Cowboys Headlines: Dallas duo reunites; new praise for rival QB

TL;DR

DeMarcus Lawrence convinced Dante Fowler to join him in Seattle, where they will face the Cowboys this season. The Cowboys aim for their fifth consecutive Thanksgiving Day win amid concerns over their defense and offensive depth.

Key points

DeMarcus Lawrence convinced Dante Fowler to join Seattle
Cowboys aim for fifth consecutive Thanksgiving Day win
Dallas defense received lowest offseason grade among rivals
Tyler Booker expected to have a breakout season
Troy Aikman praised Eagles QB Jalen Hurts

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Former Dallas Cowboys defense end DeMarcus Lawrence needed just two words to convince former teammate Dante Fowler to sign in Seattle. The pair will face their former team sometime during the regular season, the exact date will be announced later this week. With 2026 games set to be revealed, the Cowboys will attempt to win their fifth-straight Thanksgiving Day game.

If Dallas intends to keep their streak alive and are destined to have a successful 2026 campaign, the impact of third-round rookie Jaishawn Barham will go a long way towards turning around a porous defense. Despite their flurry of defensive moves, a recent offseason report card gave Dallas the lowest grade among their divisional rivals — a concerning matter considering the major defensive makeover is now complete according to a Dallas insider.

The offense on the other hand has received very little attention this offseason which has now put into questions the depth at the skill positions. That correlates well with a recent 53-man roster projection that takes aim at the offensive side of the ball. One person Dallas won't have to worry about is guard Tyler Booker who seems destined for a breakout season. One person the Cowboys do have to worry about is Eagles QB Jalen Hurts who received high praise from Cowboys Hall-of-Fame QB Troy Aikman.

The NFL continues to leak upcoming games and the latest round highlights a heavyweight AFC matchup between the Broncos who will travel to Kansas City to cap Week 1 on Monday Night Football. Two playoff hopefuls in and will face off against each other in Madrid, Spain in the NFL's continuing effort to expand the game. Also, as team media groups continue to get creative in revealing their schedules, the NFL does not require pre-approval for any videos clubs come up with.

Q&A

When will DeMarcus Lawrence and Dante Fowler face the Cowboys?

The exact date for the matchup between Lawrence, Fowler, and the Cowboys will be announced later this week.

What challenges does the Dallas Cowboys defense face in 2026?

The Cowboys' defense received the lowest offseason grade among their divisional rivals, raising concerns about their effectiveness despite recent changes.

Who is expected to have a breakout season for the Cowboys?

Guard Tyler Booker is anticipated to have a breakout season, providing some optimism for the Cowboys' offensive line.

What did Troy Aikman say about Jalen Hurts?

Troy Aikman praised Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, highlighting the potential threat he poses to the Cowboys this season.