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FRISCO, Texas — Caleb Downs intercepted a pass late in Tuesday's practice at The Star. Two Dallas Cowboys teammates brought it up unprompted at separate podiums afterward. DeMarvion Overshown said Christian Parker has let the defense play fast by putting players in the right calls and testing them in meeting...

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 Star. "I think the first time I heard...

FRISCO, Texas — Jaishawn Barham ran out of steam at points in his preseason debut and was hurting from a conditioning standpoint, Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday at The Star. Dallas has not gone through the playing time from Saturday night. It has not penciled in a starting...

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 teammates how to maximize their potential. Miller's hands-on...

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 putting side by side, and that the reps...

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 down. He's a true pro," Schottenheimer said. The...

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Caleb Downs will not play for the Dallas Cowboys against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night. Jaishawn Barham will make his preseason debut in the starting defense. Dallas starts James Houston and Malachi Lawrence at outside linebacker, LT Overton and Jay Toia at defensive tackle, and Barham...

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham and rookie cornerback Devin Moore will make their preseason debuts against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night, Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Saturday in comments to Boys Vox and 105.3 The Fan. Groin injuries kept both out of the preseason opener at...

OXNARD, Calif. — George Pickens has a suggestion for what the Dallas Cowboys should call their defensive coordinator. The receiver was asked Thursday what he has learned about Christian Parker, who communicates with players on both sides of the ball during practice. "Definitely competitive. I think that's what we should...

OXNARD, Calif. — Quinnen Williams signed a three-year, $105.9 million extension eight days ago. He spent Thursday talking about his strength numbers. The Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle was asked what his focus had been since the first day of camp. "For the most part, I feel pretty good right now....