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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

Cowboys DT Woods to miss final 2 games with ankle injury

Dec. 26, 2020 03:49 PM EST
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Cowboys placed defensive tackle Antwaun Woods on injured reserve Saturday because of an ankle injury, ending another starter's season...

Cowboys, Eagles meet with playoff fate in Washington's hands

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 11:52 AM EST
PHILADELPHIA (4-9-1) at DALLAS (5-9) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Cowboys by 1½ RECORD...

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) escapes a tackle attempt by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Reality overwhelms hope for Cowboys, last in woeful NFC East

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 30, 2020 01:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file phot, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) lifts his fist to cheers from fans as he is carted off the field after suffering an injury while running the ball during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys are on the verge of a lost year, when they had hoped to contend, after a broken ankle ended the quarterback's season. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Cowboys' brass believes in McCarthy amid all-but-lost debut

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 12, 2020 04:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) leaves the field for halftime during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. From the season-altering (Dak Prescott, Saquon Barkley) to the bizarre (Taylor, Trent Brown), injuries are playing their traditionally significant role in the NFL. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
From season-altering to bizarre, injuries hit NFL yet again

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 10, 2020 03:21 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) points skyward as he is carted off the field after sustaining a leg injury in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Cowboys face playoff chase without Prescott in weak NFC East

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 12, 2020 01:53 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys' Antwaun Woods (99) is handed the ball by quarterback Dak Prescott (4) after Prescott scored a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys look to build off character-check win over Falcons

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 21, 2020 06:39 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

By Brandon C. Williams Sep. 16, 2020 02:24 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs around a group of Los Angeles Rams defenders on his way to a touchdown after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
McCarthy loses 1st game with Cowboys, but might have won QB

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 14, 2020 01:45 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, left, throws behind a block by Ezekiel Elliott (21) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Rams open SoFi Stadium in style with 20-17 win over Cowboys

By Greg Beacham Sep. 13, 2020 11:29 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Travis Kelce (87) run during an NFL football training camp Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs opened the stadium to 2,000 season ticket holders to watch practice as the team plans to open the regular season with a reduced capacity of approximately 22 percent or normal. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
FANTASY PLAYS: Kelce, Kittle lead top tight ends for drafts

By Davis Mattek Aug. 25, 2020 02:20 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

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) readies to push off of Seattle Seahawks' Ugo Amadi on a carry during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle. Kittle, a fifth-round pick in 2017, has one year remaining on his rookie deal. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Tight end contracts could be next to see significant rise

By Rob Maaddi May. 05, 2020 07:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Cowboys are headed in a new direction philosophically on defense under first-year coach Mike McCarthy. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Cowboys could target cornerback, pass rusher at top of draft

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 16, 2020 12:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) pulls down a reception over Washington Redskins cornerback Jimmy Moreland (32) to help set up a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. A person with knowledge of the deal says the Cowboys and top receiver Cooper have agreed on a long-term contract. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Prescott's top weapons have big deals; is Cowboys QB next?

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 18, 2020 08:10 PM EDT

Cowboys may eye CBs with Jones squeezed by Prescott, Cooper

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:10 PM EDT
DALLAS COWBOYS (8-8) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR Amari Cooper, CB Byron Jones, DE Robert Quinn, WR Randall Cobb, LB Sean Lee, TE Jason...

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans' quarterback Marcus Mariota warms up before the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed on a contract with free agent Mariota to provide an experienced backup behind starter Derek Carr. A person familiar with the deal said Monday, March 16, 2020, the Raiders reached the deal with the former No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
The Latest: 49ers safety Jimmie Ward gets 3-yr deal to stay

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2020 12:01 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is pressured by Washington Redskins linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 04:40 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (27) celebrates after a tackle in the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys can clinch maligned NFC East with win over Eagles

By Dan Gelston Dec. 19, 2019 06:16 PM EST