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Cowboys Headlines: Prescotts playoff goals, Mafahs chance to shine

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The Dallas Cowboys have put a lot of effort into rebuilding their defense to help return to the playoffs, but just making the playoffs isn’t enough for quarterback Dak Prescott. Prescott acknowledged improvements he’s noticed going up against the defense, and after all the moves made, just making the playoffs is low on their list of goals in 2026. He’s motivated by the energy he’s seeing from his teammates on defense and defensive coordinator Christian Parker, which is why he believes making the playoffs is a minimum goal. He and the team have aspirations far greater than just making it to the dance.

Another player with big aspirations in 2026 is running back Phil Mafah, who sat out the majority of the 2025 season with a shoulder injury. Now Mafah has the opportunity to shine and show he is worthy of backing up starter Javonte Williams. Both Mafah and Jaydon Blue have been getting more reps with the starters. The Cowboys coaching staff may view Mafah as the back best suited to back up Williams, thanks to his size and physical running style. It will be up to Mafah to prove it on the field and take control of the RB2 spot.

Here are more headlines, news and notes from the Cowboys as the weekend kicks off.

Dallas Cowboys Top Headlines

  • Reaching playoffs the ‘minimum’ for Dak Prescott, Cowboys in 2026 :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
  • Cowboys testing out new insurance policy for $24M investment :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
  • Meet the new Cowboys players recently added to the roster :: Blogging The Boys (Link)
  • Cowboys have no clear RB2 favorite after Brian Schottenheimer reveals backfield plan :: The Sporting News (Link)
  • 6 Biggest Takeaways From Dallas Cowboys’ Shortened Mandatory Minicamp :: Sports Illustrated (Link)
  • 5 Documentaries About the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' Impressive History :: People.com (Link)
  • 4 Winners & 2 Losers From Dallas Cowboys Mandatory Minicamp :: Sports Illustrated (Link)
  • Christian Parker is the source of so much Dallas Cowboys optimism :: Blogging The Boys (Link)
  • Which NFL breakouts, nosedives will continue in 2026 season? :: ESPN.com (Link)
  • Charles Snowden Signing Puts 3 Cowboys Edge Rushers on Notice :: Inside The Star (Link)
  • Cowboys’ quest to fix biggest flaw hinges on under-the-radar signing :: The Landry Hat (Link)
  • Dallas Cowboys’ Most Notable Injury Updates Following Mandatory Minicamp :: Sports Illustrated (Link)

Latest Updates Around the NFC East

  • Commanders subtly expose the Cowboys’ target driving their defensive urgency :: Riggo’s Rag (Link)
  • Jeffery Simmons contract extension holds meaning for Jalen Carter and the Eagles :: Bleeding Green Nation (Link)
  • Philadelphia Eagles Likely to Trade Superstar Jalen Carter? Eagles Hesitate to Offer Extension to Star DT :: Gridiron Heroics (Link)
  • Giants’ Second-Round Pick Colton Hood Could Be the Cornerback They’ve Been Missing :: Sports Illustrated (Link)
  • No punches were pulled with spot-on Jalen Hurts comparison :: Inside The Iggles (Link)
  • What Eagles Trade Assets Could Bring Maxx Crosby to Philly :: Sports Illustrated (Link)

News & Headlines about the Cowboys’ 2026 Opponents

  • Late for Work: Colin Cowherd Claims Lamar Jackson ‘Regressed,’ Says Take the Under for Ravens’ Win Total :: BaltimoreRavens.com (Link)
  • Todd Bowles unfazed by Vita Vea hold-In as Buccaneers await contract resolution :: The Sporting News (Link)
  • NFL Coach: “Watson and McDuffie Additions Will Impact Rams Defense More Than Myles Garrett†:: Sports Illustrated (Link)
  • 3 Seahawks defensive players who are primed for a breakout season in 2026 :: Field Gulls (Link)
  • 49ers among two teams that are ‘nuclear hot' for Maxx Crosby :: Niners Nation (Link)

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