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Cowboys | Cowboys to sign UFL standout Wed Jun 19, 12:31 PM
Free-agent LB Willie Harvey Jr. (UFL) plans to sign with the Dallas Cowboys, per source on Tuesday, June 18.
Link to story Cowboys | Cowboys working out UFL standout Wed Jun 19, 12:05 PM
Free-agent LB Jonathan Garvin (UFL) is working out for the Dallas Cowboys, per his agents on Wednesday, June 19.
Link to story Cowboys | Gareon Conley catches on with Dallas Tue Jun 18, 03:48 PM
Free-agent CB Gareon Conley (UFL) signed an undisclosed contract with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, June 18.
Link to story Cowboys | Willie Harvey going to Dallas Tue Jun 18, 11:51 AM
Free-agent LB Willie Harvey (UFL) is expected to sign with the Dallas Cowboys. Harvey was an All-UFL selection from the St. Louis Battlehawks.
Link to story Cowboys | Jake Ferguson hopes to continue improving Sat Jun 15, 12:22 PM
Dallas Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson said he hopes to make a similar jump in play this upcoming season like he did from 2022 to 2023. He posted only 174 yards in 2022 but improved to 761 yards last season.
| Footballguys view: 2023 second round Luke Schoonmaker is hurt again with a hamstring issue that caused him to miss OTAs. He has also already missed time with shoulder and foot injuries. Ferguson came on with the rest of the Cowboys pass offense in the second half of the season and could be a good value pick at tight end if Schoonmaker continues to struggle with injuries. |
Cowboys | Rico Dowdle a strong contender to start? Tue Jun 11, 03:32 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle reportedly has a very good chance of being the 'RB1 favorite' this season, according to multiple sources close to the team.
| Footballguys view: At 6-foot, 215-pounds, Dowdle has a great blend of size and speed. His well-rounded game makes him a potential do-it-all back in the image of Ezekiel Elliott. But USA Today contends Dowdle's strength and explosiveness add in an element of big-play potential severely lacking from the team's committee of runners. The article acknowledges that Ezekiel Elliott will have a significant role, but it also projects Dowdle for 10-12 attempts per game. It's a situation worth watching when training camp opens. |
Cowboys | Dallas gives four UFL players a look Tue Jun 11, 02:43 PM
Free-agent CB Gareon Conley (UFL), CB DeAndre Baker (UFL), LB Noah Dawkins (UFL) and LB Willie Harvey (UFL) worked out for the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, June 11.
Link to story Cowboys | Marshawn Kneeland gets rookie deal done Tue Jun 11, 02:28 PM
Dallas Cowboys second-round draft choice DE Marshawn Kneeland (Western Michigan) signed a four-year contract on Tuesday, June 11. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Cowboys | Dallas to work out Willie Harvey Mon Jun 10, 06:15 PM
Free-agent LB Willie Harvey Jr. (Browns) is scheduled to work out for the Dallas Cowboys Tuesday, June 11, according to a source.
Link to story Cowboys | Trevon Diggs making good progress Wed Jun 5, 03:48 PM
Dallas Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs (knee) is looking good in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament but may start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.
Link to story Cowboys | Trevon Diggs recovering nicely Wed Jun 5, 01:42 PM
Dallas Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs (knee) 'looks great' in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament but there's a chance he could start training camp on the PUP list, head coach Mike McCarthy said on Wednesday, June 5.
Link to story Cowboys | Ezekiel Elliott First In Line, But Cowboys Will Lean Into Committee Approach Tue Jun 4, 03:44 PM
Head coach Mike McCarthy has said there will be a running back by committee approach in Dallas this season, but the committee members are still to be determined. McCarthy said he doesn't know yet how many backs will be splitting carries. "Two or three [running backs], whatever it takes," McCarthy said.
| Footballguys view: As PFT's Michael David Smith put it, "With last year's leading rusher Tony Pollard now a Titan, the Cowboys are making changes at running back, and McCarthy sounds ready to be patient in setting his running back depth chart this season." At the moment, it looks like the returning Ezekiel Elliott will be atop the depth chart, with Rico Dowdle behind him and Royce Freeman, Deuce Vaughn, Hunter Luepke, Malik Davis, Snoop Conner, and Nathaniel Peat competing for roster spots. Expecting Elliott to take the lead is reasonable. We project him to have 180 carries. That leaves plenty of room for others to chip in. |
Cowboys | McCarthy Confirms CeeDee Lamb Is Absent From Mandatory Minicamp Tue Jun 4, 03:43 PM
Cowboys star WR CeeDee Lamb has not been spotted in Dallas for mandatory minicamp, sources say. Lamb has not been present for voluntary OTAs, but is not reporting to minicamp, which subjects a player to fines. Coach Mike McCarthy confirms CeeDee Lamb is not present but says, "He's been engaged."
| Footballguys view: McCarthy adds that it's a "business decision" and has no issues with how his the team's veterans prepare. A first-round pick in 2020, Lamb is entering the final year of his rookie contract on the fifth-year option. He's currently set to make $17.991 million in 2024. After Justin Jefferson reset the receiver market with his contract extension on Monday, Lamb is one of the next in line at the position to receive a new deal. Lamb, 25, is set to incur roughly $100,000 in fines for missing all of mandatory minicamp. |
Cowboys | Micah Parsons in no rush to sign extension Tue Jun 4, 03:05 PM
Dallas Cowboys DE Micah Parsons told reporters he is 'content to wait as long as possible for a new contract' on Tuesday, June 4.
Link to story Cowboys | Talks With CeeDee Lamb Expected To Speed Up Mon Jun 3, 04:46 PM
Long-time NFL insider Josina Anderson is told talks between the Cowboys and WR CeeDee Lamb are expected to "speed up" --beyond its previous pace -- since "there's at least a number" with the announcement of Vikings WR Justin Jefferson's record-setting non-quarterback contract extension today, per source.
| Footballguys view: Lamb is set to make just under $18 million in the final year of his rookie contract, and the wideout is skipping voluntary sessions as the two sides work on a contract extension. Lamb led the NFL with 135 receptions last season, but his target share is further evidence of his importance to this offense: QB Dak Prescott targeted Lamb 179 times last season. Every other Cowboys wide receiver drew a combined 182 targets. Expect this one to get done before September. The Cowboys realize it gets more expensive as other deals get done. |
Cowboys | Dallas committed to Dak Prescott Sun Jun 2, 10:44 AM
Negotiations between the Dallas Cowboys and QB Dak Prescott on a contract extension have been described as 'passive' so far, although the team wants to get a deal done before he hits free agency in 2025, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
| Footballguys view: If the team is truly committed, then they will get a deal done. There's always enough money, teams just have to figure out the cap situation. Prescott is in the final year of his current deal and will earn $55.455 million in 2024....unless a new deal is made. The team could lower Prescott's cap number this year while also giving him more security. Prescott will continue to be among the highest-paid quarterbacks in the league - whether it's in Dallas or somewhere else in 2025. |
Cowboys | Several players miss workout Sat Jun 1, 09:24 AM
Dallas Cowboys DT Osa Odighizuwa (hip), DT Mazi Smith (shoulder) and TE Luke Schoonmaker (hamstring) did not participate in the voluntary workout Thursday, May 30.
Link to story Cowboys | Trey Lance making big strides Thu May 30, 01:10 PM
Dallas Cowboys QB Trey Lance is 'close to being a master of the system' and 'has a really high understanding (of the team's offense),' according to head coach Mike McCarthy.
Link to story Cowboys | DeMarvion Overshown expects to make impact Mon May 27, 08:22 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown (knee) has been making good progress in his recovery and believes he will be able to make an impact on defense this upcoming season.
Link to story Cowboys | Jalen Tolbert prepping for big year? Sun May 26, 01:29 AM
Dallas Cowboys WR Jalen Tolbert appears more confident this season, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. 'He's taken leaps and bounds in that area,' McCarthy said. 'I think anything that's consistent in this game, the more confident that the individual is, his physicality, his urgency, the understanding of detail, the competitiveness, vastly increases.'
| Footballguys view: Tolbert has been developing for a couple of seasons with the Cowboys, and now he's ready to do more. A former third-round pick (South Alabama), Tolbert is competing for the no.3 spot on the depth chart behind CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks. Reports indicate Tolbert has been tightly working with QB Dak Prescott this offseason. In this offense, we like Tolbert as a lottery ticket pick late in deeper leagues. |
Cowboys | Luke Schoonmaker likely out until camp Thu May 23, 01:47 PM
Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys TE Luke Schoonmaker (hamstring) is expected to miss the rest of the organized team activities because of his hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: Like the rest of the Cowboys pass offense, Jake Ferguson got a boost when the offense was centered more around Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb in the second half of the season. Dallas took Schoonmaker in the second round last year and may have expected him to be the tight end of the future, but he hasn't stayed healthy. Ferguson is the tight end of the present and worth if falls far past his TE9, 7th/8th round ADP in early drafts. |
Cowboys | Micah Parsons to take part in OTAs Thu May 23, 01:49 AM
Dallas Cowboys DE Micah Parsons indicated he will take part in the second week of organized team activities, which begin Wednesday, May 29, though he did not provide any clarity as to why he isn't currently in attendance. Parsons also reaffirmed he will be present for Dallas' minicamp in June.
Link to story Cowboys | Osa Odighizuwa not on field Wed May 22, 05:29 PM
Dallas Cowboys DT Osa Odighizuwa (hip) did not participate in the voluntary workout Tuesday, May 22, because of a hip injury, according to a source. He is expected to be a full participant once training camp begins.
Link to story Cowboys | Luke Schoonmaker sidelined Wed May 22, 01:31 PM
Dallas Cowboys TE Luke Schoonmaker (hamstring) is not participating in organized team activities due to an unspecified hamstring injury, head coach Mike McCarthy said on Wednesday, May 22.
| Footballguys view: Schoonmaker is a player we appreciate in dynasty formats, but he's currently battling Peyton Hendershot for the no.2 job behind Jake Ferguson. All three tight ends are similar with their skill set, so if you like what Ferguson has shown then you should expect similar things from Schoonmaker - if healthy and when he gets the opportunity. |
Cowboys | Micah Parsons expects to take part in minicamp Tue May 21, 10:32 PM
Dallas Cowboys DE Micah Parsons was not present for organized team activities on Tuesday, May 21, but is expected to participate in minicamp from June 4 to June 6, according to NFL Network's James Slater.
Link to story Cowboys | Coaches Have High Hopes For Jalen Tolbert Tue May 21, 03:50 PM
The Cowboys aren't expecting CeeDee Lamb at their organized team activities and that will give more time for the team's other receivers to make an impression on the coaching staff. One player who will be watched closely is Jalen Tolbert.
| Footballguys view: The Cowboys have not made any veteran additions to the group after the departure of Michael Gallup, which leaves Tolbert on track to be the No. 3 wideout behind Lamb and Brandin Cooks during the 2024 season. During a conversation with us last Saturday, Jon Machota of The Athletic explained it like this: "In a perfect world for the Dallas Cowboys, Tolbert will make a considerable jump" this season. As our WR85, Tolbert is a free-square play heading into training camp. |
Cowboys | CeeDee Lamb not expected at OTAs Mon May 20, 08:06 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb is not expected to participate in the organized team activities that start Tuesday, May 21, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: Lamb is set to make just under $18 million in the final year of his rookie contract, and the wideout skipping voluntary sessions has been expected as the two sides work on a contract extension. Remember: Lamb led the NFL with 135 receptions last season. He racked up 1,749 yards and 12 touchdowns along the way. More indicative of his importance in Dallas, Prescott targeted Lamb 179 times last season. Every other Cowboys wide receiver drew a combined 182 targets. Expect a deal to get done, even if it takes until early September. |
Cowboys | Deuce Vaughn to see increased role? Sun May 19, 10:43 AM
Dallas Cowboys RB Deuce Vaughn could see more offensive snaps out of the slot in the 2024 season, in order to take advantage of his speed, agility and ability to change directions, in the opinion of CowboysWire's Reid Hanson.
| Footballguys view: We've heard this report before, so let's see if things come to fruition when the Cowboys get to training camp, the preseason, and (of course) the regular season. Vaughn barely saw the field as a rookie in 2023, but the second-year back has a different skill set than others in the Dallas backfield. Ezekiel Elliott is there to make Jerry Jones happy (and plunge up the middle of the line) with Rico Dowdle being a solid backup. Vaughn is a perfect change-of-pace from those two, but right now his fantasy ceiling seems to be limited. |
Cowboys | Jake Ferguson focused on consistency Fri May 17, 10:07 AM
Dallas Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson said he wants to prove that his improvement last season wasn't a fluke. 'In this league you can't be complacent,' Ferguson said. 'You've got to just keep going. You've got to keep getting better and that's what I aim to do.'
| Footballguys view: Ferguson is consistent in his effort and production. That's why he's a low-end TE1 option in 2024. He did have a surge in production from Week 13 on last year, and perhaps he can carry some of that momentum over to this season. |
Cowboys | OC not worried about CeeDee Lamb's absence Fri May 17, 10:07 AM
Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb has not been participating in voluntary workouts this offseason because of his contract situation, but offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said he is not worried because he believes Lamb will be ready to play when he returns.
| Footballguys view: Lamb is one of the best in the game. He's going to be ready as soon as the work in mandatory, and Fantasy GMs should expect top-5 production in 2024. |
Cowboys | No progress on Dak Prescott deal Thu May 16, 10:55 AM
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott has experienced no progress in talks about an extension, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: The Cowboys appear to be ready to allow Prescott to hit free agency next season. They can't use the franchise tag on him, and Prescott has a no trade clause. He isn't going to get cheaper unless the team craters this season, so it's hard to see what the Cowboys strategy here is unless they are really unsure that they want to go forward with Prescott as their starting quarterback. But if that is the case, they have made no plan for the quarterback position after Prescott, so that also seems incoherent. It's hard to know what the future holds for Prescott or the Cowboys right now. |
Cowboys | DAL to use committee at running back Sun May 12, 09:16 AM
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said the team will use a running back by committee approach this season, unlike the feature back approach used during RB Ezekiel Elliott's first tour of duty with the team. McCarthy said that he has not seen any drop off in the way Elliott moves but thinks it wouldn't be fair to give him a workload similar to what he saw in the early seasons of his career.
| Footballguys view: Elliott is back to lead the way, but he's going to be splitting time with Rico Dowdle. It will be interesting to see if Duece Vaughn can stay healthy and look better than he did last year as a rookie. Royce Freeman is there as well in case Elliott gets banged up or Dowdle struggles. They have some talent, but it's not a clear situation at all - and they could add another back if someone hits the waiver wire they like. Overall, this is a 'let someone else deal with it' situation for Fantasy GMs out there. |
Cowboys | Tyler Guyton contract details Sat May 11, 12:46 PM
Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys OT Tyler Guyton's four-year rookie deal is worth $13.155 million and includes a signing bonus of $6.387 million and a fifth-year option.
Link to story Cowboys | Six draft picks under contract Thu May 9, 08:13 PM
Dallas Cowboys third-round draft choice OG Cooper Beebe, third-round draft choice LB Marist Liufau, fifth-round draft choice CB Caelen Carson, sixth-round draft choice WR Ryan Flournoy, seventh-round draft choice OT Nathan Thomas and seventh-round draft choice DT Justin Rogers signed four-year contracts with the Cowboys Thursday, May 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Cowboys | Dallas signs first round pick Thu May 9, 08:13 PM
Dallas Cowboys first-round draft choice OT Tyler Guyton signed a four-year contract with the Cowboys Thursday, May 9. The deal includes a fifth-year option, but the financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Cowboys | Dallas adds multiple UDFAs Wed May 8, 04:23 PM
Undrafted free-agent DE Byron Vaughns (Baylor), DT Denzel Daxon (Illinois), LB Jason X. Johnson (Central Florida), LB Brock Mogensen (South Dakota), S Emany Johnson (Nevada), S Julius Wood (East Carolina) and S Josh DeBerry (Texas A&M) agreed to terms with the Dallas Cowboys Wednesday, May 8. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Cowboys | Martavis Bryant cut loose Wed May 8, 02:04 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR Martavis Bryant was released on Wednesday, May 8, per source.
| Footballguys view: Bryant signed a futures deal with the Cowboys earlier this year after spending last season on their practice squad. Reports indicate that other teams are interested in Bryant, but he hasn't played a regular-season down since 2018. If/when he ever gets on the field, one should not be expecting much. |
Cowboys | Zay Jones visiting Dallas Wed May 8, 11:53 AM
Free-agent WR Zay Jones (Jaguars) is visiting with the Dallas Cowboys Wednesday, May 8.
| Footballguys view: Jones' father, Robert, was a first-round pick for the Cowboys in the 1992 NFL draft, and it would be cool to see him sign with his father's old team. Released by the Jaguars after the draft, Jones has garnered some interest from the Titans in addition to the Cowboys. The veteran struggled with injuries last season, but he'll get a shot to compete for a roster spot with some team in training camp. |
Cowboys | Trevon Diggs on track for camp Wed May 1, 08:41 PM
Dallas Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs (knee) is expected to be available for the start of training camp.
Link to story Cowboys | Stephon Gilmore not close to deal Wed May 1, 03:10 PM
Free-agent CB Stephon Gilmore (Cowboys) is not close to a contract with the Dallas Cowboys at this time, according to a source.
Link to story Cowboys | Tyron Johnson added by Cowboys Tue Apr 30, 05:48 PM
Free-agent WR Tyron Johnson (Cowboys) signed with the Dallas Cowboys Tuesday, April 30. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Cowboys | Tyron Billy-Johnson back with Dallas Tue Apr 30, 03:39 PM
Free-agent WR Tyron Billy-Johnson (Cowboys) signed a contract with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, April 30. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed. Billy-Johnson spent last season on the team's practice squad.
Link to story Cowboys | Ezekiel Elliott official Tue Apr 30, 11:46 AM
Updating previous reports, free-agent RB Ezekiel Elliott (Patriots) officially signed a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys Tuesday, April 30. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Link to story Cowboys | Damien Wilson returning to Dallas Mon Apr 29, 04:43 PM
Free-agent LB Damien Wilson (Cowboys) agreed to terms with the Dallas Cowboys Monday, April 29, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Cowboys | Ezekiel Elliott back to Dallas Mon Apr 29, 08:10 AM
Free-agent RB Ezekiel Elliott (Patriots) agreed to a undisclosed deal with the Dallas Cowboys Monday, April 29.
| Footballguys view: Elliott will likely be a significant contributor in his return to Dallas. The Cowboys did not select a running back in last weekend's draft despite losing leading rusher Tony Pollard in free agency. With Rico Dowdle, Royce Freeman, and Deuce Vaughn also available, Elliott might not handle all the carries. Still, expecting him to get enough to work to return value on his current RB60 Average Draft Position, is more than reasonable. |
Cowboys | Dallas brings in Nathaniel Peat Sun Apr 28, 08:37 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Nathaniel Peat (Missouri) has agreed to terms with the Dallas Cowboys, according to league sources.
Link to story Cowboys | Brevyn Spann-Ford financials Sun Apr 28, 01:03 PM
Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys TE Brevyn Spann-Ford received a $20,000 signing bonus and another $250,000 salary guarantee, according to sources Sunday, April 28.
Link to story Cowboys | Dallas bringing in Corey Crooms Jr. Sat Apr 27, 11:09 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Corey Crooms Jr. (Minnesota) agreed to terms with the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, April 27. Financial terms were not revealed.
Link to story Cowboys | Alec Holler joining Dallas Sat Apr 27, 09:26 PM
Undrafted free-agent TE Alec Holler (Central Florida) agreed to terms with the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, April 27, per a league source.
Link to story Cowboys | Cameron Johnson going to Dallas Sat Apr 27, 08:20 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Cameron Johnson (Northwestern) agreed to terms with the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, April 27, per source.
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