The draft is finally almost here, which means some NFL veterans will see their jobs taken by incoming rookies. The Carolina Panthers would do well to keep an eye on some of those players, because they still have a lot of holes that even a full, nine-pick (not counting UDFAs) rookie class can't exactly fill.
FRISCO - We get it, there is a generation of Dallas Cowboys fans pushing 30 that hasn't seen their team in an NFC Championship Game, much less a Super Bowl.
The Dallas Cowboys struck gold by selecting Micah Parsons in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, but not every pick along the front-seven has worked out anywhere close to as well. They could address one such miss in this year's draft.
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?
This time two years ago, then-Michigan Wolverine Mazi Smith was gearing up for the NFL Draft as one of the top defensive tackles available. Two years later, the Cowboys may draft a rookie to compete with, or replace Smith.
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
The Dallas Cowboys defense has been a top focus of the front office this off-season. From hiring Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator to extending Osa Odighizuwa, the team has tried hard to buff up the D, and one NFL Draft prospect could be the finishing touch.
On Thursday, Tyrone Crawford, a nine-year Cowboys veteran, teased some predictions for Dallas’s 2025 season. He named Mazi Smith and Marshawn Kneeland as players poised to make major strides on the Cowboys defense next season.
A Dallas Cowboys player in his third year will have a breakout season and eliminate the bust status he is currently developing. The Cowboys are known for drafting well, but defensive tackle is one position that is tough to evaluate in the first two years.
As we look ahead to the 2025 season, this football team has some young players on it that need to turn the corner, or they could be in real trouble. Two of them are raw talents that have not yet found their footing, but I think 2025 is the year that both of them need to produce for this football team to be able to compete in a loaded NFC East.
The Dallas Cowboys hoped they solved their 1-tech problem with their first round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft when they took Mazi Smith out of Michigan. Fans weren't convinced, however, especially since they still weren't over the last defensive line bust from Michigan — Taco Charlton who they took over T.J.
To say Mazi Smith was a surprise first-round pick in 2023 is as much an understatement as saying he has been a bust so far isn’t. As the top pick of the year, Smith was expected to step in and be a full-time starter on the defensive line.
At the 2025 NFL Combine, the Dallas Cowboys appear prepared to a significant step toward addressing their ongoing defensive tackle concerns by holding a formal interview with Texas Longhorns standout Alfred Collins.
The Dallas Cowboys find themselves in the thick of it involving a former All-Pro player made available via trade. Jonathan Allen, a former 1st round pick of the Washington Commanders (formerly the Washington Football Team), has been granted permission for him and his agent to seek a trade partner.
When news broke that the Dallas Cowboys were hiring former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator, most were excited about seeing him work with Micah Parsons and company.
The Houston Texans will be looking to make some moves this offseason as they attempt to take the next step and truly become a Super Bowl contender. Obviously, there are some clear needs on the offensive side of the football.
The Dallas Cowboys are turning the page on the 2024-25 season. A page that they have been wanting to turn for quite some time. The team finished 7-9 on the year and will miss the postseason for the first time since 2020.
The Dallas Cowboys have had some impressive draft hauls as of late but the 2023 class left a lot to be desired. Their top two picks, who were both from Michigan, were less than impressive as rookies.
Mazi Smith entered the 2024 NFL season with a lot to prove. The Dallas Cowboys 2023 first-round pick had a disappointing rookie campaign, then underwent offseason shoulder surgery.
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith is going to be a game-time decision ahead of the team’s game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, according to Jane Slater.
The Dallas Cowboys defensive line took a hit this week when Jordan Phillips was placed on injured reserve with a wrist injury. A few hours later, former first-round pick Mazi Smith left practice early.
Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith matched up against some dairy last week and lost.
Mazi Smith did not travel with the Cowboys to Las Vegas ahead of Saturday’s preseason game against the Raiders, the franchise announced. He suffered an allergic reaction Friday afternoon at training camp.
The Cowboys will wrap up Week 2 of the NFL preseason with a game against the Rams on Sunday. Here are three players Dallas fans will want to keep an eye on.
Parsons had a point to make, and he definitely made it.
Everybody has a down year. It's about how you respond that counts.
The Dallas Cowboys chose defensive tackle Mazi Smith in the first-round of the 2023 NFL Draft, and he proceeded to be one of the more disappointing rookie defenders across the league last season.
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith was rumored to lose 30 pounds during his rookie season. He may have lost even more in the weeks since its completion.
While Cowboys rookie defensive tackle Mazi Smith hasn't looked like a bust, the first-round pick (No. 26 overall) hasn't amazed either.
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