Amari Cooper
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

Former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield gestures to the crowd from midfield during events for the dedication of a statue of him outside Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium, during halftime of Oklahoma's NCAA college football spring game Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Browns don't move up in NFL draft, still stuck with Mayfield

By Tom Withers Apr. 29, 2022 12:00 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry speaks during a news conference where Deshaun Watson was introduced at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Watson trade pushes Browns out of usual spotlight in draft

By Tom Withers Apr. 22, 2022 04:07 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 - 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

Cleveland Browns new quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Watson's arrival has Browns eyeing help in draft for new QB

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:13 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns new quarterback Deshaun Watson enters a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Watson's first offseason program with the Cleveland Browns is the first chance for the controversial quarterback to meet new teammates. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Watson embraced by teammates in Browns' offseason program

By Tom Withers Apr. 20, 2022 06:10 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 - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. The Kansas City Chiefs traded wide receiver Tyreek Hill to Miami for a package of draft picks on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, and the Dolphins are giving the three-time All-Pro a $120 million, four-year contract extension, a person familiar with the moves told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
KC sends Tyreek Hill to Miami for picks; WR gets record deal

By Dave Skretta Mar. 23, 2022 12:59 PM EDT

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...

FILE - Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates a touchdown during the team's NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 20, 2020, in Indianapolis. Several teams are scrambling to find a quarterback. Some of those, including Carolina, New Orleans and Cleveland, have been in discussions with Watson, who sat out last season. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Deshaun Watson changes mind, QB accepts trade to join Browns

By Tom Withers Mar. 18, 2022 04:08 PM EDT

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

FILE - Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) tries to break a tackle by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. Cleveland plans to release tight end Austin Hooper, said a person who spoke on condition of anonymity because teams can’t make free agency signings or other moves until the new NFL league year begins at 4 p.m.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns await QB Watson's decision, sign more free agents

By Tom Withers Mar. 16, 2022 12:28 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 - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) jogs off the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns are releasing five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Jarvis Landry, who helped the team’s turnaround but is too expensive to keep, a person familiar with the move told the Associated Press. Landry will be let go Monday, March 14, 2022, as the NFL's free agency tampering period opens, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not yet announced the transaction. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Browns release Jarvis Landry after 4 seasons, now free agent

By Tom Withers Mar. 14, 2022 01:05 PM EDT

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

FILE - Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, on Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. The Cleveland Browns have found their No. 1 wide receiver, agreeing to a deal with the Cowboys for Cooper, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The Browns will send a fifth- and sixth-round draft pick in 2022 to Dallas for Cooper, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the teams can not complete the swap until the new league year begins next Wednesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
AP source: Browns landing WR Cooper in trade with Cowboys

By Tom Withers Mar. 12, 2022 02:30 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. After a disappointing 2021 season, the Browns head into free agency looking to plug holes — some bigger than others. On defense, the Browns would like to re-sign edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney, who had a solid first season in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns add WR Cooper, release Landry at start of free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 01:00 PM EST

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 - 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