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Jerry Jones Hints At Substantial Dallas Cowboys Defensive Trade Despite Adding Von Miller
DALLAS — Any addition the Dallas Cowboys make from here would come on defense, owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday morning on the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan. He called the running back, receiver, tight end, and quarterback rooms strong. Dallas allowed 511 points last season and finished 7-9-1. Jerry […]
‘Coming Years’: Jerry Jones Makes Clear George Pickens Is In Dallas Cowboys’ Long-Term Plans
DALLAS — George Pickens cannot sign an extension with the Dallas Cowboys until after the regular-season finale in January 2027. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones pointed past this season anyway Tuesday morning on the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan, twice emphasizing the years to come. Pickens signed his one-year, $27.3 million […]
‘Really Glad We Made That Move’: Jerry Jones Explains Why Dallas Cowboys Traded For Broderick Jones
DALLAS — Ten days after trading for Broderick Jones, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said the deal upgraded the flexibility of the offensive line. His weekly in-season appearance on the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan cut off midway through that answer when the phone connection failed. Dallas acquired Jones […]
‘We Agree It’s Fixed Long Haul’: Jerry Jones Reveals Why Tyler Smith Needed Surgery
DALLAS — Tyler Smith is scheduled for surgery on his left thumb Tuesday and is expected to miss four to six weeks. On the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan that same morning, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Smith aggravated an injury he carried into training camp in California, […]
‘We’re In Play’: Jerry Jones Says Dallas Cowboys Have Serious Room To Make Trade
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said the team has serious financial room to make a trade right now, and that Dallas is in play around the NFL. Jones spoke Tuesday morning during his weekly in-season appearance on the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan. The Cowboys created more […]
NFL Executives Pick Brian Schottenheimer For Coach Of The Year After Dallas Cowboys’ 7-9-1 Season
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer is the pick for NFL Coach of the Year in a survey of league executives and scouts that ESPN published Tuesday morning. Jeremy Fowler wrote that the race carried no runaway favorite and called Schottenheimer a bit of a wild card. Schottenheimer has acquitted himself well behind the […]
‘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 between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. The Dallas Cowboys have big […]
‘I Thought He Was In’: Baylor Falls Inches Short In 17-16 Loss To Auburn
ATLANTA — Matthew Klopfenstein caught DJ Lagway‘s two‑point conversion pass in the flat with nine seconds left and was stopped inches short of the goal line. Auburn held on for a 17‑16 win over Baylor on Saturday afternoon in the season‑opening Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium. Baylor coach Dave Aranda kept his offense on […]
Jason Robertson Celebrates FC Dallas Win Over Sporting Kansas City, Links Up With IShowSpeed
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson pushed the oversized red button that set off the postgame fireworks at Toyota Stadium on Saturday night, walking onto the field after FC Dallas beat Sporting Kansas City 4-3. Robertson also posted a photo with content creator IShowSpeed to his social media accounts. Saturday was FC Dallas’ […]
‘The Worst Start We Could Have Had’: Logan Farrington Sparks FC Dallas Comeback vs. Sporting Kansas City
FRISCO, Texas — Logan Farrington scored the goal that started FC Dallas‘ comeback against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night, and afterward he was harder on the 20 minutes that preceded it than anyone else in the building. In front of its own supporters, coming off three months away, Dallas picked the worst start available […]
‘They Brought Us Back’: Eric Quill Credits FC Dallas Crowd After Wild Homecoming Win
FRISCO, Texas — FC Dallas coach Eric Quill said his team spotted Sporting Kansas City two goals inside the first 10 minutes on Saturday night, and that the deficit was tough to take and swallow on a night the club had spent three months waiting for. Dallas won 4-3 at Toyota Stadium on a Petar […]
Petar Musa’s 97th-Minute Penalty Lifts FC Dallas Past Sporting KC, Ties Lionel Messi In Golden Boot Race
FRISCO, Texas — Petar Musa converted a penalty kick seven minutes into second-half stoppage time Saturday night, and FC Dallas beat Sporting Kansas City 4-3 at Toyota Stadium in the club’s first home match since May 13. One minute into second-half stoppage time, Moises Mosquera caught Musa at the edge of the penalty area. Referee […]
Big 12 Drops Texas Tech Lawsuit After Brendan Sorsby Eligibility Fight
IRVING, Texas — The Big 12 has withdrawn the federal lawsuit it filed against Texas Tech in June over the eligibility of quarterback Brendan Sorsby, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Monday. The conference filed a notice of voluntary dismissal with prejudice on Sept. 4, Front Office Sports reported. “We are moving ahead together as a conference, […]
‘I’m Still The Best Quarterback’: Joe Milton III Responds After Dallas Cowboys Choose Sam Howell
FRISCO, Texas — Joe Milton III called his release last week shocking. The quarterback is back with the Dallas Cowboys on the practice squad, one rung below the job he lost to Sam Howell. Nick Eatman of DallasCowboys.com published the availability Monday. Dallas waived Milton on Aug. 31, one day after he made the initial […]
SMU-Florida State Forced To Play Without Scoreboard, Replay Or Helmet Communication After Blackout
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The lights inside Doak Campbell Stadium went out at 6:29 p.m. CT on Monday, six minutes before the scheduled kickoff of an Atlantic Coast Conference opener. The Florida State Seminoles and the No. 19 SMU Mustangs started the game an hour and 40 minutes later, at 8:15 p.m. CT, with no scoreboard, […]
‘I Still Don’t Understand’: Steve Sarkisian Questions Michigan Ruling After Hail Mary Win
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday that he was shocked to see fans storm the field after the Michigan Wolverines‘ 13-12 win over the Western Michigan Broncos, and that the ruling that made the winning play possible still does not make sense to him. Sarkisian made the comments at his weekly news […]
Dallas Cowboys Couldn’t Avoid Tyler Smith’s 4-Game Absence Even With Earlier Surgery
FRISCO, Texas — Todd Archer of ESPN reported Monday night that Tyler Smith‘s thumb began bothering him late in camp in Oxnard, California. Back in Frisco, the Dallas Cowboys used two padded practices to look for a workaround that would let him play. Nothing held up. Surgery became the answer. Archer said the four-game absence […]
‘It Was Definitely A Little Bit Of A Shock’: Arch Manning Explains Viral Texas Tunnel Fall
AUSTIN, Texas — Arch Manning hit the ground in the tunnel before the Texas Longhorns took the field for their season opener Saturday, and he spent part of Monday’s media availability laughing about it. Texas ran out through heavy theatrical fog ahead of the 59-7 win over Texas State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. […]
‘It’s A Rough Film To Watch’: Arch Manning Gets 2nd Chance Against Ohio State
AUSTIN, Texas — Arch Manning does not enjoy going back through the film of last season’s 14-7 loss at Ohio State, he said Monday, six days before the Texas Longhorns host the Ohio State Buckeyes in a rematch in Austin. Through three quarters in Columbus, Manning was 9-of-15 for 38 yards with 1 interception, and […]
Texas Rangers Activate Robert Garcia After Just 1 Rehab Appearance
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers activated left-hander Robert Garcia from the 60-day injured list Monday. To open the active roster spot, Texas optioned right-hander Ben Peoples to Triple-A Round Rock after Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Garcia’s return also took the club’s last open spot on the 40-man roster. April 16 at […]
New York Giants Release Darius Slayton 6 Days Before Dallas Cowboys Opener
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants released wide receiver Darius Slayton on Monday, six days before they open the season against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium. New York announced the move, which also cleared the NFL’s daily transaction wire. No one else on the roster had been in the building longer. Pat […]
‘The Play Style Is Real’: Brian Schottenheimer Sees Different Dallas Cowboys Defense Before New York Giants
FRISCO, Texas — No team in the NFL allowed more points last season than the Dallas Cowboys. Christian Parker‘s first Dallas defense opens Sunday night against a quarterback who runs. Brian Schottenheimer said he feels very different about this defense going into game one than he did a year ago. “I just want to see […]
‘We Take Pride In That’: Brian Schottenheimer Explains Dallas Cowboys’ Drive-Sustaining Formula
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys led the NFL in drives of 10 or more plays last season and had the fewest three-and-outs of any team. Third-and-six or less is where Dallas was good last season, Brian Schottenheimer said. Third-and-seven and longer is hard for everybody. “I think it’s always easier to score when you […]
‘Javonte’s Our Bell Cow’: Brian Schottenheimer Defines Dallas Cowboys RB Plan For 2026
FRISCO, Texas — Javonte Williams ran for 1,201 yards on 252 carries with 11 touchdowns last season, all career highs. Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer has not settled how the carries behind him get divided. “Javonte’s our bell cow. The other guys are certainly going to play, but Javonte’s our bell cow,” Schottenheimer said. “Javonte’s […]
‘It’s Amazing How Much He Can Handle’: Brian Schottenheimer Praises Dak Prescott’s Processing
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott has taken snaps in a version of the same Dallas Cowboys offense under three play callers. Brian Schottenheimer is the third. When defenses sit back and play soft, Prescott checks the ball down and takes what is available, in Schottenheimer’s description of him. “There’s a lot of decisions. I think […]