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Cowboys Headlines: Schedule fallout; what if Pickens is long-term plan at WR over Lamb?
TL;DR
Dallas Cowboys stars discussed the upcoming season and schedule while attending a charity event. A new debate arises about the potential future of CeeDee Lamb if George Pickens continues to excel.
Key points
- Cowboys players discussed the upcoming season at a charity event.
- George Pickens' performance may affect CeeDee Lamb's future with the team.
- The Cowboys' 2026 schedule offers intriguing matchups.
- The NFL is expanding its calendar with more primetime games.
- Concerns arise about the quality of Sunday games due to increased scheduling.
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Thursday brought several Cowboys stars out to the ballpark to hit home runs for charity, but they also talked shop about the upcoming football season. As expected, all the main topics were touched upon: George Pickens and his offseason work with Dak Prescott, first impressions of rookie safety Caleb Downs, DeMarvion Overshown's rehab status, and Prescott's thoughts on the newly-released 2026 schedule.
But a new talking point has suddenly started to surface thanks to an offhand remark by a media member who covers the team. CeeDee Lamb has missed five games over the past two seasons. It wouldn't be fair to call him injury-prone... but if George Pickens (who is two years younger) has another lights-out season in Dallas and the club decides it can afford only one of their marquee receivers... might Lamb be the one who is considered expendable?
That's food for thought, perhaps, but today's headlines really mirror the big topic in the league: the schedule. In addition to dissecting the Cowboys' 2026 slate- from top storylines and the most intriguing matchups to the seldom-mentioned bonus Dallas is getting in the way of total rest days as compared to their opponents- we'll take a deep dive into the best and worst offerings from the schedule release videos put out by the various teams Thursday night.
Elsewhere in league news, there's growing debate over the sprawl of the NFL calendar. The league says they're simply fulfilling demand by adding more standalone games on Saturdays and even Wednesdays... but is that thirst for more primetime coverage leaving Sunday afternoons with a watered-down product? Also, sad news regarding the recent death of an ex-Giant, and Deion Sanders describes the less-than-rosy rookie season his son had in .
Q&A
What are the key topics discussed by Cowboys players at the charity event?
Cowboys players talked about George Pickens' offseason work with Dak Prescott, rookie safety Caleb Downs, and DeMarvion Overshown's rehab status.
Could CeeDee Lamb be considered expendable for the Cowboys?
If George Pickens has another standout season, the Cowboys might consider Lamb expendable due to his injury history.
What notable changes were made to the Cowboys' 2026 schedule?
The Cowboys' 2026 schedule includes intriguing matchups and additional rest days compared to their opponents.
How is the NFL calendar expanding with more games?
The NFL is adding more standalone games on Saturdays and Wednesdays, raising concerns about the quality of Sunday afternoon games.
