Last week, Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy announced in a press conference that veteran Linebacker Sean Lee was still undecided on his future. But even if Lee does decide to push off retirement another season, will he still still be playing for Dallas in 2021? Now that the … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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One of the top player still available in 2021 free agency in veteran Linebacker K.J. Wright. With his old Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn now working for the Cowboys, it’s no surprise that Wright’s been linked to Dallas a good bit over the last few weeks. Wright won a … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Aldon Smith made a successful return to the NFL in 2020 as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. While his sack production dried up after an early flash, the 31-year-old proved he could still contribute despite age and a five-year absence from football. Now a free agent again, … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys finally went out and signed a safety with some skins on the wall as they agreed to a one-year $5 million contract with former Atlanta Falcons Safety Keanu Neal. It will be interesting to see how the Dallas Cowboys deploy the Dan Quinn draft pick. … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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Veteran Safety Keanu Neal has just signed a one-year, $5 million deal to join the Dallas Cowboys. But while he’s spent his entire five-year career in the secondary, recent reports have Neal transitioning to linebacker with the Cowboys. What does this mean for Jaylon Smith, Leighton Vander Esch, … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys have until May 3rd to decide if they want to exercise their fifth-year option on Leighton Vander Esch’s rookie contract. But given the linebacker’s injury issues and regressing performance the last two years, Dallas is unlikely to give him any major guarantees until they see … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys have too much uncertainty at linebacker right now. From regressing performance in Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch to impending free agency for Sean Lee and Joe Thomas, there’s not much to be confident about right now for 2021. This is where another likely free … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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As the contract saga between the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott continues to rage on, the franchise still has some interesting financial decisions to work out this offseason. Yes, they currently have a projected $19 million in salary-cap space per OverTheCap.com, but that is yet to figure in … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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In a normal offseason we’d all be preparing to watch and learn more about some this year’s top prospects at the NFL Scouting Combine, but this is anything but a normal offseason. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic just about all in person workouts have been shut down, … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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In a normal offseason we’d all be preparing to watch and learn more about some this year’s top prospects at the NFL Scouting Combine, but this is anything but a normal offseason. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic just about all in person workouts have been shut down, … Read more
Written by: Brian Martin
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Over the last couple of years, the linebacker position has gone from being perceived as a position of strength for the Dallas Cowboys to a serious concern. Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch have been unable to recreate the magical 2018 season that had many wondering if they … Read more
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Two years ago the Dallas Cowboys seemed to have the league’s next great linebacker duo in Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch. But the last two seasons of disappointing injuries and performance have taken nearly all the bloom off the rose. As our Position Preview series for the … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Two years ago, Leighton Vander Esch looked to be on the road to becoming the Cowboys’ next great linebacker. He and Jaylon Smith each had phenomenal 2018 seasons, with Vander Esch even earning Pro Bowl honors during that rookie campaign. Since then, however, it’s been almost all downhill. … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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The Dallas Cowboys season ended nearly a week ago and one of the team’s biggest names, Linebacker Sean Lee, finds himself at a crossroads in his career. The days of him being mentioned with the best players at his position are long gone and he now has to … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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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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Longtime Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee has always been called a coach on field. The veteran who once carried the team’s defensive unit has struggled to stay on that field due to injury, but his guidance and leadership across the defense has never been lost. And while the transition … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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The Dallas Cowboys haven’t gotten any luck on the injury front in 2020. It seems as if every week, win or lose, someone on the Cowboys roster has an ailment to deal with. Well, their Week 15 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers was no different as Linebacker … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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The Dallas Cowboys officially announced linebacker Jaylon Smith as their 2020 Walter Payton Man of the Year award nominee. The award, widely considered a great honor among the NFL, is awarded each year to an NFL player who shows excellence in their community on and off the field. … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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The Dallas Cowboys still have a lot riding on their final five games of the 2020 season with a division title and playoff spot still on the table. Within that team goal are many individual ones, and Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch needs a strong finish to the year … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Luke Gifford, a backup linebacker and special teams player for the Dallas Cowboys, has been suspended two games for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substance policy. He will miss the next two Thursday games against the Washington Football Team and the Baltimore Ravens. Gifford has been active for six … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys finally started to get back key contributors on their defense in the last several weeks. In Week 5, Cornerback Anthony returned after missing three games with a rib issue. Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch would make his way back to the field a week later after … Read more
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