Dallas Cowboys Get GOOD And BAD News On With NFL International Game Changes + Salary Cap
Dallas Cowboys news: The NFL's recent changes to the international game schedule and rules are set to significantly impact the Cowboys, presenting both good news and bad news. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CHAT. This NFL news includes the expansion of international games and the removal of home game protection, which will affect popular teams like the Cowboys. We'll also discuss player health concerns, Jerry Jones's controversial comments on travel, and the NFL's long-term vision for revenue growth and a rising salary cap. This comprehensive look explores how these NFL decisions will shape the Cowboys' future roster management and financial strategy. The Cowboys Report community needs you. Comment now: - Do you like international NFL games? Type ‘Y’ for Yes, ‘N’ for No - Confidence level in the Cowboys? Scale it: 1-10 Tom Downey has you covered with the latest Dallas Cowboys news, rumors, trade rumors, Cowboys training camp updates and other storylines during the NFL offseason! Subscribe to the Cowboys Report by Chat Sports today: https://www.youtube.com/CowboysTV?sub_confirmation=1 Don't miss out on more Cowboys Report videos too: - Cowboys Rumors: Top 6 Green Dot Candidates On Defense Ft. Dee Winters & DeMarvion Overshown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Sj2Ybt73k - Dallas Cowboys Rumors On Signing Taylor Decker, Tyler Guyton, Tyler Smith & Terence Steele - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INcMruDocjw - Cowboys Rumors On TJ Watt, Frankie Luvu Trade & Klayton Adams Calling Plays + Schedule | Mailbag - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na9x7ZTjHD8 Share this video on Twitter and tag host Tom Downey (@WhatGoingDowney)! NFL international game expansion details: - NFL owners voted to increase the international game cap from 8 to 10, not including Jaguars' Wembley games, potentially leading to 11 total international games next year. - The NFL is removing the ability for teams to protect home games against specific opponents from being played abroad, impacting popular teams like the Dallas Cowboys. - Historically, teams have been hesitant to give up home games against division rivals or big draws like the Cowboys, but this rule change eliminates that protection. - The long-term NFL vision might be to aim for every team to play an international game before a bye week in an 18-game season to grow the brand globally. The increased international travel raises significant player welfare concerns, directly contrasting with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones's controversial comments on wear and tear. Jones stated, “The wear and tear is a lot less than a night out on the town. Everybody ought to think about that. Stop, stop. It isn’t like they [would be] home in bed resting up.” This perspective is questionable, especially considering the Cowboys' 10-hour flight from Brazil after their Week 3 game, which kicks off at 4:25 PM ET. Players would undoubtedly get better sleep at home than on a plane at 4 AM that night, making Jones's argument seem disingenuous. The good news is that the NFL salary cap will continue to rise with this change. The cap is already over $300 million and the steady 10% (or so) growth has slightly outpaced player salaries and shows no signs of slowing down. More international games, and perhaps an international timeslot will just keep increasing the cap. 2026 NFL international games: - Week 1: San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams (Australia) - Week 3: Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys (Brazil) - Week 4: Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders (England) - Week 5: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (England) - Week 6: Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (England) - Week 7: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints (France) - Week 9: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons (Spain) - Week 10: New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions (Germany) - Week 11: Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers (Mexico) Don't miss YEAR-ROUND NFL, NBA, and college football coverage by following Chat Sports on social media: - Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chatsports - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chatsports Cowboys current offensive starters: QB: Dak Prescott RB: Javonte Williams WR: CeeDee Lamb WR: George Pickens WR: Ryan Flournoy TE: Jake Ferguson LT: Tyler Guyton LG: Tyler Smith C: Cooper Beebe RG: Tyler Booker RT: Terence Steele Beyond the video, there's a world of Cowboys news waiting! For all the latest updates and fan discussions, check out: https://www.chatsports.com/dallas-cowboys #cowboys #cowboysnews #nfl #CSDB #CSPP2026 #ad #CSCIN
