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FILE - Las Vegas Raiders free safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) plays against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, in this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo. Whether it was Kansas City getting rid of banged-up and expensive starting offensive tackles Mitchell Schwartz and Eric Fisher, or the Raiders cutting ties with Lamarcus Joyner and Tyrell Williams, veterans around the league have been sent to the chopping block. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
Lower cap leads to more cuts than usual in NFL

By Josh Dubow Mar. 24, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys and Prescott have finally agreed on a contract two years after negotiations began with the star quarterback. The team the agreement was reached Monday, March 8, 2021, with further details to be announced. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Cowboys, QB Prescott finally agree on $160 million contract

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 08, 2021 07:14 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

Cowboys and Giants play and then hope for Washington loss

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 10:10 AM EST
DALLAS (6-9) at NEW YORK GIANTS (5-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Giants by 3 1/2 ...

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson, left, and Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy greet each other after their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 27. 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Seeds of hope: Cowboys alive and kicking in woeful NFC East

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 28, 2020 05:25 PM EST

NFL Today, Week 16

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 08:59 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Dec. 28 Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots, 8:15 p.m., ESPN — Josh Allen and the AFC East...

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (13) catches a touchdown pass as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Michael Jacquet (38) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 27. 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cowboys beat Eagles 37-17, stay alive with Washington loss

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 27, 2020 07:58 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson watches warmups before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 27. 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 03:56 PM EST

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...

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) scores on a 14-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

By Brandon C. Williams Dec. 23, 2020 01:51 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 12:08 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Rivera trying to get Washington where Carroll's Seahawks are

By Howard Fendrich Dec. 17, 2020 05:41 PM EST

Niners visit Cowboys in disappointing matchup of also-rans

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 10:10 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (5-8) AT DALLAS (4-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — 49ers by 4 RECORD VS....

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) celebrates a touchdown throw with wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Dalton returns to Cincy, leads Cowboys over Bengals 30-7

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 13, 2020 04:09 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) throws against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Dallas Cowboys at Cincinnati Bengals 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 01:18 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones runs for a 77-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers' Jones, Chargers' Allen among best bets to score

By Dorian Colbert Dec. 09, 2020 01:29 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, center, is brought down by a host of Baltimore Ravens defenders during the second half of an NFL football game, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Cowboys take NFC's worst record into final quarter of season

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 09, 2020 11:25 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant works out prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Dallas Cowboys at Baltimore Ravens 12/8/2020

Dec. 08, 2020 06:50 PM EST

Slumping Ravens host last-place Cowboys in rare Tuesday game

By The Associated Press Dec. 07, 2020 11:25 AM EST
DALLAS (3-8) at BALTIMORE (6-5) Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. ET, Fox, NFL Network OPENING LINE - Ravens by 7 1/2 ...

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