Joseph Hoyt
@joejhoyt.bsky.social
Cowboys reporter for The Dallas Morning News. San Francisco Born, Oregon made, Dallas living.
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New | The #Cowboys bought low on RB Javonte Williams to great success. Will they buy again with a higher market value?
Brian Schottenheimer today: “I hope he’s a Cowboy for a long time.”
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Brian Schottenheimer today: “I hope he’s a Cowboy for a long time.”
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Surrounded by discourse, Cowboys WR George Pickens is keeping his focus on the field
Pickens has faced harsh criticism for his performance vs. Detroit and his failure to bounce back vs. Minnesota.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:36 AM
New | The #Cowboys bought low on RB Javonte Williams to great success. Will they buy again with a higher market value?
Brian Schottenheimer today: “I hope he’s a Cowboy for a long time.”
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Brian Schottenheimer today: “I hope he’s a Cowboy for a long time.”
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New | The decision to hire Matt Eberflus as the Cowboys DC came with built-in patience. He seemingly had a long leash.
Now, with three games left, that leash feels a little tighter.
On Jerry Jones turning up the pressure.
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Now, with three games left, that leash feels a little tighter.
On Jerry Jones turning up the pressure.
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Jerry Jones puts pressure on Cowboys DC Matt Eberflus ahead of season’s final three games
For the first time, it feels like there’s pressure on Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus to get the defense going, or potentially go home.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
New | The decision to hire Matt Eberflus as the Cowboys DC came with built-in patience. He seemingly had a long leash.
Now, with three games left, that leash feels a little tighter.
On Jerry Jones turning up the pressure.
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Now, with three games left, that leash feels a little tighter.
On Jerry Jones turning up the pressure.
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Dak Prescott leads the NFL in passing yards under pressure. He not only faces blitzes, but welcomes them.
Tonight, Brian Flores’ Cover 0 pressures mystified him and the Cowboys.
“This is one of the toughest ones I’ve ever been a part of.”
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Tonight, Brian Flores’ Cover 0 pressures mystified him and the Cowboys.
“This is one of the toughest ones I’ve ever been a part of.”
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Dak Prescott isn’t one to shy away from blitzes. Against Vikings, Cowboys QB was mystified
Brian Flores’ defensive approach gave Prescott and the Cowboys various issues on Sunday night.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Dak Prescott leads the NFL in passing yards under pressure. He not only faces blitzes, but welcomes them.
Tonight, Brian Flores’ Cover 0 pressures mystified him and the Cowboys.
“This is one of the toughest ones I’ve ever been a part of.”
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Tonight, Brian Flores’ Cover 0 pressures mystified him and the Cowboys.
“This is one of the toughest ones I’ve ever been a part of.”
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Column | Facing burden of winning out, #Cowboys aim to focus on this week’s championship opportunity.
“It’s not heavy, even if I feel it, and obviously I think about it a lot.”
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“It’s not heavy, even if I feel it, and obviously I think about it a lot.”
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Facing burden of winning out, Cowboys aim to focus on this week’s championship opportunity
Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer insists his team’s approach to a Week 15 meeting with Minnesota hasn’t changed.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Column | Facing burden of winning out, #Cowboys aim to focus on this week’s championship opportunity.
“It’s not heavy, even if I feel it, and obviously I think about it a lot.”
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“It’s not heavy, even if I feel it, and obviously I think about it a lot.”
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Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs spoke with us today for the first time in a while. He said he’s healthy, he’s ready to play, and he expects to play.
When asked if he’s been told by the #Cowboys that he’ll play, he told reporters to ask the coaches.
He reiterated that he’s “ready.”
When asked if he’s been told by the #Cowboys that he’ll play, he told reporters to ask the coaches.
He reiterated that he’s “ready.”
December 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs spoke with us today for the first time in a while. He said he’s healthy, he’s ready to play, and he expects to play.
When asked if he’s been told by the #Cowboys that he’ll play, he told reporters to ask the coaches.
He reiterated that he’s “ready.”
When asked if he’s been told by the #Cowboys that he’ll play, he told reporters to ask the coaches.
He reiterated that he’s “ready.”
In my humble and non-professional opinion, Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs is moving around well in practice and looks healthy.
Diggs’ practice window closes next Sunday Dec. 21.
Diggs’ practice window closes next Sunday Dec. 21.
December 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
In my humble and non-professional opinion, Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs is moving around well in practice and looks healthy.
Diggs’ practice window closes next Sunday Dec. 21.
Diggs’ practice window closes next Sunday Dec. 21.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on 1053thefan about WR George Pickens: “I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a body of work for a season dismissed as quickly as it was with Pickens getting criticized against Detroit. That’s madness.”
December 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on 1053thefan about WR George Pickens: “I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a body of work for a season dismissed as quickly as it was with Pickens getting criticized against Detroit. That’s madness.”
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on 105.3 The Fan about LB Logan Wilson: “I think you’ll see more of him” against the Vikings on Sunday.
December 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on 105.3 The Fan about LB Logan Wilson: “I think you’ll see more of him” against the Vikings on Sunday.
Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb is out of concussion protocol ahead of Sunday’s game against the Vikings.
December 11, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb is out of concussion protocol ahead of Sunday’s game against the Vikings.
Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs is on Day 12 of his practice window being opened.
December 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs is on Day 12 of his practice window being opened.
Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb was back on the practice field today as he tries to return from last week’s concussion. He was limited yesterday.
December 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb was back on the practice field today as he tries to return from last week’s concussion. He was limited yesterday.
Cowboys WR George Pickens is third in the NFL in receiving yards (1,179). Coaches have reiterated their belief in Pickens amidst last week’s criticism of his performance.
December 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Cowboys WR George Pickens is third in the NFL in receiving yards (1,179). Coaches have reiterated their belief in Pickens amidst last week’s criticism of his performance.
Cowboys WR Ryan Flournoy had potential and work ethic — he just needed direction.
That’s why he started working with a football-specific trainer (shockingly) for the first time this offseason.
Feature on why Flournoy’s success is no accident.
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That’s why he started working with a football-specific trainer (shockingly) for the first time this offseason.
Feature on why Flournoy’s success is no accident.
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Don’t worry about Flo: Cowboys WR Ryan Flournoy turning potential into production in 2025
After starting the season on the fringe of the roster, Flournoy has climbed his way up through work ethic and some newfound direction.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Cowboys WR Ryan Flournoy had potential and work ethic — he just needed direction.
That’s why he started working with a football-specific trainer (shockingly) for the first time this offseason.
Feature on why Flournoy’s success is no accident.
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That’s why he started working with a football-specific trainer (shockingly) for the first time this offseason.
Feature on why Flournoy’s success is no accident.
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Brian Schottenheimer’s injury updates:
- Tyler Guyton will be moving around today, and they’ll see how he responds.
- CeeDee Lamb (concussion) is progressing
- Trevon Diggs is still ramping up and has to show the Cowboys that he can be consistent in everything they do, he said.
- Tyler Guyton will be moving around today, and they’ll see how he responds.
- CeeDee Lamb (concussion) is progressing
- Trevon Diggs is still ramping up and has to show the Cowboys that he can be consistent in everything they do, he said.
December 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Brian Schottenheimer’s injury updates:
- Tyler Guyton will be moving around today, and they’ll see how he responds.
- CeeDee Lamb (concussion) is progressing
- Trevon Diggs is still ramping up and has to show the Cowboys that he can be consistent in everything they do, he said.
- Tyler Guyton will be moving around today, and they’ll see how he responds.
- CeeDee Lamb (concussion) is progressing
- Trevon Diggs is still ramping up and has to show the Cowboys that he can be consistent in everything they do, he said.
Brian Schottenheimer spoke with George Pickens after the Lions game, Richard Sherman interaction.
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Brian Schottenheimer says he spoke to George Pickens after Richard Sherman exchange
The Cowboys head coach reiterated that there isn’t a concern about Pickens’ effort level.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Brian Schottenheimer spoke with George Pickens after the Lions game, Richard Sherman interaction.
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What’s the latest on Tyler Guyton? Dr. Jones says one thing, Brian Schottenheimer says another — kind of.
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Brian Schottenheimer noncommittal on return dates for Tyler Guyton, other injured Cowboys
Will Guyton be among the participants when the Cowboys return to practice on Wednesday?
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December 9, 2025 at 1:28 AM
What’s the latest on Tyler Guyton? Dr. Jones says one thing, Brian Schottenheimer says another — kind of.
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The Cowboys’ kickoff coverage was bad against the Lions.
How do they fix it?
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How do they fix it?
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Cowboys seeking pivotal improvements after kickoff coverage struggles in Detroit
The Cowboys’ kickoff coverage was showcased in a negative way against the Lions.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The Cowboys’ kickoff coverage was bad against the Lions.
How do they fix it?
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How do they fix it?
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Dallas Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown grew up going to the Boys and Girls Club.
Today, he gifted 10 kids from the Richardson B&G Club a $200 holiday shopping spree at JC Penney.
“Any chance I get to be a blessing, I try and do my part.”
Today, he gifted 10 kids from the Richardson B&G Club a $200 holiday shopping spree at JC Penney.
“Any chance I get to be a blessing, I try and do my part.”
December 9, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Dallas Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown grew up going to the Boys and Girls Club.
Today, he gifted 10 kids from the Richardson B&G Club a $200 holiday shopping spree at JC Penney.
“Any chance I get to be a blessing, I try and do my part.”
Today, he gifted 10 kids from the Richardson B&G Club a $200 holiday shopping spree at JC Penney.
“Any chance I get to be a blessing, I try and do my part.”
The Bahamas Baja Blast Bowl, living in the land of the misfit toys.
They’re up there with Mountain Dew and Taco Bell as our most “how have you never done a bowl game” companies
Kind of astounding that Olive Garden has never sponsored a bowl game
December 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The Bahamas Baja Blast Bowl, living in the land of the misfit toys.
More on Kenneth Murray vs. Logan Wilson, Jake Ferguson’s fumble, and a new first round draft need for the Cowboys?
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3 things we learned from Cowboys’ schedule gauntlet as team prepares for final 4 games
Brian Schottenheimer and the Cowboys enter the home stretch clinging to a 9% chance of reaching the playoffs.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
More on Kenneth Murray vs. Logan Wilson, Jake Ferguson’s fumble, and a new first round draft need for the Cowboys?
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Story | #Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that Micah Parsons' agent, David Mulugheta, obstructed their extension agreement in an interview with Michael Irvin.
"We already had the negotiation in my mind, now the agent is trying to stick his nose in it.” www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo...
"We already had the negotiation in my mind, now the agent is trying to stick his nose in it.” www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo...
Jerry Jones says Micah Parsons’ agent David Mulugheta obstructed extension agreement
The Dallas Cowboys owner offered more details in a YouTube interview with Cowboys great Michael Irvin.
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August 22, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Story | #Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that Micah Parsons' agent, David Mulugheta, obstructed their extension agreement in an interview with Michael Irvin.
"We already had the negotiation in my mind, now the agent is trying to stick his nose in it.” www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo...
"We already had the negotiation in my mind, now the agent is trying to stick his nose in it.” www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo...
Feature | Sam Williams was called Superman so much that he had the logo tattooed on his arm.
“I thought I was invincible.”
Until his ACL tear a year ago. Now, motivated by his two sons, he’s “coming” for everything he lost last season and more. www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo...
“I thought I was invincible.”
Until his ACL tear a year ago. Now, motivated by his two sons, he’s “coming” for everything he lost last season and more. www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo...
DE Sam Williams isn’t Superman, but he’s impressing Cowboys in new way after ACL tear
Returning from a season-ending ACL injury, the Cowboys DE is on a mission to go beyond where he once was.
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July 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Feature | Sam Williams was called Superman so much that he had the logo tattooed on his arm.
“I thought I was invincible.”
Until his ACL tear a year ago. Now, motivated by his two sons, he’s “coming” for everything he lost last season and more. www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo...
“I thought I was invincible.”
Until his ACL tear a year ago. Now, motivated by his two sons, he’s “coming” for everything he lost last season and more. www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo...
Micah Parsons said he knows the script the Cowboys use when it comes to paying stars.
“I don’t take it personally. I just don’t understand.”
Now, his discouragement is evident.
"If this is the end, this is the end." www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo...
“I don’t take it personally. I just don’t understand.”
Now, his discouragement is evident.
"If this is the end, this is the end." www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo...
Micah Parsons discouraged by talks with Cowboys: ‘If this is the end, this is the end’
Contentiousness ramps up between Parsons and the Cowboys as contract talks with the star defender hit a standstill.
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July 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Micah Parsons said he knows the script the Cowboys use when it comes to paying stars.
“I don’t take it personally. I just don’t understand.”
Now, his discouragement is evident.
"If this is the end, this is the end." www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo...
“I don’t take it personally. I just don’t understand.”
Now, his discouragement is evident.
"If this is the end, this is the end." www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo...
OXNARD -- The Joneses made it clear on Monday that big extensions come with big expectations. That there's a cost to being one of their highest-paid players.
For Trevon Diggs, that cost is figurative and literal.
And now they want more from him.
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For Trevon Diggs, that cost is figurative and literal.
And now they want more from him.
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Jerry Jones sends clear message to Trevon Diggs as Cowboys report for training camp
The Cowboys reduced cornerback Trevon Diggs’ contract by $500,000 last week because Diggs did not complete in at least 84% of his workouts. Jerry Jones said...
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July 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
OXNARD -- The Joneses made it clear on Monday that big extensions come with big expectations. That there's a cost to being one of their highest-paid players.
For Trevon Diggs, that cost is figurative and literal.
And now they want more from him.
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For Trevon Diggs, that cost is figurative and literal.
And now they want more from him.
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New feature | Aaron Donald didn’t need training camp to win two DPOY Awards. T.J. Watt didn’t need it either.
Does Micah Parsons?
“It’s really about the guy.”
I dove into the effect of a potential Parsons hold in/out as the #Cowboys report to Oxnard. www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo...
Does Micah Parsons?
“It’s really about the guy.”
I dove into the effect of a potential Parsons hold in/out as the #Cowboys report to Oxnard. www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo...
How would missing Cowboys training camp affect Micah Parsons? Elite players offer insight
With a potential training camp holdout or hold in on the horizon, where will Dallas Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons fall? Will a lack of practice cost him,...
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July 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
New feature | Aaron Donald didn’t need training camp to win two DPOY Awards. T.J. Watt didn’t need it either.
Does Micah Parsons?
“It’s really about the guy.”
I dove into the effect of a potential Parsons hold in/out as the #Cowboys report to Oxnard. www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo...
Does Micah Parsons?
“It’s really about the guy.”
I dove into the effect of a potential Parsons hold in/out as the #Cowboys report to Oxnard. www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowbo...