Garrett stays course for Cowboys as Prescott's slump deepens

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott's difficulties in the passing game go back further than a loss in the opener at Carolina for the Dallas Cowboys. Now that the slump has extended into a new season, coach Jason Garrett and his staff must weigh the factors and when or whether to make changes to try to fix them. Six sacks of Prescott and little running room early for star back Ezekiel Elliott...

Dez Bryant trolls Cowboys on Twitter after loss to Panthers

Dez Bryant's Twitter troll game is in All-Pro form. The free-agent wide receiver called out his former team with a series of critical tweets aimed at the Dallas Cowboys after they dropped their season opener. Bryant was released in April after eight seasons with the team and remains unsigned. He has received interest from Cleveland and Baltimore, but his thoughts were with the Cowboys...

Cowboys' offense sputters in 16-8 loss to Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short stood smiling at his locker sporting a new black golf shirt with three letters stitched on that read: G2X. It was a present to the defensive linemen from new coordinator Eric Washington - a reminder of the motto of this year's unit. "Getting to the spot, man; getting to the quarterback," Short said. "It's the...

Prescott trying to lead Cowboys back to playoffs in Year 3

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott barks at his teammates a little more now that he's a couple of years removed from a sensational rookie year with the Dallas Cowboys. At least that's the way tight end Geoff Swaim put it, and he didn't mean it in a negative way. The star quarterback sure hopes so.

Cowboys' Frederick at ease despite unknown of nerve disorder

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - While Travis Frederick has no idea when his football career will resume, the Dallas Cowboys center is just relieved that he found out what was wrong when he was diagnosed with a nerve disorder. The four-time Pro Bowler doesn't want to say that his presence on the active roster, rather than injured reserve, means he could come back sooner than the eight weeks required by...

Free of looming suspension, Elliott ready to run for Cowboys

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott won't be running off to federal court the week of the season opener the way he did last year, when the star running back of the Dallas Cowboys was fighting the NFL's six-game suspension over domestic violence allegations.

Fans rejoice: Subscription-free streaming for NFL games

NEW YORK (AP) - The good news for football fans: It's going to be much easier to watch NFL games online this year.

Cowboys turn to untested kicker after dumping Dan Bailey

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Second-guessers will be ready to pounce when Brett Maher takes the field for the Cowboys to attempt the first regular-season kick of his NFL career. If he misses, the refrain from Dallas fans figures to be something along the lines of, "Dan Bailey woulda made it."

Cowboys claim safety, center for depth because of injuries

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have claimed safety Ibraheim Campbell and center Adam Redmond off waivers to address two positions that need depth because of injuries. Dallas also signed defensive end Charles Tapper to the practice squad Sunday, a day after waiving the fourth-round draft pick from 2016. Campbell, a fourth-year player, was in training camp with Houston before getting...

Cowboys surprisingly cut kicker Dan Bailey

NFL rules required teams to trim their rosters to 53 players by 3 p.m. on Saturday, and there was one rather surprising name on the Dallas Cowboys' list of players released -- kicker Dan Bailey.

Cowboys, Chiefs finalize swap of CB Ward for OL Ehinger

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs had been searching for help at cornerback and had a surplus of talented offensive lineman, while the Dallas Cowboys were in precisely the opposite situation. So they decided to make a deal.

Backup quarterbacks sloppy as Texans beat Cowboys 14-6

HOUSTON (AP) - Trying to make a strong impression for a chance of playing in the NFL, Houston Texans rookie running back Terry Swanson said he saw an opening and never looked back. Swanson had a 37-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter to lift the Texans to a 14-6 win over the Dallas Cowboys in their preseason finale Thursday night.

Prescott, Elliott out for Cowboys-Cardinals game

Even though week 3 of the NFL preseason is dubbed as a dress rehearsal for the regular season, the Dallas Cowboys have decided to rest quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott for Sunday night's games against the Arizona Cardinals.

Prescott solid, Martin injured in Cowboys' 21-13 loss to Bengals

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys had another efficient preseason showing. Andy Dalton bogged down a bit with his Cincinnati Bengals. Prescott led a pair of scoring drives in three possessions, capped by a scrambling 6-yard scoring pass to Terrance Williams, before the Bengals rallied after halftime for a 21-13 exhibition victory Saturday night.

Zack Martin, Xavier Woods leave Cowboys game with injuries

Cowboys guard Zack Martin and safety Xavier Woods suffered separate injuries during Saturday night's 21-13 preseason loss to the Bengals. Neither player returned to the game.

Tackle this: NFL players benefit from regular yoga practice

NEW YORK (AP) - Without stretching, New York Giants offensive lineman Chad Wheeler folds his 6-foot-7, 317-pound frame over far enough to place his palms flat on the ground. His knees are straight but not fully locked, because that's poor form, and he can comfortably hold himself there - he's that flexible. That's nothing for Wheeler. Like many NFL players, he does yoga.

AP source: Browns, Dez Bryant still talking but no deal

CLEVELAND (AP) - Dez Bryant and the Browns are in a holding pattern. The free agent wide receiver concluded his visit with Cleveland on Friday without agreeing to a contract, but "conversations continue" between the sides, a person familiar with negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks.

Randy Gregory addresses recovery, return to Cowboys

Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is inching toward his on-field return, and spoke with media on Monday for the first time since his year-long suspension kept him sidelined for all of 2017.