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The Cowboys started Trey Lance at quarterback in the season finale on Sunday and fell to the Washington Commanders 23-19. Dallas ended the season 7-10.
The Dallas Cowboys lineup could look a little different Sunday against Washington as they deal with injuries and take a look at young players.
The Cowboys play their final game of the season against Washington on Sunday, and Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy is keeping is lineup plans quiet.
The Dallas Cowboys start to prep for their game against the Commanders without Zeke Elliott after he was granted his release Tuesday. This and more on today's Cowboys Report with Brad Sham.
The Dallas Cowboys players want head coach Mike McCarthy back, despite the team missing the playoffs this season.
The Cowboys lost to the Eagles 41-7 on Sunday and turned the ball over four times. Philadelphia clinched the NFC East.
A new scan of CeeDee Lamb's shoulder injury was not promising, and he will not play the last two weeks for the Dallas Cowboys.
The Dallas Cowboys returned to practice today preparing for the last road game of the season in Philadelphia. Dallas needs every way to score, which might involve young receiver Jaylen Tolbert, who is tied for the team lead in touchdown catches with CD Lamb.
McCarthy's contract is expiring soon so many wonder if they will extend or end it. McCarthy says let's focus on the upcoming games for now.
The Dallas Cowboys played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday evening. The final score was 26 - 24. It may have been the Cowboys' best win of the year.
Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer says the snap problems between the quarterback and center need to improve if the team is going to keep winning.
Center Brock Hoffman is among several undrafted free agents starting on offense for the Cowboys as they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night.
Even at 6-8 on the season, the Cowboys still aren't mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. Head Coach Mike McCarthy says the team knows how slim its margin for error is.
The Cowboys Report brought to you Brad Sham takes you behind the dominating 30-14 win against the Panthers.
Dallas left guard Zack Martin, a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and likely future Hall of Famer, will miss the remainder of the 2024 season to undergo ankle surgery.
The Cowboys defense will have to contend with Joe Burrow and the high-powered Bengals' offense on Monday night. That means the secondary could be in the spotlight.
The Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals play on Monday Night Football this week in a matchup that will feature two of the game's top receivers: CeeDee Lamb and Jamar Chase.
The Dallas Cowboys have an extended break between games after playing Thanksgiving Day and not again until Monday night against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Cowboys will need to lean on fifth-year running back Rico Dowdle if the running game is to continue to improve on Sunday against Cincinnati.
A look at what to expect from the Cowboys hosting the NY Giants on this Thanksgiving Day on today's Cowboys Report.
Coming off a win over the Washington Commanders, the Cowboys have a short week to get ready for their game on Thanksgiving Day against the New York Giants.
The Cowboys returned two kickoffs for touchdowns late in the fourth quarter to come away with a 34-26 win over Washington on Sunday to end their five-game losing streak.
Despite five straight losses, Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy says the team is continuing to fight.
The Dallas Cowboys lost their fifth game in a row and remained winless at home this season in Monday's 34-10 defeat at the hands of the Houston Texans.
The Dallas Cowboys added quarterback Will Grier to the roster this week, but he will not suit up for the team on Monday night.
Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Guyton returned to practice on Wednesday ahead of the team's Monday night matchup against the Houston Texans.
The Dallas Cowboys have turned the ball over 12 times in the last four games, including five times in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.
Coach McCarthy does not sugarcoat the Cowboys' poor performance but does lend perspective and support.
Your Cowboys Report with Brad Sham. A look at the Dallas Cowboys falling to the Philadelphia Eagles 34 to 6.
Things went from bad to worse for the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver Ceedee Lamb each suffered fourth-quarter injuries as the team dropped its third straight game.
Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer and Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins will be very familiar with each other when their teams meet on Sunday. Cousins was the Vikings quarterback while Zimmer was the Minnesota head coach.
The Cowboys are likely to be without out two cornerbacks again on Sunday against the Falcons, so Jourdan Lewis will be asked to move from his slot position out wide.
The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers are both dealing with plenty of injuries as they get set to meet Sunday in Santa Clara.
The Dallas Cowboys, plagued by injuries, returned to the practice field on Wednesday to prepare for Sunday's game against San Francisco.
During the Cowboys' bye week, the players are getting a rest, while the coaching staff is making adjustments.
The Cowboys are off their bye week and preparing to play the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The team hopes defensive end Carl Lawson can add some depth to its defensive line, which has been hit hard by injuries.
The Dallas Cowboys offense has underachieved so far in 2024, and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer says the staff will use the bye week to right the ship.
Going into the bye week, Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer discipline will be a focus for the Dallas defense.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy says the team's loss to the Lions means there's a lot to work on over the bye week, which could result in some positive outcomes.
The Cowboys' loss to the Lions on Sunday was one of Dallas' largest margins in franchise history.
The Cowboys hope to receive positive injury news on Wednesday. There are reports that cornerback Daron Bland could be available for this week's game against the Lions.
Head coach Mike McCarthy says the Cowboys are confident after their win over the Giants, but know they can still clean some things up before Sunday's game against the Lions.
Dak Prescott threw the game-winning touchdown pass with under a minute to play to lift the Cowboys to a 20-17 win over the Steelers on Sunday night.
Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy says the injuries to Micah Parsons and Demarcus Lawrence create an opportunity for other players to step up.
The Dallas Cowboys used the long weekend after Thursday night's win to rest up, but it appears they will be without the services of Micah Parsons and Demarcus Lawrence for at least some length of time.
The Cowboys defense allowed 274 rushing yards to the Ravens on Sunday in a 28-25 loss. Demarcus Lawrence says the whole defense needs to step it up.
The Cowboys and Ravens meet Sunday, both in need of a win. One storyline to keep an eye on could be two of the game's best kickers facing off in Brandon Aubrey and Justin Tucker.
The Saints scored touchdowns on six straight possessions to open the game, while the Cowboys offense couldn't find a way to get into the end zone. Cornerback Trevon Diggs called the team's effort "unacceptable."
The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints are both coming off Week 1 wins. Both teams feature dangerous kickoff returners in Rashid Shaheed and KaVontae Turpin.
Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was injured in the team's season opener against Cleveland. With his status for Sunday up in the air, fullback Hunter Luepke has been taking more reps at tight end ahead of the Week 2 matchup against New Orleans.
The Cowboys' defense received a lot of praise after a Week 1 win in Cleveland, especially the front seven. But defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer says not to overlook rookie cornerback Caelen Carson.
The Cowboys' win over the Browns on Sunday wasn't the prettiest of games, but Dallas got the job done. Head coach Mike McCarthy says that's par for the course in the first few weeks of the season.
The Cowboys signed quarterback Dak Prescott to a new four-year contract, then throttled the Browns 33-17 in the season-opener.
The Cowboys' defense will have a new look under defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer on Sunday against Cleveland.
Who will get the bulk of the carries in the Cowboys' season opener at Cleveland on Sunday? It's unclear whether that will be Ezekiel Elliott, Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn, or Dalvin Cook. Elliott says the backs are waiting to see too.
As the Cowboys prepare for their Week 1 game against the Browns, head coach Mike McCarthy says he's not worried about coaching this season on an expiring contract.
The Cowboys have one bye weekend left before the NFL season gets underway after Labor Day, and in the team's last two padded practices, younger players will get a chance to impress.
The Dallas Cowboys held an open practice at The Star in Frisco on Tuesday night and the highlight was the return to the field of wide receiver CeeDee Lamb.
Tuesday is also cutdown day as Dallas works to trim its roster from 90 players to 53 plus the practice squad.
Following Saturday's preseason finale, the Cowboys will need to cut their roster down to 53 players before the regular season begins.
The Dallas Cowboys will hold their last padded practice in Oxnard on Wednesday and there are still roster decisions to be made.
The Cowboys season came to an end Sunday in a 48-32 playoff loss at home against the Green Bay Packers.
The Cowboys host the Packers in the first round of the NFL playoffs of Sunday, and Dallas defensive tackle Neville Gallimore says the defense is peaking at the right time.
The Cowboys have started preparation for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers. Safety Jayron Kearse, who was part of a reclamation project on defense that began in 2021,says as long as Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb are playing the way they are, the Cowboys can play with anyone.
The Cowboys will take on the Green Bay Packers, the youngest team in the postseason, in the first round of the playoffs this weekend.
The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Washington Commanders 38-10 on Sunday to wrap up the NFC East title for the second time in the last three years.
One of the things the Cowboys would like to do better in the playoffs is run the ball consistently, veteran guard Zack Martin says. Dallas can win the division with a victory in Washington on Sunday.
Dallas has a chance to clinch the NFC East title with a win over Washington on Sunday. The Commanders have lost seven straight,
The Cowboys have already clinched a spot in the playoffs, but need to beat Washington on Sunday to win the NFC East.
The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, to move Philadelphia and Dallas into a tie for first place in the NFC East.
The Cowboys face a tough road test for the second straight week, traveling to Miami to face the Dolphins on Sunday. Miami has the league's top-rated offense, and a defense that leads the NFL in sacks. Dallas tight end Jake Ferguson says the Cowboys just have to trust their scheme.
The Cowboys found out they'd made the playoffs before their game Sunday against the Bills, special teams star C.J. Goodwin says. He added that Buffalo knew it was likely fighting for its playoff life.
Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn addressed the team's tackling in Sunday's loss to the Bills.
The Cowboys are back in the driver's seat in the NFC East race, at least temporarily, after Phildelphia's 20-17 loss to Seattle on Monday night.
The Cowboys' five-game winning streak came to an end on Sunday in a 31-10 loss to the Bills. Dallas yielded 266 rushing yards in the defeat.
The Dallas Cowboys have won five straight games but face their toughest test in nearly two months when they take on the Bills on the road Sunday afternoon.
The forecast doesn't call for snow on Sunday when the Cowboys visit the Bills, but it could be windy. When conditions make it more difficult to run the ball, the focus shifts to the ground game, and running backs Rico Dowdle and Tony Pollard worked in tandem more on Sunday night than they did in any previous game this season.
Brandon Aubrey, the Cowboys' 28-year-old rookie kicker, connected from 59 and 60 yards on Sunday to extend his record of made field goals to start a career to 30.
While much of the NFL coverage over the season's final month will focus on playoff scenarios, Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy says he's just keeping his attention on the next opponent.
Dallas scored on its first four possessions and held the Eagles' offense in check in a 33-13 win Sunday night at AT&T Stadium. The defense, led by cornerback Stephon Gilmore, forced three Philadelphia fumbles and kicker Brandon Aubrey converted four field goals, including from 59 and 60 yards.
With Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy recovering from an appendectomy, offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is working on installing the offensive game plan. McCarthy is expected to be back on the sidelines by Sunday night.
Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy hopes to coach in Sunday night's game against the Eagles after undergoing an appendectomy on Wednesday.
Despite coming away victorious in each game, the Cowboys have given up more passing yards in their last two games against Washington and Seattle than they have in any game this season. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn says the defense knows it will need to limit explosive plays Sunday against the Eagles.
At 9-3 entering Sunday's game against Philadelphia, the Cowboys have a firm hold on a playoff spot in the NFC. Head coach Mike McCarthy says one of the keys has been the team's relative good health.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott says the only thing that his name being in the MVP conversation means to him is that the team is playing well.
The Dallas Cowboys recorded their first win against a team with a record better than .500 Thursday night, beating the Seattle Seahawks 41-35 at AT&T Stadium.
The Cowboys enter Thursday night's game against the Seahawks 8-3. The players say they're not bothered by the fact that critics will point out Dallas hasn't beaten a team with a winning record this season.
After Dallas lost to Philadelphia on Nov. 6, the so-called plan was for the Cowboys to win the next four games leading up to the Eagles' visit to Arlington on Dec. 10 and hope Philadelphia lost two out of three. That hasn't happened, but head coach Mike McCarthy says the Cowboys can only control their own results.
Starting with Thursday night's game against the Seattle Seahawks, the Cowboys' schedule will be more difficult for the remainder of the season.
The development of second-year linebacker Damone Clark has been key for the Cowboys with key injuries to starters at the position.
Dallas tight end Luke Schoonmaker caught a touchdown pass last week against Carolina. Coming off an injury, he says he's starting to feel comfortable back on the field.
Cowboys right tackle Terence Steele had a disappointing Week 9 performance in Dallas' loss to Philadelphia. But the fourth-year player responded with strong showings in subsequent games against New York and Carolina.
With the Cowboys' annual Thanksgiving Day game approaching just four days after the team's win in Carolina, head coach Mike McCarthy says much of this week's focus is on recovery.
Cornerback Daron Bland returned an interception for a touchdown for the fourth time this season, quarterback Dak Prescott threw two touchdown passes and the Cowboys beat the Panthers 33-10 Sunday in Carolina. Bland's fourth pick-six of the year ties an NFL record.
While the Cowboys' offense has received high praise lately, Dallas still needs its defense to help set the tone down the stretch. Veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore says the unit is getting better each week.
Mazi Smith has been making his presence felt over the last few weeks, teammates say. Smith says it's a learning process as he navigates his first professional season.
As the Cowboys continue to fine tune their offense, it appears fans will see more of running back Rico Dowdle. He was injured most of the last two years and played sparingly in 2020, but his physical running style serves as a contrast to lead back Tony Pollard.
While the Cowboys offense is soaking up much of the attention after Dallas' win over the Giants, special teams have been key for the team this season too. Special teams coordinator John Fassel says punter Bryan Anger is having as good a season as he's ever had.
Dak Prescott threw for 404 yards and four touchdowns and CeeDee Lamb caught 11 passes for 151 yards and a score to lead the Cowboys to a 49-17 win over the Giants on Sunday.
A surprise playoff team last season, the New York Giants enter Sunday's game at 2-7 in 2023. Rookie Tommy DeVito will make his first NFL start against the Cowboys as New York is without its top two quarterbacks.
After they started the season with a bit of a question mark at kicker, the Cowboys have found reliability in rookie Brandon Aubrey. He's the first 19 field goal attempts of his career -- an NFL record.
While Dallas did lose to Philadelphia on Sunday, there were plenty of positives for the Cowboys to point to after the game.
Despite Sunday's loss to the Eagles, the Cowboys are optimistic entering the second half of the season. The Philadelphia game turned on a couple of plays that amounted to a matter of inches, plus the Cowboys have a little bit of a softer schedule than the Eagles over the next month.
The fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Eagles was the epitome of frustration for the Cowboys offense. A completion to Luke Schoonmaker was stopped inches short of the goalline, Dallas failed to convert a two-point conversion, and the final play of the game was just yards away from being a touchdown.
Even with the loss, the Cowboys are still in good position to contend for the NFC East title with one more game to play against Philadelphia.
The Cowboys offensive line will face an Eagles defensive line on Sunday that is among the best in the NFL.
The rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles is a real thing. Defensive tackle Jonathan Hankins says doesn't even invite his family or friends to games in Philadelphia.
The Cowboys' second-round pick in 2022, Sam Williams made two key special teams plays on Sunday against the Rams.
The Cowboys offense looked more aggressive on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Head coach Mike McCarthy says that was no accident.
There were many bright spots in Dallas' 43-20 win Sunday over the Los Angeles Rams, from a blocked punt to a pick-six to four Dak Prescott touchdown passes, but the star of the afternoon was Cowboys' wide receiver CeeDee Lamb.
Head coach Mike McCarthy wants the Dallas Cowboys offense to be more productive in the middle third of the season. That could lead to more involvement from veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks.
After their bye week, the Dallas Cowboys return to the practice field Wednesday to prepare for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Improving play on the offensive side of the ball often starts up front. One of the strengths of the Cowboys' offensive line is second-year left guard Tyler Smith.
Quarterback Trey Lance, who the Cowboys acquired in September in a trade with San Francisco says three years in the NFL have allowed the game to slow down for him.
Tight end Luke Schoonmaker has been hampered by injury in his rookie season. Dallas tight ends coach Lunda Wells says his expectations for the Michigan alum are to stay consistent.
Dallas cornerbacks coach Al Harris says while the group hasn't lost sight of the impact of playing without Trevon Diggs, it's working to get young players ready to go in case they're needed.
The Dallas Cowboys have had high highs and low lows to start the 2023 season. While it's easy to dwell on those lows, head coach Mike McCarthy says it's important to acknowledge the highs too.
Coming off a loss to the 49ers, veteran cornerback Jourdan Lewis says the Cowboys have rebuilt their confidence with a strong week of practice ahead of a Monday Night Football matchup against the Chargers.
The Cowboys are ready to put last Sunday's big loss behind them as they head to Los Angeles to face the Chargers and former Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore. And the team makes more injury moves.
The Cowboys will sign former Tennessee first-round pick Rawhawn Evens to the practice squad to try to help fill in for the injured Leighton Vander Esch.
Following Sunday's loss to the 49ers, Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer says things in the NFL can change course in a hurry.
With the Cowboys' next game on Monday night, head coach Mike McCarthy said the players will get one extra day off this week as the coaching staff takes more time to analyze last week's loss to San Francisco.
The Cowboys' game against the 49ers on Sunday was supposed to be a measuring stick to see where Dallas stood among the NFC's best teams. It turned out to be a blowout loss. Head coach Mike McCarthy called the defeat "humbling," while acknowledging it was only one game.
The Cowboys visit the 49ers, the team that eliminated them from the playoffs each of the last two seasons, on Sunday night. Defensive end Demarcus Lawrence says the team isn't making too much of a regular season game, but admits when the players hit the field, the level of focus could increase
Defensive tackle Neville Gallimore says it will take the whole defense to slow down the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night.
Dallas tight end Sean McKeon was on the practice squad for the first three weeks of the season, but recovered a fumble in the Cowboys' win over the Patriots on Sunday. The effort exemplifies a player taking advantage when given an opportunity.
The San Francisco 49ers have knocked the Cowboys out of the playoffs each of the last two seasons. Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy says the team recognizes the significance of this Week 5 matchup.
The Cowboys improved to 3-1 Sunday, using a suffocating defensive performance to shutdown the New England Patriots 38-3. Second-year cornerback Daron Bland was the star, recording two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown.
The return of running back Ezekiel Elliott to AT&T Stadium will garner much of the attention Sunday when Dallas hosts New England, but Cowboys' cornerback Stephone Gilmore will be facing his former team. Gilmore was named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year, made four Pro Bowls and won two Super Bowls in his time with the Patriots.
Dallas safety Jayron Kearse says the defense couldn't wait to get back on the practice field after Sunday's loss to Arizona and knows they can only afford one "mulligan" this season.
The Cowboys were back on the practice field Tuesday, and nobody was happier to be there than the Dallas defense after the team's loss to Arizona on Sunday. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn says the unit will learn from its mistakes against the Cardinals.
The Cowboys offense struggled to convert red zone trips into touchdowns in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. Head coach Mike McCarthy said while he knows the team needs to cross the goalline, it's too early to overreact.
The previously winless Arizona Cardinals handed the Dallas Cowboys their first loss of the season on Sunday. The Dallas offense moved the ball, but struggled to find the end zone.
Fourth-year cornerback Trevon Diggs suffered a torn ACL in practice on Thursday and will miss the rest of the 2023 season. The Cowboys' path without Diggs begins Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.
After outscoring opponents in the season's first two games by a score of 70-10, the Dallas Cowboys are being praised around the league as a potential Super Bowl contender. Head coach Mike McCarthy says he's talked to the team about how to handle success.
While the first names that come to mind when thinking about the Cowboys' offensive line tend to be left tackle Tyron Smith and right guard Zack Martin, but center Tyler Biadasz has quietly established himself as a Pro Bowl-caliber player.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott took ownership for his poor play in the Divisional Round loss to 49ers
There's a huge amount of star power in this Cowboys/49ers playoff matchup. Which individual matchups among those stars will be the most intriguing to watch?
Also does Maher have the "yips" after missing all of those PATs?
How have the 49ers won 11 games in a row with half of them featuring a rookie quarterback? How can the Cowboys defense can beat them in their Divisional Round matchup?
Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy provided some updates on a few players who suffered injuries on Monday night and their chances of practicing this week leading up to the Divisional Round matchup against the 49ers on Sunday.
McCarthy was able to provide some good news when it comes to the injury statuses of safeties Jayron Kearse (knee) and Israel Mukuamu (hamstring).
Prescott completed 25 of 33 passes for 305 yards and played turnover-free ball for the first time in eight games as the Cowboys (13-5) dominated the listless Bucs (8-10) in what may turn out to be Brady’s last game in a Tampa Bay uniform.
Dallas beat Brady for the first time in the seven-time Super Bowl champion's career and won in the postseason on the road for the first time in 30 years
The Cowboys will face Tampa for this wildcard playoff game Monday. This is also Dak Prescott's 5th Playoff start.
Wide receiver T.Y. Hilton talked about how the Cowboys are preparing for the Buccaneers and the importance of winning or going home.
The Cowboys will be getting some reinforcements ahead of their Wild Card matchup against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, center Tyler Biadasz and defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins will all practice on Wednesday, Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy told media members at The Star.
With the Wild Card playoff for the Cowboys vs Buccaneers being moved to Monday night, Dallas gets an extra day of practice.
After an absolutely dismal performance, arguably the Cowboys worst since Week 1, the Cowboys fell to Washington in an embarrassing 26-6 loss.
The problems for the Cowboys started at the top, with quarterback Dak Prescott putting forth one of his worst outings of the season, completing just 14 of 37 passes for 128 yards and one touchdown, with one interception -- the worst completion percentage of Prescott's career by a wide margin.
The Washington Commanders will start rookie quarterback Sam Howell in Sunday's season finale against the Cowboys.
The Cowboys secondary is ready to make his life miserable!
Pollard returns after missing the last game, and rookie running back Malik Davis has proven that he is a valuable asset for the team.
There is still plenty of movement in the NFC East after the Cowboys beat the Titans and the Philadelphia Eagles fell to the Saints over the weekend.
It was more of a struggle than it probably should have been for the Cowboys on Thursday night, but they ultimately leave Nashville with a 27-13 victory over the Titans.
The Cowboys once-dominant defense only has 1 sack over its last three games. How can Dan Quinn and his players get back to their production from earlier this season? Is it even fixable before the postseason begins?
As the Dallas Cowboys look to finish the season strong heading into the playoffs, they also hope to be healthy in time for January.
The team has been without key defensive playmakers Leighton Vander Esch and Johnathan Hankins as they both recover from injuries, but Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones sounded optimistic that they will be back in time for the playoffs
The Dallas Cowboys are now one of just two teams to knock off the Philadelphia Eagles in 2022, winning 40-34 at AT&T Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The win, which keeps the Cowboys alive in the NFC East race, also locks up the Cowboys to at least the fifth seed in the NFC playoff race.
As injuries pile up for the Cowboys on defense, the team is focused on finding the right players for the open jobs. Here's the voice of the Cowboys, Brad Sham.
The Cowboys have their biggest practice of the week today as they gear up to face the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday.
Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said his team will learn from Sunday's overtime loss to Jacksonville and be better in late game situations moving forward.
Despite Sunday's overtime loss to the Jaguars in Jacksonville, the Dallas Cowboys are in the playoffs thanks to a New York Giants win over the Washington Commanders.
Continuity on the offensive line elusive in the NFL and the Cowboys have been striving for it all season. They'll be without starting right tackle Robert Steele Sunday against Jacksonville, where a win would put Dallas in the playoffs.
The Dallas Cowboys could ensure themselves a playoff spot as soon as Sunday if other games fall in their favor. But that doesn't mean they're not trying to improve, signing veteran wide receiver T.Y. Hilton to bolster their offense.
When Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott scored his 77th career touchdown on Sunday, it moved him into third place on Dallas' career list behind just Hall of Famers Emmitt Smith and Tony Doresett.
Dallas lost starting right tackle Terrence Steele to a season-ending injury in Sunday's game against Houston, while on Monday they signed veteran receiver T.Y. Hilton.
The Dallas Cowboys needed to drive the length of the field with less than 2 minutes to go in order to secure a comeback win over the 1-11 Houston Texans.
While the Cowboys and Texans may look like a mismatch on paper, two second-year Dallas cornerbacks are expected to get a chance to prove themselves. Kelvin Joseph will start in place of the injured Anthony Brown and Nashon Wright will be on the active roster for just the fourth time this season.
Cowboys' left tackle Tyron Smith practiced Wednesday for the first time since suffering a hamstring in August. He is not likely to play on Sunday, but could be ready by the team's Dec. 18 game against Jacksonville.
There are new questions about the knee injury Odell Beckham Jr. suffered in the Super Bowl and his fitness to play before year's end. Plus, cornerback Kelvin Joseph will get the first opportunity to replace the injured Anthony Brown.
The Odell Beckham Jr. recruiting visit to North Texas continued at the American Airlines Center on Monday night while Luka Doncic's Mavericks took on Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns.
Joined by Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons and cornerback Trevon Diggs, Beckham was met by a scrum of reporters when he arrived at the arena.
The Dallas Cowboys are back in the win column, and they did it in explosive dominating fashion, blowing the doors off of the Indianapolis Colts 54-19.
Dak Prescott, who made history by moving into third place all time in Dallas Cowboys franchise history in touchdown passes, completed 20 of 30 passes for 170 yards and three scores.
Could Jeff Saturday make some major coaching gaffes when he leads the Indianapolis Colts into AT&T stadium on Sunday?
Player like Malik Hooker are looking forward to the meeting, he was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts with the 15th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft
According to reports, the Cowboys "are expected to open the 21-day practice window" for veteran wide receiver James Washington. The move will allow Washington to begin practicing and gives the Cowboys 21 days to add him to their active roster.
It's the first time the Cowboys have faced the Indianapolis Colts in 4 years, and the entire roster for both teams has almost completely changed.
What can we expect from this week's matchup?
Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy addresses the different needs of the team at different times of the year as they prepare for the last big push to make it to the post-season.
The Cowboys are back at The Star prepping for the next game, but all the talk is still on Odell Beckham Jr.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Sunday that one team executive believes that the Dallas Cowboys are the favorites to land the 30-year-old wide receiver.
The victory ended a three-game Thanksgiving losing streak for the Cowboys (8-3), who moved a game ahead of the Giants in the NFC East while sweeping the season series. Philadelphia (9-1) leads the division.
The Cowboys may be without several players when they take on the Giants on Thanksgiving due to a bug that has spread throughout the organization.
Defensive end Tarell Basham and defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins are listed as doubtful to play Thursday on the team's final injury report. Neither player has been able to practice all week.
Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz says now is not the time to rest on Sunday's blowout win at Minnesota. Instead, he says now is the time to examine what can improve.
The Dallas Cowboys got over the Green Bay loss in a big way by throttling the Vikings 40-3. Team owner Jerry Jones and EVP Stephen Jones talked about how the team was able to bounce back in a big way and are even thinking Super Bowl, all the while coach Mike McCarthy is dealing with that and if they are meeting with Odell Beckham Jr. soon, and more!
Quarterback Dak Prescott was nearly perfect, running back Tony Pollard rushed all over the Minnesota defense, the defense recorded seven sacks and the offensive line turned in a solid performance as the Cowboys thrashed the Vikings 40-3 on Sunday.
The Cowboys will be tasked with stopping a potent offense on Sunday, as the Vikings have two of the best players at their respective positions.
Who will be tougher to stop: the all-world receiver Jefferson or the bruising running back Cook?
The Dallas Cowboys added three players to their practice squad on Wednesday, including former Atlanta Falcons defensive end and first round pick, Takk McKinley, the team announced.
Dallas also announced the signings on wideout Antonio Callaway, offensive lineman Brock Hoffman. They also released edge rusher Mika Tafua and placed Alec Lindstrom on the practice squad.
After a day to decompress from the Packers loss, many people have some questions regarding these Cowboys. Will Tyler Smith stick at left tackle when Tyron Smith returns? Has Dan Quinn been disguising defensive problems for a while now?
The Cowboys run defense has been a mess, but confidence in Dan Quinn apparently isn’t wavering within Dallas’ front office.
The performance of the run defense could have a huge impact on a Cowboys team jostling for playoff positioning. It's not about to get any easier, either, as they’re set to face Dalvin Cook, Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Taylor, Dameon Pierce and Travis Etienne in their next five games, respectivel
Green Bay snapped a five-game losing streak with a victory over the Cowboys in McCarthy’s first game back at Lambeau Field since his firing at the end of the 2018 season.
The Cowboys had an offensive day, out gaining the Packers 421-415, and with their own 100 yard rusher in Tony Pollard (115 yards and a score on 20 carries), and 100 yard receiver in CeeDee Lamb (11 catches for 150 yards and two touchdowns).
That is except for the two interceptions thrown by Dak Prescott, who finished the day with 265 yards on 27 of 46 passing with three touchdowns.
The Dallas Cowboys will get some help along the defensive front in the coming days, after activating veteran defensive end Tarrell Basham from injured reserve.
In other injury news, the Cowboys will have to continue to wait for the return of wideout James Washington, who has been out for most of the season with a foot injury, and will not return to practice this week.
According to Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, however, Washington is nearing a return.
The bye week was exactly what Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott needed, as he appears to be ready to rejoin the team's rushing attack when Dallas takes on the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon.
From 2006 to 2018, McCarthy was the head coach of the Green Bay Packers. In 2011, he led the team to a win in Super Bowl XLV over his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers. Now for the first time as the Dallas Cowboys coach, he makes his return to Lambeau Field.
There are two types of Cowboy fans. There are the Dak-heads and the Dak-asses. Fans love to criticize Dak for not being like Brady or Mahomes, but he doesn't have to be at that level to win.
Tony Pollard just had the best game of his career against Chicago, and Ezekiel Elliott has been a reliable running back for the entirety of his career.
Is that combo the best in the whole NFL? Should they be kept together for the long term?
Who's been the biggest surprise on the Dallas Cowboys so far in 2022? Which rookie has stood out the most?
The Dallas Cowboys failed to make a move before the expiration of the NFL Trade deadline on Tuesday afternoon, but it wasn't for a lack of trying.
According to multiple reports, the Cowboys were engaged in trade talks with the Houston Texans, looking to acquire wide receiver Brandin Cooks, in an attempt to give their offense an over the top boost.
The Cowboys currently rank 27th out of 32 NFL Teams in passing, throwing for just 190.6 yards per game.
The Dallas Cowboys are firmly in a win-now mindset with the trade deadline finally here.
The 6-2 Cowboys already made one trade, acquiring Johnathan Hankins from the Las Vegas Raiders last week. And with the deadline set for 3 p.m. CT on Tuesday, the Cowboys have areas that can be upgraded and a front office willing to be aggressive.
Tony Pollard got a rare start on Sunday, filling in for an injured Ezekiel Elliott, who was out with a sprained knee.
Pollard made the most of his opportunity, rushing for 131 yards and three touchdowns to help lead the Cowboys to a 49-29 win over the Bears. Pollard also had one catch for 16 yards.
It's never a good thing when players are added to the injury report midweek.
Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons was added to the practice report Thursday with a shoulder injury, but he was able to get in a limited practice.
What may be more concerning is that rookie defensive end Sam Williams, who had the best game of his career against the Lions last week when he sacked Jared Goff twice, was added to the report with a knee injury. Williams was listed as a non-participant Thursday.
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The Cowboys got some more depth on their defense on Wednesday afternoon, when linebacker Damone Clark was activated from the off of the reserve list.
The Cowboys made a move to shore up the defensive line today, trading for Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins. What do NFL execs think of this move?
Sustaining drives had been an issue in the last couple of weeks, but the Cowboys managed to improve that on Sunday. Dallas had 3 drives against the Lions of at least 65 yards, which is the first time the Cowboys have had at least 3 drives of that length all season.
Dak Prescott is back under center, and the Dallas Cowboys are back in the win column.
Coming off of a frustrating loss to the Philadelphia Eagles last week, the Cowboys bounced back in a big way on Sunday afternoon at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, taking down the Detroit Lions 24-6, and moving to 5-2 on the season.
As the Cowboys get ready to face the Detiot Lions, one of the best offenses in the NFL, Dak Prescott finally makes his QB return.
We talk to Leighton Vander Esch about how the Cowboys defense is preparing for the game against Detriot this weekend.
Through six weeks, the Cowboys somehow find themselves in the best division in the NFL.
Only four teams in the NFC have a winning record, and three of them are in the NFC East (Cowboys at 4-2, Eagles at 6-0, Giants at 5-1). The Vikings are the other team in the conference with a winning record of 5-1.
But don't be fooled by the Lions and their 1-4 record. Brian Broaddus says Detroit is a feisty team that could give the Cowboys fits if they're not careful.
Jerry Jones is all but saying for certain that Dak Prescott will play Sunday, but he has to first return to full practice on Wednesday at The Star.
The Dallas Cowboys quarterback hasn’t played since fracturing his thumb in Week 1, but has been trending in the right direction for a while. He said Sunday that he plans to be back for this week’s game against the Detroit Lions, and the expectation is he'll be medically cleared before Wednesday's practice
All signs are pointing to the Cowboys getting their star quarterback back for this weekend's home matchup against the Detroit Lions.
After the Cowboys' 26-17 loss to the Eagles on Sunday, Prescott informed the media of his intentions to return in Week 7.
“Well, that still remains to be seen," Stephen Jones said. "Obviously seeing where Dak is feeling really good about himself, that’s the most important thing of all is that he feels like he can throw the ball the way he needs to throw it to be successful.
The Dallas Cowboys nearly had the biggest comeback in the NFL in Week 6. However, it wasn't to be, as they fell to the Philadelphia Eagles 00-00, and dropped to 4-2 on the season.
Following the loss, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott informed the media of his intentions to return for the team's Week 7 matchup against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium.
It's a battle for the top of the NFC East as the Dallas Cowboys take on the Eagles in Philadelphia in a rivalry game Sunday night.
The Cowboys take on the Eagles in Philadelphia in a rivalry game Sunday night. Tackle Jason Peters was a nine-time Pro Bowler for the Eagles and says Dallas knows what to expect when it visits the NFL's lone unbeaten team this week.
The Cowboys take on the Eagles on Sunday night in Philadelphia. The Eagles are the only undefeated team in the NFL, while Cowboys fans should be pleasantly surprised by a 4-1 start without quarterback Dak Prescott.
Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy picks a theme for his team each season. This year, he selected "resilience" before quarterback Dak Prescott and left tackle Tyron Smith got injured. McCarthy says, a team never knows what will come its way, but has to be prepared for anything.
The Dallas Cowboys defense continued to play Sunday in the team's 22-10 win over the defining Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams.
The Los Angeles Rams are favored in Sunday's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Mike McCarthy didn't buy the point spread.
Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs could be charged with covering Rams' wide receiver Cooper Kupp on Sunday. Highland Park native Matthew Stafford and the defending Super Bowl champions play Dallas this week.
With four sacks on the season after a 13-sack rookie performance, Cowboys' outside linebacker Micah Parsons has as much "football makeup" as any player owner Jerry Jones has been around.
The Cowboys will take on the Los Angeles Rams next. The defending Super Bowl champs will be coming off a loss on Monday Night Football to the San Francisco 49ers.
Backup quarterback Cooper Rush led the Dallas Cowboys over the Washington Commanders Sunday for the team's third straight win.
The Dallas Cowboys are geting healthier with offensive guard Connor McGovern, safety Jayron Kearse, and tight end Dalton Schultz all getting close to making their returns. Wide receiver Michael Gallup is expected to make his season debut Sunday.
Despite an apparent mismatch on paper, the Cowboys aren't taking the Commanders lightly, defensive end Demarcus Lawrence says. Washington has allowed the most sacks in the NFL through three weeks, while Dallas has recorded the most.
The Cowboys' offense is feeling confident after a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants Monday night.
Cowboys' defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence led the defense with three sacks in Monday's win over the New York Giants.
Cowboys wide receiver Noah Brown caught five passes for 91 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Bengals and says he knows the wide receivers will need to play a big role against the New York Giants on Monday night.
With multiple sacks in each of the first two games, Micah Parsons is in elite company, but defensive coordinator Dan Quinn says the Cowboys will not make Parsons a full-time defensive, adding he's more dangerous when they can deploy him in multiple places.
Cooper Rush had no choice but to smile as he embraced offensive coordinator Kellen Moore after the winning kick for the Dallas Cowboys.
Dak Prescott’s backup now has a 2-0 career record filling in, with winning drives on his final possession both times. That was enough to let the emotion flow for the normally stoic Rush, at least for a few moments.
While, CeeDee Lamb says the Cowboys need to play better in Week 2 against the Bengals, he cautioned against overreacting with 16 games left to play.
The good news for the Cowboys is that the timeline for the returns of Dak Prescott, Connor McGovern and Jayron Kearse could be sooner than first expected. The bad news? All three will miss Sunday's game against Cincinnati.
Injured Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott could miss fewer games than initially projected, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on 105.3 The Fan. Prescott, who had thumb surgery Monday, was initially projected to miss six to eight weeks, but Jones said Prescott could miss as few as four.
Even before quarterback Dak Prescott was injured in Sunday night's loss to Tampa Bay, the Cowboys' offense was struggling. Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore says he wants to see wide receivers create more separation.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott injured his right thumb in the fourth quarter of Dallas' 19-3 loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday night. Prescott was expected to have surgery Monday and is projected to miss six to eight weeks. Cooper Rush relieved Prescott late in the game Sunday.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott left practice early Thursday and did not return, citing a new pair of shoes that made his surgically repaired right ankle feel "uncomfortable." Backup quarterback Cooper Rush took all the practice snaps after Prescott's exit.
But the Cowboys' starter says he'll practice Saturday and be ready to go for the season opener Sunday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
With Amari Cooper gone to Cleveland and Michael Gallup injured, the Cowboys' receivers will be scrutinized Sunday night in the season opener against Tampa Bay. CeeDee Lamb returns as Dak Prescott's top target, but the No. 2 receiver is Noah Brown, who has never caught a touchdown pass.
The Cowboys' first round draft pick, North Crowley High School grad Tyler Smith, is slated to start at left tackle in place of the injured Tyron Smith in Dallas' season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday night. Smith is one of 12 rookies rookies to make the Cowboys' opening night roster.
The Cowboys signed former Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason Peters, a nine-time Pro Bowl selection, after losing left tackle Tyron Smith. Peters is expected to start on the practice squad to work his way into playing shape. Tyler Smith is expected to start at left tackle in Week 1.
With rookie Tyler Smith expected to start at left tackle to open the season, the Cowboys are in search of veteran help along the offensive line. That does not seem to be the case with the team's young receivers. Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore praised Dennis Houston's versatility on Thursday.
The Dallas Cowboys used roster rules to their advantage as the temporarily cut their kickers and backup quarterbacks to keep as many players as they could while they assembled their practice squad.
The Dallas Cowboys released backup quarterback Cooper Rush and three veteran special teams players ahead of the deadline to cut rosters down to 53 players. The moves don't mean the players will not be on the team -- it's just a way to use the rules to Dallas' advantage.
In the wake of longtime left tackle Tyron Smith's injury, rookie Tyler Smith appears to be the leading candidate to start for the Cowboys at the position.
After getting one final look at players in the preseason win over the Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys coaches are preparing the final 53-man roster.
The Dallas Cowboys prepare for final preseason game against Seahwaks, happening tonight at AT&T Stadium.
Cowboys starting left tackle Tyron Smith is reportedly slated for surgery and in jeopardy of missing the entire 2022 season after tests revealed the injury he suffered in practice on Wednesday was more severe than initially thought.
Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy judges his team's readiness for a season by using an analytics study. He says he hopes the team can replicate the fast start they had in 2021.
The Cowboys are back in North Texas and will hold an evening practice Tuesday that is open to the public. After two days off so coaches could work on whittling down the roster, fourth-year defensive tackle Tristan Hill says he feels as healthy as he has as a professional.
Former TCU Horned Frog KaVontae Turpin returned a kickoff and a punt for a touchdown in Saturday's preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Cowboys have to cut five players by Tuesday afternoon to meet an NFL training camp deadline.
The Cowboys prepare to close out the road portion of training camp Saturday night with a preseason game in Los Angeles against the Chargers. Most veterans are not expected to play, so many of the younger players will have a chance to make their case.
The Cowboys practiced against the Los Angeles Charges in Costa Mesa, California on Wednesday and will do so again Thursday. Cornerback Jourdan Lewis left Wednesday's practice and could miss time in training camp. Fifth-round pick Daron Bland could get a chance to see more reps in Lewis' absence.
The Cowboys broke camp in Oxnard, California and will practice against the Los Angeles Chargers for two days before returning to Frisco. Former West Virginia quarterback Will Grier is vying for the backup quarterback role.
Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy says the coaching staff will focus on areas in which they want to see improvement after Saturday's preseason loss in Denver. Dallas breaks camp in Oxnard on Tuesday and travels to Irvine, California to practice against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Cowboys are back at training camp in Oxnard on Monday after committing 17 penalties in a 17-7 preseason loss at Denver on Saturday night. Rookie tight end Jake Ferguson was a bright for Dallas in the loss, catching three passes for 29 yards.
The Cowboys will practice against the Los Angeles Chargers in Irvine, California on Tuesday.
The Dallas Cowboys will practice in Denver with the Broncos Thursday ahead of the teams' preseason opener on Saturday night.
The Cowboys on Tuesday waived rookie kicker Jonathan Garibay and signed veteran Brett Maher, who kicked for Dallas in 2018 and spent part of last season with New Orleans. The Cowboys also have kicker Lirim Hajrullahu in camp to compete for reps.
As the Cowboys prepare to travel to Denver for a practice and a preseason game, secondary coach Joe Whitt says the team's depth and versatility at safety could be a strength of the defense.