Jess Haynie
One of the big questions hanging over the Dallas Cowboys right now is whether or not Wide Receiver Michael Gallup will be ready to play in September. If the starting wideout does miss regular-season games, who is most likely to see a jump in targets until he gets back? Gallup’s recovery from last year’s torn ACL …
Cornerback Nahshon Wright spent most of his rookie season on special teams for the Dallas Cowboys. Can the second-year prospect push his way into a larger role on defense in 2022? Dallas drafted Wright with of their three 3rd-round picks in the 2021 NFL Draft. The Oregon State product was probably the most-maligned pick of the …
The Cowboys are currently unable to count on Wide Receiver Michael Gallup to be ready for the 2022 season opener. That makes veteran James Washington, one of Dallas’ free agent additions this offseason, potentially crucial to the team’s success in September and perhaps beyond. Washington played out his rookie contract in Pittsburgh after being a 2018 …
There’s no denying that Ezekiel Elliott is one of the most gifted running backs to ever play for the Dallas Cowboys. As he prepares for his seventh season, Zeke could soon move into the elite company of Emmitt Smith and Tony Dorsett as the clear top-three in franchise history. Elliott currently sits third in both rushing …
Undrafted free agent Jonathan Garibay is the Cowboys’ kicker in 2022 by default; the only one currently signed to the roster. But Dallas’ head coach Mike McCarthy doesn’t sound anxious about the situation, instead stating he intends to be patient with Garibay as the rookie works on earning trust throughout the summer. Garibay signed with Dallas …
The Dallas Cowboys will soon be returning to their favorite summer spot in Oxnard, California for their 2022 training camp. Yesterday, reporting dates for rookies and veterans from all 32 NFL teams were released to the public. While some teams have rookies reporting a few days earlier than veterans, Dallas will be bringing everyone in together …
Last year Dak Prescott set the Dallas Cowboys’ single-season record for passing touchdowns. He’s flirted with others in the past, and the potential to play a 17-game season in 2022 means Dak could claim more franchise records in the very near future. Prescott’s 37th passing touchdown last year eclipsed the previous mark of 36 thrown by …
One of the biggest presences, physically or otherwise, from the great Cowboys teams of the 1990s was Guard Nate Newton. On Saturday, the once undrafted offensive lineman joined other former Dallas legends with his induction to the Black College Football Hall of Fame. Newton played college ball at Florida A&M, a historically black university. He was …
There’s no denying that Leighton Vander Esch has had a disappointing start overall to his NFL career. But based on three key factors, the Dallas Cowboys linebacker could be in line for a major resurgence in 2022. After an outstanding rookie year in 2018 that made him a Second-team All-Pro and Pro Bowler, Vander Esch’s health …
Covering a variety of topics during a recent media session, Cowboys Owner and General Manager Jerry Jones praised their crop of 2022 undrafted free agents. Jones noted that these rookies are unusually ready to contribute to Dallas in the upcoming season. While he didn’t name names, Jones cited the group as a whole as being exceptionally …
Jourdan Lewis did what most of his fellow 2017 draft class couldn’t by earning a second contract with the Cowboys. But with younger corners on the roster and a potential cap casualty situation looming, Lewis will need a strong season in 2022 to extend his tenure in Dallas. After re-signing with the Cowboys last year Lewis …
There was a moment earlier in the offseason when it appeared that the Dallas Cowboys and DeMarcus Lawrence might have reached an impasse in their relationship. But after a renegotiated contract, both parties now head into 2022 with hope that the defensive end will be back to Pro Bowl form. Last season was one to forget …
Jerry Jones isn’t looking to share his playground. Despite comments from Dallas mayor Eric Johnson about the benefits of a second NFL team coming to the city, the Cowboys owner made it clear yesterday that neither he or the league would support that endeavor. Back in May, Johnson proposed the idea of Dallas getting a second …
After career lows as a runner in 2021, Dak Prescott is reportedly getting back to his old self this season. That’s what Mike McCarthy told the media yesterday; the Cowboys quarterback’s is going to be a more featured part of Dallas’ offense in 2022. From 2016 to 2018, Prescott averaged 63 attempts, 315 yards, and six …
Despite ongoing contract negotiations and some reported conflicts between the two sides, Tight End Dalton Schultz will join his teammates in the Dallas Cowboys’ mandatory veteran minicamp this week. Last week it was reported that Schultz was considering holding out of the three-day minicamp, which starts today, due to dissatisfaction with the current state of contract …
With Randy Gregory becoming a Denver Bronco this offseason, the Dallas Cowboys have no players left from their 2015 NFL Draft. While all draft classes eventually move on, it’s a bit more alarming after just seven seasons. Here’s a quick reminder of who comprised the Class of 2015: 1st – CB Byron Jones 2nd – DE …
After missing all of last year with a fractured hip, Running Back Rico Dowdle is now sidelined after a knee scope procedure earlier this offseason. A prospect for both RB depth and special teams duties in 2022, can Dowdle return in time for camp and compete for a roster spot with the Dallas Cowboys? Dowdle was …
The Cowboys aren’t exactly flush with depth right now at linebacker. With the position already thin due to existing health concerns from other players, Dallas has now lost veteran Devante Bond for the season after a major knee injury in last week’s practices. Bond was a 6th-Round pick by Tampa Bay in 2016. He spent four …
It’s always interesting to see which college programs have the most players on an NFL roster. Sometimes it’s a coincidence, but sometimes it points to a pro team’s respect for that school’s talent development or the way that the their system helps players transition to the league. In 2022, which NCAA program is most well-represented with …
Quick, name the last impact player that the Cowboys got from the 5th Round of the NFL Draft. Did you think of one? How far back did you have to go? No matter your answer, I’m sure it illustrates the reality that Dallas hasn’t had a win from the 5th Round of any draft class in …
A week ago the Cowboys received an additional $10 million to their salary cap space. Now with at least $20 million to spend, why is Dallas seemingly hoarding this money instead of improving the roster for 2022? The Cowboys’ lack of aggression in free agency has been a frustrating off-season storyline. It’s compounded by the fact …