Mazi Smith rumors, news

Breaking news and rumors

Injuries and suspensions

Trade rumors, contract, salary

Stats and scores

Family

Top stories

Schedules and games

Rumors and scandals

• Cowboys have several former first-rounders attempting to resurrect their careers in 2025

Chris Jones-Imagn Images There are several former first-round picks on the Cowboys roster that could play an interesting role this season. The Dallas Cowboys added over 30 new faces to the roster either through trades, free agency, or drafted/undrafted rookies. Some of these players will play a more significant role than others for the Cowboys this season, but each of them were brought in...2025
See also Chris Jones breaking news today
• What Cowboys’ recent 2nd-round picks would have looked like had Dallas used a consensus big board

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Here is who the Cowboys would have drafted in the second round of the last 9 drafts if they had gone by the consensus big board. Shortly before the 2025 NFL Draft, we published an article here on BTB looking at what the Cowboys’ recent first-round picks would have looked like had Dallas used a consensus big board. We found that with their first-round pick...2025
See more Perry Knotts Getty news
• Cowboys news: Mazi Smith is on his 3rd coordinator and needs a breakthrough

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The latest news surrounding the Cowboys is here. Mailbag: Mazi affected by 3rd different DC? - Nick Eatman & Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com Mazi Smith has dealt with a lot of change when it comes to defensive coordinators. My biggest question/concern is that Mazi Smith is being written off as a Day 1 bust, but he will now be dealing with his third de...2025
See also Cooper Neill news and rumors
• Cowboys polls: Fan confidence in Brian Schottenheimer; rookie breakout season

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images What are your answers to the biggest questions about the Cowboys right now? Each week we ask you the readers to give your opinion on five questions surrounding the Dallas Cowboys. To help you decide before you cast your vote on each question, we give opposing views on each poll, so make your vote and leave your opinions in the comment section. How confident are you i...2025
Visit the page Brian Schottenheimer latest news
• Cowboys news: All eyes on pending roster battles in Oxnard for training camp

Chris Jones-Imagn Images The latest and greatest Dallas Cowboys news. Luke Schoonmaker’s days in Dallas could be numbered - Richard Paolinelli, Inside The Star The Cowboys have suddenly created a lot of competition at tight end. Time Is Running Out There are actually two swords currently dangling over Schoonmaker’s head. He’s getting pushed by 2024 undrafted free agent Brevyn Spann-Ford a...2025
Continue with Chris Jones news and rumors
• 3 Cowboys players facing a make or break season in 2025

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Which five Cowboys do you think are facing a critical season? Nearly every NFL player reaches a crossroad at some point in their career. The Dallas Cowboys have several players who have reached that juncture and are facing a make or break 2025 season with the organization. Below are the ones we believe have the most to prove this year one way or another. DT M...2025
Visit the page Kyle Terada breaking news

• Cowboys have several former first-rounders attempting to resurrect their careers in 2025
2025

Check it out Chris Jones injury report
• What Cowboys’ recent 2nd-round picks would have looked like had Dallas used a consensus big board
2025

See also Perry Knotts Getty injury
• Cowboys news: Mazi Smith is on his 3rd coordinator and needs a breakthrough
2025

Read about Cooper Neill injury report
• Cowboys polls: Fan confidence in Brian Schottenheimer; rookie breakout season
2025

Check it out Brian Schottenheimer injury status
• Cowboys news: All eyes on pending roster battles in Oxnard for training camp
2025

Read about Chris Jones injury
• Cowboys roundtable: Discussing team weaknesses, Micah Parsons’ contract, and WR3

Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Our latest BTB Roundtable looks to answer the biggest questions surrounding the team Every week, we gather the latest news about the Dallas Cowboys and seek our writer’s perspective on each headline. Welcome back to the roundtable. This week we have Jess Haynie, David Howman, Tom Ryle, and Brian Martin. What position is still a weakness for the Cowboys? It’s been ...2025
See also Micah Parsons injuries
• Ranking Top 5 most important Cowboys players on defense in 2025

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Who are Dallas' most important defensive players in 2025? The Dallas Cowboys new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus definitely has his work cut out for him. He inherits a unit that was one of the worst in the league last year in the red zone, ranked 29th of the league in run defense, and allow the second most points. Despite all of that, the Cowboys defense is...2025
See also Dallas Cowboys injury report
• Cowboys sign a pair of free agent defenders

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys have a couple of new players. The Dallas Cowboys have made two moves to bolster their depth, signing two free agents on Wednesday at two of their perceived biggest needs on defense. Cornerback Robert Rochell and defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey are now both Cowboys. Another new home for another former Packers cornerback: Free-agent ...2025
See also Dallas Cowboys injury
• 3 reasons the Cowboys won’t win the NFC East

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images If the Cowboys fail this year, what do you think will be the reason why? Expectations aren’t so high for the Cowboys as they enter the first year of Brian Schottenheimer’s run as head coach. That might be for the best, as this team is primed to surprise people with how good they are. Even so, here are three reasons the Cowboys won’t be able to win the NFC ...2025
See more Brian Schottenheimer injury
• Cowboys defensive depth chart after OTAs and before mandatory minicamp

The Dallas Cowboys have completed their OTAs, which makes it a good time to look at what an updated defensive depth chart could look like. Over the last month or so, the Cowboys have had three days of rookie minicamp and nine scheduled OTAS. In that time, they’ve probably gone through most of the install of their playbooks and definitely went on a paintball trip. In addition to being teaching ses...2025
Check it out Dallas Cowboys injury

2025
"He was often praised by Coach Jim Harbaugh and the year served as a crucial foundation for Grant, allowing him to learn and adapt to the college game behind experienced teammates like Mazi Smith and Kris Jenkins."

2024
"In this case, it was again defensive tackle Mazi Smith having a strong game on the defensive interior."

2023
"2023 NFL Draft grades: Why Cowboys pick' of Mazi Smith at No. 26 makes a lot of sense for Dallas defense"

• Cowboys have several former first-rounders attempting to resurrect their careers in 2025
2025

Continue with Chris Jones salary
• What Cowboys’ recent 2nd-round picks would have looked like had Dallas used a consensus big board
2025

See more articles Perry Knotts Getty contract
• Cowboys news: Mazi Smith is on his 3rd coordinator and needs a breakthrough
2025

Click for news about Cooper Neill salary rumors
• Cowboys polls: Fan confidence in Brian Schottenheimer; rookie breakout season
2025

Check it out Brian Schottenheimer contract rumors
• Cowboys news: All eyes on pending roster battles in Oxnard for training camp
2025

Read about Chris Jones contract rumors
• 3 Cowboys players facing a make or break season in 2025
2025

See more Kyle Terada contract
• Dallas Cowboys 2025 roster bubble review: Defensive tackle

Tim Heitman-Imagn Images How do you feel about the state of the Cowboys defensive tackles? The defensive tackle position abounds with questions for the 2025 Dallas Cowboys. For some, it’s how big a role they’ll have in this year’s rotation. For others, it’s whether or not they’ll even be part of it. From almost the top down, there’s a lot of room for competition in this year’s training ca...2025
Click for news about Dallas Cowboys contract rumors
• 3 players the Cowboys could trade before the season

Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images These players could be sent packing before the season opener. With training camp on the horizon, the Dallas Cowboys are making preparations for another summer in Oxnard, CA. Since minicamp, the Cowboys have made alterations to their roster adding some pieces. That said, the Cowboys still have holes to fill and it’s not too early to think of the future. The Cowboy...2025
Continue with Kevin Jairaj salary rumors
• Cowboys roundtable: Discussing team weaknesses, Micah Parsons’ contract, and WR3
2025

Click for news about Micah Parsons
• Ranking Top 5 most important Cowboys players on defense in 2025
2025

Click for news about Dallas Cowboys contract

• What Cowboys’ recent 2nd-round picks would have looked like had Dallas used a consensus big board
2025

See more Perry Knotts Getty statistics
• Cowboys news: Mazi Smith is on his 3rd coordinator and needs a breakthrough
2025

Continue with Cooper Neill stats
• Cowboys news: All eyes on pending roster battles in Oxnard for training camp
2025

Read about Chris Jones
• Ranking Top 5 most important Cowboys players on defense in 2025
2025

See more Dallas Cowboys statistics
• Cowboys news: Don’t sleep on LB Marist Liufau in 2025

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Your Sunday morning Cowboys news. Cowboys’ LB Room Gets a Boost with Bulked up Marist Liufau- Mario Herrera Jr., Inside the Star. Second-year linebacker is putting in the work. Dallas Cowboys LB Marist Liufau has made significant strides this offseason, both physically and mentally, positioning himself as a strong contender for a starting role in the t...2025
Visit the page Marist Liufau scores
• Examining each starting position on defense to determine where the Cowboys got better

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Where do you think the Cowboys have improved on defense over the offseason? There have been big changes this offseason for the Dallas Cowboys. With the addition of new coaches and players, this team will have a distinct look this upcoming season. That’s a welcoming thought when you consider they didn’t perform up to snuff last year. What the team ultima...2025
See also Cooper Neill stats
• Did the Giants close the talent gap? Ranking NFC East defenses position-by-position

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Let’s see how the Giants fare in our unscientific ranking We continue our assiduous, irrefutable breakdown of how the New York Giants stack up in the NFC East. The rigorously laborious subjective point-grading system was applied to the NFC East offenses, and here are the results: Offensive breakdown 23 points: Eagles13 points: Giants12 points: Cowboys12...2025
Continue with Kevin Sabitus statistics
• Cowboys news: Dallas urged to shore up the CB position by signing this former Dolphin

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Notable headlines surrounding America’s team. Cowboys urged to sign former PFF darling to fix major weakness - Ryan Heckman, The Landry Hat Hopefully, Jerry isn’t done adding talent. Kendall Fuller is a versatile cornerback who’s been a favorite of Pro Football Focus for a long time Say what you will about Pro Football Focus, but they have loved Fulle...2025
See also Kevin Sabitus
• Cowboys news: Dallas searches for options at CB among uncertainty

Tim Heitman-Imagn Images The latest and greatest Dallas Cowboys news. The Cowboys’ training camp battle for CB2 will be one to watch - Mario Herrera Jr., Inside The Star New Cowboys DC Matt Eberflus getting the most out of this team’s cornerbacks is key for the entire defense to find success. Cornerback Moves This offseason, the Dallas Cowboys made a few transactions with regard to their...2025
See also Tim Heitman Imagn statistics
• Why Brian Schottenheimer’s first year as head coach could go better than expected for the Cowboys

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images This is going to be quite the year for the Dallas Cowboys. After undergoing a losing season and the acknowledged failure of what was believed to be a good football coach, things were looking glum for the Dallas Cowboys. With the division featuring the two teams who played in last year’s NFC Championship game, including the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia E...2025
See more articles Brian Schottenheimer statistics

• Cowboys polls: Fan confidence in Brian Schottenheimer; rookie breakout season
2025

Click for news about Brian Schottenheimer
• 3 players the Cowboys could trade before the season
2025

See more Kevin Jairaj
• Cowboys roundtable: Discussing team weaknesses, Micah Parsons’ contract, and WR3
2025

See also Micah Parsons
• Cowboys defensive depth chart after OTAs and before mandatory minicamp
2025

Read about Dallas Cowboys
• Cowboys news: Dallas urged to shore up the CB position by signing this former Dolphin
2025

Check it out Kevin Sabitus
• Cowboys fan poll: 5 questions on Dak Prescott, the WRs, Mazi Smith and more

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images What are your biggest questions about the Cowboys right now? Each week we ask you the readers to give your opinion on five questions surrounding the Dallas Cowboys. Cast your vote on each question and leave your opinions in the comment section. Where do you rank Dak Prescott among NFL’s starting quarterbacks? In a recent piece this week by Pro Football F...2025
Click for news about Dak Prescott
• Post-draft review: Looking at how the Cowboys addressed the most concerning areas of their roster

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Do you feel like the Cowboys addressed their major needs across the entire offseason? It’s been almost a month since the NFL draft, and the Dallas Cowboys have done a lot to improve their roster. Leading up to the draft, we expressed some concerns about having several areas of the roster needing attention, but only having so many premi...2025
Read about Nick Cammett
• Cowboys roundtable: Discussing the Dallas draft and an overall grade

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Our latest BTB Roundtable recaps what happened for the team during the NFL Draft. Every week, we gather the latest news about the Dallas Cowboys and seek our writer’s perspective on each headline. Welcome back to the roundtable. This week we have Jess Haynie, David Howman, Tom Ryle, Sean Martin, and Brian Martin. What’s your take on the Cowboys first roun...2025
See more articles Stacy Revere
• Cowboys news: Strong draft changes early outlook for 2025 season, at least in trenches

Tim Heitman-Imagn Images The latest and greatest Dallas Cowboys news. Cowboys 2025 Draft Class Grades: Building a Bully in the Trenches - Cody Warren, Inside The Star The idea of the Cowboys finally having the pieces to play “bully ball” is catching on more and more following their nine draft choices. CBS Sports: B CBS Sports echoed similar sentiments, noting the Cowboys’ emphasis on bui...2025
Visit the page Tim Heitman Imagn
• Cowboys NFL Draft 2025: Dallas selects Tommy Akingbesote, DT, Maryland, pick 247

Photo by Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos/Getty Images The newest Cowboys player is Tommy Akingbesote With the 247th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Tommy Akingbesote. The Cowboys double-dip at defensive tackle late in the draft. A scouting report: Overview Akingbesote possesses the size, length and athleticism for consideration as an even-front three-technique or ...2025
Check it out NFL Draft

• 2023 NFL Draft grades: Why Cowboys pick' of Mazi Smith at No. 26 makes a lot of sense for Dallas defense

Everything to know about Dallas' newest defensive tackle...2023
Read about NFL Draft
• 2023 NFL Draft: Cowboys' Micah Parsons told DC Dan Quinn who he wanted before Round 1, then Dallas took him

Dallas landed Michigan defensive tackle Mazi Smith at No. 26 overall...2023
See also NFL Draft
• NFL draft results 2023: Dallas Cowboys select Luke Schoonmaker with the 58th pick
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Cowboys added help at the tight end position with Michigan prospect Luke Schoonmaker. With the 58th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Michigan tight end Luke Schoonmaker. Tight end had been a popular choice for the Cowboys after Dalton Schultz left in free agency. The tight end class was deep and the Cowboys waited to get their man...2023
Continue with Dallas Cowboys
• NFL draft results 2023: Dallas Cowboys select DeMarvion Overshown with the 90th pick
Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images The Cowboys added help at the linebacker position with Texas prospect DeMarvion Overshown. With the 90th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Texas linebacker DeMarvion Overshown. The team was very thin at the position with Micah Parsons playing so much on the defensive line. A good value pick for the Cowboys. NFL.com Former safety turne...2023
See also Dallas Cowboys
• Here's how Cowboys VP Will McClay sold team brass on making Mazi Smith the team's first-round pick

The Cowboys were debating between Smith and an offensive lineman at No. 26 overall...2023
Click for news about Will McClay
• Cowboys draft analysis: Dallas bolsters defensive line with DT Mazi Smith in first round
Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images After years of struggling against the run, Dallas addressed it with their top pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Dallas Cowboys made Michigan defensive tackle Mazi Smith the 26th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Despite having a slew of tight ends and some other major talents available at cornerback and edge rusher, Smith joins Dallas as they...2023
Check it out NFL Draft
• Cowboys Draft 2023: DT Mazi Smith will wear number 58 for the Dallas Cowboys
Hailey Sutton | Twitter The first-round pick officially has a jersey number....2023
Click for news about Dallas Cowboys
• Cowboys first-round pick Mazi Smith to undergo precautionary MRI on knee after not practicing, per report

Smith was the No. 26 overall pick at the 2023 NFL Draft...2023
Check it out NFL Draft

1. NFL Draft

2. Super Bowl

3. Dallas Cowboys

. . .

936. Mazi Smith

• Cowboys have several former first-rounders attempting to resurrect their careers in 2025
2025

Visit the page Chris Jones
• What Cowboys’ recent 2nd-round picks would have looked like had Dallas used a consensus big board
2025

Click for news about Perry Knotts Getty
• Cowboys news: Mazi Smith is on his 3rd coordinator and needs a breakthrough
2025

See also Cooper Neill
• Cowboys polls: Fan confidence in Brian Schottenheimer; rookie breakout season
2025

See also Brian Schottenheimer
• Cowboys news: All eyes on pending roster battles in Oxnard for training camp
2025

Read about Chris Jones
• 3 Cowboys players facing a make or break season in 2025
2025

Visit the page Kyle Terada
• Dallas Cowboys 2025 roster bubble review: Defensive tackle
2025

See also Dallas Cowboys
• 3 players the Cowboys could trade before the season
2025

Visit the page Kevin Jairaj
• Cowboys roundtable: Discussing team weaknesses, Micah Parsons’ contract, and WR3
2025

Visit the page Micah Parsons
• Ranking Top 5 most important Cowboys players on defense in 2025
2025

Click for news about Dallas Cowboys

• What Cowboys’ recent 2nd-round picks would have looked like had Dallas used a consensus big board
2025

Continue with Perry Knotts Getty scandal
• Cowboys news: Mazi Smith is on his 3rd coordinator and needs a breakthrough
2025

See also Cooper Neill scandals
• Cowboys polls: Fan confidence in Brian Schottenheimer; rookie breakout season
2025

Read about Brian Schottenheimer buzz
• Dallas Cowboys 2025 roster bubble review: Defensive tackle
2025

Check it out Dallas Cowboys
• Cowboys news: Don’t sleep on LB Marist Liufau in 2025
2025

Read about Marist Liufau
• Examining each starting position on defense to determine where the Cowboys got better
2025

Visit the page Cooper Neill buzz
• Cowboys fan poll: 5 questions on Dak Prescott, the WRs, Mazi Smith and more
2025

See more articles Dak Prescott rumors
• Cowboys news: Mike Tomlin reportedly drove decision to trade George Pickens

Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Your Sunday morning Cowboys news. Steelers Mike Tomlin Made Final Decision To Ax George Pickens - Mike Fisher, Athlon Sports Mike Tomlin reportedly drove the decision to trade Pickens. A new report from longtime Steelers writer and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly claims that none other than head coach Mike Tomlin [...] wanted the talented-but-temperam...2025
Read about Mike Tomlin scandal
• Recap and roster needs for the Cowboys heading into Day 3 of the draft

Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Here is what we will be paying attention to on Day 3 of the NFL Draft. Objectively, the Dallas Cowboys are having an outstanding draft. Throughout their first three selections, there has been a constant theme—culture builders. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer has preached an emphasis on changing the team's culture from day one during hi...2025
Click for news about Barry Chin scandal
• Cowboys draft: Recapping Day 1 and previewing biggest remaining roster needs

Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Cowboys came away with a new offensive starter on Day 1. Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft has come to an end. After months of speculation, the Dallas Cowboys stuck to their roots, spending their first-round pick on an offensive lineman for the third time in the past four years. Dallas selected 21-year-old guard...2025
Visit the page NFL Draft scandal