There are many things that Cowboys fans clamor for. But if there’s one thing they gripe about more than most, it’s Dallas’ use of its running backs. Ezekiel Elliott is currently the Cowboys’ No. 1 running back, with backup Tony Pollard behind him since he was drafted in … Read more
Written by: Nick Coppola
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Despite being just a 4th-round pick, Running Back Tony Pollard is now easily the best player from the Cowboys’ 2019 draft class. With that group’s rookie contracts all expiring after this season, Pollard’s impending free agency will be a focal point throughout 2022. With the 2019 1st-round pick … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Cowboys have waived developmental Fullback Sewo Olonilua. The former TCU running back has been with Dallas for two seasons since going undrafted in 2020. After some brief usage as a rookie, being activated for two games off the practice squad, Olonilua was back competing for a roster … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys have signed 20 undrafted free agents since the NFL Draft concluded on April 30. It’s a strong group, including seven players in Pro Football Focus’ top 100 undrafted free agent list. Cowboys agreed to terms with 20 undrafted free agents, sources said. Safety Markquese Bell, … Read more
Written by: Nick Coppola
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Running back is one of the Cowboys’ strongest positions ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft. But though RB is not a major concern for Dallas this offseason, the contracts of Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard could cause it to get more attention next week than we’d otherwise assume. … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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After a quiet four weeks since their last free agent signing, the Dallas Cowboys made another move Friday afternoon by adding former Chicago Bears Running Back Ryan Nall on a one-year deal. Cowboys signed former Bears RB Ryan Nall to a one-year contract today, his agent Sam Leaf … Read more
Written by: Rocky Garza Jr
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Cowboys Executive VP Stephen Jones addressed the media yesterday at the 2022 NFL scouting combine. Particularly striking from his comments were the different tones he used when discussing the contracts and futures of WR Amari Cooper and RB Ezekiel Elliott with the team. Amari and Zeke are both … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Every NFL offseason comes with a list of highest and lowest priorities. For the 2022 Dallas Cowboys, where do they already have assets under contract to lean on for the upcoming season? Where are they already strongest and able to do little, or even stand pat, so that … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy said in a media session yesterday that Running Back Ezekiel Elliott played most of the season with a torn PCL. Zeke reportedly injured his knee against the Carolina Panthers in Week 4. According to McCarthy, the injury will not require surgery and will … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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While the Dallas Cowboys are still licking their wounds from Sunday’s untimely playoff exit, many are already turning their attention to the upcoming draft and free agency period. Dallas has numerous players with expiring contracts in 2022, making for potentially high roster turnover in a critical offseason. There’s … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys strong season hasn’t gone unnoticed, as five of their players were rewarded with a Pro Bowl selection when the results were announced earlier this week. Ideally, none of these guys will be able to make the trip because they will be busy getting ready for … Read more
Written by: Jordan Schultz
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The Dallas Cowboys may have an advantage at nearly every position group against the Washington Football Team this Sunday, but the reigning NFC East winners are far from the team they want to see if this is the week they hope to fix the running game. After not … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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The Cowboys’ first two games have each featured one side of their offense; pass-heavy against the Bucs and run-focused against the Chargers. But based on what we know about tonight’s opponent and other factors, Dallas will likely need the entire offense clicking to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles. Week … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Tony Pollard had a career game in week two against the Chargers, carrying 13 times for 109 yards. Both of these stats fall just short of career highs, with 14 carries in 2019 against Washington and 131 yards against the Rams earlier that same season. Pollard also caught … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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After his worst statistical season in 2020, Dallas Cowboys Running Back Ezekiel Elliott used the offseason to get into the best shape of his career thanks to Josh Hicks, a local trainer. Using drills to focus on speed and agility, Elliott looked quicker and more decisive while carrying … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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The Dallas Cowboys final roster cuts down to 53 players left room for a third running back, as the team kept just Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard. Rico Dowdle was placed on season ending IR following the third preseason game and JaQuan Hardy is now on the practice … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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The friendship between Cowboys starting QB Dak Prescott and RB Ezekiel Elliott has been well documented, since they arrived as rookies in 2016. It’s been highlighted even more so as the ongoing season of Hard Knocks has followed the two on and off the practice field and in … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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Running Back Rico Dowdle has been placed on injured reserve due to his hip and will miss the 2021 season. The second-year prospect was a favorite to make the Cowboys’ 53-man roster both for his offensive potential and his contributions on special teams. Dowdle was an undrafted free … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Running back is always a position that Cowboys fans watch closely through the offseason, with down roster players building a following in the preseason. This has remained the standard even with a three-down back in Ezekiel Elliott, who one anonymous AFC executive is still convinced makes Dak Prescott … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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Things haven’t always gone smoothly for the Dallas Cowboys’ number four overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. But they have been productive. Ezekiel Elliott has two rushing titles to his resume (2016 and 2018). He ran for another 1,300 yards in 2019, finishing fourth in the NFL. … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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The Cowboys look to be primed for contention in 2021. If they’re able to keep a relative amount of health, in particular at quarterback, they’ll be the favorite to win the NFC East. But what happens after that may be determined by how they handle Ezekiel Elliott’s workload … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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