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With C.J. Goodwin back (one-year, minimum-salary benefit), let's re-shape the Cowboys cornerback room pending actual signings: Chidobe Awuzie (signed through 2020), Jourdan Lewis (signed through 2020), Anthony Brown (signed through 2022), Maurice Canady (signed through 2020), C.J. Goodwin (signed through 2020), Deante Burton (signed through 2022), D.J. White (signed through 2021), Chris Westry (signed through 2021).
The Cowboy are re-signing linebacker Joe Thomas to a one-year deal, according to a source. He can play all three linebacker spots and can be a valuable special teams' contributor.
The Cowboys and center/guard Joe Looney have agreed on a one-year deal, according to multiple sources. Looney has started 20 games in his four seasons with the Cowboys, including all 16 in 2018 when he took over for Travis Frederick. Looney can play multiple spots on the offensive line, which is a plus, and showed two years ago he can be a full-time player.
The Cowboys are bringing back cornerback Anthony Brown on a three-year deal, according to a source. Brown was limited to nine games last season because of a triceps injury. A sixth-round pick in 2016, Brown has four interceptions and three sacks, while starting 33 of 56 games. He can play in the slot and outside, and his return can help mitigate the loss of Byron Jones to Miami but not prevent the Cowboys from looking for corner help in the draft.
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With C.J. Goodwin back (one-year, minimum-salary benefit), let's re-shape the Cowboys cornerback room pending actual signings: Chidobe Awuzie (signed through 2020), Jourdan Lewis (signed through 2020), Anthony Brown (signed through 2022), Maurice Canady (signed through 2020), C.J. Goodwin (signed through 2020), Deante Burton (signed through 2022), D.J. White (signed through 2021), Chris Westry (signed through 2021).
The Cowboy are re-signing linebacker Joe Thomas to a one-year deal, according to a source. He can play all three linebacker spots and can be a valuable special teams' contributor.
The Cowboys and center/guard Joe Looney have agreed on a one-year deal, according to multiple sources. Looney has started 20 games in his four seasons with the Cowboys, including all 16 in 2018 when he took over for Travis Frederick. Looney can play multiple spots on the offensive line, which is a plus, and showed two years ago he can be a full-time player.
The Cowboys are bringing back cornerback Anthony Brown on a three-year deal, according to a source. Brown was limited to nine games last season because of a triceps injury. A sixth-round pick in 2016, Brown has four interceptions and three sacks, while starting 33 of 56 games. He can play in the slot and outside, and his return can help mitigate the loss of Byron Jones to Miami but not prevent the Cowboys from looking for corner help in the draft.
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Source: Cowboys DE Randy Gregory files for reinstatement
Gregory, 27, last played in 2018, when he recorded 6.5 sacks in 14 games. He missed 30 of 32 regular-season games in 2016 and '17 because of suspensions. He has played in only 28 games in his career.
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Gregory, 27, last played in 2018, when he recorded 6.5 sacks in 14 games. He missed 30 of 32 regular-season games in 2016 and '17 because of suspensions. He has played in only 28 games in his career.
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Why the Cowboys' top-heavy roster will count on a strong draft
If the Cowboys' salary structure seems a little top-heavy, that's because it is. Ezekiel Elliott is the NFL's highest-paid running back, averaging $15 million per season. DaMarcus Lawrence is the highest-paid defensive end at $21 million a season, and Zack Martin is the fourth-highest paid guard at $14 million per season. Jaylon Smith is the sixth-highest-paid inside linebacker ($12.75 million per year), Travis Frederick is the 10th-highest-paid center ($9.4 million), Tyron Smith is the 11th-highest-paid left tackle ($12.2 million) and La'el Collins is the sixth-highest-paid right tackle ($10 million).
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If the Cowboys' salary structure seems a little top-heavy, that's because it is. Ezekiel Elliott is the NFL's highest-paid running back, averaging $15 million per season. DaMarcus Lawrence is the highest-paid defensive end at $21 million a season, and Zack Martin is the fourth-highest paid guard at $14 million per season. Jaylon Smith is the sixth-highest-paid inside linebacker ($12.75 million per year), Travis Frederick is the 10th-highest-paid center ($9.4 million), Tyron Smith is the 11th-highest-paid left tackle ($12.2 million) and La'el Collins is the sixth-highest-paid right tackle ($10 million).
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Cowboys' Travis Frederick retires at 29 after battling autoimmune disease
The move came as something of a surprise to the Cowboys, but sources said there had been rumblings that Frederick, who just turned 29, had been contemplating walking away.
The move came as something of a surprise to the Cowboys, but sources said there had been rumblings that Frederick, who just turned 29, had been contemplating walking away.
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Travis Frederick's retirement shouldn't change Cowboys' draft strategy
In some ways, the Cowboys prepared for the potential of Frederick not returning to form when they selected Connor McGovern in the third round of the 2019 draft. The Cowboys did not need an interior offensive lineman, but they got a player they had a second-round grade on with the 90th overall pick.
Cowboys center Travis Frederick's retirement proof of ever-changing NFL
Numerous times Frederick said his goal was not just to return to the field but to continue to be one of the best in the league at his position. While he was named to the Pro Bowl in 2019 (for the fifth time), he felt he did not play up to his personal standard, which he says played a part in his decision to retire.
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Skip and Shannon "believes" Cowboys will be contend for a Super Bowl next season
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Source: Cowboys, Dak Prescott resume contract talks
Prescott is the first quarterback in Cowboys history to have the franchise tag applied to him. With the exclusive franchise tag, the Cowboys have until July 15 to work out a long-term deal.
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Prescott is the first quarterback in Cowboys history to have the franchise tag applied to him. With the exclusive franchise tag, the Cowboys have until July 15 to work out a long-term deal.
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Having signed Blake Jarwin to a four-year contract and lost Jason Witten to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Cowboys have reached an agreement on a deal with tight end Blake Bell, who caught eight passes for 67 yards for Kansas City last season, according to a source. Bell is known mostly as a blocker with just 38 catches for 424 yards in his career, but he did catch a pass in the Chiefs' Super Bowl LIV win. Bell will join a tight end group that includes Jarwin, Dalton Schultz and Cole
As to how to replace a retiring Travis Frederick, the Cowboys re-signed Joe Looney last week and have Adam Redmond under contract. Last year's third-round pick, Connor McGovern, started at center for Penn State in 2017, and the 2017 second-round pick, Connor Williams, who has started the last two years at left guard, could be an option.
Sean Lee on Travis Frederick's retirement: "Travis is an incredible player, teammate and leader, who inspired us with his work ethic and perseverance, especially after knowing what he went through in 2018. To go from having trouble walking to the Pro Bowler he is, was just incredible to watch …. I'll miss him in the locker room and competing against him in practice, but I know he's excited for what's next in his life and I'm happy for him."
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Having signed Blake Jarwin to a four-year contract and lost Jason Witten to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Cowboys have reached an agreement on a deal with tight end Blake Bell, who caught eight passes for 67 yards for Kansas City last season, according to a source. Bell is known mostly as a blocker with just 38 catches for 424 yards in his career, but he did catch a pass in the Chiefs' Super Bowl LIV win. Bell will join a tight end group that includes Jarwin, Dalton Schultz and Cole
As to how to replace a retiring Travis Frederick, the Cowboys re-signed Joe Looney last week and have Adam Redmond under contract. Last year's third-round pick, Connor McGovern, started at center for Penn State in 2017, and the 2017 second-round pick, Connor Williams, who has started the last two years at left guard, could be an option.
Sean Lee on Travis Frederick's retirement: "Travis is an incredible player, teammate and leader, who inspired us with his work ethic and perseverance, especially after knowing what he went through in 2018. To go from having trouble walking to the Pro Bowler he is, was just incredible to watch …. I'll miss him in the locker room and competing against him in practice, but I know he's excited for what's next in his life and I'm happy for him."
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Source: Cowboys, kicker Greg Zuerlein reach 3-year deal
Zuerlein has converted 201 of 245 field goal attempts in the regular season (82%) and is 264-of- 270 on extra-point attempts since he was selected by the Rams in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft.
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Zuerlein has converted 201 of 245 field goal attempts in the regular season (82%) and is 264-of- 270 on extra-point attempts since he was selected by the Rams in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft.
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The Cowboys have finalized an agreement with veteran DT Dontari Poe on a two-year deal, according to a source. The financial particulars were agreed to on Monday but there had been a holdup on language. Poe, who turns 30 in August, needs to take a physical but his addition is a sure sign that the defense will change in 2020. In the past, the Cowboys wanted smaller, quicker defensive tackles, but at 346 pounds he is a true nose tackle.
A source has confirmed the Cowboys have agreed to a deal with kicker Greg Zuerlein, reuniting the kicker with his special teams coach from the Los Angeles Rams, John Fassel. Zuerlein has made 82 percent of his kicks in his career but missed nine (24 of 33) last season. He is the third kicker on the current roster with Kai Forbath, who made all 10 of his attempts with Dallas last season, and Tristan Vizcaino.
Of the Cowboys' 30 unrestricted and restricted free agents or players not tendered or did not have an option picked up, only six do not have contracts presently: wide receiver Tavon Austin, defensive lineman Michael Bennett, safety Kavon Frazier, defensive tackle Christian Covington, linebacker Ray-Ray Armstrong and linebacker Malcolm Smith.
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The Cowboys have finalized an agreement with veteran DT Dontari Poe on a two-year deal, according to a source. The financial particulars were agreed to on Monday but there had been a holdup on language. Poe, who turns 30 in August, needs to take a physical but his addition is a sure sign that the defense will change in 2020. In the past, the Cowboys wanted smaller, quicker defensive tackles, but at 346 pounds he is a true nose tackle.
A source has confirmed the Cowboys have agreed to a deal with kicker Greg Zuerlein, reuniting the kicker with his special teams coach from the Los Angeles Rams, John Fassel. Zuerlein has made 82 percent of his kicks in his career but missed nine (24 of 33) last season. He is the third kicker on the current roster with Kai Forbath, who made all 10 of his attempts with Dallas last season, and Tristan Vizcaino.
Of the Cowboys' 30 unrestricted and restricted free agents or players not tendered or did not have an option picked up, only six do not have contracts presently: wide receiver Tavon Austin, defensive lineman Michael Bennett, safety Kavon Frazier, defensive tackle Christian Covington, linebacker Ray-Ray Armstrong and linebacker Malcolm Smith.
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Dak's Contract Year vs. Rodgers, Wilson & Ryan
In May of 2018, Matt Ryan became the first quarterback in the NFL to make $30 million per season. By the following August, Ryan was surpassed by Aaron Rodgers who signed an extension that would pay him $40 million per season. The next off-season Russell Wilson would sign a $140 million contract with a total value exceeding that of Rodgers' and every other player in the NFL. Earlier this month, the Cowboys placed the exclusive tag on Dak Prescott taking away his rights to negotiate with other teams. Prescott and the franchise now have until July 15 to negotiate a long-term extension. While we can't say with certainty that Prescott expects to become the league's highest paid player, the fact that the two sides could not work out a deal prior to the deadline for the franchise tag earlier this month suggests that he hopes to be paid in the range of the three previously mentioned quarterbacks.The question fans are currently debating over is whether he's worth that price based on his performance. The NFL is a league with a short memory so let's take a look at how Prescott's 2019 season stacks up against the seasons that those players had in the year prior to signing their record-setting extensions.
Prescott in 2019 (16 games): 30 passing touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 4,902 passing yards, 99.7 quarterback rating, 3 rushing touchdowns
Ryan in 2017 (15 games): 20 passing touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 4,095 passing yards, 91.4 quarterback rating
Wilson in 2018 (14 games): 35 passing touchdowns, 7 interceptions 3,448 passing yards, 110.9 passer quarterback rating
Aaron Rodgers missed seven games with a broken collarbone in 2017 before signing his massive contract extension so it would be more informative to compare his per game 2017 averages to Prescott's in 2019.
Prescott in 2019: 24.3 completions, 37.3 pass attempts, 304.6 passing yards, 1.9 passing touchdowns, 0.7 interceptions
Rodgers in 2017: 22 completions, 34 pass attempts, 239.3 passing yards, 2.3 passing touchdowns, 0.9 interceptions
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In May of 2018, Matt Ryan became the first quarterback in the NFL to make $30 million per season. By the following August, Ryan was surpassed by Aaron Rodgers who signed an extension that would pay him $40 million per season. The next off-season Russell Wilson would sign a $140 million contract with a total value exceeding that of Rodgers' and every other player in the NFL. Earlier this month, the Cowboys placed the exclusive tag on Dak Prescott taking away his rights to negotiate with other teams. Prescott and the franchise now have until July 15 to negotiate a long-term extension. While we can't say with certainty that Prescott expects to become the league's highest paid player, the fact that the two sides could not work out a deal prior to the deadline for the franchise tag earlier this month suggests that he hopes to be paid in the range of the three previously mentioned quarterbacks.The question fans are currently debating over is whether he's worth that price based on his performance. The NFL is a league with a short memory so let's take a look at how Prescott's 2019 season stacks up against the seasons that those players had in the year prior to signing their record-setting extensions.
Prescott in 2019 (16 games): 30 passing touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 4,902 passing yards, 99.7 quarterback rating, 3 rushing touchdowns
Ryan in 2017 (15 games): 20 passing touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 4,095 passing yards, 91.4 quarterback rating
Wilson in 2018 (14 games): 35 passing touchdowns, 7 interceptions 3,448 passing yards, 110.9 passer quarterback rating
Aaron Rodgers missed seven games with a broken collarbone in 2017 before signing his massive contract extension so it would be more informative to compare his per game 2017 averages to Prescott's in 2019.
Prescott in 2019: 24.3 completions, 37.3 pass attempts, 304.6 passing yards, 1.9 passing touchdowns, 0.7 interceptions
Rodgers in 2017: 22 completions, 34 pass attempts, 239.3 passing yards, 2.3 passing touchdowns, 0.9 interceptions
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Todd McShay's mock draft fits Cowboys' needs, but is the order right?
With what the Dallas Cowboys have and have not done in free agency, the direction they need to take in the upcoming draft is becoming clear. Why cornerback?
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With what the Dallas Cowboys have and have not done in free agency, the direction they need to take in the upcoming draft is becoming clear. Why cornerback?
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BREAKING*** Dallas Cowboys sign Dak Prescott to 5yr $250 mil Contract
The Dallas Cowboys have signed Dak Prescott to a record breaking $250,000,000.00 contract! Making him the highest paid player in the history of the NFL.
BREAKING*** Dallas Cowboys sign Dak Prescott to 5yr $250 mil Contract
The Dallas Cowboys have signed Dak Prescott to a record breaking $250,000,000.00 contract! Making him the highest paid player in the history of the NFL.
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Cowboys' free-agency work needs better results than recent past
The previous time the Cowboys added this many unrestricted free agents in an offseason came in 2017, and there are plenty of contracts and failed seasons to look back on from that year and more to know that Dallas needs better luck in 2020. The 2017 offseason is when tackle Byron Bell, safety Robert Blanton, cornerback Nolan Carroll, defensive end Damontre Moore and defensive tackle Stephen Paea joined the Cowboys. Carroll was the prize signing of that 2017 class, getting a three-year, $10 million deal that included $4 million guaranteed.
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Cowboys agree to 1-year deal with DE Aldon Smith, sources say
The Dalls Cowboys are giving Aldon Smith a chance to resurrect his playing career, signing the talented but troubled defensive end to a one-year deal worth up to $4 million, sources told ESPN. Smith posted a pair of photos to Instagram on Wednesday night, including one of him signing the contract. In the caption he wrote, "Life is good. I'm thankful. I'm blessed. I'm a Cowboy."
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The Dalls Cowboys are giving Aldon Smith a chance to resurrect his playing career, signing the talented but troubled defensive end to a one-year deal worth up to $4 million, sources told ESPN. Smith posted a pair of photos to Instagram on Wednesday night, including one of him signing the contract. In the caption he wrote, "Life is good. I'm thankful. I'm blessed. I'm a Cowboy."
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With Aldon Smith agreeing to a contract, he is the fourth former first-round pick the Cowboys have added in free agency so far, joining Gerald McCoy (2010), Dontari Poe (2012)and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (2014). Smith was the seventh pick in the 2011 draft. The Cowboys are following philosophy they have held over years in bringing in players who at one time teams liked greatly. Smith is a risk but likely mitigated by the financial commitment.
The Cowboys have agreed to a deal with defensive end Aldon Smith, a source. Smith is in the middle of the reinstatement process and has not played in a game since 2015 because of legal and substance-abuse issues. He has 47.5 career sacks and had his best seasons in San Francisco under current Cowboys defensive line coach Jim Tomsula, including a 19.5-sack season in 2012. The Cowboys could also welcome back pass rusher Randy Gregory from suspension this season.
With the NFL announcing the expansion of the playoffs to seven teams in each conference, what would have that meant to the Cowboys in the non-playoff years during the Jason Garrett era? Nothing. They closest they would have come was in 2013 in their third straight 8-8 finish. They would have lost out on a tiebreaker for the final spot due to a head-to-head loss to Chicago. In their 9-7 finish in 2017, they would have lost tiebreakers to Detroit (conference record) and Seattle (head to head).
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With Aldon Smith agreeing to a contract, he is the fourth former first-round pick the Cowboys have added in free agency so far, joining Gerald McCoy (2010), Dontari Poe (2012)and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (2014). Smith was the seventh pick in the 2011 draft. The Cowboys are following philosophy they have held over years in bringing in players who at one time teams liked greatly. Smith is a risk but likely mitigated by the financial commitment.
The Cowboys have agreed to a deal with defensive end Aldon Smith, a source. Smith is in the middle of the reinstatement process and has not played in a game since 2015 because of legal and substance-abuse issues. He has 47.5 career sacks and had his best seasons in San Francisco under current Cowboys defensive line coach Jim Tomsula, including a 19.5-sack season in 2012. The Cowboys could also welcome back pass rusher Randy Gregory from suspension this season.
With the NFL announcing the expansion of the playoffs to seven teams in each conference, what would have that meant to the Cowboys in the non-playoff years during the Jason Garrett era? Nothing. They closest they would have come was in 2013 in their third straight 8-8 finish. They would have lost out on a tiebreaker for the final spot due to a head-to-head loss to Chicago. In their 9-7 finish in 2017, they would have lost tiebreakers to Detroit (conference record) and Seattle (head to head).
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More on Aldon Smith's contract: He will earn a $910,000 base salary and $40,625 every time he is on the active gameday roster, totaling $650,000. He has incentives totaling $2 million. If he reaches eight sacks, he will get $500,000, 10 sacks will earn him $1 million, 12 sacks equals $1.5 million and 14 sacks would net him $2 million. In addition to the bonus money, it equals a one-year deal worth up to $4 million.
Aldon Smith's contract with the Cowboys does not include any guaranteed money at signing, but once he is reinstated by the NFL, he will receive $90,000. Thirty days after reinstatement, he will get another $50,000. When he shows up for training camp, he will receive $100,000, another $100,000 after two preseason games and $100,000 at the end of the preseason. If he does not make the 53-man roster, the Cowboys would be on the hook for $440,000.
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More on Aldon Smith's contract: He will earn a $910,000 base salary and $40,625 every time he is on the active gameday roster, totaling $650,000. He has incentives totaling $2 million. If he reaches eight sacks, he will get $500,000, 10 sacks will earn him $1 million, 12 sacks equals $1.5 million and 14 sacks would net him $2 million. In addition to the bonus money, it equals a one-year deal worth up to $4 million.
Aldon Smith's contract with the Cowboys does not include any guaranteed money at signing, but once he is reinstated by the NFL, he will receive $90,000. Thirty days after reinstatement, he will get another $50,000. When he shows up for training camp, he will receive $100,000, another $100,000 after two preseason games and $100,000 at the end of the preseason. If he does not make the 53-man roster, the Cowboys would be on the hook for $440,000.