Cowboys' Elliott presents tough challenge for Falcons' D
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons' defense has one primary goal entering Sunday's game against Dallas: Slow down Ezekiel Elliott and make Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott try to beat them with his arm. The Falcons will need all their resources to corral Elliott, who leads the NFL with 93 runs of 10 or more yards over the last three years.
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons' defense has one primary goal entering Sunday's game against Dallas: Slow down Ezekiel Elliott and make Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott try to beat them with his arm. The Falcons will need all their resources to corral Elliott, who leads the NFL with 93 runs of 10 or more yards over the last three years.
Vander Esch showing 1st-round talent as rookie for Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Leighton Vander Esch said it almost felt weird to have the ball in his hands again on the first NFL interception for the Dallas Cowboys linebacker. The rookie from Boise State who used to play every down - offense and defense - for his eight-man high school team never said anything about it feeling strange to diagnose a screen pass before it was in the air, slip past a pair...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Leighton Vander Esch said it almost felt weird to have the ball in his hands again on the first NFL interception for the Dallas Cowboys linebacker. The rookie from Boise State who used to play every down - offense and defense - for his eight-man high school team never said anything about it feeling strange to diagnose a screen pass before it was in the air, slip past a pair...
Former Cowboys WR Brice Butler signs with Dolphins
MIAMI (AP) - Receiver Brice Butler has signed with the Miami Dolphins to shore up the injury-depleted position. Wideouts Jakeem Grant (calf) and DeVante Parker (shoulder) were both hurt in Sunday's loss at Green Bay. Butler, a six-year veteran, was slowed by a groin injury earlier this season with the Dallas Cowboys and was released last month. He has 73 career receptions for 1,177 yards...
MIAMI (AP) - Receiver Brice Butler has signed with the Miami Dolphins to shore up the injury-depleted position. Wideouts Jakeem Grant (calf) and DeVante Parker (shoulder) were both hurt in Sunday's loss at Green Bay. Butler, a six-year veteran, was slowed by a groin injury earlier this season with the Dallas Cowboys and was released last month. He has 73 career receptions for 1,177 yards...
Cowboys' Elliott faces Falcons, 1st foe for last year's ban
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott paused and lowered his voice when asked what he was doing when the Dallas Cowboys played without their star running back for the first time during his six-game suspension last year.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott paused and lowered his voice when asked what he was doing when the Dallas Cowboys played without their star running back for the first time during his six-game suspension last year.
Cowboys look for win streak after saving season in Philly
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott played off each other in a season-saving win over Philadelphia much the same way they did during their remarkable rookie year together in 2016. Now the star quarterback and running back of the Dallas Cowboys need a winning streak, although it won't have to be as long as the franchise-record run two years ago, the last time they made the...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott played off each other in a season-saving win over Philadelphia much the same way they did during their remarkable rookie year together in 2016. Now the star quarterback and running back of the Dallas Cowboys need a winning streak, although it won't have to be as long as the franchise-record run two years ago, the last time they made the...
Elliott, Prescott lead Cowboys past Eagles 27-20
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott had 151 yards rushing and his go-ahead 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter helped the Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-20 on Sunday night. The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles fell to 4-5 with their third straight loss at home while the Cowboys improved to 4-5. Dak Prescott had 270 yards passing, tossed for one touchdown and also ran...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott had 151 yards rushing and his go-ahead 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter helped the Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-20 on Sunday night. The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles fell to 4-5 with their third straight loss at home while the Cowboys improved to 4-5. Dak Prescott had 270 yards passing, tossed for one touchdown and also ran...
Cowboys shuffling receivers again; pair set for 2018 debuts
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys are doing more shuffling at receiver as they try to revive one of the NFL's worst passing attacks before a critical game at Philadelphia. The Cowboys on Friday waived one of their key offseason free agent pickups, receiver Deonte Thompson, while activating Noah Brown off injured reserve and promoting Lance Lenoir from the practice squad.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys are doing more shuffling at receiver as they try to revive one of the NFL's worst passing attacks before a critical game at Philadelphia. The Cowboys on Friday waived one of their key offseason free agent pickups, receiver Deonte Thompson, while activating Noah Brown off injured reserve and promoting Lance Lenoir from the practice squad.
NFL fines Titans safety for celebrating on Cowboys' logo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The NFL has fined Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard $10,026 for celebrating his end-zone interception on the Dallas Cowboys star logo at midfield. Byard said Friday the fine was actually worth it as the interception helped change momentum by denying the Cowboys a possible touchdown. The Titans outscored the Cowboys 28-7 after the interception en route to a 28-14...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The NFL has fined Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard $10,026 for celebrating his end-zone interception on the Dallas Cowboys star logo at midfield. Byard said Friday the fine was actually worth it as the interception helped change momentum by denying the Cowboys a possible touchdown. The Titans outscored the Cowboys 28-7 after the interception en route to a 28-14...
New Eagles wideout Golden Tate is up on Cowboys rivalry
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - It didn't take Golden Tate long to learn his new team's biggest rival. Tate, the playmaking wide receiver acquired from Detroit last week, will make his debut with the Philadelphia Eagles (4-4) against the Dallas Cowboys (3-5) on Sunday night. "I've read my social media, so our fans have expressed the passionate dislike of the Cowboys," Tate said....
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - It didn't take Golden Tate long to learn his new team's biggest rival. Tate, the playmaking wide receiver acquired from Detroit last week, will make his debut with the Philadelphia Eagles (4-4) against the Dallas Cowboys (3-5) on Sunday night. "I've read my social media, so our fans have expressed the passionate dislike of the Cowboys," Tate said....
Mariota recovers, Titans top Cowboys 28-14 in Cooper's debut
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Kevin Byard secured the interception that sparked the sluggish Tennessee Titans and turned toward midfield. The flashback for the Dallas Cowboys was just as disheartening as the original. Byard mimicked Terrell Owens' mocking celebration on the star logo at the 50-yard line from 18 years ago, Marcus Mariota accounted for three touchdowns and the Titans spoiled Amari...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Kevin Byard secured the interception that sparked the sluggish Tennessee Titans and turned toward midfield. The flashback for the Dallas Cowboys was just as disheartening as the original. Byard mimicked Terrell Owens' mocking celebration on the star logo at the 50-yard line from 18 years ago, Marcus Mariota accounted for three touchdowns and the Titans spoiled Amari...
Jason Witten set for first visit to Cowboys as broadcaster
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jason Witten vividly remembers Tony Romo's return to the home of the Dallas Cowboys for the first time as a broadcaster last year after retiring as the storied franchise's all-time passing leader. Now it's the 15-year tight end's turn. Witten's move from the field to ESPN's "Monday Night Football" booth was a little more sudden and...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jason Witten vividly remembers Tony Romo's return to the home of the Dallas Cowboys for the first time as a broadcaster last year after retiring as the storied franchise's all-time passing leader. Now it's the 15-year tight end's turn. Witten's move from the field to ESPN's "Monday Night Football" booth was a little more sudden and...
Cowboys adding former personnel man Brandt to ring of honor
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Former player personnel director Gil Brandt is headed for the Dallas Cowboys' ring of honor. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones announced his latest choice Friday. The 85-year-old Brandt will be the 22nd person to earn the Cowboys' highest honor. The ceremony will be at halftime of Dallas' game against New Orleans on Nov. 29.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Former player personnel director Gil Brandt is headed for the Dallas Cowboys' ring of honor. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones announced his latest choice Friday. The 85-year-old Brandt will be the 22nd person to earn the Cowboys' highest honor. The ceremony will be at halftime of Dallas' game against New Orleans on Nov. 29.
Cowboys take bye week changes into meeting with Titans
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott has a new No. 1 receiver and there's a fresh leading voice for the Dallas quarterback's blockers after the Cowboys traded for Amari Cooper and fired offensive line coach Paul Alexander during an open week that was much busier than normal.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott has a new No. 1 receiver and there's a fresh leading voice for the Dallas quarterback's blockers after the Cowboys traded for Amari Cooper and fired offensive line coach Paul Alexander during an open week that was much busier than normal.
Travis Frederick doing charity work while recovering
Health issues are keeping Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick off the field. But while he’s recovering, he’s still doing his charity work.
Health issues are keeping Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick off the field. But while he’s recovering, he’s still doing his charity work.
Cowboys fire OL coach Alexander after less than half season
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys fired offensive line coach Paul Alexander less than halfway into his first season with the team, marking the first time for coach Jason Garrett to make an in-season change to his coaching staff. Alexander's dismissal was announced Monday after the Cowboys (3-4) had their bye over the weekend. The offensive line has played below expectations, with...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys fired offensive line coach Paul Alexander less than halfway into his first season with the team, marking the first time for coach Jason Garrett to make an in-season change to his coaching staff. Alexander's dismissal was announced Monday after the Cowboys (3-4) had their bye over the weekend. The offensive line has played below expectations, with...
It's on Prescott, Cooper to make all-in move by Cowboys work
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott won't know if he has a new No. 1 receiver with the Dallas Cowboys until the quarterback gets a chance to see how quickly Amari Cooper can be assimilated into the offense.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott won't know if he has a new No. 1 receiver with the Dallas Cowboys until the quarterback gets a chance to see how quickly Amari Cooper can be assimilated into the offense.
Amari Cooper prefers show over tell for impact on Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Amari Cooper is ready to show the Dallas Cowboys what they got in giving up a first-round draft pick for a new No. 1 receiver. The former Oakland pass-catcher just isn't too interested in talking about it beforehand.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Amari Cooper is ready to show the Dallas Cowboys what they got in giving up a first-round draft pick for a new No. 1 receiver. The former Oakland pass-catcher just isn't too interested in talking about it beforehand.
Cowboys get Amari Cooper from Raiders for 1st-round pick
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys made a bold move for the present Monday, trading a first-round pick for Oakland receiver Amari Cooper in Raiders coach Jon Gruden's latest play for the future. The Cowboys gave up their top pick in the next draft in hopes of giving quarterback Dak Prescott another weapon just a few months after releasing franchise touchdown catch leader Dez Bryant in a...
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys made a bold move for the present Monday, trading a first-round pick for Oakland receiver Amari Cooper in Raiders coach Jon Gruden's latest play for the future. The Cowboys gave up their top pick in the next draft in hopes of giving quarterback Dak Prescott another weapon just a few months after releasing franchise touchdown catch leader Dez Bryant in a...
Cowboys RB Elliott has 2nd-worst rushing game of his career
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - It's a rather simple statistic: When Ezekiel Elliott rushes for fewer than 75 yards, the Dallas Cowboys lose. Happened again Sunday, when Elliott was held to 34 yards on 15 carries, the second-lowest total of his NFL career, and Dallas was beaten by the Washington Redskins 20-17. The Cowboys are now 0-3 this season - and 0-5 over the past three - when their star running...
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - It's a rather simple statistic: When Ezekiel Elliott rushes for fewer than 75 yards, the Dallas Cowboys lose. Happened again Sunday, when Elliott was held to 34 yards on 15 carries, the second-lowest total of his NFL career, and Dallas was beaten by the Washington Redskins 20-17. The Cowboys are now 0-3 this season - and 0-5 over the past three - when their star running...
Kerrigan's strip-sack, missed FG help Redskins top Cowboys 20-17
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - No one on the winning Washington Redskins or the losing Dallas Cowboys seemed entirely sure about the rule that led to a penalty for "snap infraction." That flag turned a 47-yard field-goal try into a 52-yarder that slammed off the left upright as time expired.
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - No one on the winning Washington Redskins or the losing Dallas Cowboys seemed entirely sure about the rule that led to a penalty for "snap infraction." That flag turned a 47-yard field-goal try into a 52-yarder that slammed off the left upright as time expired.