Cowboys News: Trysten Hill fined, Browns preview, Collins done, COVID

A breakdown of the Browns, a practice squad promotion, a ranking of skill players, and more in the last news and notes before Week 4 begins.

The Dallas Cowboys have a tough test in Week 4, as the talented Cleveland Browns travel to Dallas. Both teams are loaded with talented skill position players, but which teams weapons should get the edge? The managerial editors of the Cowboys Wire and Browns Wire go toe-to-toe and answer each other’s questions regarding nearly every aspect of Sunday’s showdown. If the Cowboys can get the ball rolling, the club has a chance to make a run as Sunday marks the first of three consecutive home games, and the schedule becomes more favorable.

Aldon Smith leading the league in sacks after his layoff is more than impressive, and should be a bigger talking point around the league. La’el Collins opts to go under the knife. Trysten Hill was punished for two plays against the Seahawks, a helmet-to-helmet hit on Russell Wilson, and the infamous roll on the knee of Chris Carson. The Cowboys promoted LB Francis Bernard to the active roster in help with depth. In non-Cowboys’ news, both the Chiefs and Patriots’ had a player test positive for Covid-19 just days before their matchup was set to take place. Positives include New England QB Cam Newton, and the teams join the Titans as the only teams with cases since the start of the 2020 NFL season.

Ranking 10 skill position beasts in Cowboys-Browns matchup :: Cowboys Wire

Very few matchups this will have more talent at the skill positions than the Cowboys and the Browns. The Browns boast an impressive receiving and rushing duo, while the Cowboys stable of weapons is well documented. Our own K.D. Drummond ranks each skill player. Who do you think has the edge?

Cowboys RT La’el Collins out for season, dominoes to fall :: Cowboys Wire

The Dallas right tackle has missed the first three games with a hip issue that just isn’t getting better. He’s opting for surgery, ending what should have been a promising season.

Now’s the time for Cowboys to take advantage of three-game homestand :: ESPN

The Cowboys are about to begin a three game home stretch, and it’s crucial that Dallas takes advantage of this. ESPN’s Todd Archer discusses what playing at home means to some key Cowboys, including Dak Prescott and Mike McCarthy.

Enemy Intel: Who are the Browns and what the Cowboys need to prepare for :: Cowboys Wire

Our own K.D. Drummond, along with Browns Wire’s Jeff Risdon, go back and forth answering each others questions surrounding the upcoming Cowboys-Browns game in Dallas. Get an inside perspective as to how both fanbases feel about their franchise QB, which players are defensive X-factors, and so much more.

Sources: New England Patriots QB Cam Newton tests positive for COVID-19 :: ESPN

It may not be Cowboys related, but it is huge NFL news. Cam Newton of the New England Patriots, as well as the Chiefs scout team QB, have both tested positive of Covid-19. The Tennessee Titans have already had a game rescheduled, and are still having new players pop up as positive. Hopefully all players involved fully recover and this doesn’t become a trend around the league.

Cowboys defensive tackle Trysten Hill made headlines last Sunday, and for the wrong reasons. Hill was fined for two different plays, including one play where Hill appeared to twist Seahawks running back Chris Carson’s knee, after Carson was already on the ground.

Spagnola: Who Would Have Thought This Possible :: The Mothership

Long time Cowboys’ writer Mickey Spagnola dives into what he believes is the biggest Dallas storyline of 2020; the incredible play of Aldon Smith despite his five-year layoff.

Francis Bernard promoted, why many are excited about his Cowboys prospects :: Cowboys Wire

Due to injuries, the Dallas Cowboys are extremely thin at the linebacker position. The club promoted practice squad LB Francis Bernard on Saturday. Bernard had a strong training camp and will have a chance to stay on the roster if he makes the most of Sunday.

The 6-2 Dallas Cowboys? Breaking down the next five games ::Sports Dallas Fort-Worth

The Dallas Cowboys can’t overlook any opponents, but their fans can. Anthony Miller of Sport DFW explains how the Cowboys next stretch of games, including the previously mentioned three straight home games, could leave the team with a favorable record halfway through the season.

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