Cowboys Headlines: Brandon Aubrey talks already in progress; Scott Laidlaw gone at 72

Brandon Aubrey never even got a second contract in pro soccer, but he's now on the verge of becoming the highest-paid kicker in NFL history. The Cowboys sniper says he "absolutely" wants to stay in Dallas, and the team wants him back. The two sides started discussing a new deal during the season, but Aubrey says he's now leaving the details up to his representation. Which is fine, because the former computer programmer says he still views every year in the NFL as "seven to 10 years I won't have to have a normal job."

Also in this roundup of today's headlines, the Cowboys ink their inked-up QB3 to stay, they sign two more defensive staffers, and they are exercising a normal amount of patience (no, seriously... that's all it is) when it comes to George Pickens and a new commitment.

Meanwhile, an unsung hero of the great Cowboys squads of the 1970s has passed away at just 72, and a Cowboys fan who has sued Netflix over a viral social media clip may actually have a genuine legal case against the streaming mega-giant.

Looking ahead at Super Bowl LX, the week got off to an earthshaking start- literally- with a quake that rocked the Bay Area. We've learned a good part of the pre-game coverage will make TV history by coming live from one of San Francisco's most notorious attractions, and you may be surprised to learn how some NFL players really feel about the official halftime show this year.

Around the league, the Saints will take the fleur-de-lis to France next season as the designated host team for the first NFL game to be played in Paris, and the league will officially return to Mexico City in the 2026 season. But as the NFL moves toward an inevitable 18th game, there is awareness even at the top levels of the game of the toll it will exact on players.

Dallas Cowboys Top Headlines

• Brandon Aubrey 'absolutely' wants to stay with Cowboys, have begun contracts talks :: The Mothership (Link)
• Micah Parsons hypes up former Cowboys teammate, kicker Brandon Aubrey :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• Cowboys’ backup, practice squad QB Will Grier to return on reserve contract :: Dallas Morning News (Link)
• Pros, cons of Cowboys restructuring Prescott contract for cap space :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• Joseph Hoyt’s 2026 NFL mock draft 1.0: Lack of top QB talent could impact Cowboys’ plans :: Dallas Morning News (Link)
• 'February's not the time': Pickens, Cowboys contract negotiations news :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• Cowboys sign 2 new coaches to defensive staff, interview 3 more :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• Cowboys may already be deviating from traditional Vic Fangio scheme under Christian Parker :: Blogging the Boys (Link)
• Dallas Cowboys' 'Dirty Dozen' member Scott Laidlaw dies at 72 :: WFAA (Link)
• Dallas Cowboys fan sues Netflix over use of his video :: D Magazine (Link)

Super Bowl LX News & Headlines

• Earthquake hits Super Bowl week in San Francisco: Bay Area jolted by 4.2-magnitude quake on Monday :: CBS Sports (Link)
• NBC Super Bowl 60 pregame show to include live segments from Alcatraz :: USA Today (Link)
• How do NFL players feel about Bad Bunny playing the Super Bowl halftime show? :: The Athletic (Link)
• 59 Super Bowl Rings, 59 Stories :: ESPN (Link)

News & Headlines from Around the NFL

• New Orleans Saints to play in NFL's first regular season game in Paris in 2026 :: NewOrleansSaints.com (Link)
• NFL to return to Mexico City with game in 2026, Goodell says :: ESPN (Link)
• NFL VP warns of growing calendar: ‘There’s a human body on the other side’ :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Link)
• NFL will investigate Steve Tisch regarding Jeffrey Epstein emails :: ProFootballTalk (Link)

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