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Garrett Podell
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NFL Staff Writer, CBS Sports. Member of Pro Football Writers of America. Past: Frogs O’War (SB Nation), NFL Network, CBS 11 Dallas-Fort Worth & SNY. Proverbs 3:5.
QB Dak Prescott says WR George Pickens is “not from this planet” after he produced his second game in a row with over 140 receiving yards in the #DallasCowboys 24-21 comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Plus, Jerry Jones’ stance on Pickens’ future. www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/cow...
Cowboys' George Pickens 'not from this planet'; powers Dallas to win over Eagles with another 140-yard effort
Pickens' breakout season in Dallas has Dak Prescott and Jerry Jones gushing with praise
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November 24, 2025 at 5:06 AM
It was great to join Hailey Sutton and crew on CBS Sports HQ to recap a historic comeback for the #DallasCowboys over the Philadelphia Eagles. Check it out! youtu.be/YMvTwFxd050?...
Garrett Podell CBS Sports HQ: Cowboys-Eagles recap: Dallas makes history
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November 24, 2025 at 4:17 AM
The #DallasCowboys digging out of a 21-0 hole to upset the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 kept the team’s playoff hopes alive. It also, in the words of Jerry Jones, “had such meaning for our future.” Here’s how the comeback happened and what it means.

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Cowboys overcome self-inflicted wounds vs. Eagles for future-altering win, keep playoff hopes alive
Jerry Jones: 'This day had such meaning for our season. This day had such meaning for our future.'
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November 24, 2025 at 4:09 AM
It was great joining Emily Proudon CBS Sports HQ for a pregame report on the #DallasCowboys Week 12 game vs. the NFC-leading Philadelphia Eagles. We discussed Dak Prescott closing in on franchise history, DT Jalen Carter’s return, George Pickens and more! youtu.be/KN7hcxO7aFs?...
Garrett Podell CBS Sports HQ: Cowboys-Eagles pregame. Dak on verge of history, Jalen Carter back
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November 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
“Spitgate” revisited: Dak Prescott, #DallasCowboys get another shot at Philadelphia Eagles DT Jalen Carter after Week 1. How different is the Eagles defense with Carter? In EPA/play, he’s the difference of Philly being the No. 1 defense or No. 31 defense.
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Dak Prescott, Cowboys ready for rematch vs. Eagles' Jalen Carter in Week 12
Eagles DT Jalen Carter was ejected in Week 1 for spitting on Dak Prescott; now the rematch looms.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Happy Friday! Let’s celebrate with a new five-pack of NFL bold predictions for Week 12. This week’s set features Patrick Mahomes, J.J. McCarthy, the New York Jets defense, Trey McBride and the #DallasCowboys defense. My latest for CBS Sports:
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NFL Week 12 bold predictions: J.J. McCarthy enjoys success against Packers, more
A look at five bold predictions for the weekend slate of action in Week 12
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November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
QB Dak Prescott “humbled” to near Tony Romo as the #DallasCowboys all-time passing yards leader. He’ll become the franchise’s new record holder with just 160 yards passing on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. My latest for CBS Sports: www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/cow...
Dak Prescott poised to break Tony Romo's Cowboys' passing record vs. Eagles
Prescott needs just 160 pass yards away to become Dallas' all-time leader
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November 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
WR CeeDee Lamb shuts down Las Vegas rumors, clarifies reason the #DallasCowboys benched him and George Pickens for the opening drive on Monday night. My latest for CBS Sports:
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Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb shuts down Las Vegas rumors, clarifies reason for benching
Lamb shut down the speculation surrounding his and Pickens' opening drive benching
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November 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It was great joining Bree Aldridge on CBS News Texas to preview the #DallasCowboys  matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. Check out it out!

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Cowboys’ leaders say treating Eagles Week 12 matchup like a ‘Playoff’ game, no room for error ahead
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November 21, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Eleven weeks into the 2025 season means the NFC wild card race is starting to take shape. Here’s a look at how the seven remaining contenders for those three spots stack up from the steady Seahawks to the hopeful #DallasCowboys and more. My latest for CBS Sports:
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NFL playoff picture: Ranking 2025 NFC wild card contenders
From Seahawks to Cowboys and beyond, we're breaking down the NFC playoff picture by ranking the 2025 wild card contenders.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
All the way back in Week 1, Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts and his scrambling made the difference in a narrow 24-20 victory over the #DallasCowboys. However, Dallas now has All-Pro DT Quinnen Williams. Could he be the X-factor in slowing Hurts down?
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Cowboys DT Quinnen Williams could be key to stopping Jalen Hurts in his tracks
Hurts scrambled for a season-high seven rushing first downs and two rushing TD in Week 1 vs. Dallas.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Did Monday’s dominant win over the Las Vegas Raiders show the #DallasCowboys can play complete football with a defense that can support their high-flying offense? Here’s a look at their playoff chances ahead of a major test the next three weeks.
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Can the Cowboys make a playoff run after their Week 11 blowout?
Dallas' domination in Vegas revived hope. Now the Cowboys must prove it against elite competition.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
WR George Pickens has been a home run add for the #DallasCowboys: he’s No. 2 in the NFL in receiving yards (908) after his 144-yard outing in Monday night’s win vs. the Las Vegas Raiders. How much could it cost to re-sign him? My latest for CBS Sports:
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Cowboys WR George Pickens has been a home-run addition; here's how he's running up his upcoming price tag
'He's a one-of-a-kind guy,' Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said of Pickens. What will one of kind cost Dallas?
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November 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
New All-Pro DT Quinnen Williams made his presence felt “immediately” in the #DallasCowboys “Monday Night Football” win over the Las Vegas Raiders, changing the trajectory of Dallas’ defense. My latest for CBS Sports from Las Vegas:
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Quinnen Williams dominant in Cowboys debut, proves to be piece defense was missing
Dallas allowed their season-low for points (16) and tied their season-high in sacks (5) in Williams' debut
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November 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
It was great to join Keiana Martin on CBS Sports HQ from Allegiant Stadium after the #DallasCowboys 33-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. We discussed what happened with WRs CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens and their big nights, Dallas' new-look defense & more.Check it out youtu.be/3CcdzfMwyrs?...
Garrett Podell CBS Sports HQ: Cowboys-Raiders recap, George Pickens and Quinnen Williams dominate
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November 18, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Dak Prescott, George Pickens and a new-look defense powers the #DallasCowboys to a dominant 33-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Here’s my recap and takeaways for CBS Sports: www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/cow...
Cowboys def. Raiders: Final score, takeaways and highlights
Las Vegas was no match for Dallas on Monday night
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November 18, 2025 at 5:51 AM
It was great joining Katie Mox from Allegiant Stadium ahead of the #DallasCowboys Week 11 “Monday Night Football” showdown in Las Vegas against the Raiders. Check out our CBS Sports HQ game preview chat here: youtu.be/RlSWU0RMI3Y?...
Garrett Podell CBS Sports HQ: Cowboys-Raiders pregame. Quinnen Williams, DeMarvion Overshown debut
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November 17, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Check out my recap and takeaways from the Miami Dolphins’ 16-13 overtime victory over the Washington Commanders out in Madrid, Spain! My latest for CBS Sports:
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Dolphins vs. Commanders score: Miami capitalizes on INT in OT to beat Washington
Miami capitalizes on interception in overtime to beat Washington in Madrid to kick off Sunday's action
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November 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
New #DallasCowboys DT Quinnen Williams is “super excited” to make his debut with his team after not playing in a game for 22 days. Here’s how he’s been combatting the long layoff and why it’s a dream come true for him to play with DT Kenny Clark.
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Quinnen Williams 'super excited' to make Cowboys debut on 'Monday Night Football'
The All-Pro said he watched "every clip" of Clark, a three-time Pro Bowler, in his nine-year career with the Packers
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November 16, 2025 at 1:31 AM
It was great joining Clay Baker, Vinny Bonsignore and Vince Sapienza on Raider Nation Radio this morning to preview the #DallasCowboys “Monday Night Football” matchup at the Las Vegas Raiders. Check out our chat!
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Garrett Podell Raider Nation Radio 920 AM November `4, 2025 segment
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November 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The #DallasCowboys didn’t see signs prior to DE Marshawn Kneeland’s death, which why it’s so “shocking.” QB Dak Prescott and DT Solomon Thomas have dealt with processing through death of a loved one by suicide. That’s why many in Dallas are leaning on them. www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/cow...
Cowboys coping with aftermath of Marshawn Kneeland's tragic death, will lean on Dak Prescott for guidance
Prescott: 'There wasn't a time that Marshawn wasn't talking, wasn't open or putting smiles on people's faces'
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November 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Happy Friday! Here’s another batch of NFL bold predictions for Week 11! This week’s grouping features the Tennessee Titans, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ja’Marr Chase, Brian Thomas Jr. and the Washington Commanders. My latest for CBS Sports:
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NFL Week 11 bold predictions: Titans surprise Texans, Commanders make history
What craziness could go down in Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season? Here are five bold predictions
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November 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
QB Dak Prescott, #DallasCowboys teammates aim to honor DE Marshawn Kneeland by playing with his “relentless” passion. Here’s what that could look like in my latest for CBS Sports:
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Cowboys' Dak Prescott, teammates aim to 'honor' Marshawn Kneeland
Dallas returned to the practice field as a team for the first time since Kneeland's death on Thursday
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November 14, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Just over halfway through the 2025 NFL season, here’s a ranking of the seven teams in the fight for the three NFC wild card spots this season from the LA Rams to the #DallasCowboys. Rankings include a final record projection. My latest for CBS Sports:
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NFL playoff picture: Ranking the 2025 NFC wild card contenders
Breaking down the NFC playoff picture by ranking the 2025 wild-card contenders.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The #DallasCowboys are honoring DE Marshawn Kneeland by showing him the “one love” he showed teammates and coaches. They’ve started a memorial fund for his girlfriend, held a candlelight vigil, plan to have a helmet decal for the rest of the year and more. www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/cow...
Cowboys honor Marshawn Kneeland with vigil, tributes and memorial fund
The Cowboys organization and loved ones leaned on one another as they honored Kneeland's life
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November 12, 2025 at 10:56 PM