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Getty Images New Vikings safety Xavier Woods said one of the biggest reasons he chose to sign in Minnesota was the players he be paired with in the team’s secondary. Via Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Woods said that playing with Harrison Smith and Patrick Peterson was a big...

Getty Images Linebacker K.J. Wright is one of the top remaining free agents. He ranks 66th on PFT’s top-100 list and is one of only 17 players uncommitted to a team for 2021. Wright told Mike Fisher of SI.com that he would love to play for the Cowboys. “Dallas has certainly always been on my...

Getty Images The Cowboys finally worked out a long-term deal with quarterback Dak Prescott. To the great delight of Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy. “I was actually in Florida when the deal was finally completed,” McCarthy told reporters on Thursday. “It’s a lot easier to do cartwheels on the...

USA TODAY Sports Jerry Jones had no special information about the new TV deal before signing Dak Prescott to a megadeal. He apparently also had no special information about the quarterback’s recovery from an ankle injury. The Cowboys owner handed Prescott a four-year, $160 million contract...

Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys have reached an agreement with safety Damontae Kazee, the team announced Thursday night. It’s a one-year deal, per multiple reports. Kazee had visited the Cowboys in recent days and had also made a stop with the Detroit Lions before reaching an agreement in...

Getty Images Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has made plenty of money. He’s sharing a large chunk of it. Jones and his family have donated $20 million to the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, pushing the total funds raised for the venue past $70 million. Charlotte Jones, a Cowboys...

Getty Images Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy’s first season on the job was not as successful as he or the team would have hoped and the play of the team’s defense is a big reason for that. They set a franchise record for points allowed on the way to a 6-10 finish and McCarthy opened up a...

Getty Images Reports on Wednesday indicated the Cowboys will not re-sign Aldon Smith this offseason, but head coach Mike McCarthy sent a different message at his Thursday press conference. McCarthy was asked why the team decided to move on without the pass rusher and he said that they have not...

Getty Images Defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford is retiring from the NFL after nine seasons with the Cowboys. Coach Mike McCarthy announced Crawford’s decision Thursday. Crawford, 31, is an unrestricted free agent. He appeared in 16 games, starting three, in 2020 and finished with 17 tackles...

Getty Images The Cowboys are signing safety Jayron Kearse to a one-year contract, Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News reports. Kearse visited the team Wednesday. The Cowboys also are kicking the tires on former Colts safety Malik Hooker and former Falcons safety Damontae Kazee. Kearse...

Getty Images The Cowboys agreed to terms with safety Jayron Kearse earlier in the night. They now are negotiating with another safety. Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News reports the Cowboys have engaged in contract negotiations with Damontae Kazee following his visit and physical...

Getty Images One of the best comeback stories of 2020 will be continuing elsewhere in 2021. Per multiple reports, the Cowboys have informed defensive end Aldon Smith that he won’t return to the team next season. Smith became a free agent on March 17. Smith started 16 games for the Cowboys in...

Getty Images Safety Damontae Kazee met with the Cowboys on Wednesday, but the visit didn’t end with a contract so he’s off to a meeting with another team. Kazee was at the team’s facility along with safeties Jayron Kearse and Malik Hooker in a trio of visits that Michael Gehlken of the Dallas...

Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys are hosting former Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings safety Jayron Kearse for a visit, according to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. Kearse is one of three safeties the Cowboys are kicking the tires on along with former Indianapolis Colts safety...

USA TODAY Sports Jerry Jones didn’t have unique information about the money that was coming from the TV networks. The real question is whether he had any idea that the broader free-agency market would be as soft as it has become. Reflecting on the first eight days of free agency and, seven...

Getty Images The Cardinals released kicker Brett Maher. The move was not a surprise given their signing of Matt Prater to a two-year contract Wednesday. Zane Gonzalez and Mike Nugent both saw time at kicker for Arizona in 2020. Maher signed with the Cardinals practice squad on Dec. 25 and...

Getty Images The Jaguars have the top waiver position in the league and they used it to claim a wideout. Saturday’s transaction report brought word that the Jags have added Jon'Vea Johnson to their roster. Johnson was one of four players cut loose by the Cowboys on Friday. Johnson signed with...

Getty Images Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn will have a familiar face to work with in 2021. Dallas is signing safety Keanu Neal to a one-year, $5 million deal according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media. Neal was able to get through the 2020 season healthy after playing just four games...

Getty Images Last year, a temporary muting of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ line during an ownership videoconference prompted Browns owner Jimmy Haslam to say, “They should keep Jerry on permanent mute.” This year, Jerry had another issue with the mute button. And another joke was made about the...

Getty Images Yes, the receiver market is down. In most years, the path to setting a new bar at a given position comes from unrestricted free agency. This year, Giants receiver Kenny Golladay got the best free-agent contract at his position. It reportedly averages $18 million per year. That...