Mike Tomlin critiques players-only meetings amid Cowboys struggles

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Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Mike Tomlin critiques players-only meetings amid Cowboys struggles
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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.

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  • •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.
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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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