Don't sleep on the 2026 Cowboys. Unless maybe it's during one of these long road trips the Cowboys have, including a trek to Brazil in Week 3. Dak Prescott said sleep might be the biggest factor in managing the long trip. 

Ahead of his highly-anticipated rookie season, Cowboys veterans Dak Prescott and DeMarvion Overshown gave their first impressions of first-round pick Caleb Downs. 

After George Pickens signed his franchise tag on April 29, Cowboys QB Dak Prescott has shown support for his Pro Bowl wide receiver and is "comfortable with where he's at" as the two have held throwing sessions together this offseason. 

The schedule is out. Now, it's time to break it down. Here's a few key facts and figures surrounding this year's schedule. 

The NFL has released the Cowboys' official 2026 complete 17-game schedule, highlighted by six primetime games and Dallas' first international trip since 2014. 

KaVontae Turpin already has three Pro Bowls under his belt. Some of the very best to ever return kicks are sitting at four. Does that mean Turpin is at least in the conversation as one of the best? 

While Jake Ferguson had career-highs in catches, earning a second Pro Bowl, there is an area of his game that could be improved. 

In this week's Mick Shots, the Cowboys are facing a tough travel schedule to start the season, a rehab update, story time with Pat Summerall, remembering Craig Morton and more.

Cowboys fourth-round pick Devin Moore finally got a healthy season under his belt in his final year at Florida, and flashed what he could be at the NFL level. In Dallas, his best football may be yet to come. 

With his rookie season in the rear view mirror, Cowboys offensive lineman Tyler Booker is looking to build on a strong start to his career heading into year two in Dallas. 

The Cowboys believe fourth-round pick and offensive lineman Drew Shelton can play just about anywhere on the line. Wherever he settles, the physicality he plays with pops off the tape. 

Craig Morton, the starting QB of the Cowboys' first Super Bowl and an opposing starting QB in another Super Bowl, passed away at age 83. 

The Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day game is set, as Dallas will host the Philadelphia Eagles on the holiday for the first time since 2014. 

In a defense with new faces in new places, OLB Donovan Ezeiruaku is a familiar face set to shoulder a big role going into his second season in Dallas. 

The NFL has announced that the Cowboys will open their 2026 season on the road against the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football. 

Middle linebacker has been a big concern, but as Mickey Spagnola breaks down, the Cowboys have already made significant moves at the position with potentially more to come.

George Pickens has officially signed his franchise tag, and the stage is set for him to show his breakout season in Dallas wasn't a fluke at all. 

The Cowboys already know one of their 17 games on the 2026 schedule, but the full list is expected to be revealed by the NFL next Thursday. 

Cowboys third-round pick Jaishawn Barham has the ability to play at linebacker and EDGE. In this edition of Tape Talk, a look into what the film shows he can do at both spots. 

Tyler Guyton and Terence Steele enter the 2026 season with very different expectations of themselves, and the Cowboys have a lot to figure out behind them as well.

A look into the film room on Dallas' 23rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft Malachi Lawrence, who put some intriguing things on tape during his time at UCF. 

When the 2026 season gets underway, Quinnen Williams will likely be the motor that drives the entire defense in Dallas, and there are at least three reasons why.

Cowboys rookie first-round pick Caleb Downs is currently set to wear #13, according to the Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop. While numbers are always subject to change before the regular season, Downs is heading towards playing in his new number during OTAs.

With the 2026 schedule release, Mickey Spagnola gives a refresher on the Cowboys opponents for 2026. Plus, too much worry about the Green Dot, a tip of the cap and more!

In today's Tape Talk, a look at four plays from the film room breaking down where and how Cowboys first-round pick Caleb Downs makes an impact on defense.