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Vander Esch returns to Cowboys with safety, long snapper

Mar. 18, 2022 02:09 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back linebacker Leighton Vander Esch along with safety Malik Hooker and long snapper Jake McQuaide. ...

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, left, performs a dance move after catching a touchdown pass as side judge Jeff Lamberth (21) looks on in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Prescott, Cowboys say lesson learned as Mahomes, Chiefs loom

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 15, 2021 12:48 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Nahshon Wright (25), wide receiver Malik Turner (17) and running back Corey Clement (32) celebrate after Wright recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for at touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys' Wright gets TD on blocked punt week after flub

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 14, 2021 06:05 PM EST

Cowboys put K Zuerlein on COVID-19 list; 1st since September

Nov. 09, 2021 05:35 PM EST
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys placed kicker Greg Zuerlein on the COVID-19 reserve list Tuesday, likely meaning they’ll have to sign a replacement...

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Tevon Diggs, right, runs back with an intercepted pass next to safety Jayron Kearse (27) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
Intrigue grows with role for Cowboys rookie defender Parsons

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 20, 2021 12:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2010, file photo, then Las Vegas head coach Jim Fassel, center, looks on from the sideline during their United Football League title game against Florida in Omaha, Neb. Former New York Giants coach Jim Fassel has died. He was 71. Fassel was named NFL coach of the year in 1997 and led the team to the 2001 Super Bowl. Fassel’s son confirmed the death to the Los Angeles Times on Monday. (AP Photo/Dave Weaver, File)
Jim Fassel, coach who took Giants to Super Bowl, dies at 71

By Tom Canavan Jun. 08, 2021 05:10 AM EDT

Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford talks with head coach Sean McVay after an NFL football practice in Thousand Oaks, Calif., Thursday, May 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Los Angeles Rams' top rookies learning new jobs quickly

By Greg Beacham May. 27, 2021 08:05 PM EDT

Cowboys bring back special teams ace, add backup tackle

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 16, 2021 05:16 PM EDT
The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back one of their special teams aces in C.J. Goodwin and adding veteran Ty Nsekhe as a backup tackle as their quiet opening to...

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City. The Los Angeles Rams have hired Raheem Morris to be their new defensive coordinator, the team announced Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Rams tab Morris to replace Staley as defensive coordinator

By Greg Beacham Jan. 21, 2021 03:53 PM EST

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) escapes a tackle attempt by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Reality overwhelms hope for Cowboys, last in woeful NFC East

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 30, 2020 01:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams watches a play develop during the team's NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams found untapped talent in an undrafted third-year pro who bounced around college football and then got waived by Baltimore as a rookie two years ago. He landed with the Rams and relentlessly played his way into a career. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Undrafted Rams CB Darious Williams earns job opposite Ramsey

By Greg Beacham Nov. 11, 2020 09:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Rams kicker Samuel Sloman (1) makes a field goal against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams have released rookie kicker Samuel Sloman after seven games with the team. The Rams (5-2) dropped their seventh-round pick on Tuesday, after he had a field goal attempt blocked in their 24-10 win over Chicago on Monday night.(AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Rams release rookie kicker Samuel Sloman after rough start

By Greg Beacham Oct. 27, 2020 03:33 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy watches play against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Gambler? McCarthy sees 'aggressive' 1st impression in Dallas

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 25, 2020 02:22 AM EDT

SoFi Stadium, Cowboys' McCarthy make debuts in Rams opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 02:01 PM EDT
DALLAS (8-8) at LOS ANGELES RAMS (9-7) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC OPENING LINE — Cowboys by 3 ...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) gestures during NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, Pool)
49ers have tough task to repeat in improved NFC West

By Josh Dubow Aug. 31, 2020 12:01 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, center, talks to quarterback Jared Goff during an NFL football camp practice Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
LA Rams opening empty stadium in a Hard Knock season

By Greg Beacham Aug. 27, 2020 04:06 PM EDT

Rams must be resourceful after offseason personnel losses

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:33 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES RAMS (9-7) New Faces: Defensive coordinator Brandon Staley, offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell, special teams coordinator...

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein walks on the field during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Los Angeles. A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Cowboys and kicker Greg Zuerlein have agreed on a $7.5 million, three-year contract. The Cowboys are set for a kicking competition because they also re-signed Kai Forbath after he made all 10 field goals last season as the replacement for a shaky Brett Maher. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Cowboys agree on deals with kicker Zuerlein, defender Poe

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 27, 2020 06:02 PM EDT

New Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is introduced during a press conference at the Dallas Cowboys headquarters Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Moore staying with Cowboys, set to call plays for McCarthy

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 16, 2020 10:34 PM EST

Rams lose special teams coordinator John Fassel to Cowboys

By Greg Beacham Jan. 08, 2020 01:58 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Special teams coordinator John Fassel is leaving the Los Angeles Rams for the same job with the Dallas Cowboys. The Rams...