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Randy Gregory, Broncos

Randy Gregory Won’t Play in Cowboys-Broncos Preseason Game

If you weren’t looking forward to seeing Randy Gregory lining up across from his former teammates, you’ve been given a reprieve. The former Cowboy remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list and won’t be playing when Dallas visits the Denver Broncos in Saturday’s preseason opener. Gregory is still recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. He started …

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What do Micah Parsons & Tony Romo Have in Common?

What do Micah Parsons & Tony Romo Have in Common?

There’s been unending praise for Linebacker Micah Parsons from the moment he hit the field for the Cowboys. Yesterday, kudos from Jerry Jones about his defensive superstar included an unexpected comparison to former Dallas quarterback Tony Romo. Raving about Parsons to the media during another training camp session, Jones pointed out an interesting and important similarity …

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Dak Prescott

Dak Prescott Needs to Make Receivers Better in 2022

While Dak Prescott has put up big numbers and won plenty of games during his run as the Cowboys’ franchise quarterback, one knock on him has been being too reliant on the talent level of his receivers. If Prescott wants to earn the “elite” label from more of the football world, elevating his offense regardless of …

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Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy & New LB Anthony Barr Have History

Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy & New LB Anthony Barr Have History

Linebacker Anthony Barr may be new to the Dallas Cowboys but is no stranger to Head Coach Mike McCarthy. They know each other well from their days in the NFC North, and especially from an incident that had McCarthy criticizing Barr publicly. Barr has been with the Minnesota Vikings for the last eight years. From his …

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Matt Waletzko

Surgery Likely for OT Matt Waletzko; Free Agent Move Coming?

Cowboys rookie Offensive Tackle Matt Waletzko has a shoulder injury from last week which will likely require surgery. How long will Waletzko be out and what does this mean for Dallas’ depth at the position? Could it lead to a free agent addition? Waletzko is one of the top candidates to be Tyron Smith’s backup at …

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WR James Washington Out 6-10 Weeks, Foot Surgery Tomorrow

WR James Washington Out 6-10 Weeks, Foot Surgery Tomorrow

As feared, Wide Receiver James Washington will miss significant time after today’s foot injury. Washington will have surgery tomorrow to repair the fracture and his recovery will likely cross over into the Cowboys’ early regular-season games. The injury occurred earlier this afternoon during a training camp practice. The Cowboys will be without WR James Washington for …

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James Washington

BREAKING: Cowboys WR James Washington Injures Foot in Practice

James Washington was signed by the Cowboys this offseason for depth and to potentially start during Michael Gallup’s expected absence early in the season. Now the veteran receiver may also have a delayed debut, potentially fracturing his foot during today’s training camp practice. Earlier this afternoon, Washington came up hobbling after leaping for a contested ball …

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Takkarist McKinley

Cowboys Visit w/ Former Dan Quinn Draft Pick Takk McKinley

The Cowboys seem to have a few guiding principles in their current approach to free agency. Two of them are financial conservatism and player familiarity, and both of those boxes are checked by Defensive End Takkarist McKinley. The former 1st-round pick was in yesterday for a visit as Dallas continues its first week of training camp. …

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Lirim Hajrullahu Takes Early Lead in Cowboys Kicker Competition

Lirim Hajrullahu Takes Early Lead in Cowboys Kicker Competition

Roster battles don’t get decided in a day during training camp. But a decision is eventually made based on the evidence provided, and yesterday veteran Lirim Hajrullahu took an early lead over Jonathan Garibay in the race to be the Dallas Cowboys’ kicker in 2022. Hajrullahu went 7-of-8 field goals while his competition, the undrafted rookie …

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Jayron Kearse

Jayron Kearse’s Amazing Rise From Afterthought to Team Leader

Jayron Kearse went into the Cowboys training camp a year ago as a minor figure with low expectations. Now he’s standing next to Zack Martin and representing the team in media sessions; a remarkable rise from afterthought to a defensive leader as the safety begins his second season in Dallas. Upon the team’s arrival to Oxnard, …

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Jabril Cox Returns to Practice, Gallup & Others to PUP to Start Camp

Jabril Cox Returns to Practice, Gallup & Others to PUP to Start Camp

With the first practice of their 2022 training camp happening today, the Dallas Cowboys finally had to make some official declarations on players with lingering medical issues. The big news is that second-year linebacker Jabril Cox did not receive any injury designation and will be practicing in full with his teammates. As we projected a few …

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Cowboys Offense: More Hot Sauce Needed From Cole Beasley 2

Free Agent WR Cole Beasley Would Welcome Reunion w/ QB Dak Prescott

It’s been three years since WR Cole Beasley’s acrimonious departure from the Cowboys. But despite his harsh words when leaving Dallas to sign with the Buffalo Bills as a free agent, Beasley recently expressed that he’d be open to wearing The Star again if it meant he could be reunited with QB Dak Prescott. Buffalo released …

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Cowboys Arrive in Oxnard, CA; Full 2022 Training Camp Schedule

Cowboys Arrive in Oxnard, CA; Full 2022 Training Camp Schedule

The Dallas Cowboys 2022 training camp is here! Rookies and veterans began arriving in Oxnard, CA yesterday with today being the official report-by date. The first practice of this year’s camp will be held tomorrow. While many teams have already started their camps earlier in the month, nearly half the league is joining them today. For …

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JaQuan Hardy

Eagles in Talks w/ Former Cowboys RB JaQuan Hardy

JaQuan Hardy’s quest to become a relevant NFC East running back may not be over just yet. Reports have the former Cowboys RB meeting with the Eagles today and that there is mutual interest in Hardy joining Philadelphia for their 2022 training camp. Hardy was released about two weeks ago to make room for Dallas’ signing …

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Do the Cowboys Have Enough Depth at Offensive Tackle?

Do the Cowboys Have Enough Depth at Offensive Tackle?

The Cowboys have dealt with some major challenges at offensive tackle the last two years. After seeing their depth several tested since 2020, do they have enough now as they prepare for the upcoming season? Tyron Smith missed six games in 2021 and only played in two games the year before. La’el Collins missed five games …

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PUP List Expectations for Cowboys Ahead of 2022 Training Camp

PUP List Expectations for Cowboys Ahead of 2022 Training Camp

Teams across the NFL have already started placing players on the Physically Unable to Perform list as training camps are already starting for some. The Dallas Cowboys’ rookies and veterans aren’t reporting until Tuesday so we haven’t had any official news yet, but here are a few players you can expect to start camp on PUP. …

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Cowboys Hoping for Balanced Performance on Special Teams in 2022

Cowboys Hoping for Balanced Performance on Special Teams in 2022

We’ve been rolling through the Cowboys roster in our 2022 training camp previews, and today we’re going to look at special teams. Dallas currently enjoys stability at punter and long snapper and hopes that a change at kicker will bring balance to the group. You have punter Bryan Anger and Jake McQuaide at long snapper on …

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Amari Cooper, Browns

Former Cowboys WR Amari Cooper Praises CeeDee Lamb, Jabs OC Kellen Moore

Amari Cooper was in Dallas for all of Kellen Moore’s run as offensive coordinator and CeeDee Lamb’s career thus far. Though now with Cleveland, the Cowboys’ former number-one receiver has good insight into this team and made some comments today that are worth paying attention to. Appearing on “The Ticket” radio show earlier today, Cooper shared …

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Cowboys DT Trysten Hill's Suspension Reduced to 1 Game; Can Return at Washington

Has DT Trysten Hill Been Dismissed Too Quickly?

Entering his fourth season now with the Dallas Cowboys, Defensive Tackle Trysten Hill isn’t exactly a hot name among the young prospects. In fact, many doubt that he’ll even make the 2022 roster. But given some mitigating factors over the last three years, could some now be dismissing Hill too quickly? Dallas drafted Hill in the …

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Cowboys Camp Position Preview: Wide Receivers

Cowboys Camp Position Preview: Wide Receivers

A few years ago we saw how a lack of firepower at wide receiver stifled the Cowboys’ offense. The position is a focal point of almost any offseason, but especially in 2022 as Dallas deals with departed talent and other concerns going into training camp. Amari Cooper was traded for cap space and a pittance in …

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