As Cowboys fans and analysts pine for All-Pro safeties, it’s easy to forget that even if they don’t pull off a splash that the team will be fine. Overlooked during the Earl Thomas talk of 2018 and 2019 and then Jamal Adams since, Xavier Woods remains a solid … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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DeMarcus Lawrence, Sean Lee, Jaylon Smith, and Leighton Vander Esch have all performed at Pro Bowl/All-Pro levels in recent history for the Dallas Cowboys defense. That covers the front seven, but the success hasn’t been as good in the secondary. The unit took a huge blow in free … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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One of the hot topics swirling around the Dallas Cowboys right now is a potential trade for Jets’ safety Jamal Adams. We can’t stop ourselves from excited speculation, but what would that move mean for one of the team’s favorite young players in Xavier Woods? Adams and Woods … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys came into the offseason with several holes to fill on defense, and they did just that. Gerald McCoy, Dontari Poe, and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix were added in free agency for interior defensive line and safety help. In the NFL Draft, the Cowboys would focus on … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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While Safety Xavier Woods has emerged as a starter for the Dallas Cowboys the last two seasons, he has yet to break out as a true star at his position. With his contract expiring after 2020, this has put Dallas in a difficult spot during the offseason and … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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There’s a reason the Dallas Cowboys and other teams in the NFL have attempted to pour more resources into the draft over the last decade in an attempt to unearth talent. When you hit on a player and are able to receive significant contributions from that player on … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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Back in 2017, the Dallas Cowboys were looking to upgrade at the safety position, an area they had been trying to get right since the days of Darren Woodson and Roy Williams. Instead of going for the popular picks, the Cowboys waited until the sixth round to select … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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The Dallas Cowboys picked up a big division win Monday night vs the New York Giants and today one of their most important defensive players was recognized for his performance. According to Patrik Walker of CBS Sports, Cowboys Safety Xavier Woods has been named the NFC Defensive Player … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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It was a crazy night for the Dallas Cowboys. Turnovers and costly mistakes kept the game close prior to halftime, but things got drastically better in the second half. Although there were a ton of negatives, there was also a lot of positive stuff to takeaway from the … Read more
Written by: Mauricio Rodriguez
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The score 37-18 suggests the Dallas Cowboys absolutely dominated the New York Giants in Week 9, but anyone who watched the game knows that simply wasn’t the case. Sloppy play all around on the Cowboys part made for an ugly game, although they did do enough to secure … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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With the Dallas Cowboys struggling for much of the first half, the Blake Jarwin touchdown to pull them within two with about a minute to go was huge for the team. Xavier Woods’ interception that led to Brett Maher’s go-ahead field goal just before halftime was just as … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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The Dallas Cowboys visit New Orleans this week looking to build on their 3-0 start to 2019. They may get a lot of help toward that goal thanks to the Saints’ being without Drew Brees due to injury. While the Brees injury hangs over everything tonight, Dallas has … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys got some fantastic news today about their starting free safety. According to Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News, Xavier Woods is expected to play this Sunday against the Saints without any limitations. Xavier Woods said he expects to play Sunday night. He doesn’t expect … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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With a tough road game coming up in New Orleans on Sunday night, the Dallas Cowboys will be happy to get back their top safety and punt returner. According to one report, Xavier Woods and Tavon Austin are returning to practice today after recent absences. Woods suffered an … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Even in the Dallas Cowboys 25 point win over the Miami Dolphins, a performance where the defense only allowed six points, the Dallas Cowboys didn’t necessarily look sharp for a full 60 minutes. On the defensive side of the ball, they were good against a Dolphins team that … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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The Dallas Cowboys picked up their second consecutive win of the 2019 season this past Sunday against the Washington Redskins. However, it came with a few bumps and bruises once all the smoke cleared. Wide Receiver Michael Gallup is out 2-4 weeks after suffering a torn meniscus, Antwaun … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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The Dallas Cowboys might not be without their rising star at free safety as long as they originally thought. According to DallasCowboys.com’s Bryan Broaddus, Xavier Woods could only miss this Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. They gave him a physical and didn’t sign so that tells me … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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Another tough injury coming out of last week’s game against Washington; Cowboys starting Safety Xavier Woods is now expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a high ankle sprain injury. This comes just a day after Dallas lost WR Michael Gallup for 2-4 weeks after surgery to repair a … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Every offseason there’s a ton of hype surrounding the Dallas Cowboys and their potential to reach the postseason and make a deep run to the Super Bowl. This offseason’s been no different as this team is possibly the most talented team that Jason Garrett’s ever coached. Up and … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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From Earl Thomas to Eric Berry to the 2019 NFL Draft, the safety position may have been the most-talked-about spot on the roster for the Dallas Cowboys this offseason. It should come as no small comfort then that third-year stud Xavier Woods is arguably the most-talked-about player so … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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