First, the temporary installation of real grass. And now this. AT&T Stadium is already making a major concession to FIFA in order to host World Cup matches this summer by laying down a short-lived sod playing surface, something Cowboys players have wanted for years. Now comes word that at least one match will see the venue break out its rarely-seen curtains (yes, they exist) in order to minimize the blinding glare that pours in through the glass walls in the west end zone. It’s FIFA’s call, not a Jerry Jones decision… but expect the Cowboys owner to hear new blowback over the recurring (and easily-remedied) issue.
Jones also made headlines this week by downplaying the brutal travel schedule that will affect either end of the team’s Week 3 trip to Rio de Janeiro. It’s probably wise to start getting used to long plane rides and jet lagged prep weeks, though; a new rule tweak will prevent future opponents from “blocking” a lucrative home date with the high-profile Cowboys when it comes to games staged internationally. That will likely mean more foreign travel for the Cowboys as the visiting team if the league deems it desirable.
Also in Wednesday’s news, a closer look at how the Cowboys will be better-rested than their opponent in every game but one this season, a deep dive into what Kenny Clark brings to the table in his second season as a Cowboy, big predictions for Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence, and a premiere date has been set for the new season of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ Netflix series this summer.
We’ll also take a trip through the NFC East. One NFL insider is so sure of an A.J. Brown trade in Philly that he’s booking his personal time off around his prediction. The Giants’ Cam Skattebo is making bold plans to do something only nine other men in league history have ever done, and Washington’s Terry McLaurin is excited about a serious increase in his workload, as publicly promised by none other than his new offensive coordinator. (Opposing defenses should also take note.)
Wednesday’s league headlines were dominated by Aaron Rodgers… for what will be one of the last times; the 42-year-old has announced that 2026 will be his final year in uniform. The Raiders, meanwhile, are getting their first look at their brand-new quarterback… and he’s everything that’s been advertised. And finally, Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba left plenty of his opponents in a blender last season, but he also created some big-time confusion for whoever typed out the nameplate on his year-end trophy. After further review, the Seahawks receiver will get a do-over.
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