Few rookies have entered the NFL with the kind of success that Micah Parsons enjoyed in 2021. Already seen as one of the league’s top linebackers, Parsons gives the Dallas Cowboys something they’ve rarely enjoyed since Jerry Jones’ bought the team. Ask yourself this question, “Who are the … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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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 … Read more
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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 … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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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 … Read more
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Damone Clark isn’t the first rookie linebacker to join the Cowboys and have to spend most of his rookie year worrying about an injury. But with only a 5th-round pick on the line, Clark’s recovery and future create a low-risk, high-reward scenario that shows Dallas may be getting … Read more
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Luke Gifford was the Cowboys’ busiest special teams player last season, leading the teams in total snaps. Back in Dallas for 2022 on a new one-year contract, will Gifford finally become a bigger part of the linebacker rotation? C.J. Goodwin may be the special teams ace in Dallas … Read more
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With the NFL Draft being over, there is still a chance for the Cowboys to bring in some new faces. One player Dallas can bring in is free agent linebacker, Anthony Barr. Last season was probably his last with the Minnesota Vikings. The 30-year-old recorded 72 tackles (38 … Read more
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After finishing his rookie contract last season, Leighton Vander Esch signed a one-year deal to return to Dallas and hopefully convince someone that he deserves a long-term deal. But after the Cowboys’ 2022 draft, it’s starting to look like the linebacker’s “prove it” season will be to attract … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys have signed 20 undrafted free agents since the NFL Draft concluded on April 30. It’s a strong group, including seven players in Pro Football Focus’ top 100 undrafted free agent list. Cowboys agreed to terms with 20 undrafted free agents, sources said. Safety Markquese Bell, … Read more
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The 2022 NFL Draft is over, with the Cowboys having made nine selections in the 2022 NFL Draft. Throughout the draft, Dallas stood pat and refused to back any trades. Positions of need were the focus of every pick, with a “best player available” strategy being thrown out … Read more
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After going with Linebacker at Pick 176, the Dallas Cowboys double-dipped and selected Oklahoma State Linebacker, Devin Harper, at Pick 193. While Harper is likely to see some playing time (given LSU LB Damone Clark is going to miss his rookie season recovering), he provides valuable depth to … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys have selected Oklahoma State linebacker Devin Harper with the 193rd pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He’s the second linebacker taken by the Cowboys after Damone Clark was taken with the 176th pick. My initial reaction is that this is a strange pick. Dallas only … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys have selected LSU linebacker Damone Clark with the 176th pick in the NFL Draft. It’s the second straight year Dallas has selected an LSU LB after taking Jabril Cox in last year’s draft. Last season, Clark was a First-team All-SEC selection and received Second-team All-American … Read more
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It’s safe to say the Cowboys have many needs heading into the 2021 NFL Draft. With just one first-round selection, Dallas must figure out its most significant need. There are holes on both sides of the ball and many ways the Cowboys could go. Some of these positions … Read more
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Outside of Micah Parsons, the linebacker position is very thin for the Cowboys. Leighton Vander Esch has underperformed, we don’t know what Jabril Cox could be and Luke Gifford hasn’t escaped special teams yet. In the middle rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft, LSU’s Damone Clark is an … Read more
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Even since the Cowboys re-signed Leighton Vander Esch and Luke Gifford, speculation still abounds regarding additional talent they could acquire at linebacker. But based on comments yesterday by Stephen Jones, Dallas may not be making anymore major investments this offseason because of their confidence in second-year prospect Jabril … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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After one season playing linebacker with the Cowboys, former Pro Bowl safety Keanu Neal wants to get back to what he does best. Currently a free agent, could Neal’s return to safety actually lead to him replacing Jayron Kearse in Dallas? The 17th overall pick in the 2016 … Read more
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The Cowboys have re-signed Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch to a one-year deal for 2022. The former 1st-round pick joins Michael Gallup, Dorance Armstrong, and Dalton Schultz as 2018 picks to remain in Dallas for at least a fifth season. After Vander Esch struggled with injuries and scheme changes … Read more
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The miserly Cowboys are pinching salary cap pennies wherever they can this offseason and even near the bottom of the roster. Linebackers Luke Gifford and Francis Bernard and Offensive Tackle Mitch Hyatt may now become unrestricted free agents as Dallas is declining to give them the possible restricted … Read more
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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 … Read more
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