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Blake Jarwin

Blake Jarwin’s Hip Surgery Makes TE Situation Even More Uncertain

It was revealed yesterday that Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin had hip surgery and could miss the beginning of the 2022 season. With Dalton Schultz’s impending free agency already a huge concern, this news makes the situation at TE even murkier for Dallas. Jarwin was generally seen as an acceptable Plan B if Schultz wound up …

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Deion Sanders

Shaq Says Deion Sanders Should Coach Cowboys; “Prime Time” Reacts

Forget Sean Payton; a new name has been thrown into the conversation for the future head coach of the Cowboys. Basketball icon and lifelong Dallas fan Shaquille O’Neal recently suggested Deion Sanders should take over as coach, and now “Prime Time” has responded clearly about his interest level. Sanders is currently preparing for his third season …

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Cowboys Using Different Tones on Futures of Amari Cooper & Ezekiel Elliott

Cowboys Using Different Tones on Futures of Amari Cooper & Ezekiel Elliott

Cowboys Executive VP Stephen Jones addressed the media yesterday at the 2022 NFL scouting combine. Particularly striking from his comments were the different tones he used when discussing the contracts and futures of WR Amari Cooper and RB Ezekiel Elliott with the team. Amari and Zeke are both in the top-five for scheduled salary cap hits …

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Zack Martin

Simply the Best: Zack Martin Keeps on Dominating After 8 Seasons

While the Dallas Cowboys have many areas of concern in the 2022 offseason, one of them isn’t at right guard. That’s because Zack Martin, even after eight seasons and turning 31 last year, remains arguably the best guard in football. 2020 was an unfortunate anomaly in Martin’s otherwise near-perfect career. He missed five games between a …

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Will McClay Discusses Cowboys Draft Day Strategy

Circle These Dates on Your 2022 NFL Offseason Calendar

With the month of March only a couple days away, business is about to ramp up again around the National Football League. What are some of the key dates to look forward to in this upcoming 2022 offseason and how are they relevant for your Dallas Cowboys? March 1st – Scouting Combine begins Starting this Tuesday, …

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Sean's Scout: Timely Stops on Defense, Clutch Passing Game Earn Cowboys Win at Patriots 1

Top-10 Plays of Cowboys 2021 Season According to NFL Network

While many are already looking ahead to 2022 free agency, the draft, and more, the NFL Network isn’t quite done with the previous season. They just released their list of the top-10 plays from the Dallas Cowboys in 2021. The list is an even mix of offensive and defensive plays and features many of the top …

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Dorance Armstrong

Could Re-Signing Dorance Armstrong be the Cowboys’ Best Move at DE?

On any ranking list of the Cowboys’ 2022 free agents, Defensive End Randy Gregory is at or near the very top. But Dorance Armstrong, while not as notable, is coming off his own very impressive 2021 season. Could re-signing Armstrong over Gregory actually be the best move for Dallas? In no way are we knocking Gregory, …

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Jamison Crowder, Jets

2022 Free Agency: Should Cowboys Bring WR Jamison Crowder Back to NFC East?

If the Dallas Cowboys are going to compete in 2022 then some shrewd free agency decisions will soon need to be made. Could one of those moves be adding Wide Receiver Jamison Crowder, formerly with Washington and the New York Jets, to help bolster their potentially depleted depth chart? Crowder, a 2015 4th-Round pick, played out …

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The Viper & The Lion: Randy Orton Invites Micah Parsons to WrestleMania 38

The Viper & The Lion: Randy Orton Invites Micah Parsons to WrestleMania 38

At least one weekend in Micah Parsons’ offseason appears to be spoken for. With the WWE coming to AT&T Stadium in April for WrestleMania 38, the most-electrifying man on the Dallas Cowboys defense has been personally invited by superstar Randy Orton to attend the WWE’s marquee event. Parsons is coming off one of the best rookie …

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Leighton Vander Esch Can Prove Value for Good Against High Scoring Saints 1

2022 Free Agency: Should Dallas Re-Sign LB Leighton Vander Esch?

While not the biggest name among the Cowboys’ 2022 free agents, Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is certainly a significant one. With his rookie deal now expired, how much should the former 1st-Round pick factor in the Dallas’ future plans? The last four years haven’t been great for Vander Esch. After a brilliant rookie season in which …

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Jaylon Smith

How Jaylon Smith’s Still Hurting the Cowboys in 2022

The Cowboys have a lot of problems to solve during the 2022 offseason. But while present talent and free agents are enough cause for concern, Dallas’ efforts to improve and compete next season are being hindered by the lingering impact of former linebacker Jaylon Smith. Despite being released last October Smith’s still having a negative impact …

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2 for 1: Should Cowboys Cut Cooper to Keep Gallup & Wilson?

2 for 1: Should Cowboys Cut Cooper to Keep Gallup & Wilson?

The Cowboys are in a tough spot this offseason at wide receiver. Michael Gallup and Cedrick Wilson are both free agents, potentially wiping out the depth behind starters Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb. With huge cap relief potentially gained from Amari’s contract, should Dallas consider releasing Cooper in a two-for-one deal to retain Gallup and Wilson? …

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How Much Will Connor McGovern Impact the Cowboys 2021 Draft?

3 Weakest Positions for Cowboys Ahead of 2022 Offseason

As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for the 2022 offseason, dealing with the biggest holes and weakest points of the roster is the obvious objective. Based on the players they’re potentially losing in free agency and who’s left if they go, we’re going to look at the team’s three greatest areas of concern based on current talent. …

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Trevon Diggs

3 Strongest Positions for Cowboys Ahead of 2022 Offseason

Every NFL offseason comes with a list of highest and lowest priorities. For the 2022 Dallas Cowboys, where do they already have assets under contract to lean on for the upcoming season? Where are they already strongest and able to do little, or even stand pat, so that they can focus cap space and draft picks …

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Cowboys Paid Cheerleaders $2.4M for Misconduct Charge Against Former VP

Cowboys Paid Cheerleaders $2.4M for Misconduct Charge Against Former VP

The Cowboys organization paid a total $2.4 million settlement to members of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders following an accusation in 2015 that former Senior Vice President Rich Dalrymple attempted to watch and record them while undressing in their locker room. Dalrymple just retired from his 32-year position as the team’s head of public relations and communication …

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La'el Collins

Where Does OT La’el Collins Stand Ahead of 2022 Offseason?

Last year was far from La’el Collins best since joining the Dallas Cowboys. Though he remained the starting right tackle for most of the year, Collins goes into this 2022 offseason at a low point and with his relationship with the organization less than ideal. After three strong years at offensive tackle from 2017-2019, Collins missed …

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Dallas Cowboys Franchise Tag Candidates in 2022

Dallas Cowboys Franchise Tag Candidates in 2022

As the Cowboys try to put together their roster for 2022, the franchise tag is one possible tool they have to retain free agent talent. Who are some of Dallas’ potential free agents that could be reasonable candidates to get tagged this offseason? While it’s been around since 1993, the franchise tag has only been used …

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Building a 2022 Cowboys Roster Using Only Current Contracts

Building a 2022 Cowboys Roster Using Only Current Contracts

Before we get into the thick of free agency and draft talk over the next few months, one of my favorite exercises is seeing what the roster looks like using only currently contracted players for the upcoming season. If the Dallas Cowboys had to go into a game without the benefit of the 2022 offseason, what …

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Michael Gallup

WR Michael Gallup Talks Free Agency, Return to Cowboys Seems Unlikely

One of the Cowboys’ biggest free agents in 2022 will be Wide Receiver Michael Gallup. In a recent interview, Gallup commented on his impending free agency and one statement in particular could make a potential return to Dallas unlikely. We already know that the Cowboys have a fight on their hands this offseason with the salary …

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