Mike Tomlin critiques players-only meetings amid Cowboys struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

On October 15, Mike Tomlin shared his perspective on players-only meetings during an episode of The New Heights podcast with Travis and Jason Kelce. He indicated such meetings often signify a lack of team cohesion and prefer to remain uninformed if they occur. His comments followed a players-only meeting among the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive unit after their Week 5 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Cowboys currently hold a 2-3 record and rank last in run defense, prompting speculation about potential roster changes if team issues persist.
- •Mike Tomlin expresses disdain for players-only meetings.
- •Cowboys are 2-3 after a Week 5 loss to the Buccaneers.
- •The team ranks last in run defense this season.
- •Dallas may consider trades if defensive issues continue.
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — ‘You’re dead’ – Mike Tomlin tells Travis Kelce the truth on NFL teams having players-only meetings
"Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin shared his true thoughts with Travis and Jason Kelce on what a players-only meeting means from an NFL standpoint. Teams in crisis or ones that lack cohesion often come to a point in a season where they have a players-only meeting to ensure that everybody is on the same page.
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