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• The endless identity crisis of the Cowboys linebackers

The Dallas Cowboys have experienced significant volatility at linebacker in recent years. In fact, in four straight seasons, the linebacker leading them in tackles has been four different players – Leighton Vander Esch (2022), Damone Clark (2023), Eric Kendricks (2024), and Shemar James (2025), with a new player likely to hold that honor once again. […]...2026
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• Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: LB Shemar James

Our next player profile in this series is the first one from the defense: linebacker Shemar James. He’s not as high on the depth chart as he was a few weeks ago, but James still figures to be on the 2026 roster in at least some kind of role, and the potential for significant playing […]...2026
• Cowboys news: Brian Schottenheimer still searching for a LB

Cowboys HC admits roster issues, ‘Got to fill some holes’ at LB – Todd Brock, The Cowboys Wire The Cowboys have a lot of confidence in Demarvion Overshown and Shemar James at linebacker for now, but the first round of the draft could very well change that. Rashan Gary, Jalen Thompson, Cobie Durant, and Jonathan […]...2026
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• Top free agent LBs left for Cowboys to sign

The Cowboys are in dire need of help at the linebacker spot. With Marist Liufau moving to outside linebacker (on paper at least), DeMarvion Overshown (five starts last season) and Shemar James (six starts) are the only returning linebackers from last year. Banking on the draft to get a starting inside linebacker is a pretty […]...2026
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• Cowboys 2025 rookie report: Reviewing Shemar James

All year long we’ve looked at the rookie class and given previews and reviews on each player for every game of the season. Now let’s look back on the season in its entirety and breakdown each rookie and how they performed. Let’s continue with fifth-round linebacker Shemar James. Season stats- Total Snaps: 542, Total Tackles: […]...2026
• 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
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• Poll: Which 2025 Cowboys starting spot are you most worried about?

Chris Torres/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Which position on the Cowboys roster concerns you the most? For the Dallas Cowboys, nobody is challenging Dak Prescott for his starting spot anytime soon. And guys like CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Tyler Smith, Micah Parsons, and quite a few others on the team will work hard in camp, but will not be competing for ...2025
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• Kaiir Elam could wind up as one of the more essential Dallas Cowboys acquisitions

Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images Kaiir Elam could wind up as an incredibly important member of the Cowboys. It is a bit difficult to choose the most important offseason acquisition that the Dallas Cowboys made. Part of the reason that this choice is somewhat tough is because the Cowboys made so many moves. Some may roll their eyes at a statement like that, but the reality is that the...2025
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• Cowboys news: Brian Schottenheimer says he won’t change as a head coach

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images Notable headlines surrounding America’s team. Brian Schottenheimer defines Cowboys’ culture with consistency, connections: ‘I won’t change’ - Patrik Walker, Dallas Cowboys.com Brian Schottenheimer is changing the culture. As the NFL offseason calendar speeds along, Brian Schottenheimer digs his heels in more and more as both a first-time head coach an...2025
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• Number one goal for Brian Schottenheimer is clear as team passes on WR in draft

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images How much do you think the Cowboys are going to regret not drafting a wide receiver? The Dallas Cowboys response to dropping out of the playoffs at 7-10 and third in the NFC East a year ago, after making the postseason as a 12-game winner the previous three seasons, has been a lot of getting back to basics. For a team that was so fundamentally broken in the ...2025
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• The Linc - Eagles made 4 of ESPN’s best 87 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by Nathanial George/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 5/1/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... 2025 NFL draft: Ranking the 100 best picks, steals, fits - ESPN4. Jihaad Campbell, LB, Philadelphia Eagles (Pick 1-31). My final overall ranking: No. 15. I like Campbell’s fit in Philadelphia as much as I dig the 16-spot value the Eagles g...2025
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• The Eberflux of the Cowboys linebacker position and how things are taking a turn for the better

Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s been a wild ride, but things are starting to clear up at linebacker for the Cowboys. Over the years, the Dallas Cowboys have experienced considerable transition at the linebacker position. During the Rolando McClain and Jaylon Smith soap operas and the annual mystery of whether Sean Lee could stay healthy, there has been consid...2025
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• Cowboys roster needs following the 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images How well do you think the Cowboys addressed their needs in the 2025 NFL Draft? What a difference a week makes! Well, at least we hope it does. That’s where so many fanbases sit following the 2025 NFL Draft, wondering how this year’s crop of rookies will help their teams’ fortunes next season and beyond. That may be even truer for the Dallas Cowboys than...2025
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• Projecting the Cowboys’ 53-man roster after the draft

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Here is what the Cowboys 53-man roster could look like following the draft. The 2025 NFL Draft is over, and while the Cowboys still have a few roster spots to fill before they get to 90, they likely have most of their eventual 53-man roster in the building at this point. Which means it’s the perfect time to take a guess at who makes the final roster, with...2025
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• Why Cowboys’ 2025 rookie class may deliver up to four starters

Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images How much impact are you expecting from Cowboys rookies this year? At irregular intervals over the last decade or so, I’ve tried to project the playing time of Cowboys rookie classes, with varying degrees of success. In 2015, the estimate was wildly over-optimistic in projecting 3,000 snaps for a rookie class that ended up playing just 2,092 combine...2025
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"Dallas sent picks 174 and 211 to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for 152 and selected Florida linebacker Shemar James."

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"| Florida | CB | 6’0” | 198 | SR Shemar James | Florida | ILB | 6’1” | 230 | JR Cam Jackson | Florida | DL1T | 6’6” | 360 | RSR WKU at 5 Alabama Jalen Milroe | Alabama | QB | 6’2” | 220 | RJR Tyler Booker | Alabama | OG | 6’5” | 332 | JR Domani Jackson | Alabama | CB | 6’1” | 190 | JR Jaheim Oatis | Alabama | DL1T | 6’5” | 320 | JR Parker Brailsford | Alabama | OC | 6’2” | 275 | RSO Malachi Moore | Alabama | S | 6’0” | 198 | RSR Jeremiah Alexander | Alabama | EDGE | 6’2” | 249 | RSO Keon Sabb | Alabama | S | 6’1” | 208 | RSO Germie Bernard | Alabama | WR | 6’1” | 203 | JR Jaeden Roberts | Alabama | OG | 6’5” | 316 | RJR C."

• Cowboys news: Brian Schottenheimer still searching for a LB
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• Poll: Which 2025 Cowboys starting spot are you most worried about?
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• Kaiir Elam could wind up as one of the more essential Dallas Cowboys acquisitions
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• Cowboys betting heavily on 2025 personnel changes to pay off

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images The Cowboys are really depending on what they did this offseason to pay off soon. Roster turnover year in and year out is part of the game in the NFL and the teams to best navigate this are also the ones who seem to be the most successful. The Dallas Cowboys have been more active than normal this offseason trying to upgrade their roster, signing free agents ...2025
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• Poll: Which Dallas Cowboys rookie do you think will have the best season?

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Which Cowboys rookie do you think will make the biggest impact during their rookie season? As a rule of thumb, you’d probably expect your first-round pick to have the best rookie season out of your rookie class. After all, there’s a reason you picked that guy in the first round. With their first three picks, the Cowboys took the highest-rated players on t...2025
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• Cowboys news: Brian Schottenheimer says he won’t change as a head coach
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• Cowboys rookie Shemar James has ‘Captain America’ qualities

Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Shemar James is a very exciting name for the future of the Cowboys linebacker group. Day three of the NFL draft was a tough start for the Dallas Cowboys. One of their reported favorites at running back, Bhayshul Tuten, went off the board to the Jacksonville Jaguars with the second pick in the fourth round. From there on, it was a ru...2025
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• Number one goal for Brian Schottenheimer is clear as team passes on WR in draft
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• Cowboys news: Dallas achieved one of their biggest goals in 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The latest news surrounding the Dallas Cowboys is here. Schottenheimer's draft focus: Adding leaders to Cowboys' roster - Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas had one thing in mind when putting together their 2025 draft class. Since taking the job in January, Schottenheimer has talked about culture. Two days before the draft, he mentioned how “c...2025
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• Cowboys 2025 rookie report: Reviewing Shemar James
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• 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
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• Here is what the Dallas Cowboys did throughout free agency and the NFL draft

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Here is a full list of what the Cowboys did through both free agency and the NFL draft. When it comes to the offseason there are two primary windows of opportunity for NFL teams to add to or adjust their roster. Things begin with free agency and the Dallas Cowboys do not exactly believe in utilizing it to a serious degree. This year ran a little counter t...2025
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• Final 2025 NFL draft grades: Dallas Cowboys “building a bully”

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images A look at the first draft grades published over the last few hours, and how the Cowboys graded out. From everything we’ve seen over the last three days, the Cowboys have been picking from the top of their board the entire time and have been rewarded with outstanding value in the 2025 draft. New Cowboys OC Klayton Adams, appearing on the Dallas Cowboys Dr...2025
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• Cowboys news: Dallas adds undrafted players after a sneaky-good draft

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Your Sunday morning Cowboys news. Dallas Cowboys 2025 undrafted free agency tracker: All reported names the Cowboys are signing-Dave Halprin, Blogging the Boys Job’s not finished. After the draft, brought in some undrafted players to make things interesting. The 2025 NFL Draft has officially come to an end and the Dallas Cowboys have a new group of players to work...2025
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• Here is what the Dallas Cowboys draft picks involved in the Shemar James trade became

Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here is what the picks Dallas sent in the trade up to get Shemar James ultimately became. The Dallas Cowboys made a trade with the Arizona Cardinals during the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft and did so almost immediately after taking Texas Longhorns running back Jaydon Blue in the round in question. As fans were celebrating the C...2025
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• NFL Draft What If: What if the Bengals traded up in Round 1?

Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images All in. In this five-part series, I ask “what if?” and explore different draft scenarios. I will do 15 mock drafts and use this as an avenue to discuss 97 different prospects for the Cincinnati Bengals. “Time. Space. Reality. It’s more than a linear path... I am your guide through these vast new realities.” - The Watcher - What If...? Perhap...2025
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• Cowboys news: Dallas achieved one of their biggest goals in 2025 NFL Draft
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• The Linc - Eagles made 4 of ESPN’s best 87 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft
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• Cowboys news: Dallas draft picks get jersey numbers

Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The latest news around the Dallas Cowboys. 2025 NFL Draft: Tyler Booker, Donovan Ezeiruaku, Shavon Revel assigned Cowboys’ jersey numbers - Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com If you want to buy a jersey representing one of the Cowboys' top three picks, you have your answer on what numbers to look out for. With rookie minicamp set to t...2025
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• Cowboys news: Strong draft changes early outlook for 2025 season, at least in trenches
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• Here is what the Dallas Cowboys did throughout free agency and the NFL draft
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• BTB Monday Discussion: Which Dallas Cowboys draft pick was your favorite and why?

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Which Dallas Cowboys draft pick was your favorite and why? The Dallas Cowboys have officially assembled their 2025 draft class and we can now dive even deeper into the players that they selected knowing they are a part of the team. While the draft process is a ton of fun, being able to move on with a class is a different type of fun. All told the weekend ...2025
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• Final 2025 NFL draft grades: Dallas Cowboys “building a bully”
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• 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
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• Jerry Jones: Cowboys tried trading up for Texas RB Jaydon Blue before he fell to them

Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Jerry Jones said the Cowboys were trying to trade up for Jaydon Blue but ultimately landed him anyway. The Dallas Cowboys started their third day of the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting Jaydon Blue out of the University of Texas. He marks the first running back that the team has drafted since Deuce Vaughn two years ago. Blue has electric spe...2025
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• Final grades for each of the Cowboys’ draft picks, plus an overall grade

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Brian Schottenheimer’s first draft was a huge success. The Dallas Cowboys wrapped up their draft on Saturday, and the overall sentiment is a positive one despite no receiver being taken at any point. That, in and of itself, is impressive. But just how good is this class? Obviously only time will tell, but let’s take a shot at grading it class anyway. OG...2025
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• Cowboys news: Dallas adds undrafted players after a sneaky-good draft
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• Cowboys NFL Draft 2025: Dallas selects Ajani Cornelius, OL, Oregon, pick 204

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Dallas Cowboys have another new offensive lineman in Ajani Cornelius With the 204th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected OL Ajani Cornelius. The Cowboys beef up their offensive line with another draft pick. A scouting report: Overview A durable lineman with NFL traits and four years of starting experience, Cornelius lacks standout fla...2025
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• 11 Senior Bowl winners who helped their 2025 NFL Draft stock

Photo by Ricky Bowden/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here are the players who helped their NFL Draft stock the most at the Senior Bowl. Another stop on the road to the 2025 NFL Draft is complete. As the dust settles on another eventful week in Mobile for the Senior Bowl, there are plenty of guys who improved their stock this week. With the eyes of the NFL world focused on the Senior Bow...2025
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• Cowboys’ roster winners and losers from surprisingly defense heavy draft

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Here is the potential impact of the NFL Draft on the Dallas Cowboys roster. The 2025 NFL Draft has concluded, with the Dallas Cowboys making nine picks. Originally scheduled for ten, the Cowboys went into day three with the bulk of their picks still remaining, and did some wheeling and dealing to move up in the fifth round and target even more defensive hel...2025
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• Final 2025 NFL draft grades: Dallas Cowboys “building a bully”
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• Cowboys post-draft 2025 depth chart includes some changes

Photo by David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Here is a potential look at the Dallas Cowboys depth chart following the NFL Draft. With nine players coming from their 2025 draft picks, and more on the way through undrafted free agent signings, the Cowboys have a lot of new names on their roster. While we still need training camp and the reason to make it all official, let’s proj...2025
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• Number one goal for Brian Schottenheimer is clear as team passes on WR in draft
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• The Linc - Eagles made 4 of ESPN’s best 87 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft
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