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Dallas Cowboys

-- Cowboys Name Two --
Mon Feb 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys have named Derrick Foster RBs Coach and David Overstreet Secondary/Cornerbacks Coach.

-- Cowboys Name Klayton Adams --
Fri Jan 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys have named Klayton Adams Offensive Coordinator.

-- Cowboys Interview Klayton Adams --
Fri Jan 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys are interviewing Cardinals O-Line coach Klayton Adams for their offensive coordinator position today.

-- Cowboys Name Three --
Wed Jan 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Dallas Cowboys official website reports the Cowboys have named Dave Borgonzi Linebackers Coach, Aaron Whitecotton Defensive Line Coach, and Andre Curtis Defensive Passing Game Coordinator.

-- Cowboys Extend Will McClay --
Wed Jan 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Dallas Cowboys have signed VP of player personnel Will McClay to a multi-year extension, according to sources. He has overseen Cowboys’ scouting since 2014, found 15 Pro Bowlers, and six All Pros through the draft.

-- Mike McCarthy Will Not Coach in 2025 --
Tue Jan 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy has decided to focus on the 2026 hiring cycle and will not coach in the NFL this season, sources said.

-- Cowboys to Name Nick Sorensen --
Tue Jan 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys are expected to name Nick Sorensen as their special teams coordinator, per sources.

-- Cowboys Name Matt Eberflus --
Tue Jan 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports former Bears HC Matt Eberflus has been named the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator, per sources.

-- Cowboys to Interview Matt Eberflus --
Mon Jan 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports former Bears HC Matt Eberflus is headed to Dallas today for an interview, and as long as all goes well, he’s expected to be named the Cowboys defensive coordinator, per sources.

-- Adios Mike Zimmer --
Sun Jan 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Dallas Cowboys DC Mike Zimmer will not return to the team and will likely retire.

-- Adios Scott Tolzien --
Sat Jan 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Dallas Cowboys QBs coach Scott Tolzien, whose contract has expired, is expected to move on from Dallas, source said. A talented quarterback tutor who coached QB Dak Prescott during his MVP runner-up season, Tolzien should resurface soon with another team.

-- Cowboys Eyeing Matt Eberflus --
Sat Jan 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports that sources consider former Bears HC Matt Eberflus a prime candidate for the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive coordinator job under new HC Brian Schottenheimer.

-- Cowboys Name Brian Schottenheimer Head Coach --
Sat Jan 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys have named OC Brian Schottenheimer Head Coach. He got a four-year contract.

-- Trevon Diggs Undergoes Surgery --
Fri Jan 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Dallas Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs (knee) underwent knee surgery on Thursday and may not be ready for the start of training camp, according to sources.

-- Brian Schottenheimer Watch --
Thu Jan 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys met with OC Brian Schottenheimer for more than five hours yesterday in what was their 2nd interview this week with him. When asked if this was imminent or whether news expected today, the response was... “nothing as of yet” per a source informed.

-- Cowboys Interview Brian Schottenheimer for 2nd Time Today --
Wed Jan 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys are planning to have a second interview with OC Brian Schottenheimer today regarding their vacant head coaching job.

-- Cowboys to Interview Brian Schottenheimer --
Tue Jan 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys are expected to interview OC Brian Schottenheimer for their vacant head coaching job today.

-- Brian Schottenheimer to Betting Favorite for Cowboys HC Job --
Mon Jan 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Dallas Cowboys OC Brian Schottenheimer is the betting favorite to fill them team’s head coaching vacancy.

-- Cowboys Interview Robert Saleh --
Sat Jan 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys have interviewed former Jets HC Robert Saleh for their vacant head coaching position.

-- Cowboys Interview Kellen Moore --
Fri Jan 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Philadelphia Eagles OC Kellen Moore is interviewing virtually today for the Dallas Cowboys head coaching job.

-- Cowboys Eyeing Deion Sanders --
Mon Jan 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Dallas Cowboys are in the early stages of their search to replace HC Mike McCarthy as head coach, but one name is already known: former Cowboys cornerback and current Colorado HC Deion Sanders. A source said Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones and Sanders spoke Monday, and while an interview has not been scheduled, the two are expected to continue their dialogue. Sanders was linked to a Cowboys job that was not even open in the fall. "To hear from Jerry Jones is truly delightful, and it's intriguing," Sanders said Monday night. "I love Jerry and believe in Jerry. After you hang up and process it, and think about it, it's intriguing. But I love Boulder and everything there is about our team, the coaches, our student body and the community."

-- Adios Mike McCarthy --
Mon Jan 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Dallas Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy's staff have now been informed that the two sides are separating and his contract will expire. McCarthy is free to speak with other teams... the Saints and Bears are at the top of the list. There is one additional note. The sides couldn’t agree on length of contract, so McCarthy will pursue other opportunities.

-- Cowboys Have Yet to Begin Negotiations with Mike McCarthy --
Mon Jan 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Dallas Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy is eligible to talk to other teams after midnight Tuesday, and there still haven’t been any negotiations on a new deal with Dallas, per sources. It’s now looking like McCarthy will indeed become a coaching free agent, with Chicago and New Orleans both expected to be interested in speaking with him.

-- Mike McCarthy Watch --
Fri Jan 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports after several days of discussions about the 2024 season and the future, Dallas Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones and HC Mike McCarthy remain open to moving forward together and the sides are expected to open talks today on a new contract to keep him in Dallas, per sources. There have been no negotiations yet and still are other issues to work through. McCarthy’s contract is set to expire Tuesday, giving Dallas a few more days to work out a deal. Otherwise, McCarthy would be free to pursue other opportunities.

-- Cowboys Talking to Mike McCarthy --
Wed Jan 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Dallas Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy and the Joneses are still talking, a sign they want to continue to work together. Meanwhile, McCarthy will have interest if he becomes free on Jan. 14th.

-- Cowboys Deny Bears Chance to Interview Mike McCarthy --
Tue Jan 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Dallas Cowboys have denied permission to the Chicago Bears to interview their HC Mike McCarthy. That said, McCarthy's current contract with the Cowboys runs only through January 14th. After that date, McCarthy can talk to anyone about any position unless he re-signs with the Cowboys.

-- Source: Trey Lance Will Start Today --
Sun Jan 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports QB Trey Lance will get the start for Dallas according to a team source. His first regular season start since Week #2 2022 when he was injured with the 49ers. “Raw” is a word used a lot around here, but they love his athleticism. Footwork, offense and trying to get him meaningful reps have been his biggest challenges here. He is set to hit the free market, and this allows the team to get a meaningful evaluation.

-- Mike McCarthy Could Coach Elsewhere in 2025 --
Sat Jan 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Dallas Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy is expected to be a head coach candidate elsewhere if an agreeable new deal from the Cowboys fails to materialize.

-- Sources: Trey Lance Expected to Play a Lot on Sunday --
Sat Jan 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports sources say Dallas Cowboys QB Trey Lance is expected to play his first significant snaps of the season on Sunday.

-- Cowboys Starting QB Unknown --
Fri Jan 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

105/3 the Fan reports Dallas Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones said the team won’t announce starting quarterback for this week until Sunday.

-- Ezekiel Elliott a Free Agent --
Wed Jan 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports RB Ezekiel Elliott did not get claimed on waivers, making him a free agent.

-- Cowboys Release Ezekiel Elliott --
Tue Dec 31, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Josina Anderson reports the Dallas Cowboys have released RB Ezekiel Elliott. Elliott requested his release.

-- Cowboys IR CeeDee Lamb --
Sat Dec 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Dallas Cowboys have placed WR CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) on injured reserve. He is lost for the rest of the season.

-- CeeDee Lamb OUT for the Final Two Games --
Thu Dec 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Dallas Cowboys are shutting down WR CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) for the remainder of the season due to his shoulder injury. The Cowboys statement on Lamb: “Additional examinations and scans this week on Lamb’s shoulder have determined that his injury has now progressed to a point that he will be listed as ‘Out’ for the remaining two games of the season. He will undergo a process of treatment..."

-- Cowboys IR Trevon Diggs; Sign One --
Sat Dec 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys have placed CB Trevon Diggs (knee) on injured reserve and signed CB Andrew Booth.

-- Micah Parsons Watch --
Sun Dec 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones says he can’t imagine LB Micah Parsons playing for another team in 2025. “You don’t do well in this league letting guys like Micah, usually, leave the house,” he also said.

-- Cowboys IR Zach Martin; Make Other Player Moves --
Mon Dec 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys have placed Zack Martin (ankle/shoulder) and CB Josh Butler on injure reserve. The team also signed CB Kemon Hall from the practice squad and activated CB Amani Oruwariye from injured reserve.

-- Cowboys IR Asim Richards --
Thu Nov 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Dallas cowboys have placed OL Asim Richards (ankle) on injured reserve.

-- Cowboys IR Caelen Carson --
Wed Nov 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Dallas Cowboys have placed CB Caelen Carson (shoulder) on injured reserve.

-- Cowboys Activate Brandin Cooks --
Wed Nov 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Dallas Cowboys have activated WR Brandin Cooks (knee) from injured reserve.

-- Jerry Jones Says HC Mike McCarthy Could be Extended --
Tue Nov 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Dallas Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones says he's not ruling out a contract extension for HC Mike McCarthy. "I don't think that's crazy at all. This is a Super Bowl-winning coach. Mike McCarthy has been there and done that. He has great ideas. We got a lot of football left."

-- Cowboys Shun Daniel Jones --
Sat Nov 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Dallas Cowboys are not interested in signing free-agent QB Daniel Jones (Giants), according to executive vice president Stephen Jones.

-- Jerry Jones Backs Cooper Rush --
Thu Nov 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Dallas Morning News reports Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones said QB Cooper Rush the team the best chance to win the game when asked about Rush playing over QB Trey Lance.

-- Cooper Rush Will Start This Week --
Tue Nov 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Dallas Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy says QB Cooper Rush will start this week against the Commanders.

-- Mike McCarthy Will Finish Coaching the Cowboys in 2024 --
Tue Nov 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Dallas Cowboys will not change head coaches during the season. That means lame duck HC Mike McCarthy will finish the train wreck season of 2024 and move along on his way out the door in January.

-- Cowboys IR Dak Prescott; Sign One --
Mon Nov 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Dallas Cowboys have placed QB Dak Prescott (hamstring) on injured reserve and signed DB Josh Butler from the practice squad ahead of tonight’s game vs. the Texans.

-- Cowboys Sign Will Grier to Practice Squad --
Tue Nov 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Dallas Cowboys have signed QB Will Grier to their practice squad.

-- Dak Prescott Set for Surgery; Lost for the Season --
Tue Nov 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Dallas Cowboys owner and GN Jerry Jones says QB Dak Prescott (hamstring) will undergo surgery and is lost for the remainder of the season.
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-- Cooper Rush Will Start This Week --
Mon Nov 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Dallas Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy says QB Cooper Rush will start this week against the Texans.

-- Micah Parsons Rips into Mike McCarthy --
Sun Nov 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

Yahoo Sports reports Dallas Cowboys DE Micah Parsons said coaches aren't his top worry as Cowboys season spirals. "Mike McCarthy can leave and go wherever he wants. Guys I kind of feel bad for (are) guys like Zack Martin & guys who might be on their last year or on their way out. Because that's who I wanted to hold the trophy for. You want to win games & do great things with those type of legends who put in more time and work than Mike McCarthy ever did. Those are the kind of guys that I have so much sympathy and hurt for."

-- Cowboys Acquire Jonathan Mingo --
Tue Nov 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Dallas Cowboys have acquired Carolina Panthers WR Jonathan Mingo and a 2025 7th-round draft pick in exchange for a 2025 4th-round draft pick.
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-- Ezekiel Elliott Distracted --
Sun Nov 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott is a healthy scratch today for the first time in his career. According to a number of sources, Elliott has been distracted this season. Aside from habitual tardiness, he’s missed three team meetings with Friday’s meeting the final straw. Both parties decided it was best he didn’t make the trip to Atlanta. RB Rico Dowdle and RB Dalvin Cook will be expected to carry the load this afternoon.

-- Ezekiel Elliott OUT; Dowdle & Cook Will Play --
Sat Nov 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Dallas Morning News reports Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott isn’t making the trip to Atlanta and will be inactive for game. RB Rico Dowdle and RB Dalvin Cook will handle the load at tailback on Sunday. Cook was elevated for the game.

-- Cowboys Activate DaRon Bland --
Wed Oct 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Dallas Cowboys have activated CB DaRon Bland (foot) from injured reserve.

-- Jerry Jones doesn't Want Dak Prescott to Run Due to Injury Risk --
Tue Oct 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports when asked if QB Dak Prescott doesn’t want to run or can’t run anymore, Dallas Cowboys GM Jerry Jones said, “I think it’s both,” but later said, “his ability to run is, there’s no question as far as him physically. He can run.” Jones also said he doesn’t want Prescott to run much because of potential injury.

-- Sam Williams Serving Three-Game Suspension --
Mon Oct 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the NFL has suspended Dallas Cowboys DE Sam Williams (knee - IR) for three games without pay for violating the league’s Personal Conduct Policy. The league announced the suspension, which began last week. Williams is on season-ending injured reserve after tearing an ACL and MCL in training camp.

-- Cowboys IR John Stephens; Elevate Dalvin Cook --
Sat Oct 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Dallas Cowboys have officially elevated RB Dalvin Cook from the practice squad for Sunday night’s game at San Francisco. The Cowboys also placed TE John Stephens (knee) on injured reserve.

-- Dalvin Cook Ready to Play --
Fri Oct 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Star Telegram reports Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy commented on if RB Dalvin Cook will be activated for the game against San Francisco... “Dalvin is ready. I really like the work he's putting in.” Later added that “he's in position to play.”

-- Brandon Aubrey Expected to Kick; Practice Kicking at Night --
Fri Oct 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Dallas Cowboys PK Brandon Aubrey (jury duty) is still at jury duty. He’s been kicking at night. He is expected to fly with the team to San Francisco tomorrow and play Sunday night against the 49ers. Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy: “I think he’s gonna be just fine.”

-- Brandon Aubrey Expected to Kick Sunday Night --
Thu Oct 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Dallas Morning News reports Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy said he expects PK Brandon Aubrey to be ready for the 49ers game on Sunday night. “We have a plan to make sure he’ll be ready.”

-- More Touches for Rico Dowdle! --
Tue Oct 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Dallas Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy says RB Rico Dowdle definitely needs more touches.

-- Jerry Jones Not Eying a Coaching Change --
Sun Oct 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Dallas Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones said he’s not considering a coaching change following the Cowboys’ 47-9 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

-- Cowboys Working Out Dante Pettis --
Tue Oct 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent WR WR Dante Pettis is working out for the Dallas Cowboys today, according to a source.

-- Cowboys Working Out Denzel Mims --
Tue Oct 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent WR Denzel Mims, a former second-round pick who was with Carolina in training camp, is working out for the Dallas Cowboys today, according to a source.

-- Cowboys OUT on Acquiring Davante Adams --
Sun Oct 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Dallas Cowboys have told the world they are passing on a trade for 31-year-old WR Davante Adams, with EVP Stephen Jones calling it “a long putt to sink” despite the receiver’s interest in playing for Dallas. (You can add the rest of the NFC East to teams that are out on the Adams sweepstakes as well.) The reason? I’m told it’s the same reason Dallas passed on RB Derrick Henry last offseason: money. Adams is owed $13.5 million for the rest of this season.

-- Cowboys IR Brandin Cooks --
Sat Oct 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys have placed WR Brandin Cooks (knee) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Dalvin Cook Watch --
Fri Oct 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Dallas Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy commented on RB Dalvin Cook: "He took some reps yesterday in the team periods, so we're definitely moving him forward. But the other part of it, too, is I think RB Rico Dowdle and RB Ezekiel Elliott they haven't been given a lot of opportunities too, so it isn't like they haven't done anything to warrant their opportunities decreasing right now. It's a great place to be. It gives us excellent depth. That's a hell of a situation to be in."

-- Cowboys IR DeMarcus Lawrence --
Tue Oct 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys have placed DE DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) on injured reserve.

-- Cowboys IR Jordan Phillips --
Thu Sep 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys have placed DT Jordan Phillips on injured reserve with a wrist injury.

-- Cowboys RB Game Plan --
Sun Sep 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports to expect a pretty even split between Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott and RB Rico Dowdle later today.

-- Cowboys Extend Dak Prescott --
Sun Sep 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys and QB Dak Prescott have agreed to a new deal. He gets a four-year contract worth a record $240 million with $231 million guaranteed,.

-- Cowboys Activate CeeDee Lamb --
Sat Sep 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Dallas Cowboys have activated WR CeeDee Lamb from the non-football injury list.

-- Dak Prescott Contract Talks Making Progress, But... --
Thu Sep 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

Alldlls.com reports per a source with direct knowledge of the negotiations, progress has been made during talks with QB Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys and a deal is closer than it has been. What’s also true, per the source, is the length of the deal is not a sticking point in negotiations, as has been reported. They are on the same page in terms of length. But the fact remains a deal has yet to be agreed upon. And the clock is ticking for one to get consummated before the beginning of the season, which has become Prescott’s arbitrary line of demarcation.

-- Dak Prescott Contract Watch --
Tue Sep 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports the holdup on a contract extension for Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott at this point is about the years the team is willing to commit to. Russini noted the Cowboys are weighing whether they want to keep Prescott in Dallas "longer than two, three, four years" since Prescott has made it clear that he wants a long-term commitment. As of now, Prescott is set to enter the final year of a four-year, $160 million extension he signed with the Cowboys back in 2021.

-- Cowboys IR Chuma Edoga --
Fri Aug 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Dallas Cowboys have placed OT Chuma Edoga (toe) on injured reserve. He’s expected to be out until mid-October.

-- Brandin Cooks Set to Return to Practice --
Thu Aug 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Dallas Morning News reports Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy says WR Brandin Cooks (knee) will return to practice on Thursday.

-- Less Special Teams Work for Rico Dowdle --
Thu Aug 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Dallas Morning News reports Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy says RB Rico Dowdle will get fewer special teams snaps this season because of his expected increased workload on offense.

-- More Reps for CeeDee Lamb --
Thu Aug 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Dallas Morning News reports Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy says WR CeeDee Lamb will begin taking more practice reps on Thursday.

-- Cowboys Sign Dalvin Cook to Practice Squad --
Wed Aug 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys have signed veteran free-agent RB Dalvin Cook.

-- CeeDee Lamb Says He's Ready to Play --
Wed Aug 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb declared himself “ready to go to battle” and shared little doubt that he will be set to resume his prominent role in the offense in the season opener against the Browns. “Quite honestly, I don’t think it’s gonna be a step behind, at all — I’m ready,” Lamb said. “I’ve played this game my whole life. I gotta get bumped a little bit. Those are things, contact violence, but I trained for those. I feel like I’m more prepared than ever.”

-- Cowboys Workout Dalvin Cook, But... --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Dallas Cowboys decided that free-agent RB Dalvin Cook is in good shape, but they are only interested in possibly signing him to practice squad at this point. Cook also might visit with the Colts.

-- Cowboys Release Royce Freeman --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys have waived RB Royce Freeman.

-- Cowboys Trade Peyton Hendershot --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys have traded TE Peyton Hendershot to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2026 conditional seventh-round pick.

-- Cowboys Release Carl Lawson --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Dallas Cowboys have released veteran DE Carl Lawson.

-- Cowboys Hosting Tyus Bowser --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent LB Tyus Bowser is visiting the Dallas Cowboys.

-- Cowboys to Host Dalvin Cook --
Mon Aug 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent veteran RB Dalvin Cook is flying to Dallas tonight for a visit with the Cowboys.

-- Cowboys Extend CeeDee Lamb --
Mon Aug 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb has ended his holdout and agreed to a four-year, $136 million deal that makes him the second-highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, sources said. The deal includes a $38 million signing bonus, the largest ever given to a wide receiver, and $100 million guaranteed, per sources.

-- DaRon Bland OUT 6-8 Weeks --
Sat Aug 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Dallas Cowboys All-Pro CB DaRon Bland (foot) will undergo surgery for a stress fracture in his foot and is OUT six to eight weeks.

-- Cowboys Signing Linval Joseph --
Wed Aug 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys are finalizing a deal with free-agent DT Linval Joseph. A source says he gets $2.5 million guaranteed and can earn up to $4 million in his reunion with DC Mike Zimmer.

-- Mazi Smith Has Allergic Reaction; Fails to Travel with Team --
Sat Aug 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Dallas Cowboys DT Mazi Smith did not travel with the team to Las Vegas on Friday after he experienced an allergic reaction at training camp, the team announced. “He has received treatment and will be reevaluated in the morning with his game status updated accordingly following that,” the Cowboys said in a statement. Smith, 23, needs all the snaps he can get in the preseason. A first-round draft pick, Smith started only three games as a rookie, played only 28 percent of the snaps in 17 games and totaled only 13 tackles and one sack.

-- Cowboys Trying to Finalize New Deal for CeeDee Lamb --
Fri Aug 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Dallas Morning News reports the Cowboys talked with WR CeeDee Lamb’s representation over the phone Thursday in an attempt to finalize a deal. The team has offered the receiver slightly under $33 million per season, per Watkins. That would push the annual average ahead of Philadelphia WR A.J. Brown ($32 million) but behind Minnesota WR Justin Jefferson ($35 million) among players at the position. Lamb is not asking to top Jefferson, something Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones has acknowledged, but he wants to be in the neighborhood.

-- Dak Prescott Fully Practices --
Thu Aug 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports after being a full participant Thursday, Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (ankle) said his ankle is fine. “I’m fine,” Prescott said. “Whether it’s a day of rest here or there or taking a vet day . . . I’m fine. There’s no ankle-gate. No long-term [issues] or residual effects.”

-- Cowboys Sign Carl Lawson --
Thu Aug 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys have signed free-agent DE Carl Lawson.

-- Cowboys Acquire Jordan Phillips --
Wed Aug 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Dallas Cowboys have acquired DT Jordan Phillips from the New York Giants. The Cowboys get Phillips and a 2026 7th-round draft pick for a 2026 6th-round draft pick, per source

-- Chuma Edoga OUT Indefinitely --
Tue Aug 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Dallas Cowboys OT Chuma Edoga (toe) has a broken toe that will keep him out of the lineup for more than a month. Edoga does not need surgery, but that he is likely to start the season on injured reserve. If so, Edoga would miss at least four games before he’d be eligible to return.

-- Dak Prescott Set to Return to Practice on Tuesday --
Sun Aug 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (ankle) said his ankle is fine and he will return to normal practice on Tuesday, “One thousand percent,” he said.

-- Gareon Conley Retires --
Fri Aug 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent CB Gareon Conley has retired from the NFL after three NFL seasons.

-- Cowboys Acquire Andrew Booth --
Fri Aug 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys acquired CB Andrew Booth from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for CB Nahshon Wright.

-- Dak Prescott Dinged; Sits Friday --
Fri Aug 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys held QB Dak Prescott (ankle) out of practice as a precautionary measure on Friday after he experienced ankle soreness, saying “He will be fine” in a statement. Prescott plans to return to practice on Saturday.

-- Cowboys Make Player Moves --
Tue Aug 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys placed WR CeeDee Lamb placed on the Reserve/Did Not Report list and placed DE Sam Williams on injured reserve, procedural moves to create roster space to deal with injuries.

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