Tag: Cowboys news and notes

Cowboys News: Elliott’s restructure, Prescott’s practice, Collins injury concerns?

The Cowboys have questions to answer. What does Elliott’s restructure mean? Will Dallas make any moves? Is La’el Collins ready for Week 1?

The Dallas Cowboys are accustomed to restructuring contracts every year to open cap space for potential moves. On Friday, Dallas restructured running back Ezekiel Elliott’s deal and it begs the question if the Cowboys are looking to make a move on a veteran.

With potentially only two running backs on roster after Rico Dowdle went on season-ending IR, will Dallas look for reinforcements? What about other positions? A deeper look into a handful of potential playmakers the Cowboys could make trades for with the extra cap space.

Quarterback Dak Prescott is full-go at practice and took no time to show off his arm talent all over the field. Even with Prescott back, there’s a lot of questions about the rest of the quarterback room. After COVID issues limited the players at practice, Dallas welcomed back safeties Malik Hooker and Israel Mukuamu to the field late in the week. While the team got reinforcements, the Cowboys saw an offensive line starter leave practice with a stinger. With all the questions about Dallas’ health, can they keep everyone in one piece this season? Today’s news and notes.

News: Dan Quinn’s COVID return, Dak Prescott’s full go, Ezekiel Elliott’s meeting moonlighting

The Cowboys have their QB back at full speed; their defensive coordinator may follow soon. Extra precautions taken for kicker Greg Zuerlein. | From @NoHuddle and @ToddBrock24f7

One by one, the COVID numbers may be slowly reversing for the Cowboys. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn may be back in the booth calling plays by Sunday’s preseason tilt versus the Jaguars, he revealed Thursday. This, as the league is proposing increased testing for vaccinated players in the wake of the surges in both Dallas and Tennessee.

In football news, Dak Prescott is no longer on a pitch count as the season opener approaches. Kicker Greg Zuerlein has also resumed his duties, but the team took an unusual step in easing him back. Ezekiel Elliott explains why he sits in on quarterback meetings, Keanu Neal has been ready to make the switch from safety to linebacker for a while now, and a self-professed “throwback” player is looking to continue the fullback tradition for America’s Team. The team digs through its own archives to share untold “war stories” of draft days gone by, plus why hasn’t one the Cowboys’ biggest names been featured- at all- on HBO’s reality series? Thursday’s News and Notes, coming right up.

News: Cowboys cautious with Prescott, Lawrence off PUP , defense outshining offense

The Cowboys aren’t in a rush to get Prescott back throwing, but there’s plenty of business ahead of the Hall of Fame game. The latest news and notes.

Dak Prescott hasn’t done much since he was diagnosed with a shoulder strain. In an attempt to be more conservative, the Cowboys have scaled back his rehab. DeMarcus Lawrence was named to the PUP list to start training camp after a back procedure in the offseason. He’s worked diligently after and during practice, and on Tuesday passed his physical and can now begin working his way back onto the field.

Amari Cooper has been out as well as he’s rehabbed from an ankle injury. He’s lighter than in years past and wants to be the best version of himself yet in 2021. Dallas’ training camp has seen players on offense and defense step up their game however head coach Mike McCarthy says the latter is ahead of the former and he praised their mental preparation. Michael Gallup’s role, the diversity of Micah Parsons skill set, how CeeDee Lamb and Trevon Diggs make each other better and more grabbed the headlines in Tuesday’s news and notes.

Cowboys News: Prescott’s status, camp storylines, Lamb WR1?

After the first week of training camp in Oxnard, there’s a lot to unpack for the Cowboys, including standout players and Prescott’s status. The latest News and Notes.

The first week of Cowboys training camp attempted to begin answering questions about the team in 2021. How would they perform with quarterback Dak Prescott back in the fold? Well. a disaster was avoidedwith Prescott suffering a not-considered-serious muscle strain in his right shoulder, but it does raise questions about the backup roles that doomed the 2020 season.

The big eye-opener was wide receiver CeeDee Lamb making acrobatic catches with ease and giving a taste of what a sophomore standout he could be. That combined with Amari Cooper’s lack of participation has people wondering if Lamb is the best receiver on the roster.

The secondary is reloaded with rookie cornerback Kelvin Joseph, free agent safety Malik Hooker, and the potential breakout of corner Trevon Diggs and safety Donovan Wilson. Will this defense overall be much improved this season? With the Hall of Fame game on August 5, the wait is almost over to start seeing answers develop in activities that contain actual football substance. Check out all this and more in the latest Cowboys News and Notes.

Cowboys News: Malik Hooker analysis, 53-man roster prediction, fantasy outlook for Elliott

The Cowboys have added another safety, what can fans expect? A bounce-back projection for Ezekiel Elliott means drafting him, where, in fantasy? The latest news and notes as defense dominates training camp practice No. 4.

The possibility of the Cowboys signing safety Malik Hooker has been floating around Dallas since March. After a second visit last week, and a workout on Tuesday, the former first-round finally signed with America’s Team. Dak Prescott and the offense spent the first several days looking sharp in Oxnard. However, the defense stole the show on Day 4 of practice by causing a plethora of turnovers.

With training camp in full swing, roster spots are up for grabs for the 2021 season. K.D. Drummond took a shot at predicting who will make the cut for the first regular-season game in September. La’el Collins missed the entire 2020 season after having hip surgery and now he’s leaner than ever before and hungry to regain his 2019 level of play. Neville Gallimore’s Year 2 jump, Trevon Diggs being focused on making interceptions count, Damontae Kazee’s big day at practice in the aftermath of the Hooker signing, and more take center stage in the news and notes.

Cowboys News: Gregory says Nolan played favorites, 2021 camp battles, who isn’t ready to practice yet

Randy Gregory says the 2020 DE rotation was not a meritocracy. Meanwhile training camp starts with some injury question marks. Receiving plus-minus. All this and more in today’s News and Notes.

There will be plenty of competition at the Dallas Cowboys 2021 training camp, and The Mothership ranks the 10 most intriguing position battles that will kick off in Oxnard, California this week.  Will everyone be available? Not likely as there are a few lingering injuries the club will have to watch as things kick off. Randy Gregory’s opportunities came sparingly in 2020, and he believes favoritism towards Aldon Smith was the cause.

Where does the DL stack up against others in the league? On the other side of the ball, receiving threats took a nose dive with the Cowboys QB situation in 2020, but Amari Cooper still stood among the league’s best in receiving plus-minus. Second-year man CeeDee Lamb gets the in-depth profile treatment and he may only have scratched the surface as a rookie.

Micah Parsons brings a loaded toolbox of skills to the Cowboy’s defense.Top 20 training camp storylines, keeping eyes on rookie cornerback Nahshon Wright, and more dominated the news and notes on Tuesday.

Cowboys News: Is CeeDee Lamb WR1? What happens to Gallup? Fresh start for LVE?

Is Lamb the Cowboys’ new WR1? A look at all of the top Dallas receivers, in real life, fantasy and for the future in the latest news roundup. Also, how long will LVE stay?

The Cowboys have needed a major cog on the interior of their defensive line for quite some time. A 6-foot-4 and nearly 330 pounds, Quinton Bohanna is a true nose tackle that can fill that role. Tarell Basham is flying under the radar in terms of the Cowboy’s offseason signings, but his versatility and high motor could be a key addition to the Cowboy’s defense this season.

CeeDee Lamb blew the doors off the NFL as a rookie, and he did so playing with four different quarterbacks. Now entering year two, is he poised to take over as WR1? What will his ascent mean for Michael Gallup’s future? How will all three top wideouts fare for fantasy purposes? The three biggest threats to the Cowboys in the NFC East, veterans on the camp bubble, how to fix the run defense as well as other topics are discussed in this edition of the news and notes.

Cowboys Weekend News: Osa the next Grady? Joint practice possibility no longer smoky

The Dallas Cowboys news includes training camp storylines, expectations for Jourdan Lewis, and the influence Dan Quinn will have on Dallas.

As OTA week comes to a close, what did we learn about the Cowboys, especially those returning from injury? Quarterback Dak Prescott looked the part and was involved in many drills. Some of his teammates spoke highly of his return, saying he threw the same he did before the injury. The Cowboys announced they will hold joint practices with the Los Angeles Rams, their divisional playoff opponent from 2018.

Cornerback Jourdan Lewis returned to Dallas on a three-year contract and looks to have found his role for the Cowboys as their slot corner for 2021. Who could rookie defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa become in the NFL? Will defensive coordinator Dan Quinn’s system help linebacker Leighton Vander-Esch?

Here’s the news and notes for the weekend.

Cowboys News: Jaylon switches to No. 9, Bohanna’s potential, PFF grades

Jaylon Smith is switching back to No. 9 like his Notre Dame days. Tyron Smith and La’el Collins get low rankings from Pro Football Focus.

Once the NFL approved a proposal to change the way jersey numbers are assigned, it was expected plenty of players would take advantage. Jaylon Smith, who wore No. 9 at Notre Dame, will switch back to that number, which caused an uproar among Tony Romo loyalists within the Dallas Cowboys fan base. Tyron Smith and La’el Collins are back from major injuries in 2020, and Pro Football Focus, shockingly, has both ranked in the ’20s in their lastest rankings for offensive tackles.

The Cowboys were atrocious against the run last season and needed reinforcements. Quinton Bohanna, a 330-pound behemoth standing 6-foot-4, has a chance to be a space-eater at nose tackle with his power and explosion off the line of scrimmage. Finding roles for the Cowboys offensive rookies, how Dan Quinn’s scheme will affect DeMarcus Lawrence, an in-depth breakdown of the 2021 schedule and more are featured in this edition of the news and notes.

Cowboys News: Preseason schedule finalized, former player linked to one of Watson’s accusers

How will Dallas far against the NFL Champs and runner-ups? Will history cause complications? Could Parsons make a difference?

The Dallas Cowboys continue to go about their offseason business. The club is tight against the cap, but is searching for veteran help in the QB department to back up Dak Prescott. Another one in, another one out without making a deal. Meanwhile, fans trying to plan their offseason travel plans now know what games are on the regular season and preseason schedule and for what dates. The opponents had been announced, but now the dates and times are locked in.

A player from the late 2000s-decade has been anonymously called out by one of the massage therapists who is suing Houston Texans’ QB Deshaun Watson for sexual assault, for a similar incident that went unreported at the alleged time. In other legal news, Ezekiel Elliott’s dogs were loose on Thursday.

Can Prescott return to form? Can the defense continue their late-season turnover trend? Will the matchup with this AFC opponent shatter records? All this and more in the latest edition of Cowboys news and notes.