When asked about the status of Zeke Elliott’s contract holdout and the impressive performance of rookie running back Tony Pollard, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones quipped, “Zeke who?” Jones later clarified that he was simply cracking a joke at Zeke’s expense. Evidently, Zeke was not amused. “I didn’t think it was funny and neither did…… Continue Reading »
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Robert Quinn Suspended two games for violating NFL’s PED policy
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the NFL has suspended Cowboys defensive end Robert Quinn two games for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. Quinn reportedly failed a test due to the medicine probenecid, which he uses to help prevent seizures. Quinn’s agent Sean Kiernan posted a statement on Quinn’s behalf on Twitter stating their…… Continue Reading »
Jason Witten Signs 1-year deal to return to the Cowboys in 2019
Jason Witten’s second career as a color commentator in the Monday Night Football booth lasted just one season, as the 15-year veteran has signed a one-year, $5 million contract to return to the Dallas Cowboys. “The fire inside of me to compete and play this game is just burning too strong,” Witten said in a…… Continue Reading »
Travis Frederick diagnosed with autoimmune disorder
Four-time pro bowl center Travis Frederick has been limited this preseason with what the team initially thought was a stinger. According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, exhaustive tests revealed that Frederick is suffering from Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease that ranges from mild weakness to paralysis. Frederick revealed his diagnosis via social media, stating that…… Continue Reading »
Martin and Woods injured in preseason game
Two starting players for the Cowboys, guard Zack Martin and safety Xavier Woods, left Saturday’s preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals early after sustaining leg injuries. According to ESPN.com’s Todd Archer, the knee injury sustained by Martin is an hyperextention and not a dreaded ligament tear, and the Pro Bowl offensive lineman will likely be…… Continue Reading »
DeMarcus Lawrence to play 2018 under Franchise Tag
DeMarcus Lawrence was a defensive beast for the Cowboys in 2017, posting a career-high 14.5 sacks on his way to his first Pro Bowl in four seasons with Dallas. He trailed only Chandler Jones in Arizona for the most sacks in the league, while leading the NFL in total yards lost from his sacks at…… Continue Reading »
Cowboys Lock up Zack Martin to Six-Year Deal
Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys front office made the correct decision when they passed on Texans A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel in favor of Norte Dame offensive lineman Zack Martin. Martin turned into arguably the best offensive lineman in the league and a four-time pro bowler, while Mazniel flamed out and is currently trying to…… Continue Reading »
Report: Jason Witten to Retire and Join Monday Night Football Booth
The Dallas Cowboys turned some heads on Thursday when they passed on the top wide receivers in the draft in favor of a linebacker from Boise State, leaving open a gaping hole in a passing offense in need of weapons for quarterback Dak Prescott. The hole in the passing offense just doubled in size with…… Continue Reading »
Cowboys add Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch with pick 19
The Dallas Cowboys has the opportunity to select the top wide receiver in the draft to help bolster a unit that lost Dez Bryant to a cap saving cut, as Calvin Ridley, DJ Moore, and Courtland Sutton were all on the board at pick 19 on Thursday night. Instead, Jerry Jones and the Dallas front…… Continue Reading »
Cowboys re-sign veteran long-snapper in otherwise quiet free agent period
The Cowboys have signed long-snapper L.P. Ladouceur to a one-year deal according to Todd Archer of ESPN.com, marking the veteran’s 14-season with the team. Although this is certainly great news for special teams players like punter Chris Jones and place kicker Dan Bailey, it is not exactly the type of exciting move that Cowboy fans…… Continue Reading »