Kellen Moore
FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file photo, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Nolan talks to players as they warm up for an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys have fired Nolan after their defense allowed a franchise record in points and finished 31st in the NFL against the run in his only season, the team announced Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Cowboys fire defensive coordinator Mike Nolan after 1 season

Jan. 08, 2021 05:14 PM EST

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

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2020, file photo, Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore watches practice during an NFL football training camp in Arlington, Texas. Moore said Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, he is no longer pursuing the Boise State job, and the Cowboys signed their play-caller to a multiyear contract extension. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Moore ends pursuit of Boise State job, staying with Cowboys

Jan. 02, 2021 10:42 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball as Philadelphia Eagles linebacker T.J. Edwards (57) and cornerback Michael Jacquet (38) close in to make the stop in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 27. 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Elliott, Cowboys still have hope in star RB's rough season

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 01, 2021 04:37 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Sterling Shepard during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Cowboys, Giants need a win and Washington loss for playoffs

By Tom Canavan Dec. 31, 2020 05:53 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 quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Garrett Gilbert (3) lead the way as Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci (7) and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) make their way onto the field during NFL football practice in Frisco, Texas, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Cowboys will have 4th starting QB of season against Steelers

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 04, 2020 01:56 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) slides in front of Chicago Bears linebacker James Vaughters (93) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Tua's 1st start for Miami against Rams will test his hip

By Steven Wine Oct. 29, 2020 04:28 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) lies on the ground after getting hit by Washington Football Team inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
'We weren't good at all': Cowboys lose Dalton in rout at DC

By Howard Fendrich Oct. 25, 2020 05:23 PM EDT

McCarthy era begins with Cowboys still seeking playoff run

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 03:26 PM EDT
DALLAS COWBOYS (8-8) New Faces: Coach Mike McCarthy, backup QB Andy Dalton, WR CeeDee Lamb, DE Everson Griffen, DE Aldon Smith, DT Dontari...

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy scratches his head during an NFL football training camp practice at The Star, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Eagles seek repeat in NFC East, surrounded by 3 new coaches

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 03, 2020 05:12 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, right, talks with quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, during practice at the NFL football team's training facility Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. Teams with new coaches or new quarterbacks could limit their playbooks early in the season because they missed valuable practice time in the offseason due to the coronavirus shutdown. Mayfield is learning his third offense in three seasons. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Will new coaches, new QBs keep it simple? They won't tell

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 31, 2020 06:13 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes runs during an NFL football training camp practice Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
FANTASY PLAYS: Avoiding mistakes key at QB spot

By Davis Mattek Aug. 25, 2020 02:20 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys offensive linemen Joe Looney (73), Connor Williams (52), Zach Martin (70), Tyrone Smith (77), Terence Steele (74) and others walk the field after a drill during an NFL football training camp in Frisco, Texas, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Sure sign of pandemic: Cowboys cope with Texas heat for camp

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 14, 2020 05:38 PM EDT

The Latest: Lions put Allison on the reserve/opt-out list

By The Associated Press Aug. 02, 2020 02:52 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Detroit Lions put wide...

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks to throw in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys have their star quarterback under contract for the 2020 season. Prescott has signed his $31.4 million tender under the franchise tag. That would be the richest one-year contract in franchise history. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Cowboys' Prescott signs $31M tag, still time for longer deal

By Stephen Hawkins Jun. 22, 2020 04:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2015, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Michael Vick (2) passes against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. There's been fewer than three dozen left-handed QBs in the league's 100-year history, and of the 116 quarterbacks who threw a pass in the NFL over the last four seasons, every single one of them was right-handed.(AP Photo/Bill Wippert, File)
Lefty QB Tua Tagovailoa a rarity in the right-handed NFL

By Arnie Stapleton May. 16, 2020 01:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) gets past Miami Dolphins defensive back Walt Aikens (35) and into the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. The Dallas Cowboys have placed their exclusive franchise tag on star quarterback Dak Prescott. The move secures the rights to Prescott for an estimated $31.5 million while the Cowboys and Prescott's representatives keep working on a long-term deal. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, Fle)
AP source: Cowboys, Cooper agree on deal; Prescott tagged

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 16, 2020 11:48 AM 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

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, center left, walks off the field after of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
With Garrett in limbo, Cowboys facing roster choices as well

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 30, 2019 07:37 PM EST