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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

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

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

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

FILE - Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory (94) plays in an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Sept 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. 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/Don Montague, File)
Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9/9/2021

Mar. 15, 2022 02:57 PM EDT

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

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 focus in house in free agency with Gregory, Gallup

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:24 AM EST

FILE - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) runs on the field before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. New Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's first season with the Vikings will be a tall task given their current commitments. Kirk Cousins is currently carrying a $45 million salary cap charge on the final year of his existing contract. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, FIle)
Escaping salary cap trouble is a true trick of the NFL trade

By Dave Campbell Mar. 03, 2022 04:41 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp walks on the field during practice for an NFL Super Bowl football game Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Rams are scheduled to play the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
The Latest: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers wins 4th MVP award

By The Associated Press Feb. 10, 2022 08:15 PM EST

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

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
49ers, Cowboys renew playoff rivalry after 27-year hiatus

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 02:08 PM EST

Graphic looks at NFL divisional round of the playoffs and predicts the winners; 3c x 3 1/2 inches
Hot rivalries spice NFL's wild-card weekend

By Barry Wilner Jan. 14, 2022 01:09 PM EST

49ers star left tackle Trent Williams returns to practice

By Josh Dubow Jan. 13, 2022 09:43 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are expected to get a big boost for their playoff opener with the return of injured star left tackle Trent...

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is wrapped up by Arizona Cardinals' Dennis Gardeck (45), Isaiah Simmons (9) and Leki Fotu (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
No timeout, no challenge for Cowboys after apparent fumble

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 02, 2022 09:42 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to tight end Dalton Schultz in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Rolling Cowboys, reeling Cards meet with playoffs on horizon

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 30, 2021 05:08 PM EST

dArizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws as Indianapolis Colts defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (97) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cowboys try to extend streak as Cardinals seek to stop skid

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 12:06 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to tight end Dalton Schultz in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys look complete, try to stay in mix for NFC's top seed

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 27, 2021 01:44 PM EST

Washington Football Team cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) sits on the bench late in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Woeful Washington not ready for prime time in lopsided loss

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 26, 2021 11:55 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Terence Steele (78) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Prescott, Cowboys celebrate with 56-14 rout of Washington

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 26, 2021 11:32 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive back Myles Hartsfield during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
NFL Today, Week 16

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2021 10:01 PM EST