Cowboys return to California for camp coming off 6-10 season
3 years, 4 months ago

Cowboys return to California for camp coming off 6-10 season

Associated Press  

DALLAS COWBOYS CAMP SITE: Oxnard, California LAST YEAR: QB Dak Prescott’s season-ending ankle injury in Week 5 derailed a team that was already underachieving with first-year coach Mike McCarthy. IMPORTANT LOSSES: QB Andy Dalton, S Xavier Woods, CB Chidobe Awuzie, DE Aldon Smith, C Joe Looney, DT Antwaun Woods, LB Sean Lee, Nolan. The Cowboys drafted their most defensive players in the seven-round era, so camp could go a long way toward determining how many will have an impact as rookies. From owner Jerry Jones on down, the front office is at least three years into believing the franchise has the pieces to end a 25-year stretch without even appearing in an NFC championship game since its fifth Super Bowl title.

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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 …

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

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

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

Dallas Stars top scorer Jason Robertson will miss most of camp after cyst removed from his foot
3 months ago

Dallas Stars top scorer Jason Robertson will miss most of camp after cyst removed from his foot

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Stars top scorer Jason Robertson will miss most of training camp but is expected to be ready for the start of the season after surgery to remove a cyst from his foot. “The plan is maybe late in camp to get a little bit more action.. It’s just really a healing process now.” Dallas, which made …

Cowboys’ defense needs to find a happy medium after wildly different showings in the first 2 weeks
3 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys’ defense needs to find a happy medium after wildly different showings in the first 2 weeks

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas defense was as bad in a Week 2 blowout loss at home to New Orleans as it was good in a season-opening victory at Cleveland. “Everyone didn’t play to 100%,” the star pass rusher said after the Saints scored touchdowns on their first six possessions in a 44-19 victory Sunday. What’s working K Brandon Aubrey …

Dallas Cowboys training camp: How to interpret the loads of camp information
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dallas Cowboys training camp: How to interpret the loads of camp information

New York Times  

OXNARD, Calif. — Training camps are in full swing all around the NFL. The Cowboys boast one of the better secondaries in the NFL, although it hasn’t really featured Trevon Diggs much so far, and Tolbert is getting open and making plays against the top end of that group as he plays a slot above where he’ll usually be in …

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

Cowboys offseason roundtable: RB by committee thoughts, Tyler Guyton first impressions
6 months ago

Cowboys offseason roundtable: RB by committee thoughts, Tyler Guyton first impressions

New York Times  

Offseason workouts are complete and the countdown is on until the Dallas Cowboys report to training camp in late July. GO DEEPER Cowboys' offseason approach, potential life without Dak Prescott: Mailbag Yousuf: Although it’s hard to draw much from these offseason practices, there is something to the names on paper actually lining up. Because Brandin Cooks has been a highly …

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

Seven-round Cowboys mock draft: Can they fill roster holes with this year’s draft class?
9 months ago

Seven-round Cowboys mock draft: Can they fill roster holes with this year’s draft class?

New York Times  

A lack of activity during the first week of free agency has only increased the number of roster holes the Dallas Cowboys will likely have to fill in next month’s NFL Draft. As of Monday morning, Dallas had lost the following free agents to other teams: left tackle Tyron Smith, running back Tony Pollard, defensive end Dorance Armstrong, center Tyler …

Cowboys and Mike Zimmer agree on a reunion as defensive coordinator
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 …

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

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

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

Cowboys in tough spot trying to replace Leighton Vander Esch
1 year, 2 months ago

Cowboys in tough spot trying to replace Leighton Vander Esch

New York Times  

From the time training camp started until the Dallas Cowboys trimmed down to their initial 53-man roster, linebacker has been a position that looked thin. “You better have a big crew,” Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn said, “because in this game, there’s going to be injuries, there are going to be things that set you back. I think I’ll get …

Cowboys carry on after star cornerback Trevon Diggs’ season-ending knee injury
1 year, 3 months ago

Cowboys carry on after star cornerback Trevon Diggs’ season-ending knee injury

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys carried Super Bowl expectations into the season and a had a defense playing on that lofty level when star cornerback Trevon Diggs tore the ACL in his left knee in practice this week. “Obviously you feel sick about him, and it’s definitely a punch in the gut for our football team,” coach Mike McCarthy …

Sacks and takeaways keep flowing as the Micah Parsons-fueled Cowboys flourish in a fast start
1 year, 3 months ago

Sacks and takeaways keep flowing as the Micah Parsons-fueled Cowboys flourish in a fast start

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Micah Parsons zipped around a couple of his defensive linemen on a stunt and was on Zach Wilson before the New York Jets quarterback knew what hit him. The sacks and takeaways keep flowing for the Dallas Cowboys, the first team since the 1970s to lead the NFL in turnovers forced for two years in a row …

Cowboys have wanted a developmental QB for years. That’s why they couldn’t pass on Trey Lance
1 year, 3 months ago

Cowboys have wanted a developmental QB for years. That’s why they couldn’t pass on Trey Lance

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Trey Lance gives the Dallas Cowboys the developmental quarterback they’ve sought for years, and owner/general manager Jerry Jones didn’t feel the need for Dak Prescott’s approval to make the move. Let’s get him.” Jones said he didn’t seek Prescott’s input before the Cowboys made the move, and still hadn’t talked to his star QB more than 24 …

Dallas Cowboys’ preseason finale: 10 players we’re watching
1 year, 3 months ago

Dallas Cowboys’ preseason finale: 10 players we’re watching

New York Times  

The Dallas Cowboys conclude the preseason Saturday night against the Las Vegas Raiders at AT&T Stadium. GO DEEPER Cowboys position battles: Depth questions on defense, special teams remain uncertain OL Asim Richards The answer to the wildly difficult question of who is the Cowboys’ sixth-best offensive lineman may just be Asim Richards right now, which is both a credit to …

Cowboys’ 53-man roster projection: 3 running backs, 3 tight ends, 11 defensive backs
1 year, 4 months ago

Cowboys’ 53-man roster projection: 3 running backs, 3 tight ends, 11 defensive backs

New York Times  

After three weeks of training camp practices and one preseason game, we’re starting to get a good idea of what the Dallas Cowboys’ 53-man roster will look like to start the season. GO DEEPER Cowboys stock report: Young playmakers rising, backup O-line struggles vs. Jaguars Quarterback Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush Will Grier is expected to continue being the team’s No. …

From Micah Parsons to KaVontae Turpin, 8 Cowboys who have impressed in training camp
1 year, 4 months ago

From Micah Parsons to KaVontae Turpin, 8 Cowboys who have impressed in training camp

New York Times  

OXNARD, Calif. — The Dallas Cowboys have been in California for 10 days. Finding out that reserve running back Ronald Jones will be suspended the first two games of the season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances is certainly one disappointment. It’ll often be Lamb, which should lead to many big plays by Cooks, who appears to be …

Cowboys training camp Day 1 takeaways: Great expectations, Trevon Diggs’ deal, Zack Martin
1 year, 4 months ago

Cowboys training camp Day 1 takeaways: Great expectations, Trevon Diggs’ deal, Zack Martin

New York Times  

OXNARD, Calif. — When the NFL Films cameras are following Jerry Jones around for a documentary, expect the unexpected when the Cowboys owner and general manager is in front of a microphone. I think we’ve got a chance to be a contender.” Jerry Jones on the NFL Films cameras following him around at training camp: “I hope every fan in …

Ten biggest takeaways from Cowboys rookie minicamp, OTAs and minicamp
1 year, 6 months ago

Ten biggest takeaways from Cowboys rookie minicamp, OTAs and minicamp

New York Times  

FRISCO, Texas — The Cowboys wrapped up their offseason program Thursday with their final mandatory minicamp practice. There’s not anybody that we’re worried about right now.” The Cowboys’ players and coaches wore “Allen Strong” shirts during Thursday’s practice. “We don’t see the guy that we want to trigger on yet,” Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said this week. “The …

How the Cowboys plan to change the offense with Mike McCarthy calling plays
1 year, 9 months ago

How the Cowboys plan to change the offense with Mike McCarthy calling plays

New York Times  

After shocking loss, the Mike McCarthy firing rumors have begun. “We’ll wake up one day and it’ll be done.” Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones said they have not spoken with Dak Prescott’s agent about a contract extension, but the goal is to eventually get a new deal done. “We feel strongly about his future, and we’ll definitely build this thing around …

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy: On Dan Quinn, Kellen Moore, staff moves and Super Bowl
1 year, 10 months ago

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy: On Dan Quinn, Kellen Moore, staff moves and Super Bowl

New York Times  

After shocking loss, the Mike McCarthy firing rumors have begun. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy confirmed Quinn’s decision following an end-of-year news conference at The Star on Thursday. “A lot of different variables went into this one and it’s something you’ll see, I don’t know if you’ll really recognize, but we’ll operate a little differently on staff.” Kellen Moore and Dak …

Prescott, Cowboys stuck in divisional-round rut another year
1 year, 11 months ago

Prescott, Cowboys stuck in divisional-round rut another year

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — For all the progress of the first road playoff victory in 30 years, Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys still can’t get out of their divisional-round rut. “They’re all independent,” the Dallas quarterback said after dropping to 0-3 in divisional games, almost half of the record seven consecutive losses in this round for the Cowboys. The Cowboys …

Cowboys poised for playoffs with history of failure hovering
2 years, 1 month ago

Cowboys poised for playoffs with history of failure hovering

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have matched their 6-2 record from a season ago, when they won the NFC East, under more difficult circumstances this year given quarterback Dak Prescott’s thumb injury. A franchise with five Super Bowl titles hasn’t even reached the NFC championship game since the 1995 season and hasn’t made consecutive trips to the playoffs in …

Defense-first mentality keeps Cowboys afloat before break
2 years, 1 month ago

Defense-first mentality keeps Cowboys afloat before break

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys decided before the season that defense would define this team. Still, it made sense with a unit that included reigning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Micah Parsons, a veteran pass rushing partner in DeMarcus Lawrence and 2021 interceptions leader Trevon Diggs. Now that the defense has carried the Cowboys through …

Cowboys take ‘unthinkable’ 6-2 record, high hopes into bye
2 years, 1 month ago

Cowboys take ‘unthinkable’ 6-2 record, high hopes into bye

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jerry Jones stood close to the same spot where seven weeks earlier the Dallas owner was addressing reporters after Dak Prescott fractured a thumb in a season-opening loss. Now there will be plenty of talk about whether the Cowboys are good enough to end a 27-year stretch without even reaching an NFC championship game since the franchise’s …

Cowboys face same questions after another early playoff exit
2 years, 11 months ago

Cowboys face same questions after another early playoff exit

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike McCarthy’s future as Dallas Cowboys coach wasn’t something Jerry Jones wanted to discuss after a wild-card loss that left the owner saying “I can’t remember” when asked if he’d ever been more disappointed in defeat. “I think this is a time that when you get this combination of players together, you need to have success, because …

McCarthy returns to Cowboys: ‘We’re going to win this game’
3 years ago

McCarthy returns to Cowboys: ‘We’re going to win this game’

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy didn’t waste any time making his presence felt on his first day back with the team after a 10-day absence because of a positive COVID-19 test. At the end of a long answer about the Dallas offense Thursday going into Sunday’s visit to Washington, McCarthy lit up social media by saying the …

Cowboys planning change at LG, hopeful LT Smith can return
3 years, 1 month ago

Cowboys planning change at LG, hopeful LT Smith can return

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Connor McGovern is replacing Connor Williams at left guard for the Dallas Cowboys, who hope left tackle Tyron Smith is ready to return from an ankle injury that has sidelined the perennial Pro Bowler for two games. McGovern replaced four-time Pro Bowl right guard Zack Martin in the opener after Martin tested positive for COVID-19. Penalties have …

Cowboys’ 2021 rookies: From Micah Parsons to Quinton Bohanna, film tells the stories
3 years, 4 months ago

Cowboys’ 2021 rookies: From Micah Parsons to Quinton Bohanna, film tells the stories

New York Times  

This week, we know the Cowboys are really zeroing in on the makeup of their roster. Parsons did not need to do this, and as we saw in “Hard Knocks,” he wasn’t exactly thrilled about being left in the “bubble wrap.” Let’s get down to business: Round 1, pick 12: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State This one is easy. Round …

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