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    Cowboys “don’t feel the pressure” to take a cornerback early

    Getty Images The Cowboys used the franchise tag on quarterback Dak Prescott and worked out a long-term deal with wide receiver Amari Cooper last month, but they weren’t able to keep cornerback Byron Jones in Dallas. Jones signed with the Dolphins and the team’s only addition to the group in...
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    Cowboys likely to draft a quarterback at some point

    Getty Images The Cowboys drafted Mike White in the fifth round in 2018. That came two years after they took Dak Prescott in the fourth round. But in the 14 drafts before taking Prescott, the Cowboys selected only one quarterback, not counting Isaiah Stanback. Expect the Cowboys to take one...
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    Cowboys say trading No. 17 for a veteran is unlikely

    Getty Images The Cowboys had interest in trading for Jets safety Jamal Adams before last year’s trade deadline, but no deal materialized and Adams stayed put for the rest of 2019. This offseason opened with positive signs about contract talks between Adams and the Jets, but things have taken a...
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    Zac Taylor: Mock draft glitch wasn’t Bengals’ fault

    Getty Images The Bengals can be an easy punch line sometimes. Not winning a playoff game since 1990 will do that for you. But the very 2020 “technical glitch,” which was reported by ESPN yesterday can’t be pinned on them. Via Geoff Hobson of the team’s official website, Bengals coach Zac...
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    Cowboys remain confident of long-term deal with Dak Prescott

    Getty Images Dak Prescott will receive $31.4 million under the franchise tag in 2020. The Cowboys still plan to sign the quarterback to a long-term deal. But after more than a year of negotiations, the sides have not come to an agreement and Prescott has not signed his franchise tag. So where...
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    Cowboys cut Lance Lenoir

    Getty Images The Cowboys have opened up a roster spot ahead of this week’s draft. According to multiple reports, the team has waived wide receiver Lance Lenoir. Lenoir signed with the Cowboys after going undrafted in 2017 and played five special teams snaps in his only game of the year. He...
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    Cowboys comfortable with where Aldon Smith is in reinstatement bid

    Getty Images The Cowboys had Robert Quinn opposite DeMarcus Lawrence last season. They don’t have Quinn anymore. They also used the Tampa Two with Rod Marinelli and Kris Richard last season. Now, with Mike Nolan as their defensive coordinator, the Cowboys will run a four-man base defense with...
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    Cowboys, Dak Prescott’s camp had “very positive” session in recent weeks

    Getty Images There is not yet confirmation that Dak Prescott missed Monday’s virtual work as the Cowboys kicked off their offseason work. But Prescott is not expected to participate as he seeks a long-term deal. The sides have talked for more than a year without reaching an agreement, forcing...
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    Herschel Walker: I should be in the Hall of Fame

    Getty Images Herschel Walker became eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003. He never has been a serious candidate. Every few years the former running back argues he is a Hall of Famer. He made his case again recently. “If you look at my stats, I should be in the Hall of Fame,”...
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    Mock draft will use real 2020 prospect names, randomly selected by the league

    Getty Images A surprising number of readers have been asking questions about the mock draft that the NFL will be conducting on Monday, in preparation for the first-ever stay-at-home virtual draft. There’s a concern that, during the mock draft, teams may end up tipping their hands regarding...
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    Cowboys await word from NFL about status of Aldon Smith, Randy Gregory

    Getty Images The Cowboys are going to look different on defense this season under Mike Nolan. Dallas has played more of a traditional 4-3 under Rod Marinelli and Kris Richard in recent seasons. The Cowboys expect to use a designated pass rusher this season, executive vice president Stephen...
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    Stephen Jones: Quarterback interest not relevant to Dak Prescott’s contract

    Getty Images The Cowboys have been kicking tires on incoming quarterback prospects, like Oklahoma’s Jalen Hurts (pictured). But that doesn’t mean that they’re planning for life without Dak Prescott, according to Cowboys COO Stephen Jones. “I don’t think it has anything to do with Dak’s contract...
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    Delaying the inevitable will make the Dak Prescott deal more and more expensive

    Getty Images When the Cowboys start their virtual offseason training program as soon as Monday, starting quarterback Dak Prescott won’t be involved. He won’t be involved because he’s not under contract. He’s not under contract because the Cowboys have continued to drag their feet, delaying the...
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    Patrick Mahomes topples Tom Brady as top seller in player merchandise

    Getty Images The man who has sold merchandise like no other has been superseded. For now. According to the NFL Players Association, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes overtook former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in total merchandise sales, for the period from March 1, 2019 through February...
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    President convenes first call of his sports advisory committee

    Getty Images The President announced on Monday that he would create a committee to advise on the return of sports to America, given the ongoing pandemic. On Wednesday, the group held its first call. Via TheHill.com, President Trump spoke with the commissioners of the major leagues and others...
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    Blake Jarwin thankful to Jason Witten, grateful for opportunity

    Getty Images The Cowboys could have had Jason Witten back. They chose to move on, which says more about Blake Jarwin than it does Witten. The Cowboys committed to Jarwin with a four-year, $22 million deal that includes $9.25 million. Instead of being Witten’s backup, Jarwin is the tight end...
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    Report: No decisions on Aldon Smith, Randy Gregory before the draft

    Getty Images The Cowboys need help at defensive end. They won’t know whether they’ll be getting it from Aldon Smith or Randy Gregory (pictured) before it’s time to start using 2020 draft picks. According to Ed Werder of ESPN.com, the Commissioner is not expected to make decisions on the...
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    President plans to consult with Commissioners, some owners on return of sports

    Getty Images President Trump said Tuesday that he’s tired of watching 14-year-old baseball games. So he wants sports to return, and he plans to consult with several key figures from the sports world to make it happen. Trump explained that he’ll assemble a team of advisors from the sports world...
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    Mike Mayock: Jason Witten is on Mount Rushmore of TEs and can still play

    Getty Images The Cowboys didn’t say it out loud, but they chose to move on from Jason Witten. Otherwise, the tight end still would be on the team’s roster. Instead, Witten has joined the Raiders. For the first time since his rookie season in 2003, Witten will serve in a backup role on the...
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    Cowboys have talked to Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott about gatherings

    Getty Images In case Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott were not aware that throwing or attending parties was not a good idea at the moment, now the boss has reminded them. Via Jon Machota of TheAthletic.com, Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones said during an...
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