Cowboys showing rare signs of being defined by defense first
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Sean Lee wants more time to decide if this is the best chance the Dallas Cowboys have to be defined by their defense in the linebacker's eight years with the club. There's no question about the answer through two weeks. The Cowboys (1-1) are fourth in the NFL in total defense, with a loss to Carolina that could have been a blowout and a win over the New York Giants...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Sean Lee wants more time to decide if this is the best chance the Dallas Cowboys have to be defined by their defense in the linebacker's eight years with the club. There's no question about the answer through two weeks. The Cowboys (1-1) are fourth in the NFL in total defense, with a loss to Carolina that could have been a blowout and a win over the New York Giants...
Cowboys see Prescott's runs as another way to help Elliott
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott wasn't much into Cam Newton comparisons when the subject came up before his Dallas Cowboys faced the star quarterback of the Carolina Panthers in the opener. And that was before Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones dropped Newton's name while suggesting the Cowboys needed to use their QB as a runner more after Dallas lost to the Panthers.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott wasn't much into Cam Newton comparisons when the subject came up before his Dallas Cowboys faced the star quarterback of the Carolina Panthers in the opener. And that was before Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones dropped Newton's name while suggesting the Cowboys needed to use their QB as a runner more after Dallas lost to the Panthers.
Manning sees what Prescott already knew: Dallas D looking disruptive
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott was the first quarterback to get a good look at the Dallas defense this year - every day during training camp in California. Eli Manning might now agree with his counterpart that this unit can lead the Cowboys in 2018.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott was the first quarterback to get a good look at the Dallas defense this year - every day during training camp in California. Eli Manning might now agree with his counterpart that this unit can lead the Cowboys in 2018.
Prescott, Dallas D lead Cowboys to 20-13 win over Giants
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott accepted the challenge. The Dallas quarterback threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Tavon Austin on the third play of the game and the Cowboys sacked Eli Manning six times in a 20-13 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday night. The Dallas defense was strong again, just as in an opening loss at Carolina, as the Cowboys (1-1) avoided the first 0-2 start in...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott accepted the challenge. The Dallas quarterback threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Tavon Austin on the third play of the game and the Cowboys sacked Eli Manning six times in a 20-13 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday night. The Dallas defense was strong again, just as in an opening loss at Carolina, as the Cowboys (1-1) avoided the first 0-2 start in...
Cowboys DE Randy Gregory out against Giants with concussion
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is inactive against the New York Giants after sustaining a concussion in the opener.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is inactive against the New York Giants after sustaining a concussion in the opener.
Cowboys' spotty passing attack holds key for Elliott's space
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott heard the assessment from New York Giants safety Landon Collins on how to beat his Dallas Cowboys. Stop running back Ezekiel Elliott, put the ball in Prescott's hands and "I think we'll have a better shot at winning," Collins said a few days after the Carolina Panthers illustrated as much in the opener. "Challenge accepted," the...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott heard the assessment from New York Giants safety Landon Collins on how to beat his Dallas Cowboys. Stop running back Ezekiel Elliott, put the ball in Prescott's hands and "I think we'll have a better shot at winning," Collins said a few days after the Carolina Panthers illustrated as much in the opener. "Challenge accepted," the...
FANTASY PLAYS: Burning fantasy questions for Week 2
A look at some key fantasy questions going into Week 2: IS IT SAFE TO START PACKERS QB AARON RODGERS AGAINST THE VIKINGS?
A look at some key fantasy questions going into Week 2: IS IT SAFE TO START PACKERS QB AARON RODGERS AGAINST THE VIKINGS?
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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."
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.