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Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott, center, pushes through New York Giants defenders to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Defense figures to be focus as Cowboys miss playoffs again

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 04, 2021 05:22 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson, left, and Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy greet each other after their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 27. 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Seeds of hope: Cowboys alive and kicking in woeful NFC East

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 28, 2020 05:25 PM EST

Niners visit Cowboys in disappointing matchup of also-rans

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 10:10 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (5-8) AT DALLAS (4-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — 49ers by 4 RECORD VS....

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) throws against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Dallas Cowboys at Cincinnati Bengals 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 01:18 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Washington Football Team at Dallas Cowboys 11/26/2020

Nov. 26, 2020 04:08 PM EST

Fans attending the NCAA college football game between Northern Illinois and Buffalo on Wednesday night, Nov. 4, 2020, in DeKalb, Ill., follow guidelines about mask-wearing and social distancing. (Mark Busch/Daily Chronicle via AP)
The Latest: Thai golfing sisters contract COVID-19

By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2020 10:12 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, spectators wear face masks to protect against COVID-19 during the first half of an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Baltimore. A new set of rules are coming in just about every sport, almost all with enhanced health and safety in mind. If they work, games could get out of bubbles and return to arenas and stadiums with some fans in attendance sometime soon. Perhaps more importantly, they could also provide some common-sense solutions to virus issues in the real world.(AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
The Latest: Crawford joins Dalton on Cowboys’ COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2020 12:56 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) intercepts a Dallas Cowboys' Garrett Gilbert pass in the end zone as Cameron Sutton (20) and Cowboys wide receiver Cedrick Wilson (11) look on in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Injured Big Ben rallies unbeaten Steelers past Cowboys 24-19

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 08, 2020 07:54 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys chief operating officer/director of player personnel Stephen Jones, left, and owner Jerry Jones, center, greet Pittsburgh Steelers team owner Art Rooney II, right, during team warmups before an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Dallas Cowboys 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 03:58 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones, left, Stephen Jones, center, and New York Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, right, greet each other before an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. The game marks the first time Garrett has returned to play against the team he was the head coach of last season. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys 10/11/2020

Oct. 11, 2020 04:08 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys fans, talk with Gilbert Montez, right, of Los Angeles, as they tailgate outside of AT&T Stadium before an NFL football game agains the Atlanta Falcons in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys 9/20/2020

Sep. 20, 2020 11:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones waits for the team's NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott wants his teammates to decide for themselves whether to protest during the national anthem. Defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford says they have the “green light” to do so. Jones hasn't said in so many words, but it appears his hard-line stance over his players standing during the anthem has eased amid a national reckoning over racial justice. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Cowboys players ponder kneeling during national anthem

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 06, 2020 02:29 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy spreads his arms while taking a break with his team during an NFL football training camp in Frisco, Texas, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
McCarthy embraces title talk in disrupted debut with Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 27, 2020 04:28 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) runs through a drill with Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (75) during NFL football training camp in Frisco, Texas on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Cowboys newcomer Gerald McCoy out for season with leg injury

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 17, 2020 02:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 file photo, Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) follows a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Defensive end Joey Bosa has agreed to a six-year, $135 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to multiple people familiar with the decision. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, July 28, 2020 because the contract has not been finalized.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
NFL training camps opening with eye on baseball, babysitting

By Barry Wilner Jul. 28, 2020 05:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin center Tyler Biadasz gets set at the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Michigan in Madison, Wis. The Dallas Cowboys selected Biadasz in the fourth round of the NFL football draft on Saturday, April 25, 2020.(AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
First Cowboys draft done, McCarthy set for unusual offseason

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 25, 2020 08:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Alabama defensive back Trevon Diggs speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Diggs is a possible pick in the NFL Draft which runs Thursday, April 23, 2020, thru Saturday, April 25. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Cowboys target defense on Day 2 with CB Diggs, DT Gallimore

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 24, 2020 08:51 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky warms ups before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Dallas Cowboys at Chicago Bears 12/5/2019

Dec. 05, 2019 08:00 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Michael Bennett (79) rushes as Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin (83) blocks during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys’ Bennett visiting Pats after brief stint with them

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 22, 2019 05:57 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jeff Driskel (2) is pressured by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 01:20 PM EST