Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images How good do you expect Tyler Booker to be in his first season? You could say that no other Dallas Cowboys player in 2025 has more pressure on them than rookie first-round pick Tyler Booker. The Cowboys spent the 12th overall pick on Booker to replace future Hall of Famer Zack Martin. Those are no easy shoes to fill. The Booker selection was criticized by some draft analysts, but there is no questioning the skillset of the former Alabama offensive lineman. The Cowboys coaching staff wasted zero time throwing Booker into the fire, giving him a majority of the first team reps at right guard in the early portion of the teams OTA’s. Booker will be tasked with taking over the team’s starting right guard spot heading into training camp and by the looks of it, the Cowboys are ready for him to take that on. FWIW… Tyler Booker received RG1 reps today in OTAs. pic.twitter.com/Ff6U2VnDjt — Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) May 20, 2025 Booker was a sensational run blocker at Alabama and impressed as a pass protector despite some of his athletic limitations. In year one, Booker will likely carry over a similar skillset, showing pro-ready ability as a run blocker, but could deal with some struggles early as a pass protector. Even with some of the limitations athletically, Booker should slide in as a quality starting right guard. Zack Martin looked like a shell of himself for most of the season in 2024, and Brock Hoffman proved to be a capable option as a fill-in starter when Martin went down with injury. Even as a young player, Booker should be able to upgrade the Cowboys’ interior offensive line pretty quickly early on in his career. Booker’s raw power, run-blocking abilities, size, and leadership traits should immediately improve the Cowboys run game from day one. Booker is unlikely to be a Pro Bowl-caliber player in year one, but his ability to step in and improve the Cowboys run blocking, and likely improve their interior pass blocking from where it was in 2024, is a relatively safe bet given the other option currently on the roster.

Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images We’re counting down to the season opener (Day 99) with some Cowboys history 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 asked some of our writers to rank their top-100 players in Cowboys history using no particular criteria, and put the results together into one list. The further away you get from the top 20 or so, the more varied the opinions. Sometimes it is about more than just stats. Things like fame level, length of career in Dallas, the era they played in – all can affect where an individual might rank them. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football. Today – number 99. Jack Del Rio Born: April 4, 1963. Castro Valley, CaliforniaPosition: LinebackerDallas Cowboys: 1989-1991 Jack Del Rio spent just three seasons with the Dallas Cowboys after he was claimed off waivers in 1989. His arrival came during a time of major transition as Jimmy Johnson took over as head coach and had a certain philosophy when it came to the linebacker position. Though his time in Dallas was brief, Del Rio started all 16 games at linebacker in 1990 and 1991. He was a bright spot on a team that finished with a 1–15 record in 1989. Known for his toughness and football IQ, Del Rio brought veteran leadership to a young, rebuilding roster before moving on to further success with the Minnesota Vikings. He left Dallas after racking up an impressive 292 total tackles and would later help the Baltimore Ravens to Super Bowl success as a linebacker coach with a highly talented unit that included Ray Lewis. Best known for:Del Rio was best known in Dallas for being a steady, reliable linebacker during the Cowboys’ difficult 1989 season under new head coach Jimmy Johnson. Lesser known fact:Del Rio is currently serving as head coach for the Paris Musketeers, which is part of the European League of Football (ELF). ✭ COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF ✭ With 100 days to go until the #Cowboys kickoff the season the #Eagles, we are counting down with a @BloggingTheBoys Top-100 consensus ranking. We asked staffers to give in their top-100 so let’s begin. DAY 99Jack Del Rio#DallasCowboys #NFL… pic.twitter.com/yd1J3BsL4Z — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) May 28, 2025

Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images Who do you think is the next Cowboys player to get an extension from the team? We have about two months to go until the Dallas Cowboys get to training camp in Oxnard and it is possible that when they do a big-time extension drops. History has shown that the Cowboys like to work on extensions while everyone is away together at proverbial summer camp which is why we are suggesting this as a logical time for the next deal that we see. Obviously it is possible that Dallas takes care of business on someone before then as two months is a long time. The when of the matter is not important for today’s discussion as we are focusing on the who. Candidates for the next Cowboys extension include Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland, Tyler Smith and Brandon Aubrey at the top of discussion (although I would personally include George Pickens there, but that seems unlikely). For our discussion today we are asking who you think is the next player, whenever it happens, to get an extension from the club. Vote and let us know in the comments below!

Think you can figure out which Cowboys player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Can you guess this free agent addition in today’s in-5 trivia game?Hey Cowboys fans! We’re back for another day of the Blogging The Boys in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. If you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article. Previous games Tuesday, May 27, 2025Monday, May 26, 2025Sunday, May 25, 2025 Play more SB Nation in-5 trivia games NFL in-5MLB in-5MMA in-5 Blogging The Boys in-5 instructions The goal of the game is to guess the correct Cowboys player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it. After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form. Enjoy!

Stan Szeto-Imagn Images The latest news from around the division. Commanders’ WR Deebo Samuel has a message for his detractors – Bryan Manning, USA Today Deebo Samuel, like Washington last year, is out to prove doubters wrong. In 2021, Deebo Samuel was arguably the NFL’s most dangerous offensive player. The then-third-year wide receiver caught 77 passes for 1,405 yards (18.2 YPC) and six touchdowns. Samuel also rushed for 365 yards and eight touchdowns. However, since then, Samuel has failed to reach those numbers, with some calling his play disappointing and both he and the 49ers wanting to separate. In March, San Francisco traded Samuel to the Washington Commanders. In Washington, Samuel would reunite with Commanders’ GM Adam Peters, the former 49ers’ assistant GM who played a significant role in the Niners selecting Samuel in the 2019 NFL draft. Samuel has one season remaining on his contract. The Commanders altered that contract for 2025, making Samuel happy. Samuel, for his part, appears more motivated than ever. Not only does Samuel want to land a second lucrative contract extension, but he also wants to shut down some of the nonsense regarding his play, including his weight and conditioning. The Commanders and Samuel have shared numerous posts on social media showing Samuel looking to be in excellent shape. The Commanders believe Samuel can thrive in offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury’s offense. While Samuel was on some successful 49ers teams, he’s never played with a quarterback like Daniels and opposite a receiver such as Terry McLaurin. Bet against Samuel. But don’t be surprised if he proves his doubters wrong and has a big year for the Commanders in 2025. Top Eagles storylines heading into 2025 OTAs – Dave Zangaro, NBC Sports Philadelphia Storylines surrounding the defending Super Bowl champions. The Eagles are reigning Super Bowl champions and they’ll take their first steps to defending that title this week when they kick off their spring practices. While the Eagles began their offseason workout program back on April 21 and had their rookie minicamp after the draft, OTAs are the beginning of Phase 3 of the NFL’s offseason workout plan, as defined by the collective bargaining agreement. This isn’t real football yet but it’s close. The Eagles this year have six days of OTAs scheduled: May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3 and June 5. They also have one day of mandatory minicamp on June 10. The Eagles are expecting to hold their media availability later in the week. Here are some key storylines this spring: A new OC The Eagles are coming off a Super Bowl season but will have a new offensive coordinator after Kellen Moore left for the Saints’ head coaching job. While the Eagles would have obviously preferred to keep Moore — after you win a Super Bowl, you want to run it back — it’s not like the Eagles’ passing offense was spectacular for most of 2024. The passing game was there when the Eagles needed it but they actually finished with the No. 29-ranked passing offense in the NFL (they were No. 2 in rushing) in the 2024 regular season. Remember when A.J. Brown had his infamous “passing” line about what needed to improve with the offense? That came in December. Dealing with the target The Eagles will have super high expectations going into the 2025 season. Even after losing some key players in free agency, they still have a ton of talent and are the reigning Super Bowl champions. That puts a target on their back. The good news is that the Eagles still have head coach Nick Sirianni and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio in place as well as a bunch of talent. Even facing a difficult schedule, this team seems poised to compete for another Super Bowl in 2025. In fact, entering the spring, they’re the Super Bowl favorites. Giants Rookie QB Jaxson Dart Unsuccessful in Obtaining Jersey No. 2 from Teammate – Patricia Traina, Sports Illustrated The rookie didn’t want his number that badly. New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxsn Dart, who wore No. 2 at Ole Miss, was unsuccessful in securing the jersey number to wear with the Giants. That’s because the number, currently held by third-year cornerback Deonte Banks, who earlier this year gave up No. 3 to quarterback Russell Wilson, was going to cost Dart a pretty penny to make the switch. Everyone has their price, but sometimes it’s too high – even for a first rounder like Jaxson Dart @nflpa | @Fanatics pic.twitter.com/yICvMiFhV0 — cllct (@cllctMedia) May 26, 2025 “Yeah, it’s too much,” Dart told Cllct Media. “Too much.” Dart, who has yet to sign his rookie contract as of this writing, didn’t say what Banks’s asking price was to surrender the number, but he clearly wasn’t interested in ponying up the cash to get the number previously worn by quarterback Drew Lock last season. Dart was assigned No. 6 for his current jersey. He told reporters at the rookie minicamp that he would try out the number and see how he looked in pictures wearing it before deciding whether to keep it or seek a new one. According to Over the Cap, Dart’s four-year rookie deal is projected to be worth $16.977 million, with an $8.987 million signing bonus and an $840,000 base salary.

Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Where do you think the Cowboys have upgraded on offense relative to last season? The Dallas Cowboys are going through big changes this season. With a new coaching staff and new players, this team should look different this year. That’s a good thing considering they didn’t play well and finished with a losing record for the first time since 2020. But how much different will they look? If we just examined the starters, what spots would you expect the Cowboys to be better? Worse? Or just stay the same? Today, we’ll run through the offense and project what to expect from each starter. QB – Dak Prescott Dak Prescott was bad last season. Sure, he missed half the year with a torn hamstring, but even before that, he was not playing well. You’d have to go all the way back to 2017 to find a completion percentage and yards per attempt lower than last season. His 1.4 touchdown-to-interception ratio (1.4) was the worst of his career. The good news is, what we saw last year wasn’t Dak. Or, at least, it hasn’t been. Prescott has produced some contrasting seasons over his career, and the weapons around him (or lack thereof) have played a big part. Last year, everything was a hot mess on offense. From the running game, lack of receiving threats, and terrible offensive play-calling from former head coach Mike McCarthy, it was one of Prescott’s least favorable situations. All that’s changed now. The Cowboys have done a lot of work to make things as Dak-friendly as possible. The biggest challenge for Prescott will be to stay healthy, as he’s missed a good chunk of time in three of his last five seasons. If he can do that, we should see a much better version of Dak this season. If we don’t, then we have a legitimate problem. Status: Big Improvement RB – Javonte Williams We all want the Cowboys’ rushing attack to be better, and there are reasons to believe it will, but from talent alone, there shouldn’t be much of a difference between Javonte Williams and Rico Dowdle. For fans of Dowdle, that’s not a bad thing, as last year’s lead back was a solid player. Williams should be able to provide a similar level of play, and he does offer a bit of upside as he is another year removed from his knee injury. If he returns to form, this could change to an improvement, but we won’t count those chickens just yet. But the chickens we are counting are the big changes in the coaching staff. The additions of new offensive coordinator Klayton Adams and new offensive line coach Conor Riley are huge for the Cowboys. Those guys are two of the most respected offensive line coaches in football and have a strong track record of coaching up linemen and scheming up excellent rushing attacks. The team also got stronger along the interior offensive line, so similar to our reasoning with Dak, what we see out of Williams should be an improvement over what we saw out of Dowdle last season. It’s also worth mentioning that the running game is not a one-man job these days, and the team is hopeful that the addition of rookie Jaydon Blue will give them a stronger one-two punch. And that won’t be hard because Ezekiel Elliott’s career-low 15.1 yards per game contribution helped no one. Status: Slight Improvement WR1 – CeeDee Lamb CeeDee Lamb is a stud, and he’ll remain a stud, but even studs could use a little help. Lamb’s production has been impressive from the onset, but when the team has no presence of a WR2 threat, it shows. Over the last three seasons, Lamb’s numbers have looked like this: 80 yards per game (2022) with Noah Brown as WR2 103 yards per game (2023) with a healthy Brandin Cooks as WR2 80 yards per game (2024) with Jalen Tolbert (Cooks was hurt) as WR2 That’s a big difference. George Pickens has joined the team, and his impact will be felt in more ways than one. Expect a better season from the Cowboys’ star receiver. Status: Slight Improvement WR2 – George Pickens This is the biggest area of improvement for the Cowboys. A talent like George Pickens would immediately bolster any team. The only question left to be answered is how much he will impact the offense. Will he put up another 1,100-yard season like he did a couple of years ago, his floor of 800 yards, or completely disappoint by being the headache many have suggested he will be? While there is a range of outcomes here, it feels more likely this will work out on the favorable side, considering the talent level and added motivation stemming from a contract year. Status: Big Improvement WR3 – Jalen Tolbert The former third-round pick hasn’t lived up to his draft cost, but he has been showing some improvement year after year. While there is an opportunity to have an even better season, we feel like we know what they have in Tolbert. And for that reason, this gets the no-change label. But that is not necessarily a bad thing. Tolbert’s 610 yards and seven touchdowns are fantastic if we’re talking about a WR3. Last year, he was forced into the WR2 role because Cooks got hurt, and from that perspective, it was underwhelming, but with Pickens in town, Tolbert being Tolbert should be just fine. And we should also note that we don’t know who the WR3 will be. It could be Tolbert. It could be Jonathan Mingo. Or, we might see a breakout season from KaVontae Turpin. There is a chance we could see the WR3 role jump up similar to Randall Cobb’s 800+ yard season in 2019, when the offense also had Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup (pre-injury), but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. To avoid double-counting, the projected WR3 production stays put, but it will feel much better this

Photo by Rich Graes fourthsle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We’re counting down to the season opener (Day 100) with some Cowboys history 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 asked some of our writers to rank their top-100 players in Cowboys history using no particular criteria, and put the results together into one list. The further away you get from the top 20 or so, the more varied the opinions. Sometimes it is about more than just stats. Things like fame level, length of career in Dallas, the era they played in – all can affect where an individual might rank them. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football. Today – number 100. L.P Ladouceur Born: March 13, 1981. Montreal, Quebec, Canada Position: Long Snapper Dallas Cowboys: 2005-2020 Awards: Pro Bowl (2014)Most games by a Canadian playerMost consecutive games by a long snapper Louis-Philippe Ladouceur (or better known as L.P. Ladouceur) was longtime long snapper for Dallas. He joined the team in 2005, playing all the way up until 2020, which on its own is an incredible feat. Originally from Canada, he became one of the most consistent and reliable specialists in both Dallas and NFL history. Over his 16-season career, Ladouceur played in 253 games (second-most in franchise history) without ever recording a bad snap, that’s some insane, next-level consistency. His quiet professionalism and flawless execution made him a cornerstone of the Cowboys’ special teams unit for over a decade and a half. His records include the most consecutive games played in Cowboys history, the highest number of seasons played with the team, the longest streak of games played by a long snapper in NFL history, and the most games played by a player born in Canada. Thank you, L.P. Ladouceur. — Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) March 18, 2021 Best known for: Ladouceur was best known for his incredible consistency and longevity, snapping flawlessly for 16 seasons without a single recorded error. Deep snapper L. P. Ladouceur has snapped cleanly on 2,001 consecutive deep snaps (including postseason), a streak that began when he joined the #DallasCowboys in Week 4 of the 2005 season. https://t.co/TOEkplBJXS pic.twitter.com/NEMVGi3DFp — Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) January 18, 2019 Lesser known fact: Before settling into his long-snapping role, Ladouceur played defensive line at the University of California. He would switch to long snapper in his junior year and would come into the NFL with very little long snapping or special teams experience. ✭ COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF ✭ With 100 days to go until the #Cowboys kickoff the season the #Eagles, we are counting down with a @BloggingTheBoys Top-100 consensus ranking. We asked staffers to give in their top-100 so let’s begin. DAY 100L.P. Ladouceur#DallasCowboys #NFL… pic.twitter.com/ehNJIHfWon — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) May 26, 2025

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images What would you say is the thing you trust most about the Dallas Cowboys right now? When it comes to the Dallas Cowboys we obviously all feel a variety of ways about a variety of things. But at the top of your list is likely something that you feel extremely confident in. There are definitely things that we all question, but similarly there are also things that we trust and know to be true against all odds. For our Tuesday discussion here on the site we want to know what it is that you trust the most about the Cowboys these days. To be clear trust can go a number of different ways, so the thing you trust the most may not be positive in nature or result. You may trust that something is always doomed to go wrong. You also may trust something off of the field like that the team’s ratings are always going to deliver. But we want to know if you had to set your watch by something, what would it be?

Think you can figure out which Cowboys player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Can you guess this free agent addition in today’s in-5 trivia game?Hey Cowboys fans! We’re back for another day of the Blogging The Boys in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. If you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article. Previous games Monday, May 26, 2025Sunday, May 25, 2025Saturday, May 24, 2025 Play more SB Nation in-5 trivia games NFL in-5MLB in-5MMA in-5 Blogging The Boys in-5 instructions The goal of the game is to guess the correct Cowboys player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it. After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form. Enjoy!

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Osa Odighizuwa is a huge bright spot for Dallas We continue the ‘Reasons To Be Positive’ series, where we give fans some inspiration and optimism ahead of the 2025 season. This installment looks at Osa Odighizuwa. Osa Odighizuwa Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images 2024 Season stats:Games- 17Snaps- 859Total Tackles- 47Tackle For Loss- 5Pressures- 60Sacks- 5Forced Fumbles- 1Pass Breakups- 1 2025 Projected stats:Total Tackles- 55Tackle For Loss- 8Pressures- 69Sacks- 5 Osa Odighizuwa was rewarded recently with a contract extension from Jerry Jones and the front office. Thanks to his consistent on-field performance, and leadership, Odighizuwa has slowly become a pivotal figure on the team’s defense and should be a massive reason for Cowboys fans to feel positive going into the 2025 season. Interior Wrecker Osa Odighizuwa had 42 pressures in the second half of last season. The Cowboys retained a good one! @NextGenStats pic.twitter.com/lqhow3fnyL — SleeperCowboys (@SleeperCowboys) May 14, 2025 In 2024, Odighizuwa delivered his most impactful performance to date, and it didn’t go unnoticed. He achieved career highs with five sacks, 47 total tackles, and 23 quarterback hits, showcasing his disruptive presence on the defensive line. His ability to pressure quarterbacks and halt running plays was instrumental in the Cowboys’ defensive strategies and only seemed to get better as the season wore on. Odighizuwa’s partnership with fellow defensive stalwart Micah Parsons forms a formidable duo on the Cowboys’ front line. Their combined and consistent pressure disrupts offensive schemes and forces opposing quarterbacks into precarious situations, laying the foundation for a dominant defensive front. This synergy is expected to be a linchpin in the team’s strategy moving forward. #Cowboys Osa Odighizuwa has generated 27 pressures across 199 pass rushes (13.6%) over the past six weeks, the most pressures among defensive tackles over that span, per NFL Pro.#DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/Sdgz75AQyF — Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) December 14, 2024 Odighizuwa really laid it on in 2024. His 33 pressures were third-most among defensive tackles, helping Dallas’ total pressure count to reach 180, second-most in the league. His level of elite production last season outdid division rival Jalen Carter, who most agree is one of the best inside defensive lineman in the league. Thanks to this level of efficiency, the Cowboys secured Odighizuwa with a four-year, $80 million contract extension, including $52 million guaranteed. This move not only rewards his past contributions but also solidifies his role as a cornerstone of the defense for the foreseeable future. Osa Odighizuwa with his mom and agent after signing four year, $80 million deal with the Cowboys H/T @dallascowboys pic.twitter.com/xoWRxeYuUr — Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) March 4, 2025 Odighizuwa has also emerged as a leader within the Cowboys’ locker room, further enhancing his importance to the team. His work ethic and commitment, which has been prevalent from the start, set a standard for younger players, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. As the team navigates transitions and integrates new talent, his leadership will be crucial in maintaining cohesion and focus. Osa takes him down! : #HOUvsDAL on ESPN : Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/LvklCbYJ1e pic.twitter.com/3coVlrUQoj — Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 19, 2024 Outlook for 2025With Odighizuwa’s continued development, leadership, and the stability provided by his contract extension, Cowboys fans have ample reason for optimism here. His presence fortifies the defensive line, and his influence resonates throughout the team. As the 2025 season approaches, Odighizuwa’s role will be pivotal in the Cowboys’ pursuit of victory. For a team that has historically undervalued the 3-tech position, Odighizuwa becomes an extremely valuable commodity going forward. osa goin’ hard @Osagoeshard with the sack : #NYGvsDAL on FOX : Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/LvklCbYJ1e pic.twitter.com/itYyAFI9c0 — Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 29, 2024