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With the direction that the NFL is headed in, running backs are struggling to secure long-term deals that pay them fairly. In an attempt to change the outlook on the position, running backs could create a new union as a separate bargaining unit. According to reports, there has already been a petition filed by the […]

The Dallas Cowboys have had to deal with their fair share of headlines heading into the 2019 NFL season. All the storylines coming out of Dallas have mostly been fixed on the looming deals of their star trio on offense. Although there will continue to be plenty of speculation regarding the future of quarterback Dak […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is set to be one of the next quarterbacks who receives a lucrative contract. Whatever Prescott attains could determine what Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff earns on his next deal. Goff doesn’t seem to be focused on Prescott’s future contract, but did add that he hopes Dak can negotiate a […]

The Dallas Cowboys and running back Ezekiel Elliott aren’t seeing eye-to-eye in regards to his contract, which is why Elliott is not with the team yet. Despite not being with the team, Elliott is apparently ready to go. Any worries about him being overweight or out of shape should be relieved substantially thanks to this […]

There has been plenty of debate as to whether or not Dak Prescott is deserving of the $40 million a year he is reportedly asking the Dallas Cowboys for, and there has also been a lot of discourse over whether or not he is capable of leading the Cowboys to a Super Bowl. Fox Sports […]

The Los Angeles Rams found themselves in the Super Bowl last season, but fell just short of winning the most prestigious title in football. Now they head into 2019 as one of the favorites to get back to the promised land. However, to do so they still have a long way to go. A much-overlooked […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith is fairly far down the list of the team’s priorities right now, as they have to worry about extending Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott and Amari Cooper before they even think about Smith. But Smith, who is set to become a restricted free agent after the 2019 campaign, wants to be […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has been holding out of training camp due to a contract dispute with the team, and there is no resolution currently in sight. However, the Cowboys are hoping that Elliott, who has been training on his own in Cabo, comes back in shape if he does decide to return: […]

With Dak Prescott trying to negotiate a new deal with the Dallas Cowboys, it would certainly behoove him to show some improvement, and Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett says he has done just that, as Garrett says he has been impressed with Prescott’s better footwork and throwing motion, according to Cowboys writer John Owning. Prescott […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith has not been shy about expressing his high expectations for the 2019 NFL season. Unfortunately, it appears he may have suffered a setback during the preseason. Smith was unable to practice while resting a knee issue. According to David Moore of the Dallas Morning News, he indicated that the injury […]

The Dallas Cowboys, in a near parallel to the 1990s, have their triplets; a Pro-Bowl quarterback, running back, and wide receiver. But, unless they can extend all of them to lucrative deals that situation will unlikely last. One of those triplets in line to get one of those deals is quarterback Dak Prescott. The team […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has caused quite the storm the past couple of days. Ezekiel Elliott has garnered most of the headlines this offseason, and Prescott’s own negotiations had been flying a bit more under the radar. That’s not the case anymore, as there was a huge uproar around the NFL after word leaked […]

Dallas Cowboys wideout Amari Cooper is reportedly nursing a “plantar fascia irritation,” per Mike Fisher of mavensports.io. Cooper, 25, is a star wide receiver who cost the Cowboys a first-round pick in a midseason trade last year from the Oakland Raiders. The three-time Pro Bowler was the fourth pick by the Raiders in the 2015 […]

Quarterback-turned-NFL television broadcaster Tony Romo reportedly said on Tuesday that it will be a “coin flip” if Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott starts in Week 1. https://twitter.com/MatthewMayerCBS/status/1161327220989841408 Tony Romo correctly guesses which plays will be run before the snap. Will his insight here prove to be similarly on point? Elliott, 24, is currently holding […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper has been sidelined for quite some time with a foot injury, but head coach Jason Garrett doesn’t seem too concerned, saying that Cooper is “day to day,” according to David Helman of the Cowboys’ official team website. Cooper is obviously a huge part of Dallas’ offense, so the Cowboys […]

The Los Angeles Rams opened their preseason by squaring off against the Oakland Raiders. To Sean McVay’s surprise, the team came out flat and lost the game by the score of 14-3. In the game, Los Angeles struggled to create a rhythm offensively with drops and penalties hindering their progress. The majority of fans were […]

The Dallas Cowboys kicked off their 2019 campaign on Saturday night. Playing the San Francisco 49ers, at Levi’s Stadium, the Cowboys lost 17-9 on a night when most of their starters either rested or played minimal snaps. The game couldn’t foretell whether they’ll be successful in 2019 — no preseason games do — but several […]

A new report from NBC Sports’ ProFootballTalk refutes Monday’s rumor that Dallas Cowboys fourth-year quarterback Dak Prescott is negotiating for a $40 million per year deal with the franchise. Prescott, 26, is looking to sign a long-term contract with Dallas, however, he reportedly turned down an offer, which would have paid him $30 million a […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott made headlines on Monday when he reportedly turned down a new contract from his team that would be worth approximately $30 million per year. Prescott, entering his fourth season in the NFL, is rumored to be seeking a deal worth $40 million a year. NBC Sports’ ProFootballTalk reported that the […]

The Dallas Cowboys were without All-Pro center Travis Frederick last season. Frederick was eager to strap up his pads for the first time since 2017 on Saturday night in the Cowboys’ preseason opener. “There was some thought there, but again, my goal of the whole thing is to try to make it as normal as […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper missed his sixth straight practice on Monday as a result of a bruised heel, according to David Moore of The Dallas Morning News. Cooper has not practiced since Aug. 2. Cooper is entering his first full season with the Cowboys after arriving in Dallas via trade with the Oakland […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been trying to get long-term extensions done with three of their key offensive players. Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper, and Ezekiel Elliott are all in line for new deals. So far, Elliott is the only one holding out, but the team is trying to get everything in order. According to a report […]

After the Dallas Cowboys opened their preseason up with a 17-9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, the team was quick to note that it had a lot of work left to do. As they prepare for their second game of the preseason, head coach Jason Garrett says that the team still has a lot […]

The Dallas Cowboys are at a standstill in contract talks with three of their key offensive players. Among them, Dak Prescott seems to be displeased with the latest contract proposal he was given by Dallas. According to Michael Lombardi of The Athletic, Prescott turned down a $30 million per year offer from Dallas. If that […]

Amid Ezekiel Elliott’s holdout, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has hinted that the team could win without him. After the Cowboys preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers, Jones doubled-down on his stance. Jones said that he believes that rookie running back Tony Pollard is capable of “carrying the whole load“. The Cowboys may not […]

Throughout Ezekiel Elliott’s holdout with the Dallas Cowboys, we have yet to hear from the All-Pro running back. In contrast, we have constantly heard from Jerry Jones on the matter. Before the Cowboys preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers, Jones said that Elliott’s holdout is part of the “ongoingness” of the NFL. The Cowboys […]

Earlier this week Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that the team didn’t need a rushing champion to win a title, but Michael Irvin isn’t buying the fact that the team doesn’t need Ezekiel Elliott. Irvin told TMZ that the team would not be winning a title without Elliott or as he says, they won’t […]

Former NFL running back Chris Johnson knows about coming back from a holdout, and he thinks that Dallas Cowboys back Ezekiel Elliott could be in line for a bad year. Johnson held out of training camp in 2011 looking for a new deal and learned quickly just how behind he was. Johnson told TMZ Sports […]

Recently, NFL legend and former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin put Dak Prescott in the same breath as Tom Brady, saying Prescott is the “heart and soul” of the Cowboys much like Brady is with the New England Patriots. As you would expect, Irvin’s comments raised some eyebrows, and former NFL cornerback Antonio Cromartie […]

The Dallas Cowboys have constantly had players on their team being suspended for various reasons. On Thursday, Robert Quinn was suspended for the first two games of the season for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substance policy. After the suspension was handed down, Quinn’s agent was “extremely disappointed” in the NFL’s decision to suspend his client. […]

Bad news for the Dallas Cowboys, as defensive end Robert Quinn is being suspended for two games, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The veteran pass rusher was slapped with the ban for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. It certainly hasn’t been Quinn’s week, as just a couple of days ago he […]

With Ezekiel Elliott still holding out of Dallas Cowboys camp, it has given more reps to other running backs, and quarterback Dak Prescott has taken notice of what rookie Tony Pollard has been able to do. During college Pollard was known best for returning kicks, but Prescott quickly realized that he also can be a […]

Players from the Dallas Cowboys have not been shy about expressing their Super Bowl expectations for the 2019 NFL season. Regardless, head coach Jason Garrett feels they still have plenty of work to do. Several of the more notable Cowboys’ names have embraced the hype of being a legitimate contender this year. According to Clarence […]

Longtime NFL pass rusher Robert Quinn is currently in the midst of his first season as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. However, Quinn’s 2019 campaign is already off to a bit of a rocky start as the seasoned defender was recently diagnosed with a fractured left hand. As a result, Quinn will need to […]

The NFL running back position has become as lucrative as ever after several enormous deals changed the market’s landscape. Todd Gurley and David Johnson led the way with massive extensions after superb campaigns coming into last season. With Le’Veon Bell’s historic holdout last season culminating in a bag of cash from the New York Jets, […]

Tight end Rico Gathers was placed on waivers yesterday by the Dallas Cowboys, and, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, no team claimed him so he is now a free agent. Former #Cowboys TE Rico Gathers wasn’t claimed off waivers, source said. He’s a free agent. Suspended for Week 1. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott faced a soft deadline to report to training camp on August 6. It seems his failure to appear is going to cost. According to Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, the fines and stipulations in his contract will continue to mount up until he decides to make an appearance: Key […]

The Dallas Cowboys may be without Ezekiel Elliott, as the star running back continues to hold out, but the show must go on as the Cowboys get set to battle the San Francisco 49ers in their first preseason game on Saturday night. Dallas is going into 2019 with high expectations after winning the NFC East […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has a lot of critics and Hall of Famer Michael Irvin isn’t quite sure why. One thing that Irvin thinks people overlook is just how much love Prescott has for the game, and he thinks that is one of the most important things that a franchise quarterback can possess. “(People) […]