Cowboys Headlines: Quibbling over Quinnen's rank; latest on Von Miller speculation

Quick: name five current defensive tackles better than Quinnen Williams. If you're like most Cowboys fans, you probably can't. And that's what makes ESPN's latest set of positional rankings so puzzling. Williams places No. 6 on the list, and that's kicking up a good bit of argument in today's recap of the headlines. Sticking with the defense, word from those around The Star says there's "nothing imminent" when it comes to free agent Von Miller... and two team scribes offer their take on whether pursuing the 37-year-old is even a good idea. But does the Dallas pass rush really have all the necessary ingredients for their 2026 "secret formula" in house?

In other Cowboys news, American Airlines is busting out the biggest jet in its fleet- a massive 300-seater!- to transport the team to Rio de Janeiro for their Week 3 game, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are Emmy nominees again, and a former first-round draft pick who wore the star for eight seasons will be sending his No.1-prospect son to Texas... but unfortunately for Cowboys fans, it's to play the wrong sport.

Several ex-Cowboys are also in the news to close out the week. Brandin Cooks admits he's still stinging over his controversial no-catch from Buffalo's most recent playoff loss, and it's a feeling that won't subside until he's back on the field in 2026. Marcellus Wiley's legal woes continue, with reports now of a huge unpaid load that preceded last weekend's domestic violence accusations. And former coordinator Sean Payton wanted to step aside as coach of the Broncos just long enough to let Bill Belichick break the all-time wins record as his fill-in?!? The bizarre plan (that went nowhere) has just been revealed...

Elsewhere in the league, the Commanders will retire the jersey of a legendary running back who made the lives of Cowboys defenders an absolute nightmare in the 1980s. (But at least it won't be when the 'Boys visit DC.) Raiders owner Mark Davis plants his flag in the grass-versus-turf debate with a position that his fellow owners (like Jerry Jones) won't find popular, and who is the mystery man who- despite a "conflict of interest"- gave Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald valuable scoop before their Super Bowl date with the Patriots?

Dallas Cowboys Top Headlines

• Cowboys' Quinnen Williams disrespected in DL rankings from NFL personnel :: SI.com (Link)
• Nothing imminent between Cowboys, Von Miller after pass rusher stirs Dallas speculation :: Dallas Morning News (Link)
• Mailbag: Would adding Von Miller make sense for Cowboys' defense? :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
• Cowboys believe they have a ‘secret formula’ to improve their pass rush :: The Athletic (Link)
• Cowboys UDFA fits familiar mold, can he produce where others couldn't? :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• American Airlines to use its largest plane to fly Cowboys to Brazil for NFL game :: NBC DFW (Link)
• America's Sweethearts Season 3 among Emmy nominated Netflix shows :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• Jadeveon Clowney Landing Spots: 5 NFL teams that could pursue the 3-time Pro Bowler before training camp :: PFSN (Link)
• Top 2027 prospect Marcus Spears Jr. joining Texas this season :: ESPN (Link)

Former Cowboys in the News

• Brandin Cooks turning pain of playoff heartbreak into motivation, hopes to return to Bills in 2026 :: NFL.com (Link)
• Sean Payton's wild Bill Belichick plan for the Broncos: The coaching idea that could have changed NFL history :: CBS Sports (Link)
• Marcellus Wiley sued over alleged $500K unpaid loan before July 4 arrest :: Awful Announcing (Link)

News & Headlines from Around the NFL

• Commanders to retire John Riggins' No. 44 jersey :: Commanders.com (Link)
• Seahawks HC says person with 'conflict of interest' gave advice prior to Super Bowl vs. Patriots :: Bleacher Report (Link)
• Raiders owner Mark Davis is committed to grass “for safety purposes” :: ProFootballTalk (Link)
• Study: NFL players are 4 times more likely to die from neurodegenerative disease :: ESPN (Link)

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