Cowboys' Heath not fined for hit on Seahawks' Lockette
NEW YORK (AP) — Dallas Cowboys safety Jeff Heath will not be fined by the NFL for his hit on Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette, who needed surgery to stabilize ligaments in his neck. Lockette was injured last Sunday in Seattle's 13-12 win over Dallas during a punt return when he was hit by Heath and knocked out. He laid motionless for several minutes and was eventually strapped to a backboard and taken off the field.
NEW YORK (AP) — Dallas Cowboys safety Jeff Heath will not be fined by the NFL for his hit on Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette, who needed surgery to stabilize ligaments in his neck. Lockette was injured last Sunday in Seattle's 13-12 win over Dallas during a punt return when he was hit by Heath and knocked out. He laid motionless for several minutes and was eventually strapped to a backboard and taken off the field.
PETA wants Dez Bryant to give up pet monkey
An animal rights group called for DeSoto police to investigate Dez Bryant for having a pet monkey illegally within city limits.
An animal rights group called for DeSoto police to investigate Dez Bryant for having a pet monkey illegally within city limits.
Seahawks, Cowboys set to play as unexpected 4-loss teams
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Two preseason NFC playoff contenders are set to play, both with four losses before the halfway point of the season. Dallas is just a little more desperate than Seattle. The Cowboys (2-4) are on their second backup quarterback trying to get a win without Tony Romo, and running out of time to get the two they probably need to have a realistic shot at defending their NFC East title when he's eligible to return from a broken left collarbone.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Two preseason NFC playoff contenders are set to play, both with four losses before the halfway point of the season. Dallas is just a little more desperate than Seattle. The Cowboys (2-4) are on their second backup quarterback trying to get a win without Tony Romo, and running out of time to get the two they probably need to have a realistic shot at defending their NFC East title when he's eligible to return from a broken left collarbone.
Cowboys' Bryant 'would be playing' if return were his call
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dez Bryant says he wants to be smart about his return from a broken right foot, and knows that means including Dallas team doctors, trainers and coaches in the process. "If the decision was left all up to me," says the All-Pro receiver, "I would be playing." Bryant was listed as questionable for the Seattle game Sunday, which will be seven weeks since he was injured in the opener against the New York Giants.
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dez Bryant says he wants to be smart about his return from a broken right foot, and knows that means including Dallas team doctors, trainers and coaches in the process. "If the decision was left all up to me," says the All-Pro receiver, "I would be playing." Bryant was listed as questionable for the Seattle game Sunday, which will be seven weeks since he was injured in the opener against the New York Giants.
Luke Bryan to perform at Cowboys' Thanksgiving game halftime
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Country star Luke Bryan will perform at halftime as the Dallas Cowboys host Carolina on Thanksgiving Day to kick off The Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle Campaign. The Cowboys on Tuesday announced Bryan will be the featured entertainer Nov. 26 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Country star Luke Bryan will perform at halftime as the Dallas Cowboys host Carolina on Thanksgiving Day to kick off The Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle Campaign. The Cowboys on Tuesday announced Bryan will be the featured entertainer Nov. 26 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Greg Hardy scolds Cowboys kick coverage team
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Dallas defensive end Greg Hardy broke into the special teams huddle to berate his teammates after they gave up a decisive 100-yard kickoff return by New York's Dwayne Harris. After Harris sped the length of the field for the winning points in the Giants' 27-20 victory, Hardy broke into the subsequent special teams huddle before New York kicked off with 7:01 remaining Sunday.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Dallas defensive end Greg Hardy broke into the special teams huddle to berate his teammates after they gave up a decisive 100-yard kickoff return by New York's Dwayne Harris. After Harris sped the length of the field for the winning points in the Giants' 27-20 victory, Hardy broke into the subsequent special teams huddle before New York kicked off with 7:01 remaining Sunday.
Giants take advantage of Cowboys' mistakes, win 27-20
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Dwayne Harris sped 100 yards with a kickoff return against his former Dallas teammates seconds after the Cowboys had tied Sunday's game, and the New York Giants moved atop the NFC East with a 27-20 victory. Harris spent four seasons in Dallas without running back a kickoff for a score. But he tied a Giants record set in 1994 by romping untouched to the end zone.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Dwayne Harris sped 100 yards with a kickoff return against his former Dallas teammates seconds after the Cowboys had tied Sunday's game, and the New York Giants moved atop the NFC East with a 27-20 victory. Harris spent four seasons in Dallas without running back a kickoff for a score. But he tied a Giants record set in 1994 by romping untouched to the end zone.
Cowboys' Bryant out for Giants, delaying return another week
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dez Bryant has been ruled out for the Dallas Cowboys' game at the New York Giants on Sunday, delaying the All-Pro receiver's return from a broken right foot at least another week. Bryant was downgraded from doubtful Saturday, a day after he didn't travel with the team to New York. He hasn't played since getting injured in the opener against the Giants.
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dez Bryant has been ruled out for the Dallas Cowboys' game at the New York Giants on Sunday, delaying the All-Pro receiver's return from a broken right foot at least another week. Bryant was downgraded from doubtful Saturday, a day after he didn't travel with the team to New York. He hasn't played since getting injured in the opener against the Giants.
Bryant doesn't go with Cowboys to NY, less likely to play
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dez Bryant didn't travel with the Cowboys to New York, making it less likely the All-Pro receiver will return from a broken right foot against the Giants. Bryant was listed as doubtful Friday after missing practice all week. He broke his foot in the opener against the Giants, a 27-26 Dallas victory. The rematch Sunday will be six weeks since Bryant's injury.
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dez Bryant didn't travel with the Cowboys to New York, making it less likely the All-Pro receiver will return from a broken right foot against the Giants. Bryant was listed as doubtful Friday after missing practice all week. He broke his foot in the opener against the Giants, a 27-26 Dallas victory. The rematch Sunday will be six weeks since Bryant's injury.
Cowboys headed to Ground Zero before Giants game
Jason Garrett was a backup quarterback for the New York Giants on Sept. 11, 2001. He visited the memorial with his wife over the summer. That's when the Dallas coach decided he wanted to bring the Cowboys to ground zero before they played the Giants this weekend. So the Cowboys changed their schedule to New York a day early so they could have dinner at 1 World Trade Center. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones also owns the company that handles food there.
Jason Garrett was a backup quarterback for the New York Giants on Sept. 11, 2001. He visited the memorial with his wife over the summer. That's when the Dallas coach decided he wanted to bring the Cowboys to ground zero before they played the Giants this weekend. So the Cowboys changed their schedule to New York a day early so they could have dinner at 1 World Trade Center. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones also owns the company that handles food there.
Cowboys have 1st full deck of defenders for visit to Giants
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Greg Hardy and Randy Gregory will be a pass-rushing pair for the first time. Sean Lee and Rolando McClain are set for their second game anchoring the Dallas linebackers. The Cowboys just don't see Sunday's visit to the New York Giants as a show-and-tell moment for a unit trying to help win games while the offense is missing injured stars Tony Romo and Dez Bryant.
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Greg Hardy and Randy Gregory will be a pass-rushing pair for the first time. Sean Lee and Rolando McClain are set for their second game anchoring the Dallas linebackers. The Cowboys just don't see Sunday's visit to the New York Giants as a show-and-tell moment for a unit trying to help win games while the offense is missing injured stars Tony Romo and Dez Bryant.
Cowboys-Giants Capsule
DALLAS (2-3) At NEW YORK GIANTS (3-3) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Giants by 5½ RECORD VS. SPREAD — Cowboys 1-4, Giants 3-3 SERIES RECORD — Cowboys lead 62-43-2 LAST MEETING — Cowboys beat Giants 27-26, Sept. 13 LAST WEEK — Cowboys had bye, lost to Patriots 30-6 on Oct. 11; Giants lost to Eagles 27-7 AP Pro32 RANKING — Cowboys No. 18, Giants No. 13 COWBOYS OFFENSE — OVERALL (18), RUSH (18), PASS (17)
DALLAS (2-3) At NEW YORK GIANTS (3-3) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Giants by 5½ RECORD VS. SPREAD — Cowboys 1-4, Giants 3-3 SERIES RECORD — Cowboys lead 62-43-2 LAST MEETING — Cowboys beat Giants 27-26, Sept. 13 LAST WEEK — Cowboys had bye, lost to Patriots 30-6 on Oct. 11; Giants lost to Eagles 27-7 AP Pro32 RANKING — Cowboys No. 18, Giants No. 13 COWBOYS OFFENSE — OVERALL (18), RUSH (18), PASS (17)
Cowboys' Cassel replacing franchise QB again, 7 years later
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The previous time Matt Cassel filled in for a franchise quarterback, he was a first-time starter who unexpectedly won 10 games for New England after Tom Brady's season-ending knee injury in the 2008 opener. Seven years later, he's filling in for Tony Romo, needing a fraction of that victory total to keep defending NFC East champion Dallas (2-3) in contention for the division title until Romo is ready to return from a broken left collarbone.
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The previous time Matt Cassel filled in for a franchise quarterback, he was a first-time starter who unexpectedly won 10 games for New England after Tom Brady's season-ending knee injury in the 2008 opener. Seven years later, he's filling in for Tony Romo, needing a fraction of that victory total to keep defending NFC East champion Dallas (2-3) in contention for the division title until Romo is ready to return from a broken left collarbone.
Status of Cowboys' Bryant and broken foot likely to linger
IRVING, Texas (AP) — On the eighth of 11 questions concerning whether Dez Bryant would play six weeks after breaking his right foot in the season opener, Dallas coach Jason Garrett had heard about enough. "We don't put these things down like the Magna Carta that these are all the different standards that we have for Dez," Garrett said Tuesday. "We have an objective. We want to get him back on the football field as quickly as we can."
IRVING, Texas (AP) — On the eighth of 11 questions concerning whether Dez Bryant would play six weeks after breaking his right foot in the season opener, Dallas coach Jason Garrett had heard about enough. "We don't put these things down like the Magna Carta that these are all the different standards that we have for Dez," Garrett said Tuesday. "We have an objective. We want to get him back on the football field as quickly as we can."
Cowboys still seeking answers in backfield without Murray
IRVING, Texas (AP) — With Dallas trying to survive until Tony Romo and Dez Bryant return from injuries, it's difficult to gauge how much the Cowboys miss DeMarco Murray with the NFL rushing champion now in Philadelphia.
IRVING, Texas (AP) — With Dallas trying to survive until Tony Romo and Dez Bryant return from injuries, it's difficult to gauge how much the Cowboys miss DeMarco Murray with the NFL rushing champion now in Philadelphia.
Christine Michael could be close to joining Dallas backfield
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Christine Michael is getting work with the first team out of the Dallas backfield, an indication the third-year running back could be close to his debut with the Cowboys. Offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said Thursday that Michael was getting "a few more reps this week to see how he's doing." He didn't say whether Michael would be active for the Cowboys (2-1) on Sunday night at New Orleans (0-3).
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Christine Michael is getting work with the first team out of the Dallas backfield, an indication the third-year running back could be close to his debut with the Cowboys. Offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said Thursday that Michael was getting "a few more reps this week to see how he's doing." He didn't say whether Michael would be active for the Cowboys (2-1) on Sunday night at New Orleans (0-3).
Cowboys' Jeremy Mincey out against Falcons with concussion
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dallas defensive end Jeremy Mincey has been ruled out of the Cowboys' game Sunday against Atlanta because of a concussion. Mincey was a limited participant in practice Thursday and didn't work out Friday. The 10th-year player dealt with concussion symptoms last season as well.
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dallas defensive end Jeremy Mincey has been ruled out of the Cowboys' game Sunday against Atlanta because of a concussion. Mincey was a limited participant in practice Thursday and didn't work out Friday. The 10th-year player dealt with concussion symptoms last season as well.
Ryan, Jones lead Falcons against Cowboys sans Romo, Bryant
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Matt Ryan and Julio Jones have Atlanta on the kind of roll Tony Romo and Dez Bryant were enjoying with Dallas before long-term injuries sidelined both and clouded the team's hopes of defending an NFC East title. The Cowboys (2-0) managed to win each time after Bryant went out in the opener with a broken right foot and Romo was lost a week later with a broken left collarbone that will cause him to miss at least seven games.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Matt Ryan and Julio Jones have Atlanta on the kind of roll Tony Romo and Dez Bryant were enjoying with Dallas before long-term injuries sidelined both and clouded the team's hopes of defending an NFC East title. The Cowboys (2-0) managed to win each time after Bryant went out in the opener with a broken right foot and Romo was lost a week later with a broken left collarbone that will cause him to miss at least seven games.
Troy Aikman talks Healthy Zone, Cowboys injuries
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman returned to the football field Thursday as a coach. He's trying to teach students the importance of staying active.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman returned to the football field Thursday as a coach. He's trying to teach students the importance of staying active.
Romo injured, but Cowboys beat Eagles 20-10
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — No Romo.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — No Romo.