The Dallas Cowboys are going to play a football game in 10 days. With all due respect to the preseason, we are talking about a real football game. The results will be documented in the standings and history books, you get the picture. Dallas will visit the Philadelphia Eagles who are arguably the best team […] The Dallas Cowboys are going to play a football game in 10 days. With all due respect to the preseason, we are talking about a real football game. The results will be documented in the standings and history books, you get the picture. Dallas will visit the Philadelphia Eagles who are arguably the best team in the NFL. The fact that they are going to raise a Super Bowl banner corroborates this idea. It is unknown whether the best player on the Cowboys roster will be a part of the festivities. We are all aware of the fact that the Cowboys are in contract negotiations with Micah Parsons. These negotiations have, like they did with CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott, rippled through the Oxnard portion of training camp and the entire preseason. Prescott was infamously signed on the day that the season began in 2024. Lamb came 13 days prior to that. As noted, the countdown clock reads 10 days at our current moment in time, in case you wanted perspective. The Cowboys won their opener last year so the Lamb and Prescott situations did not seem to be issues (although things got bumpy after that for the team overall). Parsons has not taken part in any on-field work to this point which has cast doubt on his availability in terms of the season. This is something that Adam Schefter discussed during Monday’s edition of Get Up. Schefter also brought up the back tightness that Parsons has reportedly been dealing with. “Even if he were out there a week from Thursday night, which there are certainly no assurances or indications he will be right now, he’s going to be limited at best.” “Micah Parsons could not go in and play a full football game next Thursday night. And, again, the Dallas Cowboys say an MRI on his back came back clean.” “He says there’s still back tightness. A hard thing to argue with. And I have a feeling that these types of issues may hang over this team and this situation this season.” From a technical standpoint, Parsons has been missing time with the back tightness in question. Schefter notes that an MRI came back on this that suggested all was well from a medical standpoint, but Schefter put it well in saying that it is a hard thing to argue with. If Parsons feels his back is tight, and so tight that he can’t play, that would lead to more tightness and tension between him and the organization. Consider that following last week’s preseason finale Trevon Diggs, who was recently activated off of the PUP list himself, was asked if he thinks Parsons is going to play in the season opener. Diggs noted that it all depends on his back. If it isn’t obvious this is where the next inflection point lies within this whole saga. The Cowboys could argue that Parsons’ back is fine from a medical perspective, but Micah could note that it still feels tight and that he is unable to play (as Schefter noted this is hard to prove one way or the other). Without making any direct accusations here, it stands to reason that Parsons’ back tightness could/would be taken care of once a contract extension is taken care of (if that isn’t obvious by now) which is why the next two weeks could get messy. Maybe even messier than everything to this point. We are approaching that fork in the road and if an extension isn’t taken care of, it is going to be interesting to see what each side of the negotiations do next. 38 CommentsSee More: Dallas Cowboys Roster

One thing the 2025 Dallas Cowboys have going for them is excellent offensive line depth. The offensive line play around the league has been in a strong decline in recent years. Finding quality starters and depth pieces is something teams around the league struggle with every year. Luckily for the Cowboys, they have plenty of […] One thing the 2025 Dallas Cowboys have going for them is excellent offensive line depth. The offensive line play around the league has been in a strong decline in recent years. Finding quality starters and depth pieces is something teams around the league struggle with every year. Luckily for the Cowboys, they have plenty of quality depth offensive linemen that could be of value to opposing teams. When projecting the Cowboys cutdowns, it’s safe to assume that Tyler Guyton, Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, Tyler Booker, and Terence Steele will be the starting line for the Cowboys when Guyton fully recovers from a knee sprain he suffered early in training camp. That leaves Asim Richards, Nathan Thomas, Hakeem Adeniji, Brock Hoffman, TJ Bass, Ajani Cornelius, Geron Christian, and Saadiq Charles (La’el Collins will be released) to fill out the rest of the offensive line depth. It is safe to assume Thomas and Hoffman are safe, but guys like Richards, Bass, and Adeniji could be prime trade candidates to help add depth at defensive tackle where the Cowboys are extremely weak. The good news for the Cowboys is depth offensive linemen are extremely valuable across the league, allowing the Cowboys to get good value on the trade market. Names like DeWayne Carter with the Buffalo Bills and C.J. Okoye with the Baltimore Ravens as potential fits for a possible trade ahead of roster cutdowns. 6 CommentsSee More: Dallas Cowboys Roster

Cowboys pick up a huge win ahead of their season opener against the Eagles – Luke Norris, The Landry Hat Good news coming out of the Diggs camp. Trevon Diggs could be back at Cowboys practice as early as this week After back-to-back Pro Bowl campaigns in 2021 and 2022, the first of which also […] Good news coming out of the Diggs camp. Trevon Diggs could be back at Cowboys practice as early as this week After back-to-back Pro Bowl campaigns in 2021 and 2022, the first of which also resulted in a First-Team All-Pro selection, Diggs has appeared in just 13 games for Dallas over the past two seasons. After tearing the ACL in his left knee in Week 2 of the 2023 season, the Alabama alum played 11 games for the Cowboys a season ago before missing a pair of contests with a groin injury. But in mid-December, it was announced that Diggs would miss the remainder of the season and would undergo surgery on that same left knee, which was never genuinely healthy to begin with. As such, his status for the 2025 campaign has been up in the air for quite some time, and most believed that he would indeed start this season on injured reserve. But as head coach Brian Schottenheimer stated on Saturday, Diggs has been putting in the work, and it’s obviously paid off. “I’d be remiss if I didn’t talk about how hard Trevon’s been working,” Schottenheimer said. “He’s doing an incredible job with Britt [Brown]. These things don’t happen if he’s not putting in the time and the effort to do the stuff that he’s been doing. Really proud of him.” Again, there’s no guarantee Diggs will play against the Eagles. But the fact that he could return to practice at any time now is nothing but good news, especially given the state of the Cowboys’ cornerback situation. Defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus has toyed with a number of different corner combinations throughout the preseason, even moving DaRon Bland into the slot at times, with Kaiir Elam, who’s looked great at times during camp, and Andre Booth getting a lot of reps on the outside. 5 Things we learned from Cowboys preseason victory over Falcons include shocking OL depth – Angel Torres, Cowboys Wire One final set of takeaways from the preseason. James Houston is a strong 53-man candidate Defensive end James Houston didn’t sign with the Cowboys until July 22, two days after the team departed for Oxnard. Signing the former Detroit Lion made few waves nationally, but Cowboys Twitter has been vocal about him making the squad.Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle Houston finished the game with one sack and multiple pressure, showcasing his skills as a pass rusher. The Cowboys have three former second-round picks at the position behind All-Pro Micah Parsons. Sam Williams, Marshawn Kneeland, and Donovan Ezeiruaku all figure to be in the team’s 2025 plans. They also brought back DE Dante Fowler as another team veteran. Dallas has traditionally kept a spot for a sixth defensive end but the defensive tackle situation could complicate things for Houston. 3 offensive roster bubble players the Cowboys could likely cut – Mario Herrera Jr, Inside The Star In order to make room for other players, these names could be out the door. WR Traeshon Holden Wide receiver was always going to be one of the toughest positions to crack on the Cowboys’ roster. With CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, KaVontae Turpin, Jonathan Mingo, and likely even Jalen Tolbert locked into top roles, the battle came down to depth players trying to prove they could contribute on special teams and as situational targets. Traeshon Holden, signed as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon, gave a strong effort, but poor quarterback play didn’t help him separate himself from the competition. Holden had a few nice moments in training camp practices and caught a couple of short passes during preseason action, but his lack of big plays compared to established players like Jalen Brooks or Ryan Flournoy likely leave him on the outside looking in. Dallas values special teams versatility in its back-end receivers, and Holden didn’t flash enough in that area to warrant keeping him over proven contributors. Cowboys release veteran OT after pouring his heart out to fanbase – Zach Dimmitt, Sports Illustrated History repeats itself with La’el Collins. The Dallas Cowboys are making somewhat of a surprising roster move as 53-man cuts draw closer. Per reports from ESPN’s Todd Archer, the Cowboys are releasing veteran offensive tackle La’el Collins just a little over three weeks after signing him to a deal. “La’el Collins is among the players being released by the Cowboys today, according to a source,” Archer wrote on X. “Collins, who started 71 games for the Cowboys from 2015-21, joined the team in training camp and played in three preseason games. Coaches praised his work with young OL, DL.” After reuniting with Dallas ahead of the preseason, Collins made it clear how excited he was to be back with the Cowboys. He went undrafted in 2015 before signing with Dallas and playing a crucial role on the offensive line alongside franchise legends like Zack Martin, Tyron Smith and Travis Frederick. After 3 preseason games, Cowboys RB rotation is no clearer than before – David Howman, Blogging The Boys The committee approach continues to produce question marks at the position. It seemed like the Cowboys’ plan was to bring in several competitors and just see who rises to the top. A noble plan, for sure, and especially when Brian Schottenheimer is preaching about competition everywhere in his first year as a head coach. However, we’re now through three preseason games and the running back situation is just as murky as it was before the first OTA. Williams seems to be the most secure roster lock out of the bunch. He was the only one to not play a single snap in the

We’ve heard good reports recently on the return timetables for left tackle Tyler Guyton and cornerback Trevon Diggs. Both are expected back soon, perhaps even by Week One. But the uncertainty in that statement does pose some problems for the Cowboys as they make their roster decisions ahead of Tuesday’s deadline to cut down to […] We’ve heard good reports recently on the return timetables for left tackle Tyler Guyton and cornerback Trevon Diggs. Both are expected back soon, perhaps even by Week One. But the uncertainty in that statement does pose some problems for the Cowboys as they make their roster decisions ahead of Tuesday’s deadline to cut down to 53. For two guys who were projected 2025 starters going back to the end of last season, getting Diggs and Guyton back as soon as possible only helps the Cowboys. And if they can play in Week One, all the better. But even if they avoid starting the regular season on IR or PUP, neither player is certain to suit up for the season opener. That would force Dallas to make some of its roster decisions about who can actually make the trip to Philly and play. If the Cowboys were to keep Diggs on PUP or place Guyton on IR to start the year, they’d have to sit out until at least Week 5. Even if they’re not going to help against the Eagles, there are three more critical games in September against the Giants, Bears, and Packers. Even if it’s just for that Week 4 game against Green Bay, you have to give these guys a chance to be part of it. And based on what we’re hearing, both should return sooner than that. So, what could this mean for roster cuts? At offensive tackle, Guyton’s absence means you’re probably starting Nate Thomas on the left side. That’s also big for Asim Richards, who would likely be starting if not for Thomas’ emergence this summer. If Guyton were healthy, Richards might be on the chopping block. But as he and Thomas are the only two right now seemingly qualified to play left tackle, he’s likely safe until Guyton’s return. That could also ripple down the line when it comes to other choices. If Richards has to focus more on tackle for a few weeks, does that help guard T.J. Bass make the team? If Richards were to get pulled into action, Dallas doesn’t want Brock Hoffman as the only interior line backup. That could help Bass and force a tough choice between veteran Hakeem Adeniji and rookie Ajani Cornelius, or make Dallas keep 10 offensive linemen at least until Guyton can be active. As for Trevon Diggs and the cornerbacks, there’s a little less rigidity in terms of who has to be kept to play certain roles. DaRon Bland’s versatility to play either outside or at slot allows for more focus on how other guys perform, as opposed to simply where. If Diggs does dress for Philly, we assume that he and Kaiir Elam would play the outsides and Bland the slot in the nickel package. That would keep things simple. If Diggs can’t go, though, then Dallas has to figure some things out. Who do you trust most between the likes of Israel Mukuamu, Andrew Booth, and Kemon Hall? At this point, it doesn’t seem that Shavon Revel is going to be back before Week 5. We’re still waiting for news on Caelen Carson and Josh Butler as well. But even if one or both of them are in the mix, you’ll still see the Cowboys go long at corner until Diggs can make a gameday roster. Having to keep an extra cornerback or offensive lineman, or both, impacts decisions throughout the roster. It could push Dallas to send QB Will Grier to the practice squad, if that wasn’t already the plan. It may cost you a sixth WR or fourth TE, or force you to keep just four linebackers and risk losing a guy like Damone Clark or Shemar James. Roster building is often about robbing Peter to pay Paul. In the end, having to navigate a week or two without Tyler Guyton or Trevon Diggs is a good problem to have. It beats missing them for a full quarter of the season. But for all the guys fighting for roster spots and anxiously waiting to know their fates, the health of these starters will help some and hurt others. 40 CommentsSee More: Dallas Cowboys Roster

The time is drawing near when the Dallas Cowboys and the rest of the league have to get down to the league mandated 53-man roster. Tough decisions are going to have to be made and that means we may be saying goodbye to a few players who in any other year may have earned a […] The time is drawing near when the Dallas Cowboys and the rest of the league have to get down to the league mandated 53-man roster. Tough decisions are going to have to be made and that means we may be saying goodbye to a few players who in any other year may have earned a roster spot. Here are a few of the training camp/preseason standouts who may not make the cut. WR Traeshon Holden The undrafted rookie wide receiver out of Oregon quickly became a fan favorite around Cowboys Nation due to his play in both training camp and preseason. But, that may not be enough for him to make it through roster cuts when Dallas gets down to the league mandated 53-man roster. Dallas’ WR depth this year has been really impressive. Because of that, Holden could be caught in a numbers game where he’s the odd man out. His best chance of sticking around may be re-signing to the practice squad. DT Perrion Winfrey As it was prior to preseason, it remains so now. Defensive tackle is with a doubt the weak link for the Dallas Cowboys roster right now. There was one player who stood out among his peers though, Perrion Winfrey. He wasn’t perfect by any means, but he played well enough to earn a roster spot this year. Still, it may not be enough for him to stick around. The Cowboys are going to be scouring the waiver wire and possibly facilitating another trade to upgrade the DT position. That puts Winfrey on the outside looking in. DE James Houston Based on performance alone, James Houston is definitely deserving of a roster spot with the Cowboys in 2025. Since arriving in Dallas as a late free agent signing a little over four weeks ago, he has done nothing but impress in both practice and in preseason as well. He’s continuously making plays every time he’s on the field. Unfortunately for him, the Cowboys are currently stacked at DE and he could be an unfortunate cut because of the numbers game. 0 CommentsSee More: Dallas Cowboys Roster

Arguably the biggest positional question mark for the Cowboys this offseason was at running back. Rico Dowdle proved to be a good back, but he left in free agency, and the team never once brought in any clear-cut, obvious starter to replace him. Rather, they added several guys who all brought promise, along with uncertainty. […] Arguably the biggest positional question mark for the Cowboys this offseason was at running back. Rico Dowdle proved to be a good back, but he left in free agency, and the team never once brought in any clear-cut, obvious starter to replace him. Rather, they added several guys who all brought promise, along with uncertainty. Veterans Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams have both been productive starting running backs before, though not recently, while rookies Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah offer plenty to get excited about if they can hit the ground running. And there’s always Deuce Vaughn, too. It seemed like the Cowboys’ plan was to bring in several competitors and just see who rises to the top. A noble plan, for sure, and especially when Brian Schottenheimer is preaching about competition everywhere in his first year as a head coach. However, we’re now through three preseason games and the running back situation is just as murky as it was before the first OTA. Williams seems to be the most secure roster lock out of the bunch. He was the only one to not play a single snap in the preseason, and he’s routinely taken first team reps in practices. He posted 1,219 scrimmage yards and seven touchdowns as a rookie, but that promise was cut short with an ACL tear in his second season. Williams led the Broncos in rushing yards with 774 the next year, but he fell out of favor with new head coach Sean Payton. That led him to Dallas, where he appears to have locked up the starting job. Still, given his statistical instability, it’s hard to feel great about Williams after not seeing him in action with a star on his helmet. There was also a time where Sanders felt like a safe bet to start. The former Penn State star hit 700+ yards in all four seasons with Philadelphia. He didn’t even break 700 yards across two seasons in Carolina, though the Panthers hardly had the offensive line that Philadelphia did. Sanders’ talent felt ripe to earn him a starting job in Dallas. Now, though, that idea doesn’t seem so sure. Sanders only suited up against the Ravens, and he did not look good, tallying 15 yards on seven carries. Half of those yards came on one run, too. He looked more like his Panthers days than his Eagles days, to put it mildly. Blue had been building hype, but an injury kept him out of the first two preseason games. He finally suited up against the Falcons, and flashed plenty with 25 yards on nine carries and a touchdown. However, an ankle injury has now cast doubt on his readiness for the season-opener. With Blue being a rookie, and having already missed two important weeks of live game reps, it wouldn’t be a shock to see him slowly worked into the rotation. Then again, Blue has the highest ceiling of any running back on this roster. Mafah, on the other hand, is in serious danger. The Clemson bruiser has looked very much the part through three preseason games, routinely bowling over defenders, but his athletic limitations compared to the others have also been on display. At this point with Mafah, it’s likely a conversation about putting him on the practice squad. Vaughn is the wild card in all of this. An afterthought for most fans coming into the preseason, Vaughn has looked genuinely good in all three games. He saved his best for last, too, racking up 42 yards on 10 carries against the Falcons. Things look to be clicking for the diminutive dasher, and Schottenheimer has frequently praised him throughout this process. Most are still projecting Vaughn to be a roster cut, especially in a crowded running back room, but what if he isn’t? Schottenheimer did say they’ll keep some players that surprise the roster prognosticators, and he could’ve been thinking of Vaughn when he said that. The fact that we’re even asking that question reflects just how much uncertainty still remains with this position group as cuts approach. There is no clarity from the outside looking in, so hopefully the coaching staff feels differently. 0 CommentsSee More:

As the Dallas Cowboys and Brian Schottenheimer figure out which players belong on the 53-man roster, they got some positive news on Sunday. Cornerback Trevon Diggs has passed his physical and moved off the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, and is now on the active roster. This news comes a day after Schottenheimer spoke […] As the Dallas Cowboys and Brian Schottenheimer figure out which players belong on the 53-man roster, they got some positive news on Sunday. Cornerback Trevon Diggs has passed his physical and moved off the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, and is now on the active roster. This news comes a day after Schottenheimer spoke to the media, saying Diggs would likely open the year on the 53 versus needing to stay on the PUP list. After Diggs returned to the field last year from a knee injury that kept him out almost the entire 2023 season, his follow-up campaign ended with another knee injury that would require another offseason of rehab. Diggs decided that the best course of action for his recovery would be to work with his trainers down in South Florida at Alkeme Sports Rx with Dr. Shariff Tabbah. The star cornerback was not seen around the facility for the offseason workouts, which cost him $500,000. Diggs was confident his decision was in his best interest, even if the front office did not feel the same. While the news is a positive step forward for No. 7, there is some uncertainty about whether he will be ready to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1. The Cowboys have had depth issues at cornerback all throughout training camp, with the majority of their players missing time outside of DaRon Bland and Kaiir Elam. Diggs himself said that Week 2 or 3 is his personal target to get back on the field, so he still may need a ramp-up period to get ready that goes past opening night. If Diggs is able to make it back healthy enough to play against Philly, the cornerback position looks a lot better with Diggs and Elam on the outside and Bland covering the slot. If he’s not able to make it back, then having just one week of Elam, Bland, and possibly Andrew Booth might be Dallas’ “best case scenario” given the situation. The decisions regarding who will be cut from the final roster will be made known in just a few days. Todd Archer of ESPN noted in his projection of the 53-man roster that, despite Diggs being on the active roster, “the Cowboys are likely to be aggressive in finding help at this position.” They may pursue free agents or attempt to claim players released by other teams. Regardless, Diggs’s earlier-than-expected availability is a significant boost for a team with high aspirations under its first-year head coach. 0 CommentsSee More:

Cowboys coach Schottenheimer to meet with Parsons on Sunday – Todd Archer, ESPN Micah Parsons’ lay down at the Falcons game is causing an issue.  Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said he will meet with Micah Parsons on Sunday to discuss the edge rusher’s behavior during Friday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. Early in the third quarter, Parsons — […] Cowboys coach Schottenheimer to meet with Parsons on Sunday – Todd Archer, ESPN Micah Parsons’ lay down at the Falcons game is causing an issue. Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said he will meet with Micah Parsons on Sunday to discuss the edge rusher’s behavior during Friday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. Early in the third quarter, Parsons — who again did not play as he seeks a contract extension — was lying on a medical table behind the Cowboys’ bench as the offense drove down the field. He was also the only player not to wear a jersey during the game. Schottenheimer said the team will handle a decision about Parsons’ future internally. “Without talking to Micah, I need to figure out what he was doing and why he was doing it,” Schottenheimer said on a conference call Saturday. “So, until I talk to him, I’m obviously not going to talk about it.” Parsons had an MRI on his back Friday, and Schottenheimer said it came back “pretty clean.” Parsons first talked about back tightness at the minicamp in June. However, in training camp, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones seemed to dismiss the severity of the issue, calling it part of the negotiation for a contract extension, similar to Parsons’ trade request. Jaydon Blue looking to prove he’s more than a speed back in NFL – Tommy Yarish, dallascowboys.com Rookie running back eager to show he’s got more tools in his bag. ARLINGTON, Texas – It’s been two years since Jaydon Blue has made a tackle. It didn’t take long for the rookie fifth-round pick to get his first NFL tackle on special teams, as he brought down Jashaun Corbin on the opening kickoff. In his first game after missing the last two with an ankle injury, Blue hopes those kinds of plays on special teams and what he showed on offense can convince the Cowboys’ staff that he deserves a spot on the 53-man roster. “Just the versatility I bring, man,” Blue said when asked why the Cowboys should bet on him. “I could do multiple things, whether it’s special teams running the ball out of the backfield, catching passes, and just having that explosion of that can break at any moment.” Speaking of the ankle injury, Blue was ruled out of the rest of the game in the fourth quarter after getting the same ankle rolled up on but doesn’t seem to be too concerned about it. “It was the same ankle just got rolled up a little bit, but I don’t think it’s nothing serious,” Blue said. “I’ve had ankle rolls plenty of times, but I feel good right now.” In his NFL debut, Blue finished with nine carries for 25 yards and a touchdown. While those numbers aren’t mind boggling, it’s what Blue did on those carries as well as the plays that didn’t show up in the box score that stood out. From picking up the blitz in pass protection to running up the middle through contact, Blue is out to prove that he’s more than just a speed back that can be used on the outside. “I’m just not runner that can run a ball outside,” Blue said. “I can also run between the tackles, I can break tackles, run through contact and things like that. So that just showed that I’m not just that scat back or speed back, I can also run a ball in tight spaces…” “I always believed that I wouldn’t just be that speed back. I always thought that I can do plenty of things, whether that’s catching ball in the backfield, running between the tackles and I know this is the NFL, In order to be that running back, if you want to be, you have to be able to do it all inside and off the tackle, so it felt good being able to showcase that.” It wasn’t a perfect debut, but Brian Schottenheimer still came away with positive things to take away from his rookie running back’s first action against another team in a game setting. “(He was) up and down. He had some good runs. They were doing a nice job with some of the things that we got,” Schottenheimer said. “We had a screen that was, you know, might’ve had a chance for some more. But you see the talent. You see the acceleration. I wish we could have got him a little bit more, but you’re obviously going to be cautious in a situation like this, in the last preseason game.” The Cowboys offensive line rebuild is complete – Mark Heaney, Inside the Star The Cowboys hope their offensive line is now ready. The dominant 2010s Dallas Cowboys offensive line is fully in the past; Zack Martin, Tyron Smith, and Travis Frederick are all gone. We’ve seen the front office prepare and react to the end of that era, and it has paid off. Dallas’s offensive line rebuild is already complete. This preseason has featured the depth and player development efforts put into the offensive line, as late-round flyers have surprised and first-round picks have flexed their muscle with the starting unit. Going forward, the Cowboys’ team-building focus needs to shift elsewhere. The core of the offensive line has been built; now, it’s time to let them grow, develop, and shine. Aside from 28-year-old Terence Steele, the starting Cowboys offensive line is all 24 and under. That is incredibly young for a position group that commonly features long-term veterans. The All-Pro on the left side, Tyler Smith, has cemented himself as one of the best guards in the entire league. The next step