The Dallas Cowboys were criticized by a prominent analyst for a deal they made before Tuesday's trade deadline.

Entering Week 10, the Dallas Cowboys still have a lot to prove, which is reflected in their midseason report card.

If you didn't know what to make of the Cowboys before Tuesday's trades, just wait until you see the wild swing of grades the experts gave.

After a lot of lead-in by the team’s owner, the Dallas Cowboys did, indeed, have a couple tricks up their sleeve on trade deadline day. Dallas made a pair of deals on Tuesday, one that undoubtedly qualifies as a “blockbuster” and another that could secure a defensive starter for the next season or two.

The Dallas Cowboys addressed major issues on the defensive side of the ball with their NFL trade deadline moves, but some believe the moves reek of desperation.

Trade was the talk of opening week after the Dallas Cowboys sent star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in a blockbuster

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The Dallas Cowboys reportedly considered making a bid for Cincinnati Bengals star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson while stocking up on defensive help at the Tuesday trade deadline.