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The Recap: A closer look at the Dallas Cowboys offseason 2025

Stories by Fort Worth Star-Telegram journalists, with AI summarization

This collection of Star-Telegram stories from Dallas Cowboys beat writer Nick Harris explores the team's offseason as they prepare for training camp in July 2025.

New Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer during a press conference to introduce him on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at The Star in Frisco. By Amanda McCoy

BRIAN SCHOTTENHEIMER SAID HE WANTS LEADERS. HIS INITIAL DRAFT CLASS REFLECTS IT

In the first year under Brian Schottenheimer with the Dallas Cowboys, his intention of finding team leaders has manifested itself in his initial draft class. | Published May 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Nick Harris

Texas Longhorns running back Jaydon Blue (23) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoffs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. By Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman

ARE COWBOYS HEADING TOWARD ANOTHER COMMITTEE APPROACH AT RUNNING BACK?

The Cowboys’ running back room is in better shape than it was this time last year, but will it produce better results? | Published May 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Nick Harris

Syracuse Orange defensive back Alijah Clark (5) warms up ahead of the NCAA football game against the Purdue Boilermakers on July 12, 2023, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Syracuse Orange won 35-20. By Alex Martin/Journal and Courier

COWBOYS SIGNED 9 UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS. WHO WILL MAKE THE ROSTER?

The Dallas Cowboys have found success in the undrafted free agent market in the past. Which undrafted players could make the 53-man roster in 2025? | Published May 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Nick Harris

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens reacts on the sidelines against the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium on Dec 8, 2024. By Charles LeClaire/Imagn Images

WIDE RECEIVER GEORGE PICKENS DRAWS RAVE REVIEWS EARLY ON IN DALLAS

Despite entering Dallas with a lot of questions around his professionalism and maturity, George Pickens has been doing all of the right things early on. | Published May 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Nick Harris

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith (58) after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on Oct. 8, 2023. By Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports

NOW OR NEVER FOR MAZI SMITH? ROOKIE’S COMING FOR HIS SPOT IN 2025

Is Mazi Smith’s leash shortening heading into his third season with the Dallas Cowboys? | Published May 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Nick Harris

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (13) walks off the practice field after an OTA session on May 28, 2025 at The Star in Frisco, Texas. By Nick Harris

COWBOYS OTA OBSERVATIONS: GEORGE PICKENS SHINES, SECONDARY INJURIES MOUNT

The final of three media availabilities for Dallas Cowboys OTA practices saw a big day from new addition George Pickens. | Published June 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Nick Harris

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Linval Joseph (93) and offensive tackle Dakoda Shepley (65) run onto the field before playing the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Dec. 15 in Charlotte. Bob Donnan/Imagn Images

3 BIGGEST POSITIONS OF NEED FOR THE COWBOYS AS TRAINING CAMP NEARS

Defensive tackle remains a pressing need for the Cowboys as training camp approaches in almost six weeks. | Published June 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Nick Harris

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.