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Why Cowboys Rookie DE Dorance Armstrong is the Pass Rusher to Watch in Carolina

Why Cowboys Rookie DE Dorance Armstrong is the Pass Rusher to Watch in Carolina

The Dallas Cowboys “Hot Boyz” defensive line is beginning their 2018 season with high expectations, as well as a favorable match up against a depleted Carolina Panthers offensive line. Projected starter Matt Kalil is on injured reserve, lost for the season at one tackle spot while the Panthers options on the right side are also recovering …

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Cowboys Roster: Dallas Made Right Decisions on Unproven Skill Players

Cowboys Roster: Dallas Made Right Decisions on Unproven Skill Players

We made it. The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for their first regular season game of 2018, traveling to the Panthers for week one on Sunday. To get here, the team had to make some tough decisions on cut down day, moving on from players like Dan Bailey while seeing Running Back Darius Jackson and Defensive Tackle …

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Meet Brett Maher, the Cowboys Kicker Replacing Dan Bailey for 2018

Meet Brett Maher, the Cowboys Kicker Replacing Dan Bailey for 2018

When Dez Bryant was released by the Dallas Cowboys, a calculated move that was processed on a Friday afternoon, I was fortunate enough to have my former radio show “Upon Further Review” to share my immediate thoughts. I don’t remember much of what I said, speaking from the heart about a player that meant so much …

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Is Dallas Cowboys Reunion with Guard Jonathan Cooper A Possibility?

Dallas Cowboys Reunion with Guard Jonathan Cooper A Possibility?

The NFL’s rule change to a single cut down date at the end of the preseason has created one of the most eventful days on the league calendar. Teams around the league will be scrambling to process the replenished list of free agents that can help a roster before week one. The Dallas Cowboys have already …

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Antwaun Woods Strong Play at DT Allowing Cowboys Defensive Line to Shape Up

Antwaun Woods Strong Play at DT Allowing Cowboys Defensive Line to Take Form

The Dallas Cowboys play their first regular season game of 2018 in just eleven days. Without seeing their starting quarterback since week two of the preseason, Running Back Ezekiel Elliott in any game, and lingering injuries to Left Tackle Tyron Smith and Center Travis Frederick, it’s becoming clearer by the day that the Cowboys energetic defense …

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Wide Receiver Deonte Thompson Making Preseason Debut Vs. Cardinals

Wide Receiver Deonte Thompson Making Preseason Debut Vs. Cardinals

This morning, I wrote about the latest wrinkle for the Cowboys deep group of receivers, and now – just hours before kickoff at AT&T Stadium against the Cardinals – the receiving corps is one deeper. Free agent acquisition Deonte Thompson will be seeing his first game action with the team. Thompson is one of three receivers …

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As Cowboys Hint at Going Long at WR, Who Needs to Step Up Vs. Cardinals?

As Cowboys Hint at Going Long at WR, Who Needs to Step Up Vs. Cardinals?

The Dallas Cowboys depth chart at wide receiver has been discussed tirelessly this offseason, but this time there’s some real news to delve into as the team prepares for tonight’s preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. Not only have the conditions changed rapidly for these receivers, with Quarterback Dak Prescott, Center Travis Frederick, and Right Guard …

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Cowboys Vs. Cardinals: Does Dallas Have Two QBs Worth Resting for Preseason? 1

Cowboys Vs. Cardinals: Does Dallas Have 2 QBs Worth Resting for Preseason?

Due to a rash of injuries suffered in their preseason home opener last Saturday against the Bengals, the Cowboys are expected to rest Quarterback Dak Prescott and Running Back Ezekiel Elliott against the Cardinals tomorrow. This the third preseason exhibition for the Cowboys, it’s unusual to see them get away from the almost league-wide “dress rehearsal” …

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Rod Smith is Making Running Back Competition Behind Him Less Important

Rod Smith is Making Running Back Competition Behind Him Less Pivotal

If one thing is known about the Cowboys roster building ideology, it’s that their commitment to the running game is unwavering. It shouldn’t come as a surprise when this team keeps as many as three running backs, Fullback Jamize Olawale, three tight ends, and plenty of depth on the offensive line (although this may have to …

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Travis Frederick: Left Tackle Tyron Smith "Playing Better Than He Has in Years"

Travis Frederick: Left Tackle Tyron Smith “Playing Better Than He Has in Years”

Starting Dallas Cowboys Center Travis Frederick wasn’t only in the news because of a shoulder injury yesterday. Providing the team with a bit of a scare, Frederick was evaluated in Los Angeles for stingers in that shoulder, but returned to Oxnard without further concern. The Cowboys are understandably being cautious with their offensive linemen in training …

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Dallas Cowboys Sign WR Darren Carrington Following Workout in Oxnard

Dallas Cowboys Sign WR Darren Carrington Following Workout in Oxnard

The Dallas Cowboys have signed another one of the six players worked out on Monday in Oxnard, adding to their already deep group of wide receivers. Most recently with Utah, Pac-12 Wide Receiver Darren Carrington has signed with the team. Carrington began his college career at Oregon, where he was on track to make it to …

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Dallas Cowboys Workout 6 Players, Sign OL Jacob Alsadek

Dallas Cowboys Workout 6 Players, Sign OL Jacob Alsadek

The Dallas Cowboys did not receive good news on first-year offensive lineman Marcus Martin, as his injury suffered in San Francisco will likely require season-ending surgery. Martin was signed this offseason as a backup guard/center, and without him the Cowboys have a need for further depth up front. Working out six players at positions of need …

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Cowboys Camp: DE Kony Ealy Losing Ground on Young Field of Pass Rushers?

Cowboys Camp: DE Kony Ealy Losing Ground on Young Field of Pass Rushers?

Playing just 12 snaps against the San Francisco 49ers in the Dallas Cowboys first preseason game, Defensive End Kony Ealy is seeing the road to the Cowboys 53-man roster only get longer. The fifth year pro was signed by Dallas this April. With no subsequent moves at defensive end until the fourth round of the draft, …

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Chaz Green Leaves Practice Again, Cowboys OL Depth Becoming a Concern?

Chaz Green Leaves Practice Again, Cowboys OL Depth Becoming a Concern?

The Dallas Cowboys were back on the practice fields at Oxnard following their preseason opener in San Francisco yesterday. Not escaping the game without injury, Safety Marqueston Huff and Guard Marcus Martin will both be out for “a week or two at minimum” according to Head Coach Jason Garrett. A torn toe ligament for Martin — …

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