CeeDee Lamb happy with ankle, ready to return for Cowboys – Todd Archer, ESPN CeeDee Lamb sounds like he’ll be ready to play on Sunday. FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl wide receiver CeeDee Lamb said he is ready to return to the lineup Sunday against the Washington Commanders after missing the past three games with a high left ankle […] CeeDee Lamb happy with ankle, ready to return for Cowboys – Todd Archer, ESPN CeeDee Lamb sounds like he’ll be ready to play on Sunday. FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl wide receiver CeeDee Lamb said he is ready to return to the lineup Sunday against the Washington Commanders after missing the past three games with a high left ankle sprain. Lamb went through a limited practice for the second straight day Thursday, but he said it won’t take him long to get back up to speed. “I feel like I’m moving around, running around being me,” Lamb said. “Happy as can be obviously just believing in my ankle. Obviously, I feel like it’s back to where I needed it to be.” Lamb said that he could have returned last weekend against the Carolina Panthers but that the extra week gave him more confidence. CeeDee Lamb ready to return for Cowboys after missing three games – Tommy Yarish, DallasCowboys.com Lamb talks about missing the past few games. FRISCO, Texas – Barring something unforeseen, the Cowboys offense will add All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb back to their starting lineup on Sunday against the Washington Commanders. Lamb, who has missed the last three full games with a high ankle sprain, has not enjoyed his time watching Dallas’ league-best offense from the sidelines and is itching to get back out onto the field. “It’s been tough mentally and physically, obviously, with my ankle and rehab and everything, but then mentally obviously because of the player I am and how anxious I am to get out there,” Lamb said.” “But trusting in my process and trusting in my team, my rehab team, and the training staff here, it’s just getting back right and making sure that it’s right for me to go out there and be myself again.” Updates: Sanborn full participant Thurs. – DallasCowboys.com Linebacker Jack Sanborn should also be making a return to the lineup. 3:45 p.m. — Cowboys linebacker Jack Sanborn (concussion) was upgraded from limited participation Wednesday to being a full participant on Thursday’s injury report. That puts him in line to return Sunday against the Washington Commanders, rejoining a linebacker group that has struggled in recent weeks. The only changes to the injury report Thursday were OL Trevon Keegan (neck) not participating after being limited Wednesday, and Juanyeh Thomas (migraine) being limited. For Washington, Pro Bowl WR Terry McLaurin (quad) did not participate Thursday after being limited Wednesday. McLaurin has missed the last three games for the Commanders, and his status for Sunday against Dallas is in question. 3 areas where Cowboys must show improvement in to win in Week 7 include early run downs – Mike Crum, CowboysWire Where can the Cowboys improve against the Commanders? Dallas was awful on first down, defensively, against Carolina in Week 6. The Panthers ran 26 times and averaged over six yards per attempt. They only threw the ball five times, but two of those receptions went for over 30 yards. Dallas generated only two negative plays on first down. The first was a sack, the other was a run for -2 yards. Leaving the opponent only four yards to go on second down is crippling for a defense, as it truly opens up the offense’ can attack’s playbook in a multitude of ways. The Cowboys’ offense has been extremely balanced all season. They ran for at least 117 yards every game and an average of 134 per contest going into their matchup with Carolina. However they ran the ball a paltry 19 times for a total of 31 yards, allowing the Panthers to get eight run stops. The team works best when both the rushing and passing games are effective, helping the offense keep the defense off the field. Dallas Cowboys: Reading between the lines (offense) – Mike Poland, Blogging the Boys Taking a deeper look into the Cowboys offensive line heading into Week 7. Right Tackle Terence Steele (2025 Stats: 404 Total snaps, 263 Pass Blocks, 17 Pressures, 1 QB Hits, 2 Sacks, 3 Penalties) Steele’s job this week is part bodyguard, part decoy. With the right guard spot needing help if Bass starts over the rehabbing Tyler Booker, Dallas will tilt a lot of its pass protection toward Bass. That means Steele will often protect the B-gap first and hinge late, stepping down to clamp interior movement, then trying to catch the edge rusher on the rebound. On TV, that can look like he’s losing the corner, but in reality, he’s executing the assignment by sealing the inside for Bass and trusting the help on the outside. Because of that, expect the Cowboys to build in help to Steele’s edge with either a back scanning out to erase the wide rush, or a tight end giving a shoulder before releasing. When you see an end get depth on Steele, don’t panic, it’s by design for the chip on his outside shoulder. The key for Steele is clean communication and crisp footwork. 5 COWBOYS TRADE TARGETS IF THE TEAM IS “ALL-IN” – Mark Heaney, Inside the Star Should the Cowboys made a trade ahead of the deadline? 5. Miami Dolphins Linebacker, Jordyn Brooks It only makes sense to bookend this list with another linebacker, given how crucial improving the position is for the 2025 season. Aside from Bush, former Texas Tech Red Raider Jordyn Brooks could attract interest from Dallas. The 2020 first-round pick of the Seahawks is in Miami now, and with their aforementioned sale on the brink, he may be available, too. Brooks would be a familiar face to Brian Schottenheimer, having spent the 2020 campaign in Seattle together, and

The Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders enter this Week 7 matchup in a similar state. Both teams have been dealing with injuries and are coming off a loss in which they lost by a last-second field goal. It’s always a physical game when these two teams play and there’s no reason to expect any different […] The Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders enter this Week 7 matchup in a similar state. Both teams have been dealing with injuries and are coming off a loss in which they lost by a last-second field goal. It’s always a physical game when these two teams play and there’s no reason to expect any different this week. There are certain matchups this week that could help sway the game one way or the another for both the Cowboys and the Commanders. Both organizations will try to exploit any and every matchup to help lead them to victory. These are matchup’s we believe could play a big factor in the outcome of the game. QB Dak Prescott vs. QB Jayden Daniels This Week 7 matchup between bitter division rivals likely will involve a QB shootout. Dak Prescott has been playing at an MVP-level all season, and will finally have his entire receiving core at his disposal with CeeDee Lamb and KaVontae Turpin set to return to the starting lineup. On the flipside, Jayden Daniels could be the next QB to have a field day against Dallas’ atrocious defense. His dual-threat ability could be a huge problem. Expect a big day for both of these QBs, one that will help sway the game one way or another. Trench warfare Last week against the Carolina Panthers the Dallas Cowboys clearly lost the battle in the trenches on both sides of the ball. The Panthers defensive front continuously stonewalled Dallas’ OL throughout the game and the Cowboys DL was completely dominated by Rico Dowdle. Tyler Booker is hopefully set to return to the starting lineup which should help improve things up front. Dallas’ entire defensive line though needs to step up their game in a big way. Holding up at the point of attack and applying a little more pressure could go a long ways in this matchup. RB Javonte Williams vs. Commanders’ run defense The Cowboys could never really get anything going on the ground last week due to Carolina’s dominant performance up front clogging the running lanes and making plays in the backfield. This week things could go a little more smoothly for Javonte Williams. Washington is currently ranked 20th in the league allowing 121.7 yards per game and with the return of CeeDee Lamb, KaVontae Turpin, and Tyler Booker, Dallas’ offense will be as close to full strength as they’ve been in quite some time. A big game for Williams could be coming. See More: Dallas Cowboys Roster

A sight for sore eyes. The Dallas Cowboys’ injury report this week has included the return of many key players to the practice field. It couldn’t come at a better time. Their report is looking as good as it has been in a long time. Here’s what Thursday’s practice tells us about the health of […] A sight for sore eyes. The Dallas Cowboys’ injury report this week has included the return of many key players to the practice field. It couldn’t come at a better time. Their report is looking as good as it has been in a long time. Here’s what Thursday’s practice tells us about the health of the Cowboys and their opponent, the Washington Commanders. Inching closer to a return to the field, CeeDee Lamb (ankle) maintained his limited status at practice on Thursday. Guard Tyler Booker (ankle) was also a limited participant. As was the case yesterday, many players were still designated as limited. Among those still with a reduced practice workload were KaVontae Turpin (foot). Jack Sanborn, who missed last week’s game versus the Carolina Panthers with a concussion, was upgraded to full participant. Others with a limited status were Donovan Wilson (elbow/knee), Tyler Smith (knee), and Jonathan Mingo (knee). Meanwhile, Trevon Diggs and James Houston were full participants again today with respective knee injuries. For the Commanders, many players were listed as DNP. Deebo Samuel (heel) sat out at practice after sitting out yesterday, and Terry McLaurin (quad) did not practice today after being limited yesterday. McLaurin was iffy to play versus the Cowboys, and his Thursday absence would suggest he’s trending towards missing this week’s game. Dorance Armstrong (hamstring) also did not practice on Thursday. See More: Dallas Cowboys Injuries

It is the middle of October and it feels fair to say that we have a pretty strong idea what the Dallas Cowboys are going to do in April. In looking at the team’s roster they need defensive help like nobody’s business. Right when the season began the team traded away Micah Parsons. and it […] It is the middle of October and it feels fair to say that we have a pretty strong idea what the Dallas Cowboys are going to do in April. In looking at the team’s roster they need defensive help like nobody’s business. Right when the season began the team traded away Micah Parsons. and it goes without saying that the draft capital acquired (which is near the bottom of the order right now) will be used on that side of the ball. This is clearly the thinking of ESPN’s Jordan Reid at the moment. Reid launched a mock for the 2026 NFL Draft on Wednesday, first round only, and had Dallas going defense with both of their selections. David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech Bailey has been a force off the edge this season, and he leads the FBS with a 24.6% pressure rate to go along with 8.5 sacks, which are tied for first. He is a constant disruptor who can win with speed or power. And with Micah Parsons now in Green Bay, the Cowboys need a potent pass-rushing presence outside, which Bailey could provide. Dallas’ 11 sacks are tied for 22nd in the NFL, and that defense is giving up 6.2 yards per play, which ranks 30th. Caleb Banks, DT, Florida Banks was viewed as a potential top-15 pick entering the season, but he suffered a foot injury in the preseason that has limited him to one game after he reaggravated it, requiring surgical repair. Banks had 4.5 sacks in 2024 and would represent great value for the Cowboys, who are rebuilding a defense that is last in the NFL in yards allowed per game (411.7) and 31st in points allowed per game (30.7). Texas Tech’s David Bailey would be the Micah Parsons “replacement” as he is the edge rusher of the group. His Red Raiders have had one of the best seasons in college football this year, one that they may turn into a Big 12 title so he would have a chance to play in his future home if this mock comes to fruition. Defensive tackle is an often-discussed topic when it comes to the Cowboys, but Mazi Smith was the first one they took in the first round since Russell Maryland many moons ago. Banks is an easy dot to connect considering that Reid’s colleague Field Yates had Dallas taking him in his mock from back in August before the Parsons trade happened. This would be an infusion of talent on the defensive side of the ball which would certainly go a long way to helping things out. It stands to reason that Dallas may address the defense, somewhat, in free agency as well which could alter the state of the roster. See More: Dallas Cowboys Draft

Through the first six weeks of the 2025 NFL season the Dallas Cowboys have proven they are very much at the opposite end of the spectrum as far as their offense and defense is concerned. Offensively they are one of the best, but defensively they been absolutely atrocious. The Cowboys defense currently ranks dead last […] Through the first six weeks of the 2025 NFL season the Dallas Cowboys have proven they are very much at the opposite end of the spectrum as far as their offense and defense is concerned. Offensively they are one of the best, but defensively they been absolutely atrocious. The Cowboys defense currently ranks dead last in the NFL in yards allowed at 412 per game and second to last in points allowed at 30.7 per game. This defense is without a doubt historically bad and have allowed opposing quarterbacks to have an absolute field day each and every week this year. Take last week for instance. QB Bryce Young is still trying to prove he’s a capable starter in the league and even he was able to throw for a three touchdowns to help upset the Cowboys and lead his team to victory. Entering a stretch of the season where they’ll be facing even better QBs, the future looks a little gloomy for Dallas’ defense. With the division rival Washington Commanders coming to town this week, their second-year QB looks to be the next in line to have a field day against Dallas’ defense. An argument could be made he’s potentially the best QB they faced so far this season. His dual-threat ability sets him apart and it could be a big problem for Dallas. It’s no secret the Cowboys have struggled containing dual threat QBs in the past and that this season is no different. Jayden Daniels to date has rushed for 176 yards on 36 attempts. He did miss a couple of games after getting injured on a scrambling attempt, but fully healthy now presents a definite problem for Dallas. Not only is Daniels a real threat on the ground with his legs, but he also possesses the ability to pile up a lot of receiving yards against the Cowboys best defense, who is currently ranked dead last in the league allowing 269.5 yards per game. That certainly doesn’t bode well for the Cowboys. Both the Cowboys and Commanders are coming off of disappointing Week 6 losses that were decided by last-second field goals and you can bet both of them want to put that behind them by performing well this week. But, the team that likely earns the “W” is probably the one who has the better QB play. With the way the Cowboys defense currently stands, their offense will have to be near perfect each and every week moving forward if they want any chance of winning. That means Dak Prescott and Company can’t afford to miss a beat every single game for the remainder of the season. This Week 7 matchup between the Cowboys and Commanders shapes up to be one of the high-scoring nature were both Dak Prescott and Jayden Daniels will play the most important part. Sadly, Daniels may have a slight advantage considering Dallas’ defense has yet to prove they can stop anyone this year. See More: Dallas Cowboys Roster

George Pickens “wouldn’t mind” staying with Cowboys long term – Charean Williams, PFT Pickens is flourishing in Dallas, but his future with the franchise is up in the air. Pickens, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March, has seen the price of his next contract rise. He is expected to get […] George Pickens “wouldn’t mind” staying with Cowboys long term – Charean Williams, PFT Pickens is flourishing in Dallas, but his future with the franchise is up in the air. Pickens, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March, has seen the price of his next contract rise. He is expected to get more than $30 million per season. The Cowboys may or may not be able to afford to keep him. The franchise tag is expected to be $23.958 million for 2026, and Pickens likely would not want to play on the tag. Pickens has found his home for this season, but his future is uncertain. “I wouldn’t mind [staying in Dallas],” Pickens said Wednesday, via Tommy Yarrish of the team website. “The guys in the locker room are super cool; the energy’s great. But like I said, I always want to showcase my talents.” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones generally likes to kick the can down the road, so to speak, and isn’t likely to have any contract discussions until after the season. “We’ll weigh that,” Jones said Tuesday when asked about extending Pickens. “We knew full well that if things really went like we want them to go, that certainly we need to think about having some room available if we’re going to pay a second receiver at that level.” CeeDee Lamb among trio of Cowboys starters who could return to lineup vs. Commanders – Calvin Watkins, Dallas Morning News This would be a huge boost with the injury woes the Cowboys have had lately. FRISCO — Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer was asked Wednesday what he needs to see from recovering receiver CeeDee Lamb to know he’s okay to play: “Yeah, if he’s breathing, I’d feel pretty good,” Schottenheimer said. The Cowboys’ No. 1 receiver was one of 10 players listed as limited in Wednesday’s practice from The Star, leading to a possible return. Lamb missed the last three games with a sprained ankle, suffered in Week 3 at Chicago. Also, returner/receiver KaVontae Turpin was limited with a sprained foot. Turpin is on target to play Sunday against Washington after missing the previous two games. Rookie right guard Tyler Booker missed the last three games with a sprained ankle. Booker got some limited work in practice as well. Kenny Clark, Cowboys refocus on details: ‘We can’t go all year playing defense like this’ – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com The defense in Dallas has to improve for the team to have any chance at a successful season. “Anytime somebody’s running the ball like that, it’s definitely frustrating,” [Kenny] Clark said. “We’re all competitors and want to put our best foot out there. So anytime something like that happens, it’s frustrating.” The veteran Clark, who was acquired from the Green Bay Packers in the Micah Parsons trade, said he’s been a part of some poor defensive showing against the run, but not a unit that’s been giving up yards like this. Last year was the first time that Clark played in a 4-3 front under new Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. Matt Eberflus is deploying the same base look now in Dallas, who is working with their third defensive coordinator in as many years. Does that make it a difficult scheme to understand? “No, it’s a four-down front, attack front,” Clark said. “Everybody pretty much, in a four-three defense, everybody’s got one gap to fill.” That was part of the teaching point and message that Eberflus relayed to his team on Monday when they met to break down the Panthers game. “Just the details of the defense,” Clark said of what Eberflus’ message was to his unit. “We went through everything. Holding each other accountable and focusing on the details of what we need to do. Everybody’s just looking in the mirror and figuring that stuff out.” So, with most of the defensive personnel having been around since minicamp in the offseason to now six weeks into the regular season, why are some of the details still not down for the Cowboys? “Honestly, I’m not sure. That’s a good question. That’s the biggest question of them all,” Clark said. “It’s just us holding each other accountable and just getting to the bottom of that. We can’t go all year playing defense like this, especially with how our offense is playing. If we can match that, we’re going to be a really tough team to beat.” What Jerry Jones said: Supporting Matt Eberflus, playoff hopes still and trade talks – Jon Machota, The Athletic The boss in Big D covered several topics this week with the media. Sitting at 2-3-1 and the toughest part of their schedule still ahead, the Cowboys are unlikely to make the playoffs. It’s not surprising that Jones is choosing to be optimistic about those possibilities, even though only three NFC teams have a worse record. Watching the Washington Commanders, who Dallas will face Sunday, lose Monday night to the Bears, provided Jones with some hope. “It just reminded me that we are still in it,” he said. “It was eerily similar to how we got beat (at Carolina). … I see so much parity (in the NFL), and then you factor in that these teams get compromised with injury. We can and may (have those issues, too), but if we should have some good go of it here over the weeks ahead with our injury situation, returning (players), and we can get some wins … I’m encouraged. The last thing that I’m thinking about is in any way being out of the (playoff) hunt.” He’s also not closing the door on potentially improving the roster. The NFL trade

The Dallas Cowboys are set to host the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon. The game will mark their first one at home since their tie against Micah Parsons and the Green Bay Packers. There will be another familiar foe on the opposing sideline as the Commanders are led by Dan Quinn these days. This game […] The Dallas Cowboys are set to host the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon. The game will mark their first one at home since their tie against Micah Parsons and the Green Bay Packers. There will be another familiar foe on the opposing sideline as the Commanders are led by Dan Quinn these days. This game is the first one where Quinn will be the Commanders head coach against a Cowboys team with Dak Prescott under center. It certainly helps that George Pickens will be there, too. CeeDee Lamb may be as well. Below you will find our stream for the game where all relevant articles will cycle through in the lead-up to kickoff. Dallas is already 1-1 in the division and this is their first chance at taking on Washington this season. Given that they are 2-3-1 right now a loss would send things into a rather tough space with difficult games still looming on the schedule. Kickoff is at 4:25 pm ET on Sunday, October 19th.

NFL teams sometimes defy logic. How can an organization field an offense as robust and as immune to injury as the one the Dallas Cowboys currently have, only to field a helpless and inept defense. You would think an organization that can sign/draft players and coach them up so well on offense could find a […] NFL teams sometimes defy logic. How can an organization field an offense as robust and as immune to injury as the one the Dallas Cowboys currently have, only to field a helpless and inept defense. You would think an organization that can sign/draft players and coach them up so well on offense could find a way to do something similar on defense. Even just an average defense could be expected. But that’s not the Dallas Cowboys way. Instead we are subjected to extremes, and left to wonder what would be if we could just get all pistons firing together during the same season. Last week, the Cowboys fanbase was split down the middle about whether they were confident the organization was going in the right direction. That seemed about right at the time considering their record was a split down the middle at 2-2-1. We’re guessing the number who still have confidence is going to drop a bit after the 30-27 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Vote in the poll then hit the comments and let us know your thoughts. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cowboys fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. See More: Dallas Cowboys Roster