The Cowboys have surprisingly released Linebacker Jaylon Smith. Reports have Dallas trying to trade the veteran but with no takers, leading to today’s release. Smith’s release comes as Keanu Neal returns from the COVID-19 list, necessitating a roster move to make room. In-season surprise: Cowboys released LB Jaylon … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Through two weeks, the Cowboys have been proven right when claiming their depth on defense gives them the versatility to succeed. This depth will be tested in Monday’s division and home opener against the Eagles. The Cowboys will be without DeMarcus Lawrence, Keanu Neal, Dorance Armstrong, Neville Gallimore, … Read more
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Linebacker Keanu Neal was already unlikely to play on Monday night after entering the COVID protocol earlier this week. Now he’s definitely out for Week 3 after testing positive, and his status for Week 4 is highly questionable. The Cowboys’ defense is already shorthanded with several defensive line … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys dealt with a massive load of injuries in 2020. Earlier this week, Defensive End DeMarcus Lawrence broke a bone in his foot and will be out 6-8 weeks. That’s a devastating blow, but the Cowboys took another hit to their pass rush, just not due … Read more
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The Cowboys have asked a lot of Micah Parsons since drafting him 12th overall, but filling in for defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence in just his second career game wasn’t part of the plan – even if Lawrence worked with Parsons on pass rush as early as minicamp. Without … Read more
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There is an updated depth chart over at DallasCowboys.com heading into the season opener. It shows the team’s newest signings and also reveals a few interesting notes at certain positions. What can we learn from this information? Though listed as “unofficial,” this depth chart is on the team’s … Read more
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Keanu Neal has come on these past two preseason games for the Dallas Cowboys after a slow start. This mainly was due to the position switch from strong safety to linebacker; Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn felt he would be more of an asset near the line of scrimmage … Read more
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Jaylon Smith has easily been the most maligned player on the Cowboys’ roster for over a year now. But while many are questioning his future in Dallas, Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn is not. Quinn took time yesterday to praise Smith for being “excellent” to coach and someone he … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys needed to upgrade the safety position during the offseason and they were aggressive in their approach. Back in March, the Cowboys signed veteran Keanu Neal to a one-year deal before eventually bringing in his former Atlanta Falcons teammate Damontae Kazee, Malik Hooker, and Jayron Kearse. … Read more
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While most of the premiere episode of “Hard Knocks” focused on Dak Prescott, one of the other featured players was 1st-Round rookie Micah Parsons. The young linebacker’s hunger for more playing time, and for better snacks in practice, were both memorable moments from last night’s show. Other than … Read more
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The Cowboys return to training camp in Oxnard has been a welcome sight for coaches, players, and fans, perhaps none more so than Dan Quinn. Tasked with the tall order of fixing a porous Cowboys defense led by Mike Nolan in 2020, Quinn’s impact began in the draft … Read more
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Micah Parsons has been one of the most intriguing players to follow in the early stages of training camp. As the Cowboys hit the practice field in Oxnard, California, it didn’t take long for Parsons’ athleticism to stand out. On Saturday, Parsons’ versatility is what carried the day … Read more
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Micah Parsons has been asked to do a lot early in his Cowboys career, with the twelfth overall pick getting reps at linebacker, defensive end, and behind a chess board with wide receiver Amari Cooper. This is to be expected as the top draft pick added to a … Read more
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No position on the Cowboys’ roster got more resources thrown at it this offseason than linebacker. With returning starters and potential new ones now in the mix, what does a projected depth chart for 2021 look like before training camp begins? Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch come … Read more
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There’s a growing perception amongst Cowboys fans that Jaylon Smith is a bad linebacker. That couldn’t be further from the truth. In 2019 and 2020, was he as good as he was back in 2018? Not at all, but he’s not the terrible player people think he is. … Read more
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Big changes abound on the defensive side of the ball for the 2021 Dallas Cowboys. Along with a new coordinator in Dan Quinn, a lot of news faces have been added at every position via free agency and the draft. While we’re looking forward to watching all of … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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It was clear after finishing 31st against the run and 20th in sacks last season that the Dallas Cowboys had to get better in the trenches on defense. They did quite a bit of work on the interior during free agency and the NFL Draft with the additions … Read more
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When the Dallas Cowboys selected Linebacker Micah Parsons with the 12th overall pick in the NFL Draft, the excitement for what he could bring to a defense that was one of the leagues worst in 2020 began immediately. One of the Cowboy’s most revered legends on the defensive … Read more
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Continuing our Cowboys training camp preview series on the defensive side of the ball, the Cowboys invested serious draft capital at linebacker for the 2021 season. This gives the team an interesting mix of fresh talent for new DC Dan Quinn to pair with established veterans like Leighton … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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Quite often in the NFL and professional sports in general, big changes in coaching staffs or management are dangerous for returning players. The new crew comes in without loyalty to the previous cast and often look to reshape the roster according to their vision. But for the 2021 … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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With a first-round pick and arguably their biggest free agent addition both used at linebacker, it was clearly a priority position for the Dallas Cowboys this offseason. But did these investments actually improve things given some of the talent that went out the door in 2021? Our “Better … Read more
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