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‘It Hasn’t Worked Out’: Troy Aikman Questions Jerry Jones’ Dallas Cowboys GM Structure
DALLAS — Jerry Jones has been the general manager of the Dallas Cowboys since 1989. Nobody else has held the title in the 37 years since. Troy Aikman was the first overall pick of the draft Jones ran that spring. Three Super Bowl titles followed over the next seven seasons. The last of them came […]
‘It Hasn’t Worked Out’: Troy Aikman Questions Jerry Jones’ Dallas Cowboys GM Structure
DALLAS — Jerry Jones has been the general manager of the Dallas Cowboys since 1989. Nobody else has held the title in the 37 years since. Troy Aikman was the first overall pick of the draft Jones ran that spring. Three Super Bowl titles followed over the next seven seasons. The last of them came […]
‘It Went Well’: Jacob deGrom Takes Next Step As Texas Rangers Weigh Return Against Washington Nationals
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom threw a bullpen session Tuesday. The Texas Rangers will give him at least one more extra day of rest before deciding whether he makes his next start, according to The Dallas Morning News. Texas had not settled on a starter for Wednesday’s game against the Washington Nationals, manager Skip Schumaker […]
‘A Dream Within A Dream’: Von Miller Explains Why He Came Home To Dallas Cowboys
OXNARD, Calif. — Shortly after officially signing with the Dallas Cowboys, veteran linebacker Von Miller spoke to reporters about his decision to come home at his introductory press conference Tuesday. The one-year deal earns Miller a base salary of $5.5 million, which could balloon to $7.5 million with incentives. “It’s really cool,” Miller said of […]
‘This Group Should Be Significantly Better’: Dallas Mavericks Predicted To Have Better Record With Kyrie Irving’s Return
The Dallas Mavericks have been predicted to have a “better” record next season than last season by NBA analyst Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report. Dallas went just 26-56 last season. Kyrie Irving didn’t play, as he was recovering from his left ACL tear, and Anthony Davis appeared in only 20 games before getting traded to […]
‘I Can Still Play Football’: Von Miller Details What He Can Bring To Dallas Cowboys
OXNARD, Calif. — Von Miller agreed to a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. The deal is worth $5.5 million and carries a maximum value of $7.5 million. Miller met with reporters Tuesday for the first time since the agreement. Miller is 37 and entering his 15th NFL season. Sacks have never […]
Danny Jansen Returns As Texas Rangers DFA Austin Wynns In Catching Shakeup
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers activated catcher Danny Jansen from the 60-day injured list Tuesday and designated catcher Austin Wynns for assignment. Jansen has been out since June 6, when Texas placed him on the 10-day injured list with a right forearm strain, retroactive to June 3. He was transferred to the 60-day injured […]
Former Mavericks Big Man Amar’e Stoudemire Enshrined In Basketball Hall Of Fame
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Former Dallas Mavericks big man Amar’e Stoudemire was among nine inductees for the Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday. Beginning his career as the Phoenix Suns’ ninth overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, Stoudemire won Rookie of the Year in the first of his eight seasons in Phoenix. Stoudemire was a […]
Dallas Native Scottie Scheffler Rolls To FedEx St. Jude Championship Win
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dallas native Scottie Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Sunday in Memphis, going 17-under. “It was nice to come out this week and play some solid golf and really execute when I needed to,” Scheffler said after the victory. “This is a course where that’s really what it comes down […]
‘Let’s Pull The Reverse’: Stephen Jones Reveals Dallas Cowboys’ Super Bowl Pitch To Von Miller
OXNARD, Calif. — Despite some previous chatter that raised doubts about the chances of veteran linebacker Von Miller landing with the Dallas Cowboys, the two sides are linking up after all on a one-year deal. In a conversation on Monday with The Dallas Morning News, Cowboys executive and co-owner Stephen Jones shared something he told […]
‘Take Us All The Way’: Jerry Jones Backs Dak Prescott’s Super Bowl Belief With Dallas Cowboys
OXNARD, Calif. — Jerry Jones went to the win column when asked about Dak Prescott on Monday. “I think since Dak has been our quarterback, we’ve won either the sixth or seventh most games in the NFL since he’s been the quarterback,” Jones said. “So the bottom line is that we’ve won games, we just […]
Brian Schottenheimer Details Cowboys’ Vision For Von Miller In Dallas
OXNARD, Calif. — Von Miller said on a podcast that he has 10 to 15 plays a game left in him. Brian Schottenheimer was asked Monday what he made of that. “We won’t really know that,” Schottenheimer said. “We’re not expecting him to come in here and play 40 plays a game. Ten to 15 […]
‘Complacency Kills’: Two Pro Bowls Haven’t Left Jake Ferguson Satisfied With Dallas Cowboys
OXNARD, Calif. — Jake Ferguson has made two Pro Bowls and has not played a snap this preseason. He was asked Monday how camp has gone and did not reach for anything flattering. “I’m not comfortable. I never want to be comfortable,” Ferguson said. “There’s a lot I want to do. I wouldn’t say I’m […]
‘Winning Right Now’: Rashan Gary Says Von Miller Addition Shows Dallas Cowboys’ Intent
OXNARD, Calif. — Rashan Gary already knows what Von Miller‘s offseason work looks like. The two have trained together, and Gary said Monday that having Miller beside him rather than across a workout floor changes what he can get out of it. “It’s an honor and privilege, getting a chance to work with a future […]
‘Take A Little Of The Future’: Jerry Jones Remains Open To Dallas Cowboys Trade After Von Miller Signing
OXNARD, Calif. — Jerry Jones opened training camp saying the Dallas Cowboys would consider a substantive trade if the right one came along. Three weeks and one veteran signing later, he still hasn’t moved on it. “Yes, if we had an opportunity, I would be,” Jones said Monday when asked whether he remains interested. “It’s […]
‘Could Really Help Us’: Jerry Jones Reveals BT Jordan’s Push To Bring Von Miller To Dallas Cowboys
OXNARD, Calif. — BT Jordan does not coach a position group. He is the Dallas Cowboys‘ pass rush consultant, and owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Monday that Jordan spent the past year pushing Dallas toward Von Miller. Jordan trains pass rushers for a living. Myles Garrett and Maxx Crosby are among his clients. […]
‘Always Ready To Play’: Reddy Steward Keeps Making His Case In Dallas Cowboys Secondary
OXNARD, Calif. — Reddy Steward split a fourth-quarter sack with Tyrus Wheat in the Dallas Cowboys‘ 17-7 preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Saturday. Cowboys pass rush coach BT Jordan wanted the credit for it. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer was asked about Steward two days later in Oxnard, after watching the […]
Brian Schottenheimer Breaks Down Christian Parker’s ‘Good Start’ As Dallas Cowboys Defensive Play-Caller
OXNARD, Calif. — Christian Parker did not have a call sheet in his hand Saturday night. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer gave him grief about it Monday, two days after watching the film. Saturday was Parker’s first game calling plays as the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator. Seattle scored on its opening drive and never again in […]
Brian Schottenheimer Evaluates Where Dallas Cowboys’ Backup QB Battle Stands After Seattle Opener
OXNARD, Calif. — Sam Howell got the start in the Dallas Cowboys preseason opener because he had been the steadier of the two through camp. Dallas told Joe Milton III beforehand. “We felt like Sam had been a little bit more consistent. They had both done good things. And so Sam got the start,” Cowboys […]
‘We Will Figure It Out’: Dallas Wings’ Post-Break Slide Continues In 78-70 Loss To Golden State Valkyries
SAN FRANCISCO — The Dallas Wings scored 9 points in the second quarter Monday night at Chase Center, the third time this season they have been held to single digits in a quarter, and lost to the Golden State Valkyries 78-70 in front of 18,064 fans. Paige Bueckers led Dallas with 21 points, 2 rebounds, […]
Brian Schottenheimer Says Dallas Cowboys Special Teams ‘Not Good Enough’ After Seattle Seahawks Win
OXNARD, Calif. — The Dallas Cowboys held a long special teams meeting Monday. Dallas gave up a 52-yard punt return late in the third quarter at Seattle and lost a muffed punt at its own 5 with 8:21 left. Neither possession produced points for the Seattle Seahawks, who lost 17-7. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer watched […]
Jake Ferguson Calls New Orleans Saints Joint Practice ‘Huge’ For Dallas Cowboys Starters
OXNARD, Calif. — Jake Ferguson has not played a snap this preseason and does not expect to. Tuesday is the closest thing he gets to a game. The Dallas Cowboys host the New Orleans Saints for a joint practice, the second joint session of camp after the Los Angeles Rams came out Aug. 11. Open […]
Rashan Gary Sees ‘Daily Growth’ From Malachi Lawrence After Dallas Cowboys Debut
OXNARD, Calif. — Malachi Lawrence made 3 tackles in his first NFL game. The veterans in his position room spent Monday talking about what he does the day after he gets something wrong. Rashan Gary is in his eighth NFL season and arrived in Dallas by trade this offseason. He has been next to Lawrence […]
Von Miller Told Donovan Ezeiruaku He Wants To Be His DeMarcus Ware
OXNARD, Calif. — Von Miller has not practiced for the Dallas Cowboys yet. He has already told Donovan Ezeiruaku what he wants their relationship to look like. Miller agreed to terms with Dallas on Sunday on a one-year deal. Ezeiruaku, the Cowboys’ second-round pick in 2025, has known him since his rookie year. Miller spent […]
Dallas Cowboys Backfield Thinned By Three Injuries Before New Orleans Saints Joint Practice
OXNARD, Calif. — Phil Mafah, Israel Abanikanda, and Jaydon Blue came out of Saturday’s preseason opener with injuries, Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday. Mafah and Abanikanda have rib injuries. Blue has a shoulder injury. Dallas announced Mafah out with a chest injury as the fourth quarter began Saturday night at Lumen Field. After […]
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