The scouting combine is in full swing, but so are the discussions about veteran free agents. The Dallas Cowboys are spending their time working with the representatives of their biggest free agents, in hopes of landing deals prior to the opening free agency.
Meanwhile prospects looking to make a name for themselves continue working towards their goal of being drafted in April. The salary cap got a big forecast for 2021 and an expected one for 2020, and it all ties together as teams try to make their plans for the coming league year.
Where Things Stand with Jason Witten Situation :: The Mothership
Jason Witten is set to become a free agent March 18th if he doesn’t reach a new deal with the Cowboys. For most Cowboy fans the thought of Witten with anything but a star on his helmet is despicable, but sadly it’s a potential reality. Cowboys staff writer Nick Eatman has the latest on the Cowboys legend.
Cowboys meeting with Byron Jones’ representation today :: NBCSports
If you’ve been following the headlines, you may know that the writing on the wall says Byron Jones returning to Dallas is improbable, especially if a transition tag is removed from the Cowboys toolbox. ProFootballTalk has the update on the latest meeting between the two sides and what Jerry Jones had to say on the topic.
Cowboys Eye: Winners and Losers from Day 1 of 2020 Combine drills :: CowboysWire
While the biggest impressions might be made off-the-field, the on-field workouts can really help a player rise in the draft. Learn more about tight-ends, quarterbacks, and wide receivers who helped themselves out after Day 1 of the combine.
• 4.27 40-yard dash
• 42-inch verticalHenry Ruggs III is an ATHLETE 🔥 (via @thecheckdown)pic.twitter.com/JpFE4NBsVP
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) February 28, 2020
No Ring of Honor for Jimmy Johnson in 2020 :: The Mothership
One of the best stories of the last year was the HOF announcement for former Cowboys Super Bowl winning coach Jimmy Johnson. Surprisingly, Johnson isn’t yet in the Cowboys Ring of Honor. Read what Jerry had to say regarding the situation, including a comparison to the great Tom Landry.
Diggs, Winfield, taking advantage of family ties to the NFL :: ReviewJournal
Trevon Diggs and Antoine Winfield Jr. will always be in the shadow of their NFL family members in some way, but read how these potential Cowboys draft prospects have made big names for themselves.
.@AlabamaFTBL CB @TrevonDiggs says big brother @stefondiggs is a father figure to him.https://t.co/wq24jdrNfI #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/8GKXuMmR9x
— NFL Draft (@NFLDraft) February 28, 2020
NFLPA not sure when CBA ballots will go out to players :: ProFootballTalk
All eyes of the football world on are the CBA, currently. The details and the timing of the agreement can change a number of things for NFL teams this offseason, including the number of tag’s available to use on free agents, something that could be huge for Dallas.
NFL expects huge cash influx from next wave of TV deals, if they’re done soon :: NBCSports
The addition of a 17th regular season game in the proposed CBA would be completely new for NFL teams and players. It’s understandable that the players have pushed back against plating this extra game, but ProFootballTalk of NBCSports broke down the financial ramifications of an extra game, and how that might impact the player’s willingness to sign the CBA.
NFL expects minimum added cash if new TV deals are done soon of $100 million. Per team. Per year.https://t.co/DXkVT2voHT
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 28, 2020
Cowboys Announce “Huddle for 100” Heroes :: The Mothership
The Dallas Cowboys, along with the rest of the NFL, have always done a great job of giving back through charities. To celebrate 100 years of the NFL, fans all over the country were encouraged to volunteer 100 minutes of their time to various charitable programs. The results were stunning, as Cowboys fans alone volunteered over 26 million minutes.
2020 Cowboys draft prospect: Cornerback Kristian Fulton :: Blogging The Boys
As mentioned earlier, Byron Jones is a huge free agent decision in Dallas. If he is not retained, secondary, or more specially cornerback, may just be the Cowboys’ biggest need. Get to know a potential prospect at the position.
LSU CB Kristian Fulton will meet with the Dallas Cowboys later this week
— Tom Downey (@WhatGoingDowney) February 28, 2020
Salary cap expected to reach $200M in 2020, Cowboys with $77M in space :: CowboysWire
With a plethora of talented free agents in Dallas, an increase in the salary cap could be very beneficial to the Cowboys. Continue reading to see how the cap projection effects dallas, and why the salary cap might not be done moving.
Mike McCarthy wants to draft the best available player :: TheLandryHat
Jerry Jones revealed to the media Mike McCarthy’s simple, yet not always predictable strategy: draft the best player available. McCarthy doesn’t want fit to get in the way of Dallas acquiring the best prospect.
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