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Dallas Cowboys play-caller for NFL preseason finale announced
The Dallas Cowboys will finish off the 2024 NFL preseason on Saturday afternoon at home against the Los Angeles Chargers and there will be a new wrinkle to the offense.
Once again, head coach Mike McCarthy will be giving up play-calling duties for the preseason finale.
Last season, star quarterback Dak Prescott took on play-calling duties during the final preseason game. This year, McCarthy is giving the same valuable experience to his young assistant coach.
The decision to give Tolzien this opportunity showcases McCarthy’s commitment to developing his coaching staff and offering them hands-on experience in critical game-day situations.
MORE: Cowboys vs Chargers, NFL Preseason: Start time, live stream, TV channel
Quarterbacks coach Scott Tolzien will call plays in today’s preseason finale against the Chargers. Last year it was Dak Prescott. This year Mike McCarthy gives his young assistant coach the experience.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) August 24, 2024
Tolzien, who played quarterback in the NFL for several teams, including a stint in Green Bay under McCarthy from 2013 to 2015 before transitioning to coaching, could greatly benefit from this experience as a significant stepping stone in his coaching career.
It’s worth noting that calling plays in a preseason game, while important, differs from doing so in the regular season. However, it allows Tolzien to test his decision-making abilities under pressure and gain a deeper understanding of the game flow from a play-caller’s perspective.
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Dallas Wings bring up Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers for trade talk about first pick
The Dallas Wings once again have the first overall pick after winning the 2026 Draft Lottery on Sunday evening. The 2026 WNBA Draft isn’t scheduled until Monday, April 13th, so there is a lot of time for the Wings to evaluate the draft class, but also explore other options for the pick.
Could the Dallas Wings explore trading the first overall pick? It’s certainly not out of the question, and Wings GM Curt Miller is at least open to the idea.
Drake Keeler of IX Sports reported that Wings GM Curt Miller said he he “already received more calls about potential trades for the #1 pick in the upcoming draft than he did in the lead-up to the 2025 draft.” But a lot of that is due to the talent available at the top of the draft.
“The Cailtin Clark draft, there was not going to be a trade, Paige [Bueckers] was not going to be traded, but it will be interesting, and it makes our job fun to listen to those phone calls that come in for the #1 pick. And we’ll do what’s best for our franchise.” Miller said.
Miller is saying that every team knew that they wouldn’t have traded the Paige Bueckers pick last year, and the Indiana Fever wouldn’t have traded the Caitlin Clark pick. Those were generational superstars from the moment they entered college, and the star power and popularity alone would’ve made it hard to trade those picks. The Indiana Fever are the most popular team in the WNBA because of Clark, and no team saw more social media growth this year than the Wings because of Bueckers.
Curt Miller said he’s already received more calls about potential trades for the #1 pick in the upcoming draft than he did in the leadup to the 2025 draft.
— Drake (@DrakeKeeler) November 24, 2025
READ MORE: Dallas Wings win WNBA Draft lottery, will pick No. 1 for second straight year
As of now, there is no player that is a lock to go first overall, but there are plenty of players who could be considered, including Lauren Betts, Awa Fam, Azzi Fudd, Ta’Niya Latson, and Olivia Miles. If it stays like that all year, and unless the Wings fall in love with a particular player, trading down a few spots may be a great opportunity to gain future draft capital.
If they enter the draft saying “We’d be happy with any of these three players,” they should trade back to the third pick, if the opportunity presents itself and the capital makes sense.
They could also use the pick to trade for a readymade star. A lot of players around the WNBA are entering free agency this offseason, which Miller says having Bueckers and the first pick will be a huge draw in free agency, but the Wings can also be aggressive in trades because of the pick.
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Eagles vs. Cowboys Live Updates, Score: Can Dallas Get a Big Win?
We’ve got a good old-fashioned NFC East rivalry matchup in store for “America’s Game of the Week” on Sunday.
The Eagles (8-2) and the Cowboys (4-5-1) meet up in Texas for the latest installment of one of the NFL’s top rivalries. Philadelphia won the first game between these two teams to open the season back in September, taking down Dallas in a game that was much closer than many expected.
However, the Eagles have largely looked the part of a defending Super Bowl champion since that game. They enter Sunday’s tilt as the NFC’s No. 1 seed. The Cowboys, however, have had a bumpy year. They have a tough hill to climb to make the postseason, but it seems possible with newcomer Quinnen Williams leading an improved defensive unit.
Will Philly maintain control of the NFC, or can Dallas start a winning streak and make a playoff push?
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