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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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Defector

You DID Hear It From Us: There's Normal Gossip Merch

NEW NORMAL GOSSIP MERCH!

Merch v3

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Ray Ratto

NFL: AUG 20 Preseason – Cowboys at Chargers

Dak Prescott’s In Pain, And Mike McCarthy’s In Trouble

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

Dallas Cowboys Introduce Head Coach Mike McCarthy

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Dallas Cowboys

Kalyn Kahler

Meet Prospect X, The NFL Draft’s Best-Kept Secret

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Tom Ley

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – San Francisco 49ers v Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys Sure Know How To Sew Up A Voyeurism Scandal

Visual Editor. Runs <a href="http://defectorstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">defectorstore.com</a>. Philadelphia-based, if you couldn’t tell.

Dan McQuade in front of a march madness basketball court

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Dan McQuade

Infinite Replay: Defector - Erik Williams bops William Fuller on the head

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Infinite Replay

The Bonk That Redeemed A Playoff Humiliation

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David Roth

Jimmy Garoppolo celebrates his 49ers' win at Dallas in the Wild Card game.

Podcasts

Sacred Himbos And Pacino Decisions, With Vince Mancini

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Mike McCarthy’s Decision Looks Even Worse Now

Dak Prescott Sorry For Saying It’s Cool To Throw Shit At Referees

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Lauren Theisen

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The Cowboys Ran Themselves Out Of The Postseason

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Samer Kalaf

Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys forces Taylor Heinicke #4 of the Washington Football Team to fumble and is returned for a touchdown by Dorance Armstrong #92 (not pictured) during the first quarter at FedExField on December 12, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.

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Micah Parsons Pounced On Taylor Heinicke

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It’s Not All Bad That The Cowboys Are Good

Fletcher Cox celebrates with his teammates

Philadelphia Eagles v Dallas Cowboys

The Eagles’ Best Offense Was One Moment Of Goofy Nonsense

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Chris Thompson

Whew! Mike McCarthy Narrowly Escaped The Evil Tricks Of A Cruel Universe

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Patrick Redford

OXNARD, CA - AUGUST 03: Linebacker Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys participates in drills during training camp at River Ridge Complex on August 3, 2021 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

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Cowboys Rookie Crafts Powerful New Football-As-Chess Analogy

OXNARD, CA - JULY 24: Owner Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys welcomes fans to training camp at River Ridge Complex on July 24, 2021 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Dallas Cowboys

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Will Prospects Who Opted Out Be Penalized In The NFL Draft?

New York Giants v Dallas Cowboys

The Dak Prescott Deal Is Good For Everybody

Team owner Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys talks with the media during a press conference at the Ford Center at The Star on January 08, 2020 in Frisco, Texas.

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Jerry Jones Finally Has Something Go His Way

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Oh, God, Some Team Is Actually Going To Win The NFC East

Detroit Lions v Carolina Panthers

Here Is Your Thanksgiving Day Football Open Thread

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Dallas Cowboys is hit and injured by Jon Bostic #53 of the Washington Football Team in the third quarter of the game at FedExField on October 25, 2020

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Things Couldn’t Have Gone Much Worse For The Dallas Cowboys

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Albert Burneko

John Wall examines his cards during a live TV segment

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Media Meltdowns

John Wall Update: Playing Spades, Paying Zero Attention During A Televised Interview

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Oh Goddammit, Dak Prescott’s Leg Just Got Destroyed

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Barry Petchesky

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants recovers his fumble as he is sacked by Morgan Fox #97 of the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at SoFi Stadium on October 04, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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The NFC East Is So Bad!

Dallas Cowboys players react to onside kick recovery

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Surely You Won’t Guess What The Falcons Did With A 29-10 Halftime Lead

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