Dak Prescott’s injury leaves difficult assessments for owner Jerry Jones and the Cowboys

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1 month, 1 week ago

Dak Prescott’s injury leaves difficult assessments for owner Jerry Jones and the Cowboys

FRISCO, Texas — While the Dallas Cowboys wait for word on possible season-ending surgery for Dak Prescott’s torn hamstring, they don’t have a healthy quarterback or head coach under contract beyond this season. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones is left to assess the future of coach Mike McCarthy without the franchise QB, and the offseason decision on Prescott’s backup won’t be easy either. Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells, who spent four years in charge of the Cowboys two decades ago, used to say a team is what it’s record is. But you know, one player can’t get it done.” What needs help The giant sliding windows beyond the west end zone at AT&T Stadium could use some curtains, as All-Pro receiver CeeDee Lamb suggested after losing a potential go-ahead touchdown pass in the sun in the second quarter.

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1 week, 1 day ago

Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs set for season-ending knee surgery, AP sources say

Associated Press

AP Pro Football Writer — Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is set for season-ending surgery on his left knee to deal with an issue that was about to sideline him for the third time in four games, two people with knowledge of the decision said Saturday. It’s the same knee that needed surgery early last season to repair a torn …

Stephen Jones says Mike McCarthy has done an ‘outstanding’ job amid Cowboys’ injuries

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1 week, 4 days ago

Stephen Jones says Mike McCarthy has done an ‘outstanding’ job amid Cowboys’ injuries

Associated Press

IRVING, Texas — Mike McCarthy’s ability to keep the injury-depleted Dallas Cowboys competitive could factor into whether the team gives him a contract extension. “I think he’s done outstanding,” executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday after the NFL’s winter meetings. “I know our fans and opponents don’t look at everything but we do.” Parsons’ return sparked two …

1 week, 5 days ago

Gut-wrenching loss leaves the Cowboys with not much to discuss beyond coach Mike McCarthy’s future

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — The gut-wrenching malfunction for the Cowboys after what could have been their game-winning blocked punt did more than cost Dallas a victory against Cincinnati. Amani Oruwariye’s gaffe in the final two minutes of the Bengals’ 27-20 win effectively ended a three-year playoff run for the Cowboys, although odds for reaching the postseason were steep either way. Two …

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cowboys put focus on health as hope grows for improbable rally to playoff contention

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — With a mini-bye plus a day, the Dallas Cowboys have a chance to get a little healthier, though they know any improbable rally to playoff contention will have to be without star quarterback Dak Prescott. A defense that has looked much more dynamic since star pass rusher Micah Parsons’ return from an ankle injury might get defensive …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Believe it or not, Cowboys might have hope yet after chaotic win at Washington

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — A rare win as a double-digit underdog came just in time to let the Dallas Cowboys believe their playoff hopes aren’t completely gone in 2024. Cooper Rush probably will need three more victories in a row filling in for the injured Dak Prescott for any postseason talk to be realistic. Dallas will have to remember it did …

1 month ago

Daniel Jones listed on rival NFL team's roster minutes after New York Giants release him

Daily Mail

Daniel Jones might have already landed at a new NFL team, a matter of hours after the New York Giants announced that they had released him. The Giants announced on Friday that Jones had been cut, saying in a statement through president John Mara: 'Daniel came to see me this morning and asked if we would release him. Daniel Jones …

1 month ago

Home is where the heartache is for the Cowboys, but the road might not bring much relief

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott isn’t coming back this season, and the Dallas Cowboys finished their latest home loss without three of their five starting offensive linemen or their top tight end. Instead, it’s looking a lot like 1989, the year owner Jerry Jones bought the team and the Cowboys didn’t win a home game. “We had so much success …

1 month, 1 week ago

Jerry Jones says Cowboys QB Dak Prescott will have season-ending surgery on torn hamstring

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott has decided on surgery for his torn hamstring, ending the season for the franchise quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys when their playoff hopes were already fading fast. The Cowboys already knew they would be without last season’s runner-up in NFL MVP voting for at least a month, and were resigned to the outcome that was …

1 month, 1 week ago

Dak Prescott is seeking another opinion before season-ending surgery on hamstring, AP source says

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is seeking another opinion while still hoping to avoid season-ending surgery on his torn hamstring, a person with knowledge of the situation said Saturday. The defending division champion Cowboys are on a three-game losing streak, and Prescott’s injury is putting their three-year playoff run in jeopardy. The Cowboys were struggling on offense …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dak Prescott’s injury hurts Cowboys, but they are forced to confront tougher reality

New York Times

With quarterback Dak Prescott suffering a hamstring injury in the 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, hopes for the remainder of this season got even worse for the already struggling Dallas Cowboys. As we broke down last week, there’s a legitimate argument to be made that the 2022 Cowboys were the best team of McCarthy era. GO DEEPER …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Despite another Cowboys loss, Jerry Jones says he’s still all in and could upgrade roster

New York Times

ATLANTA — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones holding court with the media outside of the team’s locker room is part of the routine … at AT&T Stadium. We all know we’ve got to play better than we played tonight, or we’re not going anywhere.” Jones also spoke about his plans for Tuesday’s trade deadline, confidence in head …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Frustrating mistakes and Dak Prescott injury, Cowboys look closer to top-10 pick than playoffs

New York Times

ATLANTA — Early in the second quarter, the Dallas Cowboys called a timeout facing fourth-and-1 at the Atlanta 44-yard line. “I felt something I’ve never felt,” Prescott said. It was tough to walk on it at that point.” GO DEEPER Despite another Cowboys loss, Jerry Jones says he's still all in and could upgrade roster His status for next Sunday’s …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Too many negative plays from ‘frustrated’ QB Dak Prescott in Cowboys’ loss

New York Times

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Somehow with three minutes left the Dallas Cowboys still had a chance to win Sunday night, trailing by six. … I’ve got to make the plays, period.” Prescott said last week that he has been average through Dallas’ first six games. “If I get that off clean, it’s going to be outside away from the safety,” …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cowboys mailbag: Why a midseason coaching change is unlikely and … hope for the future?

New York Times

Thank you for submitting your questions to our midseason mailbag. In this second edition, we’ll get into why the Dallas Cowboys are unlikely to make a head-coaching change midseason, what it would take for Mike McCarthy to return in 2025, whether there’s hope for the future and more. If contention means having a team that’s good enough to be in …

2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones explains himself to The Athletic after fired up radio comments Tuesday

New York Times

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made headlines Tuesday morning when he became angry during one of his weekly radio interviews, getting defensive when asked about the franchise’s lack of offseason moves to improve the roster. Jones seemed to take exception with the line of questioning because he was speaking on the team’s flagship radio station, 105.3 The Fan in Dallas. …

2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones ‘not considering’ coaching change after Week 6 blowout loss

New York Times

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones called Sunday’ 47-9 loss to the Detroit Lions “very concerning.” That doesn’t mean he’s ready to discuss major changes, though. He responded, “I’m not considering that.” When asked earlier about personnel and coaching changes, Jones said, “I’m not ready to talk about changes right now.” Jones has traditionally not fired coaches during the season with …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dak Prescott throws 2 TD passes and Cowboys win 7th straight over Giants, 20-15

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — There was a sense of relief in a somewhat subdued Dallas Cowboys locker room after a hard-fought victory over the New York Giants. Dak Prescott threw one of his two touchdown passes to CeeDee Lamb and the Cowboys beat the Giants for the seventh straight time and 14th in 15 games. “I lost my first two …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dak Prescott isn’t shying from what shapes up as a prove-it year for the Cowboys

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — At the moment, quarterback Dak Prescott and coach Mike McCarthy don’t have contracts beyond this season with the Dallas Cowboys. “If we all look personally into the last year of our deal, it’s going to create a little bit of that,” Prescott said. “But when you look to the left or right and there’s so many people …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

QB Dak Prescott still isn’t focused on contract with Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb now signed

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott has his No. The $136 million, four-year contract that ended Lamb’s long holdout also begged the obvious question of whether Prescott was next, with last season’s MVP runner-up entering the final year of his deal. It’s about making myself and this team better, getting us in the best position and the most confident to go …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dak Prescott carries all the leverage in negotiations with Cowboys — and he knows it

New York Times

FRISCO, Texas — On Thursday, a few days after the Dallas Cowboys handed CeeDee Lamb the monster contract extension the superstar wide receiver was seeking, quarterback Dak Prescott was asked whether he’s next. Told you guys that, really, can’t say ever was really my focus.” Prescott said he’s “not going to be a part of them here as the season …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones weighs in on 18-game seasons, kickoffs and football in L.A.

LA Times

Most NFL owners are singularly focused on their franchise. “I’m so rewarded by the NFL fans in Southern California, the dominoes that took place with the Rams and Chargers being in that fabulous stadium, and the way the Raiders ended up in Las Vegas,” Jones said last week after one of the Cowboys’ final Oxnard practices of the summer. “But …

4 months, 1 week ago

Dak Prescott says ‘good conversations’ are happening with the Cowboys about a new contract

Associated Press

OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said Thursday he remains hopeful he will be able to work out a contract extension. “Good conversations are going on, I will say that,” said Prescott, who’s entering the final season of a $160 million, four-year contract. Once again, as I’ve said any time I feel like I’ve talked about it, I’ve …

4 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott misses a light practice as a precaution with ankle soreness

Associated Press

OXNARD, Calif. — Dak Prescott was held out of a light workout Friday as a precaution with the Dallas Cowboys quarterback experiencing mild soreness in his surgically repaired right ankle. Prescott, who likely won’t play in the preseason, is going into the final season of his $160 million, four-year contract but hasn’t missed any time in camp. Not long before …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb responds on social media after Jerry Jones says no urgency in contract dispute

Associated Press

OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has always insisted that contract negotiations are ongoing with CeeDee Lamb as the wide receiver’s holdout continues. The talking took on a different tenor Thursday, with Jones insisting he “doesn’t have any urgency” to resolve the dispute, and Lamb responding by posting “lol.” on social media 10 minutes later. When asked about …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys open training camp more concerned with playoff success than contractual uncertainty

Associated Press

OXNARD, Calif. — Owner Jerry Jones knows the situation the Dallas Cowboys find themselves in as training camp started on Thursday. I’m emboldened, it puts gas in my tank to basically have these problems.” Despite the sense of uncertainty surrounding the team, which includes head coach Mike McCarthy entering into the final year of his contract, Jones wasn’t worried going …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Cowboys could be willing to allow Dak Prescott to play out final year of his contract

New York Times

When asked about Dak Prescott’s contract situation a year ago at the NFL Scouting Combine, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said, “My bet is there’s not gonna be a lot said about it. Jones and the Cowboys seem willing to gamble with the possibility that this is Prescott’s last season in Dallas. It’s that the Cowboys are “all …

9 months ago

Evaluating the Dallas Cowboys’ offensive roster: Major issues and depth competition

New York Times

The Dallas Cowboys haven’t had much activity this offseason, but even of the few signings/re-signings they’ve made, the majority have come on special teams and defense. Quarterback Dak Prescott Cooper Rush Trey Lance Could Trey Lance, left, emerge as Dak Prescott’s backup next season? not Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb Brandin Cooks Jalen Tolbert KaVontae Turpin Jalen Brooks The Cowboys could …

9 months ago

Cowboys rework Dak Prescott’s contract to reduce massive cap hit slightly, AP source says

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are slightly reducing quarterback Dak Prescott’s massive salary cap hit by reworking his contract going into the final year of the deal, a person with knowledge of the move said Monday. The reworking of the contract included adding two more voidable years in 2027 and 2028, which pushed Prescott’s salary cap number in 2025 …

9 months, 1 week ago

The Cowboys have annoyed fans with another slow start to free agency. They trust their approach

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Another quiet start to free agency for the Dallas Cowboys isn’t sitting well with fans, particularly after yet another postseason flop. “I don’t think you win a Super Bowl championship on the first, second or third day of the league year.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! We don’t …

10 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys and Mike Zimmer agree on a reunion as defensive coordinator

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have settled on a coaching reunion by deciding to bring back Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator to replace Dan Quinn. Quinn spent three seasons with the Cowboys, quickly turning around one of the worst defenses in franchise history after Mike Nolan was fired following one season with coach Mike McCarthy. Zimmer’s debut as defensive …

11 months ago

Mike McCarthy will return as coach of the Dallas Cowboys after stunning wild-card loss

Associated Press

Mike McCarthy will get another chance to end a nearly three-decade stretch without a deep playoff run for the Dallas Cowboys, a decision that ends three days of intense speculation over the coach’s future. “There is great benefit to continuing the team’s progress under Mike’s leadership as our head coach,” Jones said in a statement with several references to the …

11 months, 1 week ago

Analysis: After another playoff failure by Dallas, maybe a call to Belichick can save the Cowboys

Associated Press

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. Jordan Love and the Packers destroyed Dan Quinn’s defense, dominating Dallas 48-32 in a game they led 27-0 and 48-16. Johnson, the Hall of Fame coach who led Dallas to two Super Bowl titles in the mid-1990s and recently was inducted into the team’s ring of honor, …

11 months, 1 week ago

Stunned Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn’t address Mike McCarthy’s future after wild-card loss

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ashen-faced Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wasn’t ready to discuss the future of coach Mike McCarthy, quarterback Dak Prescott or anything else after a stunning playoff loss to Green Bay. “This is one of my surprises since I’ve been involved in sport, period,” Jones said after a 48-32 home wild-card defeat to the Packers on Sunday. “I …

11 months, 1 week ago

Jordan Love and the Packers pull a wild-card stunner, beating Dak Prescott and the Cowboys 48-32

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Aaron Jones grew up idolizing Emmitt Smith and the Dallas Cowboys. Jones ran for three touchdowns, Jordan Love threw for three more in his postseason debut, Darnell Savage returned an interception 64 yards for a score and the Packers handed the Cowboys their first home loss since the 2022 opener in a 48-32 wild-card stunner Sunday. “This …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys win the NFC East by beating the Commanders 38-10

Associated Press

— After Dak Prescott connected with CeeDee Lamb on a touchdown pass late in the first half Sunday to help the Dallas Cowboys clinch the NFC East title and the No. All the while, thousands of Dallas fans filling the Washington Commanders’ stadium chanted, “Let’s go, Cowboys!” The mood, the performance and the atmosphere were decidedly improved for Prescott, his …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys feel playoff-tested after strange win over Lions that followed pair of road losses

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys didn’t have it easy in finishing off their first 8-0 home season in 42 years. Because of Philadelphia’s loss to Arizona on Sunday, the Cowboys have the inside track to the NFC East title, which would mean at least one playoff game at home. “But I do think being on the road the last …

1 year ago

Dak Prescott, Brandon Aubrey help Cowboys pull even with Eagles in NFC East with 33-13 victory

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike McCarthy was nervous for an NFC East showdown with Philadelphia after the Dallas coach missed two days during the week after an emergency appendectomy. Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns, Brandon Aubrey made four field goals to start his career a record 30 for 30, and the Cowboys pulled even in the division with their 15th …

1 year ago

Dak Prescott and the Cowboys are set up for their rematch with the Eagles. But first, a short break

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys needed the four-game winning streak they’re on to have hope of catching the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles in their rematch. I mean, it took them a while to get back.” Dallas is guaranteed a third consecutive winning season in McCarthy’s fourth year, and first as the play-caller. It’s two great teams, …

1 year ago

How Dak Prescott helped spark the Cowboys’ defense before key late stops

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Cowboys vs. Bills ARLINGTON, Texas — Micah Parsons flashed a big smile when thinking back to what Dak Prescott said to the defense. So, this will be a good experience for him.” Seattle’s DK Metcalf scores on a 73-yard reception as DaRon Bland chases him in the first half of the Cowboys’ 41-35 win …

1 year ago

Cowboys’ Dak Prescott bolsters MVP case with 3 TDs in thrilling win over Seahawks

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Cowboys vs. Bills By Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and Michael-Shawn Dugar Dak Prescott threw for nearly 300 yards and three scores as the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Seattle Seahawks 41-35 Thursday night at AT&T Stadium. — Jon Machota, Cowboys beat writer Dallas offense clicking The Cowboys offense was borderline unstoppable on Thursday, with Dallas …

1 year ago

Five reasons (beyond the obvious) Cowboys trending up: DBs coach, Dan Quinn and Osa

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of the Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football Since the Dallas Cowboys got blown out by the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 8, they’ve put together an encouraging set of performances. None of the five Cowboys’ wins since that loss have come against teams that would be in the playoffs if the …

1 year ago

Bland, Prescott help Cowboys to 13th straight home win with 45-10 victory over Commanders

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott and his right guard, Zack Martin, feasted on a turkey leg together on the sideline with six minutes left in the game after the star quarterback’s fourth touchdown pass. Bland set an NFL record with his fifth interception return for a touchdown this season, and the Cowboys extended their longest home winning streak in 42 …

1 year, 1 month ago

Prescott accounts for 5 TDs, Cowboys rout Giants again 49-17 for 12th straight home win

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott was told his Dallas Cowboys had just beaten the New York Giants by 72 points combined in the two meetings of the NFC East rivals this season. Prescott threw for 404 yards and four touchdowns while running for another score Sunday in a 49-17 rout that extended the Cowboys’ home winning streak to 12. “Not …

1 year, 1 month ago

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones out for the season with torn ACL in right knee

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is going to miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee, marking the second time in three years he’s been sidelined by an injury. So just try to do my best to uplift him during this situation, help them out and wish him the …

1 year, 1 month ago

Dak Prescott and Dallas lament missed chances in 28-23 loss to Philadelphia

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Dak Prescott got all the help he needed — thanks to a startling 56 yards of Eagles’ penalties — to deliver the Cowboys to the brink of an extraordinary victory that would have kept them in the mix for the top spot in the NFC. About 5 yards shy, in fact, of the go-ahead touchdown when CeeDee Lamb …

1 year, 1 month ago

Giants’ Daniel Jones to miss rest of season with ACL tear: What are New York’s options at QB?

New York Times

The New York Giants’ season has gone from bad to worse with coach Brian Daboll confirming Monday that quarterback Daniel Jones tore his ACL during Sunday’s 30-6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders and will miss the rest of the season. The Giants are also without backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who sustained a rib injury in the team’s Week 8 …

1 year, 1 month ago

The Cowboys and Dak Prescott got the 2 wins they needed. But they know it's all about the Eagles now

News 18

FRISCO, Texas: Dak Prescott just had his best game of the season in a second consecutive win for the Dallas Cowboys since they were blown out by San Francisco. “We’re not going to compare this to two weeks ago,” Prescott said, referring to the San Francisco game Oct. 8. Yeah, it’s a matchup we’re looking forward to.” After the Cowboys …

1 year, 1 month ago

Cowboys dominate Rams behind Dak Prescott’s 4 touchdowns; Matthew Stafford leaves with thumb injury

New York Times

By Jon Machota, Jourdan Rodrigue and Saad Yousuf The Athletic has live coverage of Cowboys vs Commanders in the NFL Thanksgiving game. Here’s what you need to know: Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott went 25-of-31 passing for 304 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. GO DEEPER NFL Week 8 takeaways: CeeDee Lamb delivers for Cowboys, Eagles find a way again A …

1 year, 1 month ago

Eight years in as Cowboys QB, Dak Prescott stays focused, blocks out the critics

New York Times

Being the Dallas Cowboys’ franchise quarterback is arguably the toughest position in sports. And just trying to make sure younger guys in the locker room get it because that’s what makes it funner as you get older, making sure you can go back to those experiences and just play ball freely.” Dak Prescott when asked about getting help in the …

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