Submit you Cowboys mailbag questions to Saad Yousuf
With mandatory minicamp in the books, the Cowboys' offseason is complete. From the hiring of Brian Schottenheimer to the trade of George Pickens — and everything in between — a lot happened. Drop your pre-Oxnard questions to Cowboys beat writer Saad Yousuf for an offseason mailbag.
Saad Yousuf June 13, 2025 11:30 am EDT
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