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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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Latest: Broncos agree to deal with QB Jeff Driskel

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 10:51 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Vikings pick up 5 additions to Pro Bowl, including Cousins

By Dave Campbell Jan. 21, 2020 03:53 PM EST

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

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaps over Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) during the first half of a NFL football preseason game, Aug. 15, 2019, in Baltimore. The play was called back on a penalty on the Ravens. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
ON Football: A how-to guide to getting to the Super Bowl

By Barry Wilner Dec. 18, 2019 02:12 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is chased by Chicago Bears' Aaron Lynch (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Chicago. Chicago won 31-24. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Jerry Jones tries everything, but Cowboys can't get it right

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 06, 2019 05:40 PM EST

A young fan holds a sign calling for the firing of Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones different tone after another loss

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 28, 2019 10:12 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) scores a touchdown after catching a pass as Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (58) and safety Micah Hyde (23) look on during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Buffalo Bills at Dallas Cowboys 11/28/2019

Nov. 28, 2019 04:47 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs the ball as Dallas Cowboys' Robert Quinn (58) and Leighton Vander Esch (55) give chase during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cowboys LB Vander Esch missing 2nd game with neck injury

Nov. 22, 2019 04:27 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett stands on the sideline watching play against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys staring at same old playoff path after loss to Vikes

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 11, 2019 08:05 PM EST

CORRECTS TO DELETE THE ADJECTIVE, OVERSIZED, TO DESCRIBE THE STAFFED ANIMAL WHICH IS 8 INCHES TALL - Fans place a toy black cat on the rail by end zone seating at an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. A black cat ran onto the field last week in a game between the Cowboys and the New York Giants. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 08:34 PM EST

Cowboys LB Vander Esch active after 1st absence of career

Nov. 10, 2019 07:09 PM EST
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is active against Minnesota on Sunday night after the second-year player missed the...

Cowboys LB Vander Esch set to return from neck injury

Nov. 08, 2019 07:16 PM EST
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is set to return against Minnesota after the second-year player missed the first game of...

New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) tackles Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Cowboys leading NFC East again but can't shake slow starts

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 05, 2019 06:20 PM EST

New York Giants free safety Antoine Bethea (41) intercepts a pass from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants 11/4/2019

Nov. 04, 2019 08:31 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) reaches up to catch a pass for a long gain agains the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Dominant, diverse in Big D: Run game puts Cowboys in control

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 21, 2019 05:25 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) reaches the end zone for a touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles' Nate Gerry (47), Malcolm Jenkins (27), and Orlando Scandrick (38) defend in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Another slow start dooms Eagles in 37-10 loss to Cowboys

Oct. 21, 2019 12:36 AM EDT

Dallas Cowboys' Brett Maher (2), Dak Prescott (4) and Ced Wilson (11) celebrate a 63 yard field goal kicked by Maher in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cowboys run over Eagles, take 1st in NFC East with 37-10 win

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 20, 2019 11:30 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) smiles as he talks with teammates during warmups before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys 10/20/2019

Oct. 20, 2019 08:08 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) reaches over Jake Kumerow (16) and Dallas Cowboys' Jeff Heath (38) into the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cowboys defense lacking impact of promising unit from 2018

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 17, 2019 08:41 PM EDT