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Cowboys LB Sean Lee is Still a Valuable Commodity

Cowboys LB Sean Lee is Still a Valuable Commodity

A short time ago, Sean Lee was considered to be one of the top three linebackers in the NFL along with Seattle’s Bobby Wagner and Carolina’s Luke Kuechly. However, Lee has dealt with a number of injuries throughout his career that have kept him from consistently playing at … Read more

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Written by: Matthew Lenix

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Dallas Cowboys Good, Bad, and Ugly From Week 5 Against the Packers 2

Cowboys en Español: Problemas Defensivos al Frente

Los Dallas Cowboys fueron aplastados por la ofensiva de los Green Bay Packers toda la primera mitad durante el encuentro de la semana 5 de la temporada. Fue un tal Aaron quien los dominó, pero no el “Aaron” al que los Cowboys están acostumbrados. Esta vez, Aaron Rodgers … Read more

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Written by: Mauricio Rodriguez

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Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch off to a Fast Start 2

Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch off to a Fast Start

When the Dallas Cowboys drafted Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft it wasn’t received with open arms from the fan base. However, he would quickly turn heads with his elite level of play in only his first year on the field. … Read more

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Written by: Matthew Lenix

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Cowboys Sign Practice Squad LB Chris Covington, Cut RB Jordan Chunn

The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed backup Linebacker Chris Covington to their 53-man roster today. They made room by waiving Running Back Jordan Chunn, leaving them with just Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard at the position for now. The change feels motivated by special teams play, given the surprising … Read more

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Written by: Jess Haynie

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Will 2019 be Sean Lee's Swan Song?

Will 2019 be Sean Lee’s Swan Song?

The career of Sean Lee has been a roller coaster, to say the least. His time at Penn State should’ve been a warning, though, considering he had an ACL tear in both knees. However, that didn’t stop the Dallas Cowboys from trading their second (59th overall) and fourth-round … Read more

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Written by: Matthew Lenix

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Jaylon Smith: Worth the Investment

Jaylon Smith: Worth the Investment

The 2016 NFL Draft for the Dallas Cowboys is shaping up to be one for the history books. All-Pro Ezekiel Elliott, Dak Prescott, Maliek Collins, Anthony Brown and Kavon Frazier were all found by Vice President of Player Personnel Will McClay. However, the most intriguing and questionable pick, … Read more

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Written by: Matthew Lenix

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Jaylon Smith, Eagles

Report: Cowboys Agree To Contract Extension With LB Jaylon Smith

The Cowboys are neck-deep in contract negotiations with some of their team’s most important players, but it appears they have gotten one key guy signed this afternoon. ESPN’s Todd Archer is reporting that the Cowboys have agreed to a contract extension with middle linebacker Jaylon Smith, though the … Read more

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Written by: Kevin Brady

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Leighton Vander Esch, Jaylon Smith

Just How Good Can The Cowboys Linebacker Group Be?

Just two seasons ago, the Dallas Cowboys entire defense would seem to fall apart when Sean Lee faced an injury. Without Lee, the entire unit looked lost, and Dallas struggled to stop anyone on key downs. Or any downs for that matter. The emergence of Leighton Vander Esch … Read more

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Written by: Kevin Brady

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Cowboys Linebacker Trio set to Dominate

Cowboys Linebacker Trio Set to Dominate

If you have one linebacker who can perform on a high level on your roster you’ve been blessed. Having two players with this capability should be a crime. The Dallas Cowboys, however, are in the rare position of having three at their disposal. Jaylon Smith entered the NFL … Read more

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Written by: Matthew Lenix

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Dallas Cowboys 2019 Training Camp Preview: Linebacker

The linebacker position went from liability to luxury in 2018, thanks largely to the emergence of a pair of dynamic young talents. Now seen as one of the strengths of the Dallas Cowboys’ defense, what questions remain for the linebackers as we await the start of the 2019 … Read more

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Written by: Jess Haynie

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Leighton Vander Esch, Jaylon Smith

PFF Ranks Cowboys Run Defense 13th In The NFL

The Cowboys duo of young linebackers took the NFL by storm in 2018. Rookie Leighton Vander Esch and former second round pick Jaylon Smith played well above expectations, as for the first time in years Dallas did not face a significant drop off in defensive production when Sean … Read more

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Written by: Kevin Brady

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Sean Lee Switching to Strongside Linebacker is Brilliant

Sean Lee Switching to Strongside Linebacker is Brilliant

Sean Lee has dealt with a plethora of injuries during his nine-year career. 2018 was no different, as multiple hamstring injuries would cost him to miss nine games, and limited him to his lowest tackle total since his rookie season. This latest wardrobe change so to speak could … Read more

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Written by: Matthew Lenix

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Jaylon Smith, Eli Manning, Giants

Will LB Jaylon Smith Earn His First Pro Bowl Trip in 2019?

The Dallas Cowboys starting duo at linebacker will be envied by many defenses around the NFL. Last season, rookie Leighton Vander Esch and a finally healthy version of Jaylon Smith dominated from sideline to sideline throughout the season. For the most part, they did so without veteran defensive … Read more

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Written by: Mauricio Rodriguez

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Jaylon Smith's "Clear Eye View" Coming Into Focus

Jaylon Smith’s “Clear Eye View” Coming Into Focus

Jaylon Smith’s career nearly ended before he even stepped foot on an NFL field. The 2016 Fiesta Bowl featured two top-shelf college programs, Notre Dame and Ohio State. You would think the headlines of such a contest would be of excellence on the gridiron but in the first … Read more

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Written by: Matthew Lenix

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