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Is it Time for the Cowboys to Move On From Xavier Woods?

Is it Time for the Cowboys to Move On From Xavier Woods?

It’s been a question that’s been asked for years now. “When are the Dallas Cowboys going to address the safety position?”. Donovan Wilson emerged in 2020 with a stellar second year that saw him register 71 tackles, 3.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 10 … Read more

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3 Defensive Playmakers Emerged in 2020

3 Defensive Playmakers Emerged for the Cowboys in 2020

The Dallas Cowboys spent plenty of resources on the defensive side of the ball in free agency in 2020. Defensive tackles Gerald McCoy and Dontari Poe were signed as potential anchors on the interior, and veteran Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix was brought in to play opposite Xavier Woods. … Read more

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Cowboys Place DL Tyrone Crawford on Reserve/COVID-19 List

Tyrone Crawford Underwent Surgery on Right Leg

Injuries were the theme for the 2020 Dallas Cowboys. Dak Prescott, several members of the offensive line, and a plethora of defensive players all missed significant time this season which led to a disappointing 6-10 campaign. Wide receiver Amari Cooper recently had a cleanup procedure done on his … Read more

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Cowboys' Prescott Making Great Progress With Ankle Rehab

Cowboys’ Prescott Making Great Progress With Ankle Rehab

When Quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle the Dallas Cowboys season went up in smoke. They would lose four consecutive games after his injury and finish a disappointing 6-10. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported on Saturday that Prescott is walking, … Read more

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Cowboys' Gregory Shined in NFL Return

Cowboys’ Gregory Shined in NFL Return

There wasn’t much to brag about on the defensive side of the ball for the Dallas Cowboys in 2020. They finished 31st against the run and 23rd in overall defense. The 473 points they allowed (29.6 per game) were the most in franchise history, while also yielding the … Read more

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Report: Jaylon Smith to Undergo Left Wrist Surgery

Report: Jaylon Smith to Undergo Left Wrist Surgery

The Dallas Cowboys made a splash on Monday by hiring Dan Quinn to be its new defensive coordinator after only one year of operating under Mike Nolan’s hybrid scheme which produced the worst defense in team history. Now, the Cowboys are making waves again on the defensive side … Read more

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Donovan Wilson

Cowboys S Donovan Wilson Excelled in Year 2

The safety position for the Dallas Cowboys has been an issue for quite some time. During the 2019 preseason, sixth-round pick Donovan Wilson showed flashes that he could be a building block on the third level of the Cowboys defense. He led all defenders with three interceptions and … Read more

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Mike McCarthy: "We Have A lot of Work To Do"

Mike McCarthy: “We Have A lot of Work To Do”

When the Dallas Cowboys hired Mike McCarthy last January to be its new head coach, the thought was that his pedigree of winning from his previous stop in Green Bay would carry over, but 2020 was a trainwreck from the start in Dallas. The coronavirus pandemic completely changed … Read more

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Dak Prescott "On Course" With Ankle Recovery

Dak Prescott “On Course” With Ankle Recovery

The Dallas Cowboys 2020 season took a turn for the worse in October. Quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a compound fracture and ankle dislocation that put him on the shelf for the season, and essentially ended any hopes for the Cowboys making a run at a sixth Super Bowl … Read more

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Leighton Vander Esch: A Steal That Came Along at the Right Time

Cowboys’ Vander Esch Already Preparing for 2021 Season

Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch took the league by storm after being picked 19th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. He went on to be selected to the Pro Bowl as well as being named a second-team All-Pro after racking up 140 tackles. However, the last two … Read more

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Cowboys' Lawrence Speaks on Mike Nolan's Scheme

Cowboys’ Lawrence Speaks on Mike Nolan’s Scheme

When the Dallas Cowboys hired Defensive Coordinator Mike Nolan last January, the thought was that his hybrid scheme with multiple three and four-man fronts would keep opposing offenses off-balance. The defense as a whole struggled for most of the 2020 season. They finished 28th in points allowed, 31st … Read more

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Cowboys' Elliott Named 2020 Good Guy Award Winner

Cowboys’ Elliott Named 2020 Good Guy Award Winner

The Dallas Cowboys have had a rollercoaster 2020 season, to say the least. They’ve experienced a plethora of injuries, parted ways with several free-agent additions, and endured a four-game losing streak. There’s one thing that’s been consistent throughout this bumpy ride. No matter if the Cowboys were getting … Read more

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Ezekiel Elliott: "We are a Team of Competitors"

Ezekiel Elliott: “We are a Team of Competitors”

When the Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11 to put an end to a four-game losing streak, former two-time rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott let it be known that the Cowboys as a team always felt they had a chance at the NFC East title despite … Read more

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Cowboys' Gallup Torches Eagles in Critical Week 16 Win

Cowboys’ Gallup Torches Eagles in Critical Week 16 Win

Michael Gallup came into the 2020 season with serious momentum. He logged 66 receptions for 1,107 yards and six touchdowns, doubling his output from his rookie season. However, most of the chatter surrounding the Dallas Cowboys receiving unit was centered around Amari Cooper and rookie sensation CeeDee Lamb. … Read more

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Cowboys Rookie Class Has Gotten Valuable Experience in 2020

Cowboys Rookie Class Has Gotten Valuable Experience in 2020

If there’s one thing the Dallas Cowboys don’t lack its veteran star power. Names like Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Aldon Smith keep that ever so bright spotlight on America’s Team. The 2020 season has brought a little something different to the Cowboys. An infusion of … Read more

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Cowboys' Diggs, Wilson Provide Bright Future for Secondary

Cowboys’ Diggs, Wilson Provide Bright Future for Secondary

The Dallas Cowboys had several holes to fix coming into the 2020 season. With the departures of Byron Jones and Jeff Heath, the cornerback and safety positions catapulted to the top of the Cowboy’s priority list. This season has seen two young defenders in the secondary rise to … Read more

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