Dez Bryant led all wide receivers with 16 touchdown receptions in 2014, and the Cowboys promptly rewarded their star with a five-year, $70 million contract. The deal included $40 in guaranteed money with an average annual salary of $14 Million. At 6’2 and 220 pounds, Dez Bryant is one of the most physical receivers in…… Continue Reading »
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Ezekiel Elliott drops appeal and will serve full six-game suspension
According to Todd Archer of ESPN Dallas, Ezekiel Elliott has withdrawn his appeal to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and will serve the remaining five games of his six-game suspension. Elliott will continue to train outside the US during his suspension and will rejoin the team on Christmas Eve against the Seahawks. In…… Continue Reading »
NFL and NFLPA Spar over allegations of spreading derogatory information regarding Elliott accuser
The National Football League released a statement on Wednesday claiming “Over the past few days we’ve received multiple reports of the NFLPA spreading derogatory information to the media about the victim in Ezekiel Elliott discipline case.” Joe Lockhard, the NFL’s executive vice president of communications, expanded on the issue in a statement released Wednesday afternoon,…… Continue Reading »
Tony Romo opting to retire for a career in Broadcasting
Tony Romo will reportedly hang up his cleats and follow the career path of fellow Dallas Cowboy quarterback Troy Aikman by trying out a new career as a color-commentator in the broadcast booth. According to a tweet by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Romo plans on retiring today with the intention of starting a new career in…… Continue Reading »
Expiring contracts and a possible retirement clouding the future of Dallas secondary
Fresh off a disappointing 34-31 loss to Green Bay, Jerry Jones and the Dallas front office will have their hands full this off season revamping a secondary that allowed 356 yards and two scores to Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Veteran cornerbacks Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne played under expiring contracts this season and enter…… Continue Reading »
Tony Romo looks sharp in first action of 2016 season
Tony Romo made his first regular season appearance since Thanksgiving of 2015 on Sunday against the Eagles, completing three of four passes for 29 yards, including a three-yard touchdown pass to Terrance Williams on a beautifully designed play on a fake bubble screen. Romo played in just one series, enough to show that he has…… Continue Reading »
Report: Tony Romo expected to play some on Sunday
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported via Twitter yesterday that Dak Prescott will likely start week 17 against the Eagles, but the Cowboys plan on giving Tony Romo his first playing time since injuring his back this preseason against the Seahawks. It will be Romo’s first regular season action since he broke his collarbone on Thanksgiving day…… Continue Reading »
Tyron Smith avoids possible knee injury in win over Lions on MNF
The Cowboys avoided a possible knee injury scare from star left tackle Tyron Smith as they defeated the Lions 42-21 on Monday Night Football. Dak Prescott threw for 212 yards and three scores, Dez Bryant caught two touchdowns and threw for another, and Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 80 yards and two scores in limited work.…… Continue Reading »
Cowboys clinch home field advantage with Eagles win over Giants
Christmas came early for the Dallas Cowboys with an upset win by the Philadelphia Eagles over the New York Giants. The win by Philly gives the Cowboys home field advantage throughout the playoffs while ensuring that the team will play all of their games this post season in the state of Texas. With Super Bowl…… Continue Reading »
Cowboys fall to Giants as Dez Bryant and offense struggles
The New York Giants proved for the second time this season that they have the key to shutting down the Dallas Cowboys offense, with a 10-7 victory in a defensive struggle at Met Life Stadium on Sunday night. Rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott extended his lead in the race for the rushing title with 107…… Continue Reading »