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Cowboys News: Trevon Diggs one of NFLs most important rookies

The Cowboys have a lot of star power, but no newcomer will have as big a burden on them as rookie Trevon Diggs.

The Cowboys had a busy offseason and it left opportunities for players to step into large roles within the team. One of those opportunities lies in the hands of Trevon Diggs, the Cowboys most recent second-round selection. Diggs is part of a secondary that is going to attempt to replace the All-Pro production of Byron Jones, and the young corner has a chance to make an impact in just. is first season. Blake Jarwin is another player with a golden opportunity, as he is now ready to take over the starting tight-end role, and Aldon Smith is trying to make the most of his second chance in the NFL.

A Dallas signing that is potentially underrated is the acquisition of Cameron Fleming. The veteran should be able to back up all positions of the line and could prove valuable in the rotation. Speaking of rotations, the linebacker group for the Cowboys is set up to succeed more than ever before, plus, why an UDFA linebacker could join the Cowboys established group. All that, and more, here are the Cowboys news and notes from May 26, 2020.

Bucky Brooks: Erving Can Play All 5 O-Line Spots :: Dallas Cowboys

The signing of OL Cameron Erving has gone under the radar, but Erving’s versatility and experience could make him the sleeper signing of the offseason for Dallas.

Casserly: Three second-round DBs to watch in 2020 :: NFL

NFL Network’s Charlie Casserly goes through three defensive backs who could be steals at their draft position, including the Cowboys newest cornerback, Trevon Diggs.

Five rookies who most need to succeed in Year 1: Heat on Chiefs LB :: NFL

CeeDee Lamb is the most talked about Dallas rookie, and for good reason but the most important rookie for Dallas may just be Diggs. The Alabama product will try to help mitigate the loss of Byron Jones, and should compete for one of the two starting CB spots for the Cowboys.

Former Cowboys lineman compares Aldon Smith’s ability as a pass rusher to DeMarcus Ware :: Blogging The Boys

The Cowboys received good news in the way of Aldon Smith’s reinstatement into the NFL. Former Cowboys offensive lineman Leonard Davis compared Smith (who he played with in 2012) to the great DeMarcus Ware, and more positives notes about Smith’s comeback.

Cowboys Linebacker Trio Set Up For Big 2020 Season :: Inside The Star

Last year was supposed to be the breakout year for the Cowboys linebacker core, but injuries and inconsistency derailed the group. Now, with Lee re-signed, and Vander Esch healthy, the trio of those two along with Jaylon Smith is ready to make some noise.

Travis Frederick had one warm-up ball for Cowboys career; wants it now as souvenir :: Cowboys Wire

Travis Frederick stuck to his routines before games with Dallas. One routine involved a football he would always warm up with. Now, Frederick is asking for that ball back.

Blake Jarwin’s Ready to Take Over as No. 1 Tight End Option for Dallas :: Sports Illustrated 

Expectations are high for Blake Jarwin, as he takes over as the likely full-time starter at tight-end for the Cowboys. Hear from Jarwin himself about his future, how Jason Witten helped his game, and more.

UDFA Profile: Utah LB Brings Coverage Skills :: Dallas Cowboys

Off the field issues have altered the path for former Utah LB Francis Bernard, but he still managed to reach his destination, the NFL. Learn more about the Cowboys undrafted free agent, and why it’s reasonable to believe he could contribute quickly in the league.

Three different candidates to be the fourth wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys :: Blogging The Boys

The Cowboys top three wide receivers are as good as any group in the league. However, after the three starters, there is a role to be had. One of these three players are likely to seize that spot: Cedrick Wilson, Devin Smith, and Aaron Parker.

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News: Witten blocking Jarwin’s groove, Cowboys make roster moves

The Cowboys made a handful of roster moves, and will have armfuls to make in the offseason. There’s a depth chart move they need to make.

There are two trains of thought as the Dallas Cowboys head into the final three weeks of the 2019 season.  The first is that the Cowboys should blow everything up, lose out, and secure a top-15 pick in next year’s draft.  The other is to win 2/3 games with one of those victories against the Eagles in Week 16 and host a playoff game.  Arguments can be made for both because what is apparent is that the Cowboys have two completely different outcomes to their season, each on the opposite side of the spectrum.

The next three weeks will determine everything for the Cowboys.  In a season where the NFC East has been about as bad as it can be in recent years, both the Cowboys and the Eagles are scrapping towards the finish line with sub-.500 records and in doing so casts a wide range where the teams will pick in next year’s draft.  The Cowboys also did a bit of roster management, promoting Mitch Hyatt to the active roster while adding a track superstar to their practice squad.  In addition, teams were notified of the salary cap for 2020 and the Cowboys look to be in great shape, no matter how the 2019 season concludes.

Roster Churn: Cowboys add 4-time college track champ to WR group :: CowboysWire

The Cowboys have performed some late-season roster churning, adding Cyril Grayson to the practice squad.  Grayson has elite speed, running a 4.33 forty at LSU’s pro-day.  He still has yet to see any action this year having spent time with the Colts, Saints, Bears, and Texans’ practice squad.

–CM

Cedrick Wilson to IR, Cowboys promote UDFA OL to 53-man roster :: CowboysWire

The depth of the Cowboys’ wide receiver corps took a hit Tuesday as Cedrick Wilson was placed on injured reserve.  Wilson suffered a knee injury in Chicago.  Wilson’s roster spot was filled by promoting Mitch Hyatt to the 53-man roster.  Hyatt was a four-year starter for Clemson but has yet to see any regular-season action.

As we suggested in the article, it has been confirmed the move was made to protect him from another team trying to sign him to their 53-man roster.

The last time Dallas made a similar move was to protect TE Blake Jarwin from the Philadelphia Eagles.

–CM

Blake Jarwin’s potential success has been hindered by the return of Jason Witten :: Blogging The Boys

The Cowboys seem to have a tight end capable of making big plays, but he can’t get on the field because the club seems to prefer better blocking and veteran leadership out of the position. Is it wise?

The return of the veteran tight end has hindered Jarwin’s opportunity to get on the field. So far this season, Witten has played 76% of the Cowboys offensive snaps and caught 53 passes for 455 yards. This season, while playing just 37% of the team’s offensive snaps, Jarwin has caught 28 passes for 311 yards, an average of 11 yards per catch. Witten has a 5.6% drop rate while Jarwin has a 2.8% drop rate, Witten has a 2.6 YAC rate, Jarwin is at 4.4.

— KD

Six NFC East playoff scenarios for the Eagles and Cowboys :: The Athletic

Given the 6-7 record of the 2019 Dallas Cowboys, it’s tumultuous to even think they still lead the division and are on the verge of hosting a playoff game.  However, there is still a lot to determine over the next three weeks and The Athletic breaks down six different scenarios for the Cowboys that range from having them host a playoff game to potentially having a top-10 pick in next year’s draft.

–CM

NFL provides expected 2020 cap range, Cowboys could near $90M of space, 2 tags :: CowboysWire

NFL teams were made aware that the 2020 cap space would near approximately $197 million on Tuesday.  This provides the Cowboys with a ton of flexibility as they will have almost $90 million in cap space this offseason.  The team will need every penny as they sort out the long-term contracts for both Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper.

–CM

Cowboys playoff picture: Eagles’ win over Giants puts pressure on Dallas :: Dallas Morning News

The Eagles mounted a furious rally against the New York Giants on Monday Night Football.  Zach Ertz caught the game-winning touchdown in overtime to secure the win and pull the Eagles to within a game of the Cowboys in the NFC East race.  All things considered, it’s looking more likely that the division will come down to the Week 16 contest between the teams.

–CM

2020 updated NFL draft order: Cowboys’ tale of 2 paths over final 3 weeks :: CowboysWire

The Cowboys will either host a playoff game this year and pick anywhere from pick No. 21-No.32 or they will not make it to January football and could potentially pick as high as No. 8 or No.9.  This is by virtue of their terrible 6-7 overall record as well as the terrible play of the Eagles.  One thing is for certain is that these next three weeks will determine the future for not only the current regime but future ones as well.

–CM

Roster Churn: Cowboys add 4-time college track champ to WR group

Dallas will sign former LSU track star Cyril Grayson to its practice squad, adding WR depth and special teams help for the rest of 2019.

The Dallas Cowboys continue to make roster moves ahead of their Week 15 meeting with the Los Angeles Rams, in hopes that a little fine-tuning here and some minor tweaking there will be enough to fuel a late-December push to the postseason.

The latest addition to the club is wide receiver Cyril Grayson, according to reports. This practice squad signing comes in the wake of Cedrick Wilson’s injury sustained in the final minute of play against the Bears on December 5. Wilson had to be assisted off the field after attempting to haul in a Dak Prescott pass and ultimately left the stadium on crutches.

A seven-time All-American on the track, Grayson ran a 4.33 forty at LSU’s Pro Day in spring 2017, according to RotoWorld. Despite not playing football in college, he talked his way into participating in the same pro day as Leonard Fournette and Jamal Adams. It’s an incredible story that ended with him being offered a contract by Seattle 72 hours later, even though Grayson didn’t even have an agent at the time.

Since then, the 5-foot-9 speedster has also spent time with Indianapolis, Houston, Chicago, and New Orleans, mostly on those teams’ practice squads. He has yet to see action in a regulation NFL game.

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