The Cowboys have invested in new talent, made major trades, and even added coaching experience. Five games into 2026, Gabby Whitfield asks why all that movement still hasn't translated into meaningful progress.

Dak Prescott has been good enough to overcome the cracks in Dallas' pass protection. The Cowboys shouldn't let his success disguise a problem that still needs attention.

The Cowboys didn't trade for Joey Porter Jr. to add depth. They made a significant investment in a cornerback they believe can help fix one of their biggest defensive problems.

Dallas showed real progress against Baltimore. Unfortunately, so were the mistakes that gave the game away.

The Dallas Cowboys scored 37 points Sunday. Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes. CeeDee Lamb went over 150 receiving yards. The offense looked explosive, efficient and, for long stretches, exactly like the unit Dallas hoped it would have in 2026. There was just one thing missing. Somewhere between the offensive line and the line of scrimmage, the running lanes seem to have disappeared. Through two games, Dallas has rushed for just 135 yards. The Cowboys managed 69 yards

Dallas has been charged with 21 missed tackles through two games. For a defense trying to leave a historically poor 2025 behind, that’s a fixable habit it can’t afford to keep.