New England over Miami 17-10. Come on Miami!

The last three times that Dallas has had the 12th pick, they have selected Tyler Booker, Micah Parsons, and Alvin Harper.

Let's keep that going, please.

— Jess Haynie (@CowboysAddicts) January 4, 2026

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The last three times that Dallas has had the 12th pick, they have selected Tyler Booker, Micah Parsons, and Alvin Harper.

Let's keep that going, please.

— Jess Haynie (@CowboysAddicts) January 4, 2026

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That would be great!

The very first play of the Vikings/Packers game. Trevon Diggs is picking up right where he left off in Dallas. Soft coverage, slow reaction, easy 20-yard completion. Good luck, cheeseheads. pic.twitter.com/18e4mIcGoB

— Dan Rogers (@DannyPhantom24) January 4, 2026

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Jadeveon Clowney says he would absolutely re-sign with the #Cowboys in 2026 — finishing with the team-high sack tally in less than a full season in Dallas.

He also wants to be in someone’s offseason program and training camp:

“I enjoyed this season more than… pic.twitter.com/hPCdjTp2Mb

— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) January 4, 2026

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Jadeveon Clowney says he would absolutely re-sign with the #Cowboys in 2026 — finishing with the team-high sack tally in less than a full season in Dallas.

He also wants to be in someone’s offseason program and training camp:

“I enjoyed this season more than… pic.twitter.com/hPCdjTp2Mb

— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) January 4, 2026

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We should

Just looking at Tankathon. If we had beaten Green Bay, we would be picking 18th... our SOS is really bad

Miami really blows it, 10 for them, 38 for the Pats

We are definitely picking 12. That's a spot we could trade back from if the guys we want are not there.

Kiper's Can't Miss D prospects

Here are some of the most highly touted defenders expected to go early:
Defensive Line / EDGE

• Rueben Bain Jr. (Miami): A dominant force with high pressure and run-stop numbers.
• Derrick Moore (Michigan): A standout EDGE rusher showing immense potential.
• Keldric Faulk (Auburn): Generates significant pressures and tackles for loss.
• Peter Woods (Clemson): A top interior lineman with strong sack and TFL production.
• A'Mauri Washington (Oregon): A massive interior lineman who disrupts the pocket.
• Akheem Mesidor (Miami): Another explosive pass rusher from Miami's strong defense.

Cornerbacks

• Jermod McCoy (Michigan State): Elite athleticism and coverage skills.
• Mansoor Delane (LSU): Highly ranked for his coverage ability.
• Avieon Terrell (Clemson): Excellent ball skills and pass deflection numbers.

Linebackers

• Taurean York (Texas A&M): A tackling machine expected to be a top LB prospect.
• Whit Weeks (LSU): An instinctive linebacker rising up boards.

Safeties

• Kamari Ramsey (USC): A versatile safety with good instincts.

He is looney not having the Tech Edges on that list

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He's always leaned toward Big 10 with a splash of SEC

Congrats to @DarylJohnston on 25 years at Fox. Always offers tremendous honesty and insight.

— Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) January 4, 2026

This would be a great draft. Traded back three times to get some decent picks

#Cowboys DT Quinnen Williams to media yesterday: “A lot of people kind of put the blame on the coaching all the time. Definitely as players, we got to take accountability because we are on the field, and like I always say like, cover three is cover three, and it's been cover…

— Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) January 6, 2026

"Having known Matt Eberflus for decades now, we have tremendous respect and appreciation for him as a coach and a person. After reviewing and discussing the results of our defensive performance this season, though, it was clear that change is needed. This is the first step in that process and we will continue that review as it applies to reaching our much higher expectations." Jerry Jones

15 candidates to replace Matt Eberflus as Cowboys defensive coordinator
Here are 15 potential candidates to replace Matt Eberflus.
https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dallas-cowboys-coaching-staff/193883/15-candidates-replace-matt-eberflus-as-cowboys-defensive-coordinator

by David Howman
Jan 6, 2026, 9:30 AM CST

After months of speculation, it has happened: Matt Eberflus is out as the Cowboys defensive coordinator after just one year on the job. Brian Schottenheimer publicly backed his embattled coordinator all season long, but the lack of improvements or adjustments at any point throughout the year forced his hand once the season ended.

Now, Schottenheimer will look for the franchise's fourth different defensive coordinator in as many seasons, as he tries to turn around this unit that played a huge part in costing the Cowboys a shot at the playoffs this year. As the search begins, here are 15 coaches Schottenheimer should (and likely will) consider.

Jim Schwartz
The defensive coordinator for the Browns over the last three seasons, Jim Schwartz has had plenty of success in his career. Over the last three seasons, Cleveland is first in the league in EPA/play allowed by a considerable margin. The year prior to his arrival, Cleveland was 25th in EPA/play allowed.

Schwartz checks a lot of boxes. He's coordinated some great defenses throughout his career - he held that title when the Eagles won their first Super Bowl - and also has been a head coach before, going 29-51 in five seasons with the Lions with one playoff appearance. And with the Browns moving on from Kevin Stefanski on Monday morning, Schwartz is available.

Schwartz is known as an X's and O's mastermind, selective in his aggression and tailoring the scheme to the week's matchup. He cut his teeth under Jeff Fisher and Gregg Williams with the Titans, both of whom Schottenheimer worked alongside with the Rams.

Jim Leonhard
One of the two most commonly listed names on Cowboys fans' wish list - the other being Brian Flores, who is almost certainly not a realistic option - is Jim Leonhard, currently the assistant head coach and pass game coordinator for the Broncos.

In Denver, Leonhard has played an integral role in turning the Broncos into a defensive powerhouse, with the secondary being especially elite. Prior to that, Leonhard went 4-3 as the interim head coach at his alma mater, Wisconsin, following six seasons as the defensive coordinator there. Many felt he should've been named the full time head coach, especially given how stout his defenses had been prior to being elevated.

Considered a rising star, Leonhard is on the path towards being a head coach, and may get interviews this year. If Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph gets a head coaching job elsewhere, though, Leonhard could opt to stay in Denver for a promotion. That said, Leonhard spent three seasons playing for the Jets, during which Schottenheimer was the offensive coordinator.

Raheem Morris
Hiring a recently-fired Falcons head coach worked out really well last time, so why not?

All jokes aside, Raheem Morris is going to be a hot commodity for defensive coordinator openings around the league. Atlanta didn't even wait until Black Monday, firing Morris Sunday night after wrapping up his second 8-9 finish in as many seasons as the Falcons head coach.

Morris had previously been the Falcons' interim head coach when Dan Quinn was fired, but he was passed over in favor of Arthur Smith. Morris then replaced Smith two years ago, but he failed to make the playoffs in either year despite having sky-high expectations both years.

Head coaching may not be for Morris, who is 37-56 across three different stints with the Buccaneers and Falcons, but defense is definitely in his wheelhouse. Over the three years he ran the Rams defense prior to returning to Atlanta, Morris' defenses were 12th in EPA/play. He also won a Super Bowl with the Rams. A longtime associate of Quinn, bringing Morris to Dallas would be a way to get back to the schemes they had run when Quinn was in town, though Morris may be tempted to just reunite with his friend in Washington, where Quinn needs a new defensive coordinator of his own.

Wink Martindale
Not long ago, Don "Wink" Martindale was topping head coach wish lists. His work as the defensive coordinator for the Ravens, where he stymied quarterbacks with his exotic blitz looks, turned heads everywhere. He ultimately parted ways "mutually" to make way for rising coach Mike MacDonald, taking the same job with the Giants. He would later resign in anger following a spat with head coach Brian Daboll, who's no longer employed.

Martindale spent the past two years running the defense at Michigan, and the Wolverines have been one of the better defenses in college football during that span, finishing in the top 25 in both scoring and yards allowed each season. A new head coach at Michigan has brought in a new defensive coordinator, making Martindale available.

Known for his gruff and aggressive personality, Martindale shares a lot philosophically with what Schottenheimer is trying to instill in Dallas. He's the polar opposite of Eberflus in just about every way, and his track record of success is undeniable.

Steve Wilks
Few coaches have had as turbulent a career as Steve Wilks. Once a rising star as the defensive backs coach for Ron Rivera's Panthers, Wilks succeeded Sean McDermott as defensive coordinator and was immediately hired as the Cardinals head coach. He was then fired after one season on the job. He then joined the Browns under new head coach Freddie Kitchens, who was fired after one year on the job.

After a brief stint in the college ranks, Wilks rejoined the Panthers under Matt Rhule. He then became the interim head coach, led Carolina to a 6-6 finish, and saw his players publicly lobby for him to get the permanent job. He was passed over for Frank Reich, who was fired not even a full year into his job. That led Wilks to the 49ers, where his defense finished top 10 in both EPA/play and DVOA, but Kyle Shanahan fired him after losing in the Super Bowl.

Wilks then joined the Jets as their defensive coordinator this year, but was fired in mid-December after watching both Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner get traded away at the deadline. Wilks is known for physical defenses that like to blitz while disguising coverages, and he's often been praised for his leadership abilities. His track record has been mixed, though he's had multiple seasons with top 10 defenses.

Patrick Graham
Perhaps the anti-Wilks, Patrick Graham has managed to survive three different regime changes with the Raiders. Initially hired to Josh McDaniels' staff, he was retained when Antonio Pierce had his interim tag removed. When Pierce was replaced by Pete Carroll, Graham was once again kept around. But the clashing philosophies of Carroll and Graham had prompted whispers all season of a split, and with Carroll now fired, Graham is on the market anyway.

For those who want Brian Flores in Dallas, Graham would be a solid consolation prize. Graham and Flores grew as defensive assistants together in New England, and Graham was later Flores' first defensive coordinator with the Dolphins.

While they don't run the exact same scheme - Graham definitely blitzes less - they share the same overarching philosophy. That is to say Graham believes in tailoring his scheme to his personnel - as opposed to just talking about it, like some coaches do - and doing what his players do best.

Mike Pettine
Speaking of Brian Flores, there's a coach in Minnesota who's got some serious experience running a defense. Mike Pettine currently serves as the Vikings' assistant head coach and outside linebackers coach, and he's been around for all three of Flores' seasons there.

Pettine also has head coaching experience, 10-22 during the Johnny Manziel era of the Browns. Following his firing in Cleveland, Pettine actually spent the 2017 season as a consultant with the Seahawks before Mike McCarthy hired him as his defensive coordinator in Green Bay. Pettine would later be retained by Matt LaFleur for a few seasons.

It's what led to Pettine's head coaching job, though, that makes him a serious candidate here. He was the defensive coordinator for Rex Ryan's Jets, overlapping with Schottenheimer, for four years. Pettine's familiarity with both Schottenheimer and Flores should make him a candidate.

James Bettcher
The Colts may have collapsed over the second half of the season, missing the postseason after starting 8-2, but that doesn't change how much they improved from last year. While much of the focus was on Daniel Jones, new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo was a huge addition as well after several strong years in the same role with the Bengals.

Anarumo is expected to garner head coaching interest this offseason, and his right hand man - linebackers coach James Bettcher - should also garner interest for coordinator gigs. Bettcher was once a coordinator himself, with both the Cardinals and Giants. In his three seasons leading Arizona's defense, his unit was fourth in EPA/play allowed. He even earned head coaching interest at the time, once being called the defensive version of Sean McVay.

His career trajectory fell off track in the Big Apple, but Bettcher has spent the last four years under the tutelage of Anarumo. He may be ready for his next crack at a coordinator gig, and the Cowboys could certainly do worse than bringing in someone with his background.

Daronte Jones
Still looking for a branch off the Brian Flores tree? Look no further. Daronte Jones coaches the defensive backs in Minnesota and has been Flores' pass game coordinator each season with the Vikings. Prior to his time in Minnesota, Jones spent one year as the defensive coordinator at LSU.

He went to LSU after working under Mike Zimmer with the Vikings, which came after stints under both Lou Anarumo and Vance Joseph. That gives Jones extensive experience working under four of the most respected defensive minds of the last decade, three of whom have been head coaches before.

Jones likely wouldn't run a carbon copy of Flores' scheme in Dallas, or anywhere he goes as a defensive coordinator, but he has seen firsthand what makes the scheme work so well. He's also got plenty of experience in other schemes to draw on in turning around the Cowboys' dreadful defense.

Ken Norton Jr.
Jerry Jones loves nothing more than to remember the good ol' days when his teams were winning Super Bowls left and right. Why not hire a defensive coordinator who played for those teams and has history with Schottenheimer?

Ken Norton Jr. is currently the linebackers coach for a Commanders defense that was miserable all year, but his track record as a coordinator is a little better. Norton began his coaching career at USC under Pete Carroll, later following him to Seattle. He was hired as the Raiders defensive coordinator under Jack Del Rio and, when Del Rio was dumped for Jon Gruden, Norton came back to the Seahawks to replace Kris Richard (who had left for Dallas) as the defensive coordinator.

That came at the same time as Schottenheimer's hire to run the Seahawks offense, giving them plenty of familiarity with each other. Norton was eventually fired for the next guy on this list, but that had more to do with Seattle's aging stars than Norton himself. This wouldn't be the most popular hire, but Norton checks three crucial boxes: he knows Schottenheimer, he runs Dan Quinn's scheme, and his mere existence offers a reminder of what Jerry Jones still believes himself to be capable of.

Clint Hurtt
If Schottenheimer wants to look in the direction of another former Seahawks coach who currently works for a division rival, Clint Hurtt is a solid option. Currently the Eagles defensive line coach, Hurtt spent seven seasons in Seattle. For the entirety that Schottenheimer was there, Hurtt was the assistant head coach and defensive line coach, and he was promoted to coordinator when Norton was let go.

Prior to that, though, all of Hurtt's coaching experience in the NFL had come under Vic Fangio, who he now assists in Philadelphia. A big reason for Hurtt's promotion to coordinator in Seattle was because Pete Carroll wanted to pivot his defensive scheme to more of the two-high safety looks that Fangio had popularized.

It proved to not be a good fit for Seattle's aging personnel, but Hurtt is a Fangio disciple with exposure to the Legion of Boom that Schottenheimer seeks to recreate in Dallas. His time in Philadelphia, which has seen a Super Bowl victory and the rapid development of several young defensive linemen, only boosts Hurtt's stock.

Christian Parker
If Schottenheimer decides he wants to do what nearly everyone else in the league is doing and copy Vic Fangio, there's another Eagles staffer to poach. Christian Parker is Fangio's defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator in Philadelphia, and he previously coached in Denver under both Fangio and Ejiro Evero, another Fangio disciple.

Safe to say that Parker is well-versed in the Book of Fangio. Having just turned 34 this past December, Parker is one of the younger position coaches in the league, and many believe he's on the fast track to a head coaching job. Running his own defense probably has to come before that, and being the one to turn around this Dallas defense would surely escalate that trajectory.

Parker has a knack for player development, too. He welcomed both Patrick Surtain II and Ja'Quan McMillan into the league and helped them grow into difference makers for the Broncos. Last year in Philadelphia, he did the same for rookies Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. That may be exactly what the Cowboys need right now.

Leslie Frazier
One of the names the Cowboys interviewed for their head coaching vacancy before promoting Brian Schottenheimer, Leslie Frazier may get consideration for the defensive coordinator job now. He's been the assistant head coach for Mike MacDonald, whose Seahawks just clinched the NFC's top seed and whose defense is fifth in EPA/play allowed over that span.

Prior to his time in Seattle, Frazier was the defensive coordinator for the Bills for six seasons, during which time Buffalo was third in EPA/play allowed. A former head coach himself, Frazier went 3-3 as the Vikings' interim head coach, earning the permanent job and later reaching the playoffs before being let go after his third full season.

Frazier is a former cornerback, and he led the Bears in interceptions during their historic 1985 Super Bowl run. His reputation as a defensive mind is superb, and the two years he's spent as MacDonald's right hand man should only make him more appealing for the Cowboys.

Dennard Wilson
Dennard Wilson has been the Titans' defensive coordinator for the last two years, but as they search for a new head coach, Wilson seems likely to be looking for another job. His run in Tennessee wasn't overly impressive, but he also had little in the way of stars outside of Jeffery Simmons.

When Wilson was first hired, he described his philosophy as "attacking" and aspiring to be "violent in our approach." Similarly, offensive coordinator Klayton Adams used almost identical phrasing to describe his offensive philosophy when he came to Dallas.

Not only would Wilson bring a complementary philosophy to the defense, but he has some history with Schottenheimer. Wilson was part of that Rams staff with Jeff Fisher and Gregg Williams that Schotteheimer was also part of, and Jim Schwartz has also been a big influence on Wilson. Once a rising star in the coaching ranks, Wilson seems likely to have brighter days ahead of him.

Cory Undlin
Only seven teams in NFL history have made the playoffs after starting 0-3, and the Texans are the most recent to do it. A big reason for that was their defense, which finished the year leading the league in EPA/play allowed. Head coach DeMeco Ryans and defensive coordinator Matt Burke have built a dominant defense, but Cory Undlin has been a huge part of that too.

Undlin is the pass game coordinator in Houston, and he was the pass game specialist under Ryans in San Francisco prior to this. He also coached defensive backs under Jim Schwartz while with the Eagles, where he won a Super Bowl.

Between Schwartz and Ryans, Undlin has had a front row seat to some of the most dominant defenses over the last decade. There's no guarantee he'd be as good as them running his own defense, but it's certainly something worth gambling on if you're Dallas.

He ran out of gas toward the end of that run!

A freshman punter was called up to varsity team during the homecoming game and this happens. You can only imagine what the school was like on Monday for that young man.

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— Kevin W. (@Brink_Thinker) January 6, 2026

Pff.com Mock

12. DALLAS COWBOYS: ED DAVID BAILEY, TEXAS TECH
Bailey has been nearly unblockable over the past two seasons. A twitchy, stand-up edge rusher, he has earned elite pass-rush grades above 90.0 in back-to-back years, first at Stanford and most recently at Texas Tech.

20. DALLAS COWBOYS (VIA GB): CJ ALLEN, GEORGIA
The Cowboys' linebacker play was a clear disappointment this season, particularly against the run. Allen was one of the best run defenders in college football, posting an 88.1 run-defense grade while missing just 7.8% of his tackle attempts. Pairing him with DeMarvion Overshown could give Dallas the physical, downhill 1-2 linebacker combination it has been missing in the middle of its defense.

FA's for your own practice squad, third stringer FAs started.

So far these guys signed back with us

• Israel Abanikanda, RB
• Traeshon Holden, WR
• Parris Campbell, WR
• Nick Everett, OL
• Marcellus Johnson, OL
• Isaiah Land, DE
• Zion Childress, DB
• Julius Wood, S

With these players secured, the next order of roster business will involve trying to make sure NFL free agency ends well, as the Cowboys aim to keep players like George Pickens, Javonte Williams and Jadeveon Clowney in the building; and to allow for the continued development of the more unproven talent signed to futures deals this week.

January
Jan. 5
Clubs may begin signing free agent players for the 2026 players, including players from the CFL.
Clubs can renegotiate or extend drafted rookies from the 2023 class or undrafted rookies from the 2024 class. Clubs may also exercise fifth-year options for 2023 first-round picks.
Jan. 19
NCAA National Championship Game - Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida.
Jan. 27
East-West Shrine Bowl - AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Jan. 31
Senior Bowl - Mobile, Alabama
February
Feb. 3
2026 Pro Bowl Games powered by Verizon, Moscone Center, San Francisco, California.
Feb. 5
NFL Honors
Feb. 8
Super Bowl LX - Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California.
Feb. 17

Clubs may begin designating Franchise or Transition Players at 4 p.m.
Feb. 23 - March 2
NFL Scouting Combine - Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
March
Early March
College Pro Days begin.
March 3
Deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players at 4 p.m..
March 9-11
Negotiation Period. Beginning at noon on March 9 and ending at 3:59:59 p.m. on March 11, clubs are permitted to contact and enter contract negotiations with the certified agents of Unrestricted Free Agents.
During the negotiation period, Unrestricted Free Agents who are Unrepresented are permitted to communicate directly with a new club's front office officials (excluding members of the coaching staff) regarding contract negotiations. No perspective free agent is permitted to execute a contract with a new cub until 4 p.m. on March 11.
March 11
The 2026 League Year and Free Agency signing period begin at 4 p.m..
Trading Period for 2026 begins at 4 p.m. after the expiration of all 2025 contracts.
March 29 - April 1
Annual League Meeting - Phoenix, Arizona
April
April 15
Deadline for Draft-Eligible Facility Visits.
April 17

Deadline for Restricted Free Agents to sign Offer Sheets.
April 20
Clubs with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs.
April 22
Deadline for Prior Club to exercise right of first refusal to Restricted Free Agents who signed offer sheets.
Deadline for clubs to interview, time, test, visit or conduct a physical examination with a draft-eligible player at any location.
April 23-25
2025 NFL Draft - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
May
May 1
Deadline for Clubs to exercise Fifth-Year Option for players selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
May 1-4 / May 8-11
Clubs may elect to hold one three-day post-draft rookie minicamp from Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday on one of the two weekends following the draft.
May 11
Rookie development programs begin.
May 13-17
NFLPA Rookie Premiere - Los Angeles, California
May 19-20
Spring League Meeting/Coach Accelerator - Orlando, Florida
June

June 1
Deadline for prior club to send "June 1 Tender" to its unsigned restricted free agents who received a qualifying offer for a right of first refusal only in order for such player to be subject to the CBA's "June 15 Tender" provision.
June 15
Deadline for club to withdraw higher qualifying offer to restricted free agents and still retain exclusive negotiating rights by substituting lower "June 15 Tender" of one-year contract at 110% of the player's prior-year Paragraph 5 salary (compensation a player receives during the regular season, aka base salary) with all other terms of his prior-year contract carried forward unchanged.
July
July 15
Deadline for any club that designated a Franchise Player to sign such player to a multiyear contract or extension. After this date, the player may sign only a one-year contract with his prior club for the 2026 season, and such contract cannot be extended until after the club's last regular season game.
Mid-July
Clubs are permitted to open preseason training camp for rookies (defined as a player who has never signed an NFL player contract with a club in a prior league year) beginning seven days prior to the club's mandatory reporting date for veteran players. A club's preseason training camp will be deemed to have officially opened on the designated reporting date for all rookies.
Clubs may require first-year players (defined as a player who signed a player contract with any NFL club in a prior league year, but who does not have a pension-credited season) to report on the designated reporting date for all rookies, or at any time thereafter, including, but not limited to, the designated reporting date for veteran quarterbacks and injured players, or the designated reporting date for all other veteran players.
Veteran quarterbacks and "injured players" (as defined in CBA Article 21, Section 6) may be required to report to the club's preseason training camp no earlier than five days immediately prior to the mandatory reporting date for all other veteran players, provided the club has already opened (or simultaneously opens) its official preseason training camp for all rookies.
Bengals 2026 Training Camp dates have yet to be announced.
July 22
Signing period ends for Transition Players with outstanding tenders at 4 p.m. After this date and until 4 p.m. on the Tuesday following the 10th weekend of the regular season, prior club has exclusive negotiating rights.
Signing period ends for unrestricted free agents to whom a "UFA Tender" was made by prior club at 4 p.m. on July 21 or the first scheduled day of the first NFL training camp (July 16), whichever is later. After this date and until 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the Tuesday following the 10th weekend of the regular season, prior club has exclusive negotiating rights.

🏈 ✭ Bernie Kosar

Cut by the Browns in 1993, the Cowboys signed Kosar.
In the NFC Championship game against the 49ers Kosar replaced a concussed Troy Aikman, tossing a game-sealing TD pass,

Kosar earned his Super Bowl ring that season!
pic.twitter.com/yOOeNorOhP

— The Cowboy Regg ✭ (@Irish_Cowboy88) January 6, 2026

Heartbreaking: The legendary Brett Favre says he has GIVEN UP HOPE as he battles Parkinson’s disease.

Brett has stiffness on his right side, difficulty swallowing, and deals with terrible tremors daily.

Favre's health is declining rapidly at only 55 years old.

Praying for him… pic.twitter.com/OokiwlQ67U

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 7, 2026

Jack Bauer said:

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Heartbreaking: The legendary Brett Favre says he has GIVEN UP HOPE as he battles Parkinson’s disease.

Brett has stiffness on his right side, difficulty swallowing, and deals with terrible tremors daily.

Favre's health is declining rapidly at only 55 years old.

Praying for him… pic.twitter.com/OokiwlQ67U

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 7, 2026

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That's sad. One hell of an NFL player.

Jack Bauer said:

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Heartbreaking: The legendary Brett Favre says he has GIVEN UP HOPE as he battles Parkinson’s disease.

Brett has stiffness on his right side, difficulty swallowing, and deals with terrible tremors daily.

Favre's health is declining rapidly at only 55 years old.

Praying for him… pic.twitter.com/OokiwlQ67U

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 7, 2026

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Gotta love the internet.

Thank you everyone for your prayers and concerns, but contrary to reports, I have not given up hope in my battle with Parkinson’s!

Not sure where this came from — but just like I never gave up on the gridiron —not going to start now.

I pray there will be a cure one day and I…

— Brett Favre (@BrettFavre) January 7, 2026

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Heartbreaking: The legendary Brett Favre says he has GIVEN UP HOPE as he battles Parkinson’s disease.

Brett has stiffness on his right side, difficulty swallowing, and deals with terrible tremors daily.

Favre's health is declining rapidly at only 55 years old.

Praying for him… pic.twitter.com/OokiwlQ67U

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 7, 2026

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Gotta love the internet.

Thank you everyone for your prayers and concerns, but contrary to reports, I have not given up hope in my battle with Parkinson’s!

Not sure where this came from — but just like I never gave up on the gridiron —not going to start now.

I pray there will be a cure one day and I…

— Brett Favre (@BrettFavre) January 7, 2026

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There ya go. I've got Tardive Dyskinesia and Parkinsonism sot I can feel for the dude.

Common sense prevails...

Brian Schottenheimer said after his talk with Tyler Smith he’ll remain at guard.

— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) January 7, 2026

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Common sense prevails...

Brian Schottenheimer said after his talk with Tyler Smith he’ll remain at guard.

— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) January 7, 2026

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I was kinda hoping he would go to LT. It's soooo hard to find a good one

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Common sense prevails...

Brian Schottenheimer said after his talk with Tyler Smith he’ll remain at guard.

— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) January 7, 2026

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I was kinda hoping he would go to LT. It's soooo hard to find a good one

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I was there at first but then I remembered his penalties from when he played it in college and started to agree with him, why move an All Pro LG to be just a good LT.

The only rushing touchdown of @DeionSanders' NFL career

A 21-yard end-around, reverse-field beauty in the #Cowboys' 30-11 win over the Eagles in the 1995 NFC Divisional Playoff.

30 Years Ago Today
January 7, 1996 pic.twitter.com/5IxQlfdGPO

— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) January 8, 2026

Oklahoma has finalized a deal to hire former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten as its tight ends coach, sources tell @CBSSports pic.twitter.com/TDWylQ4sB3

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 8, 2026

Guess his son goes there also

The Cowboys have put in their first three defensive coordinator interview requests:

- Broncos pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard
- Vikings pass game coordinator Daronte Jones
- Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda

WHAT TO KNOW on each candidate ⬇️https://t.co/g0BICEOQzT

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) January 9, 2026

What was the most important quality that Brian Schottenheimer is looking for in his next defensive coordinator?

“Someone that's a great teacher.” 🤔

Jim Leonhard: “I think coaching first of all for me is teaching.”#DallasCowboys https://t.co/sXi6MTqS5r pic.twitter.com/Vi0rnHbMrK

— Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) January 9, 2026

Mesidor and Bain are good players. The fan in me would love for one of them to get drafted by us.

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Mesidor and Bain are good players. The fan in me would love for one of them to get drafted by us.

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Yes and or the Tech Edges and the aggy edge