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FRISCO, Texas — Coach Brian Schottenheimer ran the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator search himself, executive vice president Stephen Jones said Tuesday on DLLS Sports. Dallas has always let its people do their jobs, Jones said, though the front office holds opinions and has influenced coaching hires before. “I like Dan...

FRISCO, Texas — Malachi Lawrence has the physical tools to reach double-digit sacks as a rookie, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said Tuesday on DLLS Sports. Jones said the rookie class already looks like it has the opportunity to do some things this season. “Malachi Lawrence has really...

FRISCO, Texas — Caleb Downs has met expectations that were already enormous, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said Tuesday on DLLS Sports. Jones said Downs landed on preseason all-rookie teams before playing a snap and was floated as a defensive rookie of the year candidate. “I think Caleb...

DALLAS — Derek Carr said the criticism of Dallas Cowboys rookie safety Caleb Downs taking practice reps against wide receivers needs to end. The former NFL quarterback made the comments on Home Grown with David & Derek Carr, the podcast he co-hosts with his brother, David Carr. The clip posted...

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 said Dallas has long been willing to bet...

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys carried a first-round grade on Broderick Jones when he came out of Georgia in 2023, executive vice president Stephen Jones said Tuesday on DLLS Sports. Dallas has long looked for players with a blue-chip background, Jones said, and the tackle it traded for last...

FRISCO, Texas — Paying CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens at the top of the market is a problem the Dallas Cowboys solved for this season and not beyond it, executive vice president Stephen Jones said Tuesday on DLLS Sports. Jones agreed that Dallas built this roster with this season in...

MIAMI — The Miami Dolphins added former Dallas Cowboys first-round defensive tackle Mazi Smith to their practice squad Tuesday, the team announced. Miami added eight players to the practice squad that afternoon. Smith joined Liam Anderson, Clelin Ferrell, Amari Gainer, Jordan Miller, Will Sheppard, Jaylin Simpson, and Tre Watson. Miami...

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys were in talks with Joe Milton III about a return to the practice squad, executive vice president Stephen Jones said Tuesday on DLLS Sports. Jones spoke before claims were due at 3 p.m. CT. Milton cleared waivers that afternoon without a claim. Dallas made...

FRISCO, Texas — Quarterback Joe Milton III cleared waivers Tuesday, leaving the Dallas Cowboys free to sign him to their practice squad. Claims were due at 3 p.m. CT. None came in on Milton or on the two years left on his rookie contract, and he is a free agent....