The countdown is officially on for Dallas Cowboys fans. While we already know who the team will face in 2026, the NFL schedule release on May 14 will finally tell us when and where those matchups happen—except for the highly anticipated Week 3 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil. Time to start planning those road trips and game-day outfits!

Adding to the excitement, the league has reached a new agreement with its officiating union, meaning the 2026 season will be called by the NFL's preferred referees. That’s a win for consistency and fairness across the board.

On the roster front, rookie safety Caleb Downs is already turning heads. Fellow rookie cornerback Devin Moore recently shared his amazement at Downs’ command of the defensive playbook, saying the young safety “knows the whole defense.” That kind of early chemistry could be a game-changer for Dallas’ secondary.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys are reportedly borrowing a page from the Detroit Lions' 2023 playbook, and there’s buzz about a potential trade for Saints star Alvin Kamara. With training camp on the horizon, running back Jaydon Blue is also fighting to lock down the RB2 role.

Stay tuned—Cowboys Nation has plenty to watch as the offseason heats up.