Here's the catch: NFL refs thought they were right all along
PLANO, Texas (AP) - Walt Coleman doesn't see the revamped catch rule as a big change for NFL game officials because the veteran referee believes they've already been calling catches the new way. If anything, Coleman figures there will be fewer reviews of their rulings.
PLANO, Texas (AP) - Walt Coleman doesn't see the revamped catch rule as a big change for NFL game officials because the veteran referee believes they've already been calling catches the new way. If anything, Coleman figures there will be fewer reviews of their rulings.
2014 top offensive player RB DeMarco Murray retires
DeMarco Murray is retiring from the NFL. The 2014 Offensive Player of the Year made the announcement on ESPN on Friday, four months after being released by the Tennessee Titans. Murray, 30, lost his job to Derrick Henry last season and was due to make $6.25 million in 2018 when the Titans let him go. He ran for 659 yards and six touchdowns last season, dealt with a knee injury late in the year,...
DeMarco Murray is retiring from the NFL. The 2014 Offensive Player of the Year made the announcement on ESPN on Friday, four months after being released by the Tennessee Titans. Murray, 30, lost his job to Derrick Henry last season and was due to make $6.25 million in 2018 when the Titans let him go. He ran for 659 yards and six touchdowns last season, dealt with a knee injury late in the year,...
Former Cowboys star Lincoln Coleman ready to make a comeback
Most Dallas Cowboys fans who recognize the name Lincoln Coleman know him for two things: his debut during the snowy 1993 Thanksgiving Day game against the Dolphins and him being reported missing twice in the last 14 months.
Most Dallas Cowboys fans who recognize the name Lincoln Coleman know him for two things: his debut during the snowy 1993 Thanksgiving Day game against the Dolphins and him being reported missing twice in the last 14 months.
Cloud-free Elliott seeks to join chorus of Cowboys leaders
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott doesn't pretend that vocal leadership comes naturally for him. The Dallas Cowboys running back is going to try anyway now that fellow stars Jason Witten and Dez Bryant are gone, and now that his focus is solely on football following a tumultuous second year in the NFL.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott doesn't pretend that vocal leadership comes naturally for him. The Dallas Cowboys running back is going to try anyway now that fellow stars Jason Witten and Dez Bryant are gone, and now that his focus is solely on football following a tumultuous second year in the NFL.
Terrell Owens won't attend Hall of Fame induction
Terrell Owens always likes being the center of attention. His decision to skip the induction ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August will keep him far from the spotlight. Owens was voted into the hall in February after being denied in his first two years of eligibility. His announcement Thursday is unprecedented by an enshrinee.
Terrell Owens always likes being the center of attention. His decision to skip the induction ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August will keep him far from the spotlight. Owens was voted into the hall in February after being denied in his first two years of eligibility. His announcement Thursday is unprecedented by an enshrinee.
Witten retirement leaves Cowboys with unproven replacements
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - When Geoff Swaim glances around the film room at his fellow tight ends with the Dallas Cowboys, he doesn't see Jason Witten anymore. As for what's showing on the screen, Swaim can't help but see familiar No. 82 because the franchise leader in games was on the field nearly every snap for 15 years before his sudden retirement to go into broadcasting last month.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - When Geoff Swaim glances around the film room at his fellow tight ends with the Dallas Cowboys, he doesn't see Jason Witten anymore. As for what's showing on the screen, Swaim can't help but see familiar No. 82 because the franchise leader in games was on the field nearly every snap for 15 years before his sudden retirement to go into broadcasting last month.
New policy requires NFL players on field to stand for anthem
ATLANTA (AP) -- NFL owners approved a new policy Thursday aimed at addressing the firestorm over national anthem protests, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the "The Star-Spangled Banner" but requiring them to stand if they come to the field.
ATLANTA (AP) -- NFL owners approved a new policy Thursday aimed at addressing the firestorm over national anthem protests, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the "The Star-Spangled Banner" but requiring them to stand if they come to the field.
Cowboys WR Terrance Williams arrested on intoxication charge
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrance Williams was arrested on a charge of public intoxication early Saturday after police responded to an accident involving his car and found Williams riding an electric bicycle on a road near his home.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrance Williams was arrested on a charge of public intoxication early Saturday after police responded to an accident involving his car and found Williams riding an electric bicycle on a road near his home.
AP source: Cowboys' Gregory seeks return after yearlong ban
DALLAS (AP) - Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is seeking reinstatement to the NFL after missing the 2017 season over multiple violations of the league's substance-abuse policy, a person with direct knowledge of the application said Friday.
DALLAS (AP) - Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is seeking reinstatement to the NFL after missing the 2017 season over multiple violations of the league's substance-abuse policy, a person with direct knowledge of the application said Friday.
Tessitore, Witten, McFarland, on ESPN 'MNF' crew
NEW YORK (AP) - Joe Tessitore calls his new gig at ESPN a "legacy job." Jason Witten notes he's joining "another iconic franchise." Booger McFarland says it's "the pinnacle of what we do." They are the three new voices who will work ESPN's Monday night games this season.
NEW YORK (AP) - Joe Tessitore calls his new gig at ESPN a "legacy job." Jason Witten notes he's joining "another iconic franchise." Booger McFarland says it's "the pinnacle of what we do." They are the three new voices who will work ESPN's Monday night games this season.
Irving teen enlists Cowboys QB Dak Prescott for epic ‘promposal'
An Irving High School student scored big with his ‘promposal’ with the help of a Dallas Cowboys star.
An Irving High School student scored big with his ‘promposal’ with the help of a Dallas Cowboys star.
Cowboys draft tight end, with Witten eyeing retirement
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have drafted a tight end with Jason Witten on the verge of retirement after 15 seasons. The Cowboys took Dalton Schultz of Stanford with the 137th overall pick in the fourth round of the NFL draft Saturday. The compensatory choice was their second of the fourth round. Dallas selected former Kansas defensive end Dorance Armstrong with the 116th pick.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have drafted a tight end with Jason Witten on the verge of retirement after 15 seasons. The Cowboys took Dalton Schultz of Stanford with the 137th overall pick in the fourth round of the NFL draft Saturday. The compensatory choice was their second of the fourth round. Dallas selected former Kansas defensive end Dorance Armstrong with the 116th pick.
Cowboys draft UT tackle Connor Williams in 2nd round
The Dallas Cowboys didn't do anything about the possible departure of Jason Witten on the second day of the NFL draft. They did add a possible replacement for Dez Bryant.
The Dallas Cowboys didn't do anything about the possible departure of Jason Witten on the second day of the NFL draft. They did add a possible replacement for Dez Bryant.
"Inner Circle" fans will get ultimate experience at 2018 NFL Draft
During next week's NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium, only a select group of fans will be lucky enough to be part of the "Inner Circle."
During next week's NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium, only a select group of fans will be lucky enough to be part of the "Inner Circle."
NFL to prohibit use of certain helmets for 1st time
NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL for the first time is prohibiting certain helmets from being worn by players. In notifying the 32 teams Monday, the league has sought to have players stop using 10 helmet varieties. Some, particularly those manufactured by Rawlings, no longer are being made and don't have support from the company. Others were found to be inferior to many of the 34 helmets the NFL and...
NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL for the first time is prohibiting certain helmets from being worn by players. In notifying the 32 teams Monday, the league has sought to have players stop using 10 helmet varieties. Some, particularly those manufactured by Rawlings, no longer are being made and don't have support from the company. Others were found to be inferior to many of the 34 helmets the NFL and...
Former Dallas Cowboys turning to stem cell treatments
Some former Dallas Cowboy greats say they're dealing with pain and injuries from the brutality of pro-football careers with stem cell treatment.
Some former Dallas Cowboy greats say they're dealing with pain and injuries from the brutality of pro-football careers with stem cell treatment.
Owens, Lewis, Moss, Urlacher highlight 8-person Hall class
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher terrorized opposing offenses from the middle of the field. Randy Moss and Terrell Owens did the same to defenses on the outside.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher terrorized opposing offenses from the middle of the field. Randy Moss and Terrell Owens did the same to defenses on the outside.
Fox gets Thursday night football for 5 years
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) - Fox and the NFL have agreed to a five-year deal for Thursday night football games. Those games previously were televised by CBS and NBC, two of the league's other network partners. But Fox announced Wednesday that it will televise 11 games between Weeks 4 and 15, with simulcasts on NFL Network and Fox Deportes. Fox, which has the Sunday afternoon NFC package, will...
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) - Fox and the NFL have agreed to a five-year deal for Thursday night football games. Those games previously were televised by CBS and NBC, two of the league's other network partners. But Fox announced Wednesday that it will televise 11 games between Weeks 4 and 15, with simulcasts on NFL Network and Fox Deportes. Fox, which has the Sunday afternoon NFC package, will...
NFL wary of increase in concussions in preseason practices
NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL plans to talk to teams about how practices are conducted following a 73 percent increase in concussions during preseason workouts in 2017. Executive vice president Jeff Miller said Friday that data from the league's annual preliminary report on injuries will be discussed with coaches and general managers to try to understand how preseason practice concussions jumped...
NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL plans to talk to teams about how practices are conducted following a 73 percent increase in concussions during preseason workouts in 2017. Executive vice president Jeff Miller said Friday that data from the league's annual preliminary report on injuries will be discussed with coaches and general managers to try to understand how preseason practice concussions jumped...
Derek Dooley leaves Dallas Cowboys to join Missouri staff
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Dallas Cowboys wide receivers coach Derek Dooley joined Missouri coach Barry Odom's staff Friday as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Dooley replaces Josh Heupel, who left last month to become Central Florida's head coach.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Dallas Cowboys wide receivers coach Derek Dooley joined Missouri coach Barry Odom's staff Friday as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Dooley replaces Josh Heupel, who left last month to become Central Florida's head coach.