New warrant issued for ex-Cowboy Josh Brent for probation violation

New warrant issued for ex-Cowboy Josh Brent for probation violation

A new arrest warrant has been issued for ex-Dallas Cowboys lineman Josh Brent for allegedly violating the terms of his probation.

A new arrest warrant has been issued for ex-Dallas Cowboys lineman Josh Brent for allegedly violating the terms of his probation.

Josh Brent back in jail after Sunday's arrest in Coppell

Josh Brent back in jail after Sunday's arrest in Coppell

Former Dallas Cowboy Josh Brent returned to the Dallas County jail after being arrested over the weekend in Coppell.

Former Dallas Cowboy Josh Brent returned to the Dallas County jail after being arrested over the weekend in Coppell.

Former Cowboy Josh Brent arrested for public intoxication

Former Cowboy Josh Brent arrested for public intoxication

Former Dallas Cowboy Josh Brent was arrested for public intoxication Sunday afternoon, and police had to use a Taser on him to take him into custody.

Former Dallas Cowboy Josh Brent was arrested for public intoxication Sunday afternoon, and police had to use a Taser on him to take him into custody.

Cowboys TE Rico Gathers gets 1-game substance-abuse ban

Cowboys TE Rico Gathers gets 1-game substance-abuse ban

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dallas Cowboys tight end Rico Gathers has been suspended for the first game in 2019 for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The decision Friday came about 10 months after the former Baylor basketball player was arrested on a marijuana possession charge. The arrest came just before the final cuts of the preseason last year, but he still made the roster.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dallas Cowboys tight end Rico Gathers has been suspended for the first game in 2019 for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The decision Friday came about 10 months after the former Baylor basketball player was arrested on a marijuana possession charge. The arrest came just before the final cuts of the preseason last year, but he still made the roster.

Cowboys' Prescott clicks quickly with new QB coach Kitna

Cowboys' Prescott clicks quickly with new QB coach Kitna

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott's new quarterbacks coach with the Dallas Cowboys has far more NFL starts and touchdown passes than either of his predecessors. Oh, and Jon Kitna easily has the most interceptions as well.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott's new quarterbacks coach with the Dallas Cowboys has far more NFL starts and touchdown passes than either of his predecessors. Oh, and Jon Kitna easily has the most interceptions as well.

The fire still burning, Witten wants his snaps with Cowboys

The fire still burning, Witten wants his snaps with Cowboys

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Jason Witten talks a lot about just wanting to blend in now that he's back for a club-record 16th season with the Dallas Cowboys following a year in retirement. Ask about playing time among a group of decidedly younger tight ends, and, well, the franchise leader in catches and yards receiving doesn't seem quite sure what to say.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Jason Witten talks a lot about just wanting to blend in now that he's back for a club-record 16th season with the Dallas Cowboys following a year in retirement. Ask about playing time among a group of decidedly younger tight ends, and, well, the franchise leader in catches and yards receiving doesn't seem quite sure what to say.

Cowboys' Tyrone Crawford charged for March bar fight

Cowboys' Tyrone Crawford charged for March bar fight

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford now faces a misdemeanor charge for a March bar fight in Florida.

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford now faces a misdemeanor charge for a March bar fight in Florida.

Rookie Trysten Hill building on 1st impression with Cowboys

Rookie Trysten Hill building on 1st impression with Cowboys

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Trysten Hill spent part of his 21st birthday talking football with Dallas defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli, about a month before the Cowboys made the former Central Florida defender their first pick of the draft in the second round.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Trysten Hill spent part of his 21st birthday talking football with Dallas defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli, about a month before the Cowboys made the former Central Florida defender their first pick of the draft in the second round.

Cowboys rookies seek roles behind star RB Ezekiel Elliott

Cowboys rookies seek roles behind star RB Ezekiel Elliott

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Tony Pollard returned kicks and caught passes while growing up admiring Reggie Bush, making it easy to believe the former Memphis running back would be a change-of-pace option behind two-time NFL rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott for the Dallas Cowboys.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Tony Pollard returned kicks and caught passes while growing up admiring Reggie Bush, making it easy to believe the former Memphis running back would be a change-of-pace option behind two-time NFL rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott for the Dallas Cowboys.

Ezekiel Elliott to pay for funeral of murdered boy

Ezekiel Elliott to pay for funeral of murdered boy

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is going to pay for the funeral expenses of a young Illinois football star.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is going to pay for the funeral expenses of a young Illinois football star.

Amid safety talk, Cowboys draft pair of RBs behind Elliott

Amid safety talk, Cowboys draft pair of RBs behind Elliott

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - For all the offseason talk about safety with the Dallas Cowboys, they ended up spending more resources from the draft on potential backups for two-time NFL rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott. Dallas used two picks on running backs, starting with all-purpose back Tony Pollard of Memphis in the fourth round Saturday. Then the Cowboys went back to Elliott's alma mater,...

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - For all the offseason talk about safety with the Dallas Cowboys, they ended up spending more resources from the draft on potential backups for two-time NFL rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott. Dallas used two picks on running backs, starting with all-purpose back Tony Pollard of Memphis in the fourth round Saturday. Then the Cowboys went back to Elliott's alma mater,...

Cowboys draft Memphis RB Pollard as possible Elliott backup

Cowboys draft Memphis RB Pollard as possible Elliott backup

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have drafted running back Tony Pollard of Memphis as a potential backup for two-time NFL rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott. The Cowboys took Pollard with the 128th overall pick in the fourth round Saturday. Dallas considered the spot behind Elliott an offseason priority after not bringing back seldom-used Rod Smith. Pollard also has potential as a...

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have drafted running back Tony Pollard of Memphis as a potential backup for two-time NFL rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott. The Cowboys took Pollard with the 128th overall pick in the fourth round Saturday. Dallas considered the spot behind Elliott an offseason priority after not bringing back seldom-used Rod Smith. Pollard also has potential as a...

Cowboys go D-line with top pick, UCF's Trysten Hill in 2nd

Cowboys go D-line with top pick, UCF's Trysten Hill in 2nd

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Trysten Hill didn't have a happy ending at Central Florida, where the defensive tackle appeared to fall out of favor with the coaching staff after Scott Frost left for Nebraska.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Trysten Hill didn't have a happy ending at Central Florida, where the defensive tackle appeared to fall out of favor with the coaching staff after Scott Frost left for Nebraska.

Lacking 1st-round pick, Cowboys could play it safe in 2nd

Lacking 1st-round pick, Cowboys could play it safe in 2nd

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have gambled in the second round a couple of times in recent NFL drafts, taking Randy Gregory knowing off-field issues could affect the defensive end's availability and getting Jaylon Smith when it was almost certain the injured linebacker would not play as a rookie.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have gambled in the second round a couple of times in recent NFL drafts, taking Randy Gregory knowing off-field issues could affect the defensive end's availability and getting Jaylon Smith when it was almost certain the injured linebacker would not play as a rookie.

Cowboys pick up 5th-year option on Ezekiel Elliott contract

Cowboys pick up 5th-year option on Ezekiel Elliott contract

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have picked up the fifth-year option on Ezekiel Elliott's rookie contract, keeping the star running back with the club at least through 2020. The two-time NFL rushing champion is set to make $3.9 million this season and $9.1 million in his fifth year unless Elliott and the team agree on a contract before then. The Cowboys have said they want a...

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have picked up the fifth-year option on Ezekiel Elliott's rookie contract, keeping the star running back with the club at least through 2020. The two-time NFL rushing champion is set to make $3.9 million this season and $9.1 million in his fifth year unless Elliott and the team agree on a contract before then. The Cowboys have said they want a...

Cowboys' focus on defensive line could persist through draft

Cowboys' focus on defensive line could persist through draft

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys made DeMarcus Lawrence the highest-paid player in franchise history and gave him a pass-rushing partner on the other side in a trade for Robert Quinn. Even after the two biggest offseason moves for owner/general manager Jerry Jones and company, defensive line remains a high priority in the draft. The Cowboys probably won't pick until the second...

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys made DeMarcus Lawrence the highest-paid player in franchise history and gave him a pass-rushing partner on the other side in a trade for Robert Quinn. Even after the two biggest offseason moves for owner/general manager Jerry Jones and company, defensive line remains a high priority in the draft. The Cowboys probably won't pick until the second...