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Every former Dallas-area high school football player on an NFL playoff team
The NFL playoffs are here again.
With its reputation for producing some of the best football players in the country, it is no surprise that Texas high school football once again has its fingerprints on every single NFL team in the postseason. Narrow the parameters just a bit, and focus on just the Dallas-area products and the impact remains impressive.
There are players from the Dallas area on 12 of the 14 playoff teams in the postseason. They’re pretty spread out too, as 34 Dallas-area schools have at least one player on the roster of a playoff team.
Below you’ll find a list of every former Dallas-area athlete (some of whom are injured or on the practice squad) on the roster of an NFL playoff team:
Bills
Shane Buechele, QB — Arlington Lamar
Ja’Marcus Ingram, CB — South Oak Cliff
Von Miller, LB — DeSoto
Tyrell Shavers, WR —Lewisville
Wild-card round: (7) Steelers at (2) Bills, Noon CT (CBS/stream on Paramount+), Sunday, Jan. 14
Browns
Dawson Deaton, G — Frisco
Myles Garrett, DE — Arlington Martin
Marquise Goodwin, WR — Rowlett
Jakeem Grant, WR — Mesquite Horn
A. J. Green III, CB — DeSoto
Tanner McCalister, S — Rockwall-Heath
Ty Nsekhe, T — Arlington Bowie
James Proche II, WR — DeSoto
Wild-card round: (5) Browns at (4) Texans, 3:30 p.m. CT (NBC, fubo), Saturday, Jan. 13
Buccaneers
None
Wild-card round: (5) Eagles at (4) Buccaneers, 7:15 p.m. CT (ABC/ESPN, fubo), Monday, Jan. 15
49ers
Jake Brendel, OL — Plano East
Tashaun Gipson, S — Kimball
Danny Gray, WR — Madison
Brayden Willis, TE — Arlington Martin
Wild-card round: BYE
Cowboys
Brandon Aubrey, K — Plano
Josh Butler, CB — West Mesquite
Malik Jefferson, LB — Mesquite Poteet
Buddy Johnson, LB — Kimball
Tyler Smith, OL — North Crowley
SaRodorick Thompson, RB — Carrollton Ranchview
Wild-card round: (7) Packers at (2) Cowboys, 3:30 p.m. CT (Fox, fubo), Sunday, Jan. 14
Chiefs
Nick Bolton, LB — Frisco Lone Star
Charles Omenihu, DE — Rowlett
Rashee Rice, WR — Richland
Wild-card round: (6) Dolphins at (3) Chiefs, 7 p.m. CT (Peacock), Saturday, Jan. 13
Dolphins
DeShon Elliott, S — Rock Wall-Heath
Erik Ezukanma, WR — Keller Timber Creek
Kader Kohou, CB — Euless Trinity
Connor Williams, OL — Coppell
Wild-card round:(6) Dolphins at (3) Chiefs, 7 p.m. CT (Peacock), Saturday, Jan. 13
Eagles
Mekhi Garner, CB — Mesquite Poteet
Milton Williams, DT — Crowley
Wild-card round: (5) Eagles at (4) Buccaneers, 7:15 p.m. CT (ABC/ESPN, fubo), Monday, Jan. 15
Lions
Levi Onwuzurike, DL — Allen
David Blough, QB — Carrollton Creekview
Wild-card round: (6) Rams at (3) Lions, 7 p.m. CT (NBC, fubo), Sunday, Jan. 14
Packers
None
Wild-card round: (7) Packers at (2) Cowboys, 3:30 p.m. CT (Fox, fubo), Sunday, Jan. 14
Rams
Steve Avila, OL — South Grand Prairie
Bobby Brown III, NT — Arlington Lamar
Earnest Brown IV, DE — Denton Ryan
Joe Noteboom, OL — Plano
Matthew Stafford, QB — Highland Park
Wild-card round: (6) Rams at (3) Lions, 7 p.m. CT (NBC, fubo), Sunday, Jan. 14
Ravens
Devin Duvernay, WR — Sachse
Justin Madubuike, DT — McKinney North
Brandon Stephens, DB — Plano
Tylan Wallace, WR — FW South Hills
Wild-card round: BYE
Steelers
Kyron Johnson, LB — Arlington Lamar
Chris Boswell, K — Keller Fossil Ridge
Kellen Diesch, OT — Byron Nelson
Wild-card round: (7) Steelers at (2) Bills, Noon CT (CBS/stream on Paramount+), Sunday, Jan. 14
Texans
Dylan Horton, DE — Frisco
Hassan Ridgeway, DT — Mansfield
Wild-card round: (5) Browns at (4) Texans, 3:30 p.m. CT (NBC, fubo), Saturday, Jan. 13
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Maxx Crosby-Ravens Trade Dead, Opening Perfect Cowboys Opportunity
Dallas Cowboys Nation’s hopes of landing superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby were dashed last weekend when it was announced that he was being traded to the Baltimore Ravens. However, less than 24 hours before the new year, the trade has fallen apart.
On Tuesday night, the Las Vegas Raiders announced that the Ravens have backed out of the trade.
“The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of our trade agreement for Maxx Crosby,” the statement read. “We will have no further comment at this time.”
The news sends a major ripple for the league, with the Crosby sweepstakes once again open. Before his trade to the Ravens, the Cowboys were considered one of the teams closely monitoring the situation and a team that made a legitimate offer for Crosby.
At this time, there is no word on why the trade between Las Vegas and Baltimore fell through. When the trade was first reported, the Raiders were set to receive a 2026 and 2027 first-round pick from the Ravens.
Now, his future is in limbo. Before he was traded to the Ravens, it was believed that the Cowboys, Chicago Bears, and Los Angeles Rams were the top candidates to land him. In fact, the Cowboys were “considered runner-ups” in the sweepstakes.
Dallas’ Original Trade Offer
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Cowboys initially offered the No. 12 overall pick in the 2026 draft, a 2027 second-round pick, and an unnamed veteran player.
“Dallas kept a hard line throughout. The franchise wasn’t willing to part with two first-round picks, hoping its 12th pick in April’s draft, plus a future second-rounder, would be enough to entice Las Vegas. Dallas was also willing to package a veteran player to sweeten the deal, but Vegas wasn’t interested in that. The Raiders prioritized picks,” Fowler wrote.
Last season, Crosby recorded 73 total tackles, 28 tackles for a loss, 20 quarterback hits, 10 sacks, two forced fumbles, and an interception.
We’ll have to see if Dallas ends up being his new home, now that the team has a second chance to make something special happen, but there will be some serious competition. The 2026 NFL calendar year officially begins on Wednesday, March 11, at 4:00 p.m. ET.
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Dallas weather: Severe storms bring hail and tornado threats | See timing
DALLAS – Severe thunderstorms are forecast to return to North Texas late Tuesday, bringing threats of damaging hail, high winds and localized flooding. While the primary concerns are wind and hail, a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
Tuesday Forecast
Dallas weather: Mar. 10 morning forecast
We have another chance of severe storms starting Tuesday afternoon. Meteorologist Ali Turiano has your forecast and everything you need to know ahead of the storms.
Scattered showers and storms are expected to develop as a dryline to the west moves into the region. Storm conditions are expected to intensify as the day progresses.
The greatest concerns remain damaging winds and large hail. The leading edge of the storm front will likely be the most intense, with the potential for straight-line winds and brief spin-up tornadoes.
LIVE Radar: Dallas-Fort Worth
Dallas Storms: Timing and Impact
The highest potential for severe weather in the Metroplex is from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., though lingering activity could continue until 2 a.m. Wednesday. Residents are advised to seek shelter immediately if a warning is issued for their area.
7-Day Forecast
A final round of storms is expected Wednesday, primarily between noon and 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. These storms carry a threat of half-dollar-sized hail and damaging winds.
Behind this system, North Texas will dry out and briefly cool off. Sunny skies return Thursday with a high in the mid-60s. Temperatures will then warm into the upper 70s on Friday before a sunny weekend with highs in the low 80s.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the National Weather Service and FOX 4 forecasters.
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