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Sean’s Scout: Rookies Show Promise in Hall of Fame Game

The first four quarters of Dallas Cowboys football are in the books for 2021. As is usually the case with the Hall of Fame game, the fanfare of the season’s first kickoff is quickly interrupted by a game that resembles a training camp scrimmage by the second half. There were still plenty of names on both …

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Sean Martin

Jerry Jones Confirms Jimmy Johnson to Join Cowboys Ring of Honor

Jerry Jones Confirms Jimmy Johnson to Join Cowboys Ring of Honor

While there are two classes being enshrined to the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend, it’s no surprise that Jimmy Johnson got some extra attention from his FOX Sports colleagues tonight. But with that came a big moment; confirmation from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones that Jimmy will soon get his rightful place as part …

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Jess Haynie

PIT 16, DAL 3: Few Standouts as Cowboys Open Preseason w/ Loss

PIT 16, DAL 3: Few Standouts as Cowboys Open Preseason w/ Loss

Wins and losses don’t matter in the NFL in August but certainly that doesn’t mean preseason games are meaningless. For the men trying to fight their way onto a roster, these games can be life or death to their goals. Unfortunately for the Cowboys’ hopefuls, nobody seemed to help their cause in Dallas’ 16-3 loss to …

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Jess Haynie

Good News: Amari Cooper Expected to Practice Friday

Amari Cooper Wants to be the Best Version of Himself in 2021

Amari Cooper has been a very productive player since coming into the NFL in 2015. He’s reached 1,000 yards five times in six seasons. More specifically, since joining the Dallas Cowboys in 2018, Cooper has amassed 224 receptions, for 3,028 yards and 19 touchdowns in 41 games. Cooper has shown a level of consistency that any …

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Matthew Lenix

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Veteran DT Gerald McCoy Signs w/ Las Vegas Raiders

After one of the briefest of stints with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020, decorated Defensive Tackle Gerald McCoy has finally found a new home with the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran signed with Vegas yesterday after a long offseason recovering from a ruptured quad. McCoy signed with Dallas in last year to hopefully upgrade their woeful …

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Jess Haynie

Joe Looney

Joe Looney Signs w/ NY Giants, Retires 4 Days Later

After five years with the Dallas Cowboys, offensive lineman Joe Looney tried to extend his career by signing with the Giants. But just four days after joining New York, Looney announced he was retiring from the NFL. Looney was a late addition to New York’s training camp roster, added to provide depth at guard and center …

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Jess Haynie

A Quick Guide to the Hall of Fame Game 1

A Quick Guide to the Hall of Fame Game

There are so many important dates on the NFL calendar, but one that we should look for every year is that of the Hall of Fame game. This is a fantastic event that always sees a turn out of some of the best players in the game, and it is one of the major pre-season events …

Bryson Treece

Bryson Treece

Identifying the Most Dangerous Players Cowboys Will Face in 2019 2

DE DeMarcus Lawrence Taken Off PUP List, Can Return to Practice

The Dallas Cowboys haven’t had the best injury news throughout the first two weeks of camp, though none of their star player’s concerns are considered long-term. This is the case for DeMarcus Lawrence, who was activated from the PUP list today. Lawrence can begin practicing ahead of Thursday’s Hall of Fame game, though he likely won’t …

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Sean Martin

Micah Parsons Versatility at the Forefront of Rookie Minicamp

Hall of Fame Game: Players to Watch in Cowboys-Steelers Matchup

The wait for NFL Football is now officially over as we can all breathe after a 6-month offseason. Training camp gives fans a glimpse of what could be in store for preseason for the upcoming regular season. The Dallas Cowboys kick off their season as they face the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday at …

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Alec Cash

Which Current Cowboys Have Best Shots at Joining the Hall of Fame?

Which Current Cowboys Have Best Shots at Joining the Hall of Fame?

This week’s events at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH are going to have plenty of Cowboys flavor. As we see key figures from Dallas’ past honored with inductions, it may make you wonder who from the current roster could one day join them. From Dallas playing the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night …

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Jess Haynie

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HBO Releases Trailer for “Hard Knocks: The Dallas Cowboys”

We didn’t need anything more to be fully excited for the Dallas Cowboys’ 2021 season, but their appearance on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” series has certainly fueled the fire. With the first episode just a week away, HBO has released a trailer previewing the show and the return of America’s Team as the feature. This will be …

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Jess Haynie

Micah Parsons

How Will The 2021 Draft Benefit The Cowboys Going Into Next Season?

The Dallas Cowboys will face last season’s Super Bowl champions the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their opening match of the 2021 season on Thursday, September 9 at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. 2020 was not what the Cowboys wanted, finishing 6-10 and third in the NFC East, they lost to the New York Giants for …

Bryson Treece

Bryson Treece

Cowboys 53-Man Roster Projection: Early 2021 Camp Edition

Cowboys 53-Man Roster Projection: Early 2021 Camp Edition

We’ve had about 10 days of practices so far in the Cowboys’ 2021 Training Camp and the first preseason game is this Thursday night. It seemed a good time to check in on our ever-evolving 53-man roster projection; how have recent events changed the landscape for Dallas? The last projection came out shortly after the 2021 …

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Jess Haynie

Will Any Undrafted Rookies Make the Cowboys' 2021 Roster?

Will Any Undrafted Rookies Make the Cowboys’ 2021 Roster?

It’s been pretty rare that at least one undrafted free agent doesn’t make the Cowboys’ roster as a rookie. But given the current landscape of every position for Dallas and what we’ve heard so far from training camp, 2021 is starting to look like a bad year for these unheralded hopefuls. Last season the Cowboys had …

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Jess Haynie

A Week into Dallas Cowboys Training Camp and Questions Still Persist

A Week into Dallas Cowboys Training Camp and Questions Still Persist

There have been some fantastic highlights out of Dallas Cowboys training camp in its first week on the field. While there is quite a bit of optimism about the potential of this team heading into 2021. The offense looks to be in great shape and healthy. CeeDee Lamb has been fantastic by all accounts, and some …

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John Williams

Why 2020 Will be LB Jaylon Smith's Best Season yet

Dan Quinn Sees Progress in Jaylon Smith, Wants LB on More Blitzes

The Cowboys return to training camp in Oxnard has been a welcome sight for coaches, players, and fans, perhaps none more so than Dan Quinn. Tasked with the tall order of fixing a porous Cowboys defense led by Mike Nolan in 2020, Quinn’s impact began in the draft as Dallas used eight picks on his side …

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Sean Martin

Garrett Gilbert Impressing in Dak Prescott's Absence

Cowboys Training Camp: Garrett Gilbert Impressing in Dak Prescott’s Absence

Before Dak Prescott taking a precautionary seat for the next few weeks, the questions about the backup quarterback job were prevalent. Though he had a nice showing against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020, Garrett Gilbert is still being met with skepticism as the Dallas Cowboys’ backup quarterback. He doesn’t have a lot of experience playing the …

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John Williams