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‘May Have Fractured His Forearm’: Brian Schottenheimer Gives Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown Injury Updates
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker may have fractured his forearm and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown has a hamstring injury, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said after Sunday night's 28-20 loss to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. "It looks…
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‘We Got Humbled Tonight’: Dallas Cowboys Fall 28-20 To New York Giants In Season Opener
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Dallas Cowboys held the ball for 2:05 in the fourth quarter. The New York Giants held it for 12:55, ran out the last 5:21 while Dallas spent its final two timeouts, and won 28-20 on Sunday night…
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Dallas Cowboys Lose Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown To Injuries Against New York Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Safety Malik Hooker and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown both left the Dallas Cowboys season opener at the New York Giants on Sunday night. Hooker hurt a forearm late in the third quarter. Overshown went down early in the fourth…
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Brian Schottenheimer Says Malik Hooker, P.J. Locke ‘Or’ Is Not A Dallas Cowboys Competition
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday the club believes it has three or four safeties who start in the NFL, and that the "or" between Malik Hooker and P.J. Locke on the unofficial depth chart released Tuesday reflects…
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Dallas Cowboys Leave Malik Hooker, P.J. Locke Safety Job Unsettled Before Giants Opener
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas has not settled one of its two starting safety spots. Malik Hooker and P.J. Locke both appear there on the Dallas Cowboys' unofficial depth chart released Tuesday, separated by an "or." Jalen Thompson holds the other spot outright.…
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Dallas Cowboys Leave Starting Cornerback Job Unsettled Before New York Giants Opener
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas has not named a starting cornerback opposite DaRon Bland. Cobie Durant and Shavon Revel Jr. both appear at the spot on the Dallas Cowboys' unofficial depth chart released Tuesday, separated by an "or." The Cowboys open Sunday night…
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Caleb Downs Gets Unique Dallas Cowboys Role On First Week 1 Depth Chart
FRISCO, Texas — Caleb Downs is the only player the Dallas Cowboys list at defensive back. He is also the second punt returner. Both listings come off the unofficial depth chart Dallas released Tuesday, five days before the opener at the New…
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Jerry Jones Backs 34-Year-Old Christian Parker Despite Never Calling NFL Plays
DALLAS — Christian Parker has never called plays in an NFL game. Ten defensive players joined the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, and two more arrived in trades within the past year. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday morning on the…
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‘Since My First Year’: Jerry Jones Compares Dallas Cowboys Defensive Overhaul To 1-15 Team
DALLAS — The last Dallas Cowboys team to turn over this much of its defense went 1-15. That was 1989, Jerry Jones' first season as owner, and Jones brought it up himself Tuesday morning on the Shan & RJ show on 105.3…
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‘He’ll Be Looked At As A Catalyst’: NFL Executives Pick Caleb Downs For Defensive Rookie Of The Year
DALLAS — Caleb Downs is the pick to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in a survey of league executives and scouts that ESPN published Tuesday morning. Jeremy Fowler polled the group on eight awards ahead of Wednesday night's season opener…
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‘Legitimate Playoff Threat’: Dallas Cowboys Land No. 14 In Week 1 NFL Power Rankings
FRISCO, Texas — Bleacher Report ranked the Dallas Cowboys 14th in its Week 1 NFL power rankings, published Monday, with Kris Knox writing the Dallas entry. Four Bleacher Report NFL analysts ordered all 32 teams from worst to first entering the regular…
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‘Sooner Than Later’: Dusty May Gives Dereck Lively II Update As Dallas Mavericks Sort Frontcourt
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May said Thursday that getting Dereck Lively II back sooner rather than later would add to a young frontcourt group Dallas is still sorting through. May did not give a timeline for the center, who has…
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NFL.com Staff Picks Caleb Downs To Win Defensive Rookie Of The Year For Dallas Cowboys
DALLAS — Caleb Downs is the pick to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year on NFL.com's staff ballot, which the site published Tuesday. He received five of the 18 votes, the most of any defensive rookie. Rueben Bain Jr. was next with…
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‘Change Of Scenery’: Stephen Jones Explains Why Dallas Cowboys Keep Betting On Former First-Round Picks
FRISCO, Texas — For executive vice president Stephen Jones, Malik Hooker is an example of what can happen when the Dallas Cowboys take a chance on a former first-round pick from another team. Jones discussed that approach Tuesday on DLLS Sports. Jones…
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Miami Dolphins Claim Julius Wood Off Waivers From Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — The Miami Dolphins claimed safety Julius Wood off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys, according to the league's waiver report Monday. Claims processed at noon CT. Miami claimed 7 players, more than any other team. Twenty-nine players were claimed across…
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Dallas Cowboys’ Initial 53-Man Roster: 9 Takeaways On Camden Brown, 3 QBs, Thin RB Room
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys set their initial 53-man roster on Sunday with 24 players on offense, 26 on defense, and 3 specialists. Nine takeaways from the team's roster sheet follow. Dallas Kept Three Quarterbacks Dak Prescott, Joe Milton III, and…
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Dallas Cowboys Finalize Initial 53-Man Roster: Camden Brown Makes Team, Marist Liufau To IR
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys announced their initial 53-man roster on Sunday ahead of the NFL's 5 p.m. CT deadline. The team kept 24 players on offense, 26 on defense, and 3 specialists. Dallas waived 28 players and released 7 to…
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‘Definitely Been A Challenge’: Marist Liufau Embraces Dallas Cowboys Move To Outside Linebacker
FRISCO, Texas — Marist Liufau has spent this Dallas Cowboys camp learning outside linebacker. He played inside for his first two seasons, and Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker announced the move at the scouting combine in February. Liufau said the coaching staff…
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Julius Wood Remains In Concussion Protocol As Dallas Cowboys Safety Battle Reaches Final Cutdown
FRISCO, Texas — Safety Julius Wood is still in the concussion protocol and will probably carry it to Friday's kickoff, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday, which leaves the Dallas Cowboys without a clear answer on him two days before the preseason…
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Julius Wood Suffers Concussion As Dallas Cowboys Evaluate Roster Before Final Cuts
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Safety Julius Wood left the Dallas Cowboys' 34-13 win over the Arizona Cardinals in the third quarter with a concussion. There is no timetable. Wood was on the field for 46 defensive snaps, 71% of the Dallas total and…
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