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Brian Schottenheimer Raves Dallas Cowboys Rookie LT Overton As ‘Natural’ Pass Rusher
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer called LT Overton one of the most natural interior pass rushers he has been around, and said the rookie is still learning the techniques Dallas wants against combination blocks and in run defense. Overton's…
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NFL, NFLPA Set Automatic 1-Game Suspension After Third Player Safety Violation
NEW YORK — The NFL and the NFL Players Association will suspend a player for one game once he commits a third violation in any of five player health and safety categories, the league and the union announced Wednesday in a joint…
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Brian Schottenheimer On Von Miller Signing: ‘He’s Old, But, Man, That’s A Lot Of Sacks’
FRISCO, Texas — Von Miller is 37 and had not taken a snap since Washington's season finale on Jan. 4. What registered when the Dallas Cowboys went back through last season was the sack production, coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday at The…
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Sam Williams Named Potential Dallas Cowboys Cut Candidate Before Roster Deadline
DALLAS — Bleacher Report's Gary Davenport named Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Sam Williams one of six players around the NFL who could be cut before Sunday's roster deadline. Williams was the only Cowboys player on the list. Davenport also named Cleveland Browns…
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Von Miller Coaches Dallas Cowboys Rookie Malachi Lawrence During Preseason Win
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Von Miller joined the Dallas Cowboys to boost the team's pass rush after being among the bottom of the NFL in many key categories last season. However, the team also brought the 37-year-old in to help teach his new…
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Marist Liufau Left Off Latest Dallas Cowboys 53-Man Roster Projection
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys beat writer Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News kept six edge rushers on his fourth 53-man roster projection of the summer, listing Rashan Gary, Donovan Ezeiruaku, Von Miller, Malachi Lawrence, Sam Williams, and James Houston. He expects…
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‘More Talented On Paper’: Brian Schottenheimer Says Dallas Cowboys Depth Is Creating Tough Decisions
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Dallas Cowboys held out 29 players against the Arizona Cardinals and won 34-13. They are 2-0 in the preseason and have allowed 20 points across two games. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said the two depth charts are worth…
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‘A Guy Like That Is Invaluable’: Brian Schottenheimer Praises Von Miller’s Dallas Cowboys Impact
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said the first thing that was obvious about Von Miller was that Miller had been working out. "Sits in the front of every meeting and his pen or pencil doesn't stop. He writes everything…
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Jerry Jones Says Cowboys Will Appeal $500K Fine, Discipline Players After Saints Fights
OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones spent Thursday afternoon explaining why a $500,000 fine was a serious matter. He took one detour first. A reporter asked whether Jones liked that his team would not take much off anybody,…
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‘Live On The Edge And Not Go Over’: Dak Prescott Addresses Cowboys-Saints Fights In Joint Practice
OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott saw enough on film to understand why Tuesday's joint practice against the New Orleans Saints ended early. Prescott was asked Thursday about the physicality around the Cowboys and why things have gotten heated during…
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‘Consequences Need To Register’: Jerry Jones Addresses Donovan Ezeiruaku After Two Dallas Cowboys Practice Ejections
OXNARD, Calif. — Jerry Jones was asked Thursday whether he is concerned about Donovan Ezeiruaku, who has now been removed from two Dallas Cowboys practices this month for throwing punches. The Cowboys owner and general manager did not answer by defending the…
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‘Yes, We Will Appeal’: Jerry Jones Says Dallas Cowboys Will Fight $500,000 NFL Fine, Discipline Players
OXNARD, Calif. — The Dallas Cowboys will appeal the $500,000 fine the NFL handed them Thursday over their joint practice with the New Orleans Saints. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones also said Dallas will fine players involved in the incidents. Jones…
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NFL Fines Dallas Cowboys $500,000 After Fight-Filled Saints Joint Practice
OXNARD, Calif. — The NFL fined the Dallas Cowboys $500,000 on Thursday. New Orleans was fined the same amount for the same joint practice. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the league's statement at 3:03 p.m. CT. The Cowboys and the New…
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‘Very Early Stages’: Von Miller Takes First Practice Reps With Dallas Cowboys
OXNARD, Calif. — Von Miller took his first practice reps as a Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, four days after agreeing to terms and two days after signing the contract. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said the work was limited and that Miller has…
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NFL Requests Cowboys-Saints Joint Practice Film After Chippy Session In Oxnard
OXNARD, Calif. — The NFL has requested the practice film from Tuesday's joint practice between the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Thursday he has heard nothing from the league about discipline for any player involved.…
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Bryan Broaddus Calls Dallas Cowboys’ Von Miller Signing A ‘Bad Deal’
DALLAS — Former Dallas Cowboys scout Bryan Broaddus called the Dallas Cowboys' signing of Von Miller a bad deal during a segment this week on 105.3 The Fan. Broaddus reached that conclusion after going back through Miller's 2025 tape in Washington. Dallas…
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‘Better Defense When He’s On The Field’: Christian Parker Addresses Donovan Ezeiruaku’s Ejections
OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker said Wednesday he and Donovan Ezeiruaku are on the same page after the edge rusher was ejected from Tuesday's joint practice with New Orleans for throwing a punch. It was Ezeiruaku's second ejection…
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‘Not Really Putting A Cap’: Christian Parker Sees Big Role For Von Miller With Dallas Cowboys
OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker said Wednesday that the staff is not putting a cap on what Von Miller can be in 2026. Miller signed a one-year deal worth $5.5 million on Tuesday. Parker joined the Denver Broncos'…
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‘Same Goal’: Von Miller Already Had Cowboys Pass-Rush Ties Before Signing With Dallas
OXNARD, Calif. — Von Miller was still a free agent when four Dallas Cowboys defenders showed up at his Sack Summit in July. He signed with the Cowboys on Sunday night, five weeks later, and he already knew most of the front…
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‘Absolute Stud’: Quinnen Williams Keeps Showing Why Dallas Cowboys Made Long-Term Bet
OXNARD, Calif. — Quinnen Williams came over to find Brian Schottenheimer when Tuesday's joint practice against the New Orleans Saints ended. The two of them talked for a few minutes. The Dallas Cowboys coach kept a hand over his mouth the whole time.…
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