The Wednesday of bye week should theoretically be a quiet day around the team facility, especially with the midweek practice session canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. But the news cycle never stops for the Dallas Cowboys, and the day provided plenty of business to discuss. The team was forced to place one defensive star on the Reserve/Covid-19 list, and worked out a pair of punters as an extra coronavirus insurance policy.
Elsewhere, a pair of franchise legends threw their support in Dak Prescott’s corner, even while buzz builds over what the Cowboys should do if they land a top-5 draft pick and a trio of elite college passers are available. There’s talk of feeding Tony Pollard over Ezekiel Elliott, questions over who should start under center in Week 10, and excitement over a prized practice squad prospect who’s come back to town. A division rival is trash-talking Amari Cooper over body language, and an opposing superstar is held in check when he tries to disrespect the Cowboys’ field. There’s reason to be encouraged by the Dallas defense of late, and a patriotic honor given to a member of the Jones family on this Veterans Day. Here’s the News and Notes.