The Dallas Cowboys have touched down in Oxnard, California and the start of the 2026 season is officially underway. The tone of the offseason was noticeably different, shifting focus to football operations and on-field development. That calm has created a sense of cautious optimism particularly with the returning players from the offensive side of the ball.
Defensive moves made by the front office are also being praised, yet most acknowledge the assembled pieces have a long way to go. Although much improved on paper, calls for a few more veteran additions are still being suggested to ensure the Cowboys have all their bases covered. From a former Dallas edge player who is a few sacks away from hitting the century mark to naming this team contenders,
the offseason is over and Cowboys football is back.
Dallas Cowboys Top Headlines
- Flying high but under radar, WR Pickens with team as Cowboys head west :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- 138-sack edge among 4 vet options for Cowboys to sign in training camp :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- No.1) Can the defense make this team a contender? :: The Mothership (Link)
- Former Dallas Cowboys EDGE Lobbies for NFL Comeback With Team :: Sports Illustrated (Link)
- 5 draft picks cut in Cowboys 53-man roster prediction; heavy on defense :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- 3 contingency plans every Cowboys fan must prepare for in 2026 :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- There “aren’t any excuses” for Dallas Cowboys anymore, ESPN pundit says :: Fort Worth Star Telegram (Link)
- Cowlishaw: Forty years apart, the Dallas Cowboys suddenly aren't so different after all :: The Dallas Morning News (Link)
- Cowboys offseason surprisingly drama free, enter training camp more focused :: Blogging the Boys (Link)
- Betting on the Dallas Cowboys: An elite offense, will defense catch up? :: ESPN (Link)
- Multiple Cowboys 2025 draft picks may already be on the chopping block :: The Landry Hat (Link)
- Dallas Cowboys betting preview 2026: Odds, futures, win total prediction, sportsbook promos and more :: The Sporting News (Link)
News & Headlines from Around the NFC East
- Commanders fire TE coach Ben Steele following DWI charge :: ESPN (Link)
- Giants worked out LB Kenneth Murray, 17 others, on Monday :: ProFootballTalk (Link)
- Former Eagles coach Doug Pederson lands new job :: Heavy.com (Link)
- Commanders put LB Nick Bellore on reserve/retired list :: ProFootballTalk (Link)
- New York Giants announce football operations facility and headquarters expansion :: Giants.com (Link)
News & Notes from Around the NFL
- Eric Bieniemy’s son, Elijah, is charged in shooting of Bieniemy’s wife :: ProFootballTalk (Link)
- Two-time Pro Bowl DT Vita Vea requests trade from Buccaneers :: ESPN (Link)
- 'Madden NFL 27' 99 Club revealed: Josh Allen, Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett headline 6-player class :: NFL.com (Link)
- Bills unveil surprise new alternate uniform with helmet and jersey color never worn in team history :: CBS Sports (Link)
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This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Cowboys headlines: Dallas arrives in Oxnard; Contender buzz begins
