Leighton Vander Esch
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott runs a conditioning exercise at NFL football training camp, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Oxnard, Calif. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Cowboys' Elliott sees high stakes amid questions over future

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 06, 2022 03:21 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons runs a drill during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Oxnard, Calif. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Barr could help young Cowboys star Parsons' pursuit of sacks

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 05, 2022 06:03 PM EDT

LB Anthony Barr, Cowboys agree to 1-year deal

Aug. 03, 2022 06:43 PM EDT
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys and four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Anthony Barr agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday. The 32-year-old Barr was a...

FILE - Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a pass for a two-point conversion attempt to wide receiver Terrance Williams in the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Cowboys are still trying to end a stretch of more than 25 years without a deep playoff run. It will be on their minds again when they report to training camp in California later this month, July 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Cowboys go camping in California, eyeing elusive playoff run

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:33 AM EDT

FILE - Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 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/Darron Cummings, File)
Offensive line, receiver top list for Cowboys entering draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:37 PM EDT

Cowboys keep 3 more of club's free agents, push total to 12

Mar. 23, 2022 03:11 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed defensive tackle Carlos Watkins, tight end Jeremy Sprinkle and punter Bryan Anger, bringing to 12 the number...

Cowboys add free agents Fowler, Washington; Kearse returning

Mar. 21, 2022 07:28 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys added defensive end Dante Fowler and receiver James Washington in free agency Monday, and safety Jayron Kearse is returning...

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. ...

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

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) Tom Compton, center, and Charlie Woerner (89) celebrate Mitchell's touchdown in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Weekend

By The Associated Press Jan. 16, 2022 09:25 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, right, gestures while talking to an official during the first half of his team's NFL wild-card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys no advantage being home with another playoff loss

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 16, 2022 08:25 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Leighton Vander Esch reacts after making an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Excuse the typo: Cowboys botch Vander Esch's name on jersey

Jan. 16, 2022 04:41 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew runs with the ball as Dallas Cowboys defensive end Tarell Basham tries to stop him during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles 1/9/2022

Jan. 08, 2022 08:33 PM EST

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) throws a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 04:37 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) warms up before the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Washington Football Team at Dallas Cowboys 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 07:49 PM EST

Omar Elizonda of Reynosa, Mexico makes disced as he and others tailgate outside AT&T Stadium before an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Las Vegas Raiders at Dallas Cowboys 11/25/2021

Nov. 25, 2021 04:01 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees, left, and wide receivers coach Dave Brock, right, talk with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, center, on the field before an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Injured Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, center, stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 07:59 PM EDT

New York Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, left, talks with television analyst Troy Aikman, right, before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 04:05 PM EDT