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.

Cowboys stand during anthem; other players continue to protest

NFL players demonstrated during the national anthem at several preseason games Thursday night, protests that again drew a rebuke from President Donald Trump. Writing on Twitter from his New Jersey golf resort, Trump said Friday players "make a fortune doing what they love," and those who refuse to stand "proudly" for the anthem should be suspended without pay.

Prescott throws for TD before 49ers rally past Cowboys 24-21

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Coach Jason Garrett saw all he needed out of quarterback Dak Prescott on just one drive. Prescott made the most of his brief appearance in the preseason opener for Dallas by throwing a 30-yard touchdown pass to rookie Michael Gallup on his only drive before the San Francisco 49ers rallied with two late touchdowns to beat the Cowboys 24-21 Thursday night.

Mural of Cowboys QB Dak Prescott as "Get Out" character defaced

A mural featuring Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott as the main character from Get Out was defaced just days after it was painted.

Four Cowboys players to watch heading into the preseason

Mike Doocy and Edward Egros each pick two players they're excited to see in action when the Cowboys begin their preseason schedule Thursday against the San Francisco 49ers.