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.
Two Cowboys make 2017 AP All-Pro 2nd Team
NEW YORK (AP) - The Associated Press 2017 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE Quarterback - Tom Brady, New England Running Back - Todd Gurley, Los Angeles Rams Flex - Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Tight End - Rob Gronkowski, New England Wide Receivers - Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh; DeAndre Hopkins, Houston Left Tackle - Andrew Whitworth,...
NEW YORK (AP) - The Associated Press 2017 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE Quarterback - Tom Brady, New England Running Back - Todd Gurley, Los Angeles Rams Flex - Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Tight End - Rob Gronkowski, New England Wide Receivers - Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh; DeAndre Hopkins, Houston Left Tackle - Andrew Whitworth,...
Cowboys beat playoff-bound Eagles 6-0
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Healthy? Yes. Sharp? Not quite. The Philadelphia Eagles are heading into the playoffs with no further injuries after playing it safe in a 6-0 loss to Dallas on Sunday. Dak Prescott tossed a 20-yard touchdown pass to Brice Butler early in the fourth quarter and the Cowboys denied the Eagles a franchise-record 14th win.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Healthy? Yes. Sharp? Not quite. The Philadelphia Eagles are heading into the playoffs with no further injuries after playing it safe in a 6-0 loss to Dallas on Sunday. Dak Prescott tossed a 20-yard touchdown pass to Brice Butler early in the fourth quarter and the Cowboys denied the Eagles a franchise-record 14th win.
Cowboys vs. Eagles by the numbers
DALLAS (8-7) at PHILADELPHIA (13-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Cowboys by 2 1/2 RECORD VS. SPREAD - Cowboys 7-7-1, Eagles 10-4-1 SERIES RECORD - Cowboys lead 65-52 LAST MEETING - Eagles beat Cowboys 37-9, Nov. 19 LAST WEEK - Cowboys lost to Seahawks 21-12; Eagles beat Raiders 19-10 AP PRO32 RANKING - Cowboys No. 16, Eagles No. 4 COWBOYS OFFENSE - OVERALL (14), RUSH (3), PASS (25)...
DALLAS (8-7) at PHILADELPHIA (13-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Cowboys by 2 1/2 RECORD VS. SPREAD - Cowboys 7-7-1, Eagles 10-4-1 SERIES RECORD - Cowboys lead 65-52 LAST MEETING - Eagles beat Cowboys 37-9, Nov. 19 LAST WEEK - Cowboys lost to Seahawks 21-12; Eagles beat Raiders 19-10 AP PRO32 RANKING - Cowboys No. 16, Eagles No. 4 COWBOYS OFFENSE - OVERALL (14), RUSH (3), PASS (25)...
Cowboys put Tyron Smith, Scandrick on IR before finale
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys are putting left tackle Tyron Smith and cornerback Orlando Scandrick on injured reserve before the season finale at Philadelphia. Smith sprained his right knee in a win at Oakland two weeks ago and came out after one series in last week's loss to Seattle, which eliminated the Cowboys from playoff contention. Scandrick sustained small bone fractures in...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys are putting left tackle Tyron Smith and cornerback Orlando Scandrick on injured reserve before the season finale at Philadelphia. Smith sprained his right knee in a win at Oakland two weeks ago and came out after one series in last week's loss to Seattle, which eliminated the Cowboys from playoff contention. Scandrick sustained small bone fractures in...
Playoff hopes fade to black despite Elliott return
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott carried 15 times in the first half of the star Dallas running back's return from a six-game suspension. Last year's NFL rushing leader didn't touch the ball when the Cowboys had a first down inside the Seattle 5 trailing by nine points in the fourth quarter of a 21-12 loss to the Seahawks that knocked Dallas out of the playoff race Sunday.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott carried 15 times in the first half of the star Dallas running back's return from a six-game suspension. Last year's NFL rushing leader didn't touch the ball when the Cowboys had a first down inside the Seattle 5 trailing by nine points in the fourth quarter of a 21-12 loss to the Seahawks that knocked Dallas out of the playoff race Sunday.