SCHUYLER DIXON
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy speaks to reporters during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, June 16, 2022. The Cowboys announced they are breaking from minicamp early. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Cowboys eye California as Schultz shows for brief minicamp

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 16, 2022 05:04 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dalton Schultz didn't come back for much when the Dallas tight

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) talks with teammate offensive tackle Aviante Collins during an NFL football team practice in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, June 2, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Lawrence takes aim at young Parsons in Cowboys' sacks race

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 03, 2022 11:55 AM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — DeMarcus Lawrence used to say he didn't care about sacks as long

Dallas Cowboys first-round NFL football draft pick Tyler Smith, second from right, of Tulsa, poses for a photo with his brother Isaac, left, and mother Patricia, second from left, and team owner Jerry Jones, right, during a news conference in Frisco, Texas, Friday, April 29, 2022. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Top 4 picks for Cowboys match positions with biggest losses

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 30, 2022 07:12 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The four positions with the most significant losses for the

Dallas Cowboys first-round NFL football draft pick Tyler Smith, left, of Tulsa, and owner Jerry Jones laugh during a news conference in Frisco, Texas, Friday, April 29, 2022. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Cowboys test character again with Ole Miss rusher Williams

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 29, 2022 09:18 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Mississippi edge rusher Sam Williams is the Dallas Cowboys'

FILE - Tulsa offensive lineman Tyler Smith (56) dives on the ball to recover a fumble in front of Houston linebacker Deontay Anderson (2) during an NCAA college football game Oct. 1, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. Smith was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Cowboys draft Tulsa OL Tyler Smith 24th overall in 1st round

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 28, 2022 10:58 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The last time the Dallas Cowboys drafted an offensive lineman in

FILE - Arkansas wide receiver Treylon Burks runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Dallas Cowboys could be looking at their offensive line with their first pick in the NFL draft at No. 24. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Barring another draft surprise, Cowboys could start with OL

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 22, 2022 03:47 PM EDT
Jerry Jones likes the idea of the Dallas Cowboys drafting an offensive lineman since

FILE - Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) breaks tackles on the way to the end zone for a touchdown after intercepting a pass throw by Washington Football Team's Taylor Heinicke (4) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. The Cowboys are bringing back Lawrence on a new contract that will create more room under the salary cap, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Monday, March 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
DE DeMarcus Lawrence says return to Cowboys was 'no-brainer'

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 25, 2022 02:15 AM EDT
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys traded up in the second round to draft DeMarcus

FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2021, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' La'el Collins walks off the field during a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The Dallas Cowboys are releasing right tackle La'el Collins in the second cost-cutting move involving one of their starters on offense, a person with knowledge of the decision said Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Cowboys release OL La'el Collins for more salary cap relief

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 17, 2022 02:59 PM EDT
The Dallas Cowboys released right tackle La'el Collins on Thursday in the second cost

FILE - Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory faces reporters following an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. The Denver Broncos and defensive end Randy Gregory have agreed on a $70 million, five-year contract that will prevent the Dallas Cowboys from keeping one of their top targets in free agency, a person with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
AP source: Broncos pluck free agent DE Gregory from Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 15, 2022 03:06 PM EDT
The Denver Broncos and defensive end Randy Gregory have agreed on a $70 million, five

FILE - Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) breaks tackles on the way to the end zone for a touchdown after intercepting a pass throw by Washington Football Team's Taylor Heinicke (4) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. The Cowboys are bringing back Lawrence on a new contract that will create more room under the salary cap, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Monday, March 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
AP source: Cowboys keeping DE Lawrence on reworked contract

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 14, 2022 08:08 PM EDT
The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence on a new

FILE - Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup catches a pass against the Washington Football Team during the second half of an NFL football game Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. The Cowboys agreed on a long-term contract with Gallup a day after trading Amari Cooper to Cleveland. Gallup is returning on a $62.5 million, five-year contract, two people with knowledge of the agreement said Sunday, March 13, 2022. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be official until the start of the new league year. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
AP sources: Cowboys, WR Gallup agree on $62.5M, 5-year deal

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 13, 2022 08:21 PM EDT
The Dallas Cowboys agreed on a long-term contract with receiver Michael Gallup a day

FILE - Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz (86) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the New York Giants during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Dallas Cowboys are using the franchise tag on tight end Dalton Schultz, buying time to agree on a long-term deal for one of Dak Prescott's most reliable targets, a person with knowledge of the decision said Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Cowboys using $11 million franchise tag on TE Dalton Schultz

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 08, 2022 10:33 AM EST
The Dallas Cowboys placed the franchise tag on tight end Dalton Schultz on Tuesday,

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) spins a football in his fingers before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers, on Jan 22. 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. An underwhelming free agent class for quarterbacks is overshadowed by the possibility of multiple big names changing teams, most notably Aaron Rodgers. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Trade talk overshadows marginal class of QBs in free agency

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 04, 2022 12:00 PM EST
An underwhelming free agent class for quarterbacks is overshadowed by the possibility

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott speaks during a news conference following an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys face same questions after another early playoff exit

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 17, 2022 03:11 PM EST
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mike McCarthy's future as Dallas Cowboys coach wasn't

Umpire Ramon George (128) backs away from the line of scrimmage after setting the ball on the final play for the Dallas Cowboys in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the San Franciso 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
49ers hang on over Cowboys 23-17 in chaotic wild-card finish

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 16, 2022 08:18 PM EST
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kyle Shanahan walked onto the field with an emphatic nod,

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (4) runs to the end zone after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Cowboys, 49ers meet again in postseason in wild-card round

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 14, 2022 05:28 PM EST
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Old playoff foes Dallas and San Francisco haven't met in the

Philadelphia Eagles' Josiah Scott (33) trips up Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Cowboys back in playoffs with older, wiser Prescott, Elliott

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 14, 2022 05:21 PM EST
Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott soared to the top of the NFC as twin rookie stars

FILE - Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, right, talks with offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan during a workout at the NFL football team's practice facility in Flowery Branch, Ga., Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. Kyle Shanahan and Dan Quinn will always share the painful memory of coaching in the Super Bowl together with Atlanta five years ago when the Falcons couldn't hold a 25-point lead in the second half of a loss to New England. The wild-card meeting Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 between the visiting 49ers (10-7) and Cowboys (12-5) is the first in the playoffs involving both coaches since that crushing loss in Houston.(AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
Shanahan, Quinn bring painful past to 49ers-Cowboys meeting

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 13, 2022 02:18 AM EST
Kyle Shanahan and Dan Quinn will always share the painful memory of coaching in the

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Cowboys get rhythm, higher seed for playoffs; Niners next

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 10, 2022 12:45 PM EST
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys didn't see the regular-season finale at

FILE - Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter (64) talks to teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Tretter, the NFL Players Association president who has been pushing for daily COVID-19 testing all season, said he tested positive for the virus on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
NFL's 2nd season of COVID just as trying as 1st, maybe more

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 04, 2022 05:53 PM EST
The NFL worked around COVID-19 with pauses and postponements during a 2020 season