Jon Machota is a staff writer covering the Dallas Cowboys for The Athletic. He specializes in team sports, with a focus on competitive sports and the business of sports, drawing from his extensive experience covering the Cowboys for The Dallas Morning News. Jon's work has been featured in notable outlets including BVM Sports, SB Nation, and The New York Times.
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By: Jon Machota
The Cowboys will look to get back to the postseason after falling short the past two seasons.
By: Jon Machota
Prescott discussed Pickens not attending voluntary workouts as well as his first impressions of rookie Caleb Downs.
By: Jon Machota
Of the Cowboys' first seven games, only two are at AT&T Stadium.
From the draft to the schedule to offseason workouts, ask what you want to know and we'll answer as many as we can in our Cowboys mailbag.
By: Jon Machota
How big of a difference can first-time defensive coordinator Christian Parker and some newcomers on defense make for Dallas in 2026?
By: Jon Machota
The Cowboys last reached the NFC title game in the 1995 season. Health and some key additions will go a long way in getting back.
By: Jon Machota
Dallas has gotten better on paper at defensive line and safety. What about the rest of the defense?
By: Jon Machota
Pickens signed the franchise tag in April and is expected to attend the team's minicamp June 16-18.
By: Jon Machota
Christian Parker has the Cowboys moving to a 3-4 scheme and BT Jordan is focusing on improving the team's pass rush.
By: Jon Machota
Prescott did not directly address his wedding being called off in March. "I'm going to shut it right now," the Cowboys QB said.
