NFL.com's Chase Goodbread breaks down four things to watch for when the Dallas Cowboys visit the New Orleans Saints on "Thursday Night Football."

The Cowboys hope to add a key playmaker on each side of the ball -- WR Amari Cooper and DE Demarcus Lawrence -- when they play against the Saints on Thursday night.

Dallas' banged-up pass-rushing unit has sustained another significant blow in the form of a calf injury  to standout edge rusher Randy Gregory.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks examines the Cardinals' offensive breakthrough in Year 3 of the Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray era. Plus, a look at two post-hype breakouts and why critics of Bill Belichick's fourth-down conservatism are wrong.

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon, who didn't practice this week but did work out on Saturday, will play Sunday. He was not listed among the Bengals' inactives.

Will Zach Wilson keep improving as the 2021 season continues? Can Chase Young rediscover his 2020 form? Gil Brandt highlights 10 NFL players he believes in after slow starts to the season.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is listed as questionable with a back injury, but should be good to go Sunday against the Denver Broncos, a source tells NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

Cowboys star rookie defender Micah Parsons is putting league quarterbacks on notice. First up: Eagles signal-caller Jalen Hurts this Monday night.

The second Sunday of the 2021 season provided significant developments across the NFL. Adam Schein identifies the nine biggest statements from Week 2, spotlighting inspired defensive showings by the Cowboys and Patriots, as well as another prolific outing from Derrick Henry.

Defense has long been a liability for Dallas, but could that be changing in 2021? Jim Trotter breaks down an impressive showing from the Cowboys' less-celebrated unit in Los Angeles.

Saints C Erik McCoy could be out for an extended time due to a calf injury while CB Marshon Lattimore is having thumb surgery. Plus, other news from around the NFL ahead of Week 2.

Cowboys All-Pro guard Zack Martin, who missed Week 1, has been activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list, while Dallas wideout Michael Gallup (calf) has been placed on injured reserve, the team announced Monday. 

What did we learn about each NFC team in the first full week of preseason action? Gregg Rosenthal provides everything you need to know, including an evaluation of Jordan Love's first NFL game action.

There's never a shortage of offseason hype in Dallas, but Bucky Brooks provides three reasons why the Cowboys can indeed be Super Bowl contenders this season. Plus, the NFL's top five off-ball linebackers and the Rams' outlook following Cam Akers' injury.

Will Mike McCarthy help lift Dallas back to competitiveness with Dak Prescott healthy again? Adam Rank examines the state of the Cowboys.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is listed as questionable with a thumb injury, but will play against the Carolina Panthers.

Cowboys defense end Randy Gregory has been conditionally reinstated by the NFL, Tom Pelissero and Jane Slater reported.

Are the Cardinals determined to move on from Josh Rosen? Will the Redskins go all in on a quarterback prospect? Elliot Harrison unleashes one burning draft question for each NFC team.

The Dallas Cowboys have quietly extended pass rusher Randy Gregory's contract through 2020, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

With the 2019 NFL Draft just days away, here's a look at the top five needs for all 32 teams.

In the wake of a wild week highlighted by blockbuster trades and high-profile signings, what is the current state of the NFL hierarchy? Elliot Harrison updates his Power Rankings.

Faced with an indefinite suspension, Cowboys pass rusher David Irving declares he's done with the NFL. In an Instagram Live story on Thursday night, Irving announced his intentions.

Can Landon Collins help fill a hole in the Packers' defense? Should the Saints re-sign Teddy Bridgewater? Chris Wesseling breaks down free agency needs for each NFC team.

Cowboys defensive lineman David Irving was suspended indefinitely for violating the league's Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse, the NFL announced Friday.

In wake of his fourth suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy, Randy Gregory will have full support from the Dallas Cowboys, says head coach Jason Garrett.

Watch the Dallas Cowboys' best plays through the first 9 weeks of the 2021 season.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory breezes by Minnesota Vikings rookie left tackle Christian Darrisaw for a speedy third-down sack.

See the highest graded players according to Pro Football Focus from Week 6 of the NFL season.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory shows strength with a powerful sack.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory brings the boom to New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones on key strip-sack.

Dallas Cowboys DE Randy Gregory after Dallas Cowboys' 3-1 start: "It's refreshing, it really is, after last year."

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory takes a bow after yanking Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold down for his second sack of the game.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory decks Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold for a big third-down sack.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawernce peanut punch ends with Randy Gregory's fumble recovery.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones shares what excites him the most about defensive end Randy Gregory entering the 2021 season.

Cowboys play-by-play announcer Brad Sham discusses the state of Dallas' defense entering 2021 training camp.

Every player with a Pro Football Focus grade of at least 90 in Week 16

Watch highlights from the Week 16 matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory's strip sack of quarterback Jalen Hurts sets Philadelphia Eagles back 13 yards.

Watch the highlights from the Week 12 matchup between the Washington Football Team and the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory helps himself to seconds sacking Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory brings down Washington quarterback Alex Smith for his first sack of the 2020 NFL season.

Watch the crazy endings from Week 9 of the 2020 NFL season.

Watch highlights from the Week 9 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory gives team a chance with fourth-and-1 tackle.

Dallas Cowboys close the door on Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell for key fourth-down stop.

NFL Network's Jane Slater shares the latest news for the Dallas Cowboys before their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports the latest on Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory's reinstatement.

Dallas Cowboys' defensive end Randy Gregory will file for reinstatement.

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