That is, outside of players who are seen as fits in any scheme. In his latest first-round mock draft for The Athletic, famed draftnik Dane Brugler didn't shy away from the defense for his two prospects he assigned to the Cowboys. Owning picks No. 12 and No. 20, Dallas went back-to-back defenders, choosing both a linebacker and a cornerback.

The 2025 defense was so bad it somewhat covered up how poorly the special teams unit played. Changes aren’t expected to that area of the coaching staff, but the group clearly did not perform up to expectation. The kick returning unit went from best in the league to middle of the pack while the punt return average was near the bottom of the NFL.

The Dallas Cowboys are no strangers to Netflix, and now a legend of the team will be joining the party on the streaming service. Netflix announced on Wednesday that Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin will be launching a new show. Irvin is set to debut his new video podcast, The White House, beginning on January 19.

Rumors claim that the Dallas Cowboys are looking at a Philadelphia Eagles assistant for the open defensive coordinator job.

With Javonte Williams set to be a free agent, the Dallas Cowboys will have to pivot to a new target for their running back position.

Cowboys rookie defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was arrested and booked on a charge of reckless driving on Sunday night in Collin County, according to court records. He posted $500 bond and was released the same day. The Cowboys are aware of the situation, a team official told the Star-Telegram.

The Tennessee Titans interviewed former Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett for their open head coach position.

Dallas Cowboys fans will see many familiar faces if they watch the 2026 UFL season, including a formerfirst-round draft bust.