the start of the regular season is inevitable. Most teams answer questions this time of year, settling position battles with their final roster […] Believe it or not, Cowboys fans, but football season is here. For many, the Micah Parsons trade killed any shred of excitement or hope that may have existed, but just like Thanos, the start of the regular season is inevitable. Most teams answer questions this time of year, settling position battles with their final roster cuts, but the Cowboys will travel to Philadelphia with even more questions than they initially had. Who will lead the team in carries? Who can even attempt to replace Parsons? And does Brian Schottenheimer even stand a chance anymore? Our own Tom Ryle and David Howman tackle all these questions and overall thoughts on this team as we race towards kickoff. Tom: I’m not exactly brimming with optimism. After the gut punch of the Micah Parsons trade, there are obviously questions about how you replace one of the elite pass rushers in the NFL. I know you are not happy, David. But if you remember, I saw that this was more possible than most wanted to say. Personally, I chalk this up to how Jerry Jones is probably the most inept GM in the league. It certainly appears that he poisoned things with his one-on-one “negotiation” with Parsons, which never should have happened. Coming up with a pass rush without Parsons is a monster threat for this season, but the team has some big question marks beyond that, with the interior of the defensive line and the strength of the running back room among the biggest in my mind. No disrespect to Kenny Clark, but it is doubtful he is going to turn the run defense around. The offensive line also has to come together quickly to open some holes for the backs and to provide protection for Dak Prescott. With the weapons at Prescott’s disposal, especially the addition of George Pickens, the passing game should be potent. That gives them a puncher’s chance in a lot of games if the defense doesn’t turn into wet toilet paper. But if he doesn’t get protection, or gets hurt, this season could get ugly fast. It already doesn’t look too great. David: As you said, I’m livid about the Micah Parsons ordeal, simply because this outcome was so easily avoidable. Having said that, I’m not sure this is a complete and total loss from a football perspective. Obviously Parsons is an elite talent, and losing someone like that is never a positive, but I had previously voiced concerns about Matt Eberflus being able to maximize his unique talents in the way that Dan Quinn and even Mike Zimmer did. Besides, this defensive scheme is built around the defensive tackles anyway. It requires one freaky athletic 3-technique (Osa Odighizuwa) and one bona fide run stuffer, which they sorely lacked until Kenny Clark got here. Eberflus has a track record of producing pass rush off the edge, regardless of talent, as a byproduct of the interior success. I’m not saying the defense will be better without Parsons, but I’m not convinced they’re going to fall apart now either. Tom: I hope Schottenheimer and Eberflus can coach their butts off, because they are going to need to. Schottenheimer has to get the most out of his QB and receivers while finding an effective run game to complement the air attack. And if Eberflus can’t effectively dam up the defense against the run, the offense may just not be able to keep up. This is creating a bit of pessimism for me. With the Eagles looking ready to pick up where they left off, the Commanders on the rise, and the Giants maybe finding a quarterback, the NFC East is going to be hard to come out of as a playoff team. I’m not sure they can manage eight wins this year. The Parsons trade looks more like a play for the future than a win now move, no matter what Jerry Jones may say. With Prescott getting older, they have a limited time to win with him. I’m not sure they won’t see that window close. Further, the trade was so badly mishandled. For whatever reason, that relationship was poisoned, and if the management was going to trade Parsons, they should have started shopping him long ago. However this season turns out, any failure is more on Jerry Jones than any of the coaches. David: I agree with that last line, though I’ve been saying the same thing for years now. I do feel like every year we talk ourselves into the NFC East being tougher than it ever has been, and every year (that Prescott stays healthy) the Cowboys are in the playoffs. Obviously the standard is more than just that, but people are forgetting how much Prescott does for this team’s chances. The defense may not be as good as it was in the Quinn years, but having Prescott back under center – and with an upgraded receiving corps, no less – is huge. He’s won plenty of shootouts over the years, some of those even coming in the Quinn years, and he’s capable of doing it with Lamb, Pickens, Turpin, and Ferguson. As for the rest of the division, it’s easy to make the case for any of those teams to either regress or take a huge step forward. I’m not convinced any of them are surefire contenders at this stage. Tom: Yeah, the season hasn’t started and we really don’t know how any team is going to play on the field. But I have a hard time seeing the Eagles taking much of a step back. They rely so heavily on the running game, and that usually comes around
BTB Monday Discussion: Who will be next for a Dallas Cowboys extension?
The Dallas Cowboys got an extension done on Sunday for a player in their first window of eligibility. See, it is totally possible. DaRon Bland will be a part of this defense for the foreseeable future thanks to the 4-year, $92M extension he got from the Cowboys, and it is obviously difficult to not tie […] The Dallas Cowboys got an extension done on Sunday for a player in their first window of eligibility. See, it is totally possible. DaRon Bland will be a part of this defense for the foreseeable future thanks to the 4-year, $92M extension he got from the Cowboys, and it is obviously difficult to not tie anything the team does right now back to the trading of Micah Parsons. When you do something that massive, everything exists in its orbit for a while. To the Cowboys’ credit, they said after trading Parsons that they would use the funds saved from not getting a deal done with him to take care of others. Bland has happened already, but there are others also in need of deals. At the moment there are strong arguments for any of (or all!) Tyler Smith, George Pickens or Brandon Aubrey to get long-term deals done with the team. Lately, the Cowboys have also been talking a little bit like Sam Williams could be in line for one and that obviously makes sense in the wake of the Parsons trade. For our discussion today we want to know who you think will be next to get their deal. To be clear we aren’t asking when this will happen, just who it will ultimately be. 4 CommentsSee More: Dallas Cowboys Roster
Cowboys news: DaRon Bland surprised by his new contract extension
BREAKING: Cowboys extend All-Pro DaRon Bland to $92M Extension – Mark Heaney, Inside The Star At least one extension is in the rearview. After 2025, Dallas has a potential out of Diggs’s massive $97M extension. Let’s say they take that route, citing his health and inconsistent performance. They’d be left with just rookie Shavon Revel, […] BREAKING: Cowboys extend All-Pro DaRon Bland to $92M Extension – Mark Heaney, Inside The Star At least one extension is in the rearview. After 2025, Dallas has a potential out of Diggs’s massive $97M extension. Let’s say they take that route, citing his health and inconsistent performance. They’d be left with just rookie Shavon Revel, Caelen Carson, Trikweze Bridges, and Christian Matthew under contract at corner. You don’t need me to tell you that’s bad. Diggs, Bland, and Kaiir Elam would all be headed for free agency in that scenario, leaving the Cowboys with virtually nothing guaranteed in the secondary. As opposed to the pass rush, Dallas has way more future security locked up after the drafting of Marshawn Kneeland and Donovan Ezeriuaku. In short, cornerback is a screaming need now, and will become an even bigger one after this season. Locking up Bland, who has been elite when healthy, saves them from serious problems next spring. It’s a good bit of money for somebody who isn’t all that “proven,” but with the money freed up from trading Parsons, this is an obvious risk to take. DaRon Bland ‘dumbfounded’ by Cowboys’ blockbuster contract extension – Josh Sanchez, Sports Illustrated Good for you, Bland. Bland and the Cowboys agreed to a four-year, $92 million contract extension, including $50 million guaranteed. The money saved by trading Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers was immediately put to good use, but Bland admits he was “dumbfounded” by the amount of money he received. ”I was kinda surprised. I was a little bit dumbfounded. I can’t believe I’m going to be making that much doing what I do,” Bland told reporters after practice. “I thank God, because not many fifth-rounders get the opportunities that I had and be in this league and be able to do what I do.” That massive payday is well deserved. While Bland started last season on injured reserve after suffering a foot injury at the end of the preseason, he is one of the top cornerbacks in the league when health. His versatility is also valuable for the Cowboys secondary, so there was never a second thought about whether Bland would get his money. Now, he and the Cowboys turn their attention to Philly and are counting down the days to the September 4 kickoff on NBC, with live streaming on Peacock. Cowboys re-sign 6th-round WR pick after nervous 24 hours, drop un-retired Commanders OL – Todd Brock, Cowboys Wire It’s good to have you back Ryan Flournoy. The Cowboys are still tinkering with their roster, just days before their season-opening game against the defending Super Bowl champs. The club released offensive lineman Saahdiq Charles from the practice squad on Saturday, and in a corresponding transaction, brought wide receiver Ryan Flournoy back to take his spot. The move shores up depth for a dangerously thin pass-catching corps that currently has just four Cowboys wide receivers (CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Jalen Tolbert, and KaVontae Turpin) on the 53-man roster. Flournoy, a sixth-round draft pick from 2024, had been waived earlier in the week to make room for a new offensive lineman, Trevor Keegan, who was claimed off waivers. Now having cleared waivers himself, the promising Flournoy is back. A big-bodied receiver out of Southeast Missouri State, Flournoy saw action in 11 games last season for the Cowboys, starting one contest. He ended his rookie season with 10 catches for 102 yards and is seen as a still-ascending prospect at the position. Flournoy, 25, will join Jalen Brooks, Traeshon Holden, and Jalen cropper on the Cowboys practice squad; each of them can be elevated for three regular-season games. Green Bay continues to haunt Dallas fans. This football season just got a whole lot less entertaining for Dallas Cowboys fans. Actually, depending upon how you spin it, maybe it just got a whole lot more entertaining, thanks to Jerry Jones. The Cowboys owner decided to trade Micah Parsons and, for the most part, this fan base lost their minds. So did the entire football world. Everybody legitimately thought Jerry Jones had lost his mind with this decision, yet he somehow tried to defend it — not a surprise. In an interview right after the trade, former Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett was asked about the move when speaking with Mike Florio. “If you’re there as a head coach and it’s a given that Micah Parsons is going to be traded, and then you say, ‘well okay, where are we trading him to?’ and they say, ‘the Green Bay Packers.’ What do you say in response to that?” Florio asked. “Well, let’s not do that. Is there anybody else who is interested? You don’t want to trade him in the division. You don’t want to trade him in the conference, if you can, or to a rival like Green Bay,” Garrett responded. Cowboys injuries: Trevon Diggs practices, Tyler Guyton gives update on knee injury- LP Cruz, Blogging The Boys It is officially a game-week practice report. Great news to start the week. Cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) was back on the field working in drills. In speaking with reporters, he said his knee feels good and said he did “everything” in practice today. The good news keeps rolling in as Tyler Guyton also practiced today after suffering a knee injury early in training camp. Guyton said he plans to play Thursday although it has not been confirmed yet, but seeing him on the field this early in the week is a positive sign, indicating he may be on track to play versus the Eagles. However, unfortunately for Dallas, defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey left practice early with what
Cowboys injuries: Trevon Diggs practices, Tyler Guyton gives update on knee injury
Although the initial thought of the Dallas Cowboys heading into Week 1 of the regular season against the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles without their best defensive player, Micah Parsons, is jarring, the team has no time for heartfelt goodbyes. The Cowboys need to shift their efforts to getting newcomer Kenny Clark up to speed and […] Although the initial thought of the Dallas Cowboys heading into Week 1 of the regular season against the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles without their best defensive player, Micah Parsons, is jarring, the team has no time for heartfelt goodbyes. The Cowboys need to shift their efforts to getting newcomer Kenny Clark up to speed and finding a way to stop the Eagles’ running attack. That all starts with players who will be on the field Thursday. As we get closer to kickoff, we start to get an idea of who will be in uniform as the Cowboys look to spoil the Eagles’ celebratory festivities and secure the upset win over Philadelphia. At long last, football is upon us with our first injury news of the 2025 season. Great news to start the week. Cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) was back on the field working in drills. In speaking with reporters, he said his knee feels good and said he did “everything” in practice today. The good news keeps rolling in as Tyler Guyton also practiced today after suffering a knee injury early in training camp. Guyton said he plans to play Thursday although it has not been confirmed yet, but seeing him on the field this early in the week is a positive sign, indicating he may be on track to play versus the Eagles. However, unfortunately for Dallas, defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey left practice early with what has been described as a back injury. Hopefully, it’s a minor tweak and Winfrey can return to practice this week to help against the Eagles offensive line. And speaking of the Eagles offensive line, they are having some offensive line injury news of their own. Three-time Pro Bowler Landon Dickerson, who sustained a meniscus injury over the summer, practiced today and was doing individual work on the field after having surgery almost three weeks ago. Also, rookie safety Andrew Mukuba was back at practice after missing time with a hamstring injury. He’s a highly-touted rookie that will give the Eagles secondary a boost if he is healthy enough to play Thursday. 0 CommentsSee More: Dallas Cowboys Injuries
2025 NFL Week 1: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles
The Dallas Cowboys are set to begin their 2025 season this week as they will visit the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL’s first game of the season. It is the third time that Dallas is playing in a kickoff game in modern history, they defeated the New York Giants in 2012 and lost to the […] The Dallas Cowboys are set to begin their 2025 season this week as they will visit the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL’s first game of the season. It is the third time that Dallas is playing in a kickoff game in modern history, they defeated the New York Giants in 2012 and lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021. It goes without saying that this is a big game for the Cowboys. Philadelphia is a division rival and to get a win, on the road especially, on the night that they hoist a Super Bowl banner, would go a long way towards soothing things on the Dallas side right now. The team just traded Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for two first-round picks (2026 and 2027) and Kenny Clark, setting off a torrent of emotions. New head coach Brian Schottenheimer is going to have to prove that he was the right man for the job and Dak Prescott is going to have to prove something to someone if history is any indicator. This game will mark the debut for Schotty, but it will also be the first time that George Pickens takes the field as a member of the Cowboys which should help CeeDee Lamb, Jake Ferguson and whoever is running the ball between Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders and Jaydon Blue. On the Philly side, reigning Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts will lead the likes of Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and all of the other weaponry that Howie Roseman has assembled for Nick Sirianni to deploy. Depending on exactly where you look the Cowboys are a touchdown-ish underdog which suggests it could be a not-so-fun night for the good guys. This post will serve as our stream for the game where all content related to it will cycle through. Consider it a hub for anything and everything related to the game, a process we will repeat each and every week (we will pin this to the homepage so you can always expect that). Welcome to the season. We made it.
Dallas Cowboys name six captains ahead of 2025 season
The Dallas Cowboys have named six captains for the 2025 season. Brian Schottenheimer announced the news on Sunday (Wednesday for the team as they play on Thursday this week) and the team officially has two on each side of the ball. Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb will lead the offense, Osa Odighizuwa and Donovan Wilson […] The Dallas Cowboys have named six captains for the 2025 season. 2025 CAPTAINS NAMED by #Cowboys: Def: Osa Odighizuwa, Donovan WilsonOff: Dak Prescott, CeeDee LambS/T: Brandon Aubrey, CJ Goodwin the team wanted four, but wound up voting for six, and there will still be a Captain of the Week going forward — the above six being all year. — Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) August 31, 2025 Brian Schottenheimer announced the news on Sunday (Wednesday for the team as they play on Thursday this week) and the team officially has two on each side of the ball. Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb will lead the offense, Osa Odighizuwa and Donovan Wilson are the defensive captains while Brandon Aubrey and C.J. Goodwin will serve as the point of leadership for special teams. This is obviously the first year in which Brian Schottenheimer is the Cowboys’ head coach and he appears to be approaching this thing, the team captains, differently than his predecessor. You may have forgotten that Mike McCarthy elected to have weekly captains which is an interesting system, but obviously there are multiple ways to go about this whole thing. It stands to reason that with permanent captains the Cowboys will return to having the players wear the logos on their jerseys. Kudos to the 2025 Dallas Cowboys captains. May they lead the team ot high levels of success.
