The news had a different feel to it today. Today is being considered the day that sports, both collegiate and professional, came to a complete stop.
COVID-19, otherwise being billed as the coronavirus, has the majority of the sports world at a stand still but the NFL is doing their very best to keep all of the league’s key off-season dates unfazed. There will be plenty of alterations to all of the teams travel situations but for the most part, the NFL is planning to begin their new league year right on time.
The NFL and it’s 32 teams will know of the results of the new CBA vote come Sunday morning. The legal tampering period for NFL free agency is still set to begin Monday. Wednesday the work becomes official with the start of the new league year and they are off to the races. It’s sometimes hard to think about sports and throwing around millions of dollars at high profile free agents in a time like this, but sometimes, sports can be a major outlet to distract fans from the craziness that today’s world is facing. Here are today’s news links.
Cowboys, NFL react to coronavirus pandemic as sports worlds shut down :: Cowboys Wire
The Cowboys shifted their initial response as the reality of the situation was made apparent across the sports landscape.
NFL Announces League Year Will Start on Time Despite Coronavirus Concerns :: Bleacher Report
There are currently no plans for the NFL to shift the NFL new league year start time despite the Coronavirus. Take a look at what the NFL plans to do to handle this historic situation.
Coronavirus Has NFL Grappling with Changes to Draft and Offseason Ahead :: Bleacher Report
The new NFL league year was reported that it will start on time. However because of the Coronavirus, it will have a different look and feel to it.
2020 NFL salary-cap space for all 32 teams: Who’s set to spend big? :: ESPN
The legal tampering period of NFL free agency begins this Monday. With the Cowboys having just under $77 million in cap space, there’s plenty of money to spend. But, on who?
Should Cowboys Consider FA Jason Pierre-Paul? :: Inside The Star
The former New York Giant and Tampa Bay Buccaneer defensive end is an interesting free agent to look at.
Gregg Rosenthal: Three teams that could outbid Dallas Cowboys for Amari Cooper :: Yahoo Sports
If Cooper does, here are some teams that pose a threat to snag the Cowboys star receiver.
How can the Cowboys make Byron Jones leaving in free agency worth it?:: Blogging The Boys
Free agent cornerback Byron Jones is about the shatter the market with his new contract. Unfortunately it may not be with the Cowboys. Here are some moves the Cowboys can make to ease the pain.
Cowboys were one of 27 teams who attended Gary Zauner's free agent combine this week for NFL specialist hopefuls. Pro scouting coordinator Henry Sroka represented the organization in Gilbert, Arizona. Team is closely monitoring the talent pool at kicker, punter and long snapper.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) March 11, 2020
Xavier Woods in top 5 of NFL’s performance-based pay bumps for 2019 :: The Cowboys Wire
Performance bonuses are something every player strides to hit as they end every season. Xavier Woods stepped his game up in 2019 and was near the top of this lucrative list.
The PFF Analytics Mock Draft 1.0 :: Pro Football Focus
17. DALLAS COWBOYS — S ANTOINE WINFIELD JR., MINNESOTA
EE: The Cowboys get a good one here in the son of former Vikings and Bills do-everything cornerback and nickel defender. Winfield had a great Combine and has one of the highest projected playmaker rates (pass breakups plus interceptions) among safeties in this class.
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