Mike Tomlin critiques Cowboys' players-only meeting amidst defensive struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Mike Tomlin expressed disapproval of the Dallas Cowboys' recent players-only meeting during a podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce. The Cowboys' defense is struggling, ranking 31st in total defense after five games. Tomlin stated that if such meetings were genuinely productive, they wouldn't be reported in the media. In contrast, Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer described the meeting positively, calling it productive and a sign of leadership within the locker room. The Cowboys face the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 18, adding urgency to their efforts to improve defensively.
- •Cowboys rank 31st in total defense after five games.
- •Tomlin questions authenticity of reported players-only meetings.
- •Schottenheimer calls the meeting productive and emphasizes leadership.
- •Dallas plays the Packers on October 18 for a crucial matchup.
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Tomlin Is Right To Hate Dallas Player Meetings
"Mike Tomlin doesn't like the Cowboys' recent defensive players-only meeting. I agree. If it's real, it shouldn't be in the news.
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