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FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, with former Atlanta coach Quinn as defensive coordinator, turning over a unit that was among the worst in franchise history to someone who built his reputation on defense in Seattle. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Cowboys pick ex-Atlanta coach Quinn as defensive coordinator

Jan. 11, 2021 07:52 PM EST

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 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

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

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) leaps forward on a carry for a first down between Washington Football Team's Cole Holcomb (55), Kamren Curl (31), Jonathan Allen (93) and Chase Young (99) in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Bryant and Ravens take on Cowboys in rare Tuesday night game

By David Ginsburg Dec. 07, 2020 04:39 PM EST

In this Aug. 30, 2020, photo, Dallas Cowboys strength and conditioning coordinator Markus Paul, left, talks with coach Mike McCarthy during NFL football training camp in Arlington, Texas. Paul died Wednesday, Nov. 25, a day after being taken to the hospital after experiencing a medical emergency at the team's facility. He was 54. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Cowboys assistant Markus Paul dies day after medical event

Nov. 25, 2020 07:12 PM EST

Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) runs on the field before the start of an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Smith, Dalton get Thanksgiving nods for Washington, Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 25, 2020 04:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2020, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) looks to pass the ball against the Washington Football Team in the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md. Dalton has been cleared for practice after clearing the protocols for a concussion and COVID-19. Coach Mike McCarthy said Dalton participated in an informal practice Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, the first day back for the Cowboys coming off their open week. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Cowboys QB Dalton returns from concussion, COVID-19 setbacks

Nov. 16, 2020 07:08 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

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) catches a pass for a first down in front of Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (27) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cowboys rookie CB Diggs out several weeks with broken foot

Nov. 10, 2020 10:27 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers' Chris Boswell (9) talks with head coach Mike Tomlin, right, after Boswell kicked a field goal late in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
On Football: Be prepared or be ready for an unexpected test

By Barry Wilner Nov. 09, 2020 03:02 AM 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

Newcomer Avery Williamson active for Steelers-Cowboys game

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 12:43 PM EST
Avery Williamson is active for Pittsburgh against Dallas a week after the linebacker was acquired in a trade from the New York Jets. ...

Unbeaten Steelers huge favorites in visit to rival Cowboys

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 12:50 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (7-0) at DALLAS (2-6) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE — Steelers by 13 1/2 ...

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) is 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. Dalton left the field after this hit and Bostic was ejected from the game. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Cowboys' Andy Dalton placed on reserve COVID-19 list

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 03, 2020 04:06 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Greg Zuerlein (2) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Cowboys try many tricks with rookie QB, fall to Eagles 23-9

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 01, 2020 11:41 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (41) breaks into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game as Dallas Cowboys' Leighton Vander Esch (55) and Dontari Poe (95) defend in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys release DT Poe amid shakeup of disappointing defense

Oct. 28, 2020 06:46 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is brought down after a long gain on a catch by Dallas Cowboys' Donovan Wilson (37) in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
McCarthy's 1st season in Dallas coming apart over turnovers

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 20, 2020 09:27 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, right, is receives medical assistance from first responders and team medical personnel after Prescott suffered a lower right leg injury running the ball against the New York Giants in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Social media reaction swift after Prescott's gruesome injury

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 11, 2020 10:42 PM EDT