Mike McCarthy can leave his post in Green Bay and head to Dallas. As part of the league’s reopening process, coaches can enter facilities on Friday, and begin to get to work in a more familiar fashion. The football world has wondered what the NFL would do in regards to fan attendance, and the governor has increased the capacity limit on Texas professional sports stadiums as part of the state’s reopening plan. The Cowboys of course are the central figure here.
Antwaun Woods kicks off Cowboys Wire’s annual player profiles, learn more about how a few short seasons have quickly changed his potential role within the Dallas defense. A pair of rookie defensive lineman, Neville Gallimore and Bradlee Anae could make strides in just their first season, and undrafted free agent running-back Darius Anderson proved his talent in his days at TCU. Plus, the Cowboys were able to save some money by waiting a bit to file Travis Frederick’s retirement, who should they sign with the remaining money? Here are the Dallas Cowboys news and notes.
Cowboys Coaches Can Return To The Star Friday :: Dallas Cowboys
McCarthy and his staff are finally able to get back to work inside The Star in Frisco. Hear from the new head coach himself on how the virtual offseason has went so far, and more.
As #Cowboys coaches get ready to get back in the building Friday, I’m told there has been an emphasis this week on “listening to and connecting with the team”. New HC Mike McCarthy has been back in town since Sunday per source informed.
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) June 4, 2020
Gov. Greg Abbott says professional, collegiate stadiums in Texas can operate at 50% capacity :: Dallas News
It appears fans will be allowed to attend Texas professional sporting events when they start back up in the fall. However, Governor Greg Abbott reveled that it can only be at 50 percent capacity.
Injuries robbed Antwaun Woods of a breakout 2019, may not be a chair left for 2020 :: Cowboys Wire
In the first edition of the Cowboys Wire player profiles, our own Dave Sturchio and K.D. Drummond take a deeper look at No. 99, defensive tackle Antwaun Woods, who finds himself in an interesting position in a quickly-crowded rotation of interior defensive lineman in Dallas.
Can Neville Gallimore and Bradlee Anae make an impact as rookies? :: Blogging The Boys
Draft experts unanimously agreed that the Cowboys got excellent value in the selections of Neville Gallimore and Bradlee Anae. David Howman from Blogging the Boys breaks down each of the two draftee’s chances at contributing in Year 1.
2020 NFL schedule: Ravens get huge travel-related advantage, Seahawks will fly the most miles :: CBS Sports
The Cowboys have the ninth-most travel yards to away games in the upcoming season, which isn’t great. However, they have zero games where they travel farther 2,000 miles, which is a good thing. Learn more about how much each team will be traversing the nation this season.
UDFA Profile: Former TCU RB Elusive, Explosive :: Dallas Cowboys
If you were a fan of Big 12 football, you probably remember Darius Anderson. The TCU undrafted free agent could be an explosive third option should the Cowboys keep a trio of backs on the roster.
4 critical games for the Dallas Cowboys in 2020 :: Sport DFW
In the last seven weeks the Cowboys play four teams that are seemingly contenders, the Vikings, Ravens, 49ers, and Eagles. These four games could very well decide the Cowboys regular season.
Cowboys officially place Travis Frederick on retired list, freeing cap space :: Cowboys Wire
The Cowboys have placed Travis Frederick on the retired list, and have split his contract over the next two years, saving them useful cap space this season.
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