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FILE - Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones is seen on the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Offseason trades filled two needs for the Dallas Cowboys, who avoided new holes on defense by re-signing three starters. While the goal is always to enter the NFL draft without the burden of an overwhelming need, the Cowboys believe they're as well-positioned as at any point in a decade's worth of strong drafts. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)
Cowboys enter NFL draft believing they have max flexibility

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 20, 2023 01:19 PM EDT

FILE - Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (6) defends during their NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Dallas Cowboys are keeping another one of their own in free agency again by agreeing to a contract with safety and leading tackler Donovan Wilson. Wilson and the Cowboys agreed to a $24 million, three-year deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Tuesday, March 14, 2023 . (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
AP sources: Cowboys keep Wilson, Vander Esch in free agency

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 14, 2023 02:38 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage is taken off the filed after being injured against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Bucs: Gage in hospital with neck injury, to have more tests

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 16, 2023 11:44 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs for a gain against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
TEs figure prominently for Cowboys, regardless of receivers

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 25, 2022 02:26 PM EST

Chicago Bears' David Montgomery is stopped during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Defense-first mentality keeps Cowboys afloat before break

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 03, 2022 06:30 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) hands off the ball to Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) against the New York Giants during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Lamb's 1-handed TD catch gives Dallas 23-16 win over Giants

By Tom Canavan Sep. 26, 2022 11:39 PM EDT

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

Philadelphia Eagles' Dallas Goedert, center, runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Washington LB Davis out vs. Cowboys as COVID-19 precaution

Dec. 26, 2021 07:28 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
On brink of playoffs, Cowboys still trying to fix offense

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 20, 2021 03:39 PM EST

Washington Football Team's Tress Way (5) embraces kicker Brian Johnson after Johnson made a 48-yard field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington looking for third consecutive win against Cowboys

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 10:10 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore walks off the field after an overtime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Concerns plentiful for sputtering Cowboys during 1-3 slide

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 26, 2021 04:59 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Raiders visit Cowboys, seek to change Thanksgiving fortunes

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 11:40 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Brighter medical outlook awaits Cowboys, but after Raiders

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 22, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward, right, intercepts a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Fields hurts rib, Packers' Jenkins leaves with knee injury

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2021 08:13 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones runs with the ball after recovering a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs lean on D to stuff Prescott, Cowboys in 19-9 win

By Dave Skretta Nov. 21, 2021 07:34 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Dallas Cowboys at Kansas City Chiefs 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 03:25 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) is hit by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) after throwing during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. Sneed was charged with roughing the passer on the play. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Giants QB Daniel Jones knows all about playing Buccaneers

By Tom Canavan Nov. 17, 2021 04:24 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

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3), keeps his injured hand in a pad as he runs through a warmup drill with backup quarterback Geno Smith (7) behind him during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Renton, Wash. Wilson had surgery on his hand last Friday, and Smith is expected to be the starting quarterback Sunday when the Seahawks play the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
QBs, big names plentiful among injured early in NFL season

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 15, 2021 06:01 PM EDT