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Cowboys News: Sean Lee preps, CeeDee Lamb blocks, Cliff Harris waits

Also, Zeke Elliott plays defense in his lawsuit, Aldon Smith could be a surprise starter, and a Cowboys fan and an Eagles fan go to therapy.

In an offseason unlike any other, even the league’s old dogs have had to find new tricks when it comes to keeping themselves game-ready while social distancing. Sean Lee isn’t just sitting around waiting for the season to start. But Cliff Harris, the hard-hitting Cowboys defender from a bygone era, has no choice but to wait a while longer for his Hall of Fame moment.

Also in the news, an undrafted free agent could be the team’s next hidden gem, a former top pick could be a difference-maker if the Cowboys say the word, a reclamation project could be the club’s surprise starter come Week 1, and a rookie phenom could be the best blocker on the roster at his position. Plus, the top salary cap hit at every position in the division and the latest on Ezekiel Elliott’s lawsuit. And be sure to scroll all the way down for a comical look at what happens when a Cowboys fan and an Eagles fan search for common ground. That’s this edition of News and Notes.

Virtual or not, Sean Lee’s prep work for Cowboys’ season never ends :: ESPN

One of the leaders of the Cowboys’ locker room is finding that he loves the game of football more now than ever. Veteran linebacker Sean Lee explains the challenges of virtual workouts and how he stays ready, no matter the situation.

Ezekiel Elliott’s lawyer: Dog attack victim was trespassing :: Cowboys Wire

An attorney for the star running back says the pool cleaner, suing for six figures after being bitten by Elliott’s dogs, did not have permission to be on Elliott’s property on the day she was attacked.

Cliff Harris’ Hall of Fame enshrinement is delayed by COVID-19, but he’s determined to make the best of it :: Dallas Morning News

The ten-year safety who won two Super Bowl rings with Dallas in the 1970s is technically already a Hall of Famer by virtue of the votes he got in January. But “Captain Crash,” now 76, will have to wait another year to don that gold jacket in Canton.”It’s like football, it’s like life,” Harris said. “You’ve got to adjust to the situation and whatever that is and make the best of it.”

Can North Texas’ LaDarius Hamilton be Cowboys next UDFA find? :: Cowboys Wire

LaDarius Hamilton has the size and the skills set to be welcomed into the Jim Tomsula rotation on the defensive line. He’s primed and ready to be the next big UDFA story in Cowboys history.

Dallas Cowboys: Making the case for Jadeveon Clowney :: The Landry Hat

The top overall pick in 2014’s draft has yet to produce a double-digit sack season. But if Dallas were to create the cap room to add him to their existing defense, “the Cowboys would have a case for the most talented front seven” in the league.

Amari Cooper: Could the Dallas Cowboys have buyer’s remorse? :: Inside the Star

Brian Martin goes alternate-reality to consider the possibilities if the Cowboys, somehow knowing they would land CeeDee Lamb in the draft, had decided not to extend Cooper’s contract just prior. How might the team be using that money instead?

Mailbag: How well do the receivers block? :: The Mothership

CeeDee Lamb is clearly a talent at catching the ball, and his return skills are reason to get excited about special teams in 2020. But the feeling inside the team’s writers’ room is that the Oklahoma rookie may be the best blocking wideout the Cowboys have had in a while.

Which surprise starter could emerge for every NFL team in 2020? :: Bleacher Report

Aldon Smith is featured on this list as the Cowboys’ representative for emerging stars for the 2020 season. He’s already on record saying he feels great and has a good chance to find himself in heavy rotation opposite of star edge rusher DeMarcus Lawrence.

The NFC East all-cap team: The most expensive players across all four NFC East teams :: Blogging the Boys

It’s all funny money to some extent, but it’s interesting to look at which players in the division earn the most at their respective positions. The Cowboys sport four players on offense and three on defense that have the biggest 2020 salary cap hits at their spot.

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Ezekiel Elliott’s lawyer: Dog attack victim was trespassing

An attorney for the Cowboys star says the pool cleaner bitten in the March incident did not have permission to be on the property that day.

Friday’s report of a dog attack on the Frisco property of Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott came with a statement from the player’s attorney: “Ezekiel was in no way negligent in connection with the alleged incident and intends to vigorously defend the lawsuit.”

Less than twenty-four hours later, that vigorous defense began in earnest. Attorney Frank Salzano tells TMZ Sports, who first reported the March attack of a woman hired to clean Elliott’s swimming pool, that the woman did not have permission to be on the property at the time.

“The plaintiff was unauthorized to be on the premises the day of the incident and either willfully disregarded and/or negligently ignored her employer’s policy which required Elliott to be notified in advance of any visits. We look forward to further establishing the plaintiff’s contributory negligence during the course of this matter.”

According to the woman’s claims, she was “ambushed” by Elliott’s three dogs in March. The attack sent her to the emergency room “in immense pain” and required surgery to repair bite damage to her forearm.

TMZ has posted photos of the woman’s injuries, along with a warning regrading the images’ graphic nature.

The woman, who has reportedly been unable to work since the attack, is suing the Cowboys star for an amount between $200,000 and $1 million. An attorney representing her claims that “the attack has scarred her for life — both physically and mentally.”

“Our client attempted to resolve this matter out of court,” the lawyer continued, “providing a description of what happened and pictures of her injuries, but Elliott didn’t bother to respond.”

Elliott did respond, however, via Twitter to someone who appeared to make light of the situation. A user with the screen name “Haleigh” posted on Friday, “Devin used to clean Ezekiel Elliott’s pool (a Dallas Cowboys football player) & someone just told me his new pool tech was mauled by his 3 dogs and is now suing for $200,000 and my first thought was ‘wish it would have happened to Devin’ lmaoo”. The tweet ended with two moneybag emojis.

Elliott responded later in the day with three tweets of his own. The original post by Haleigh has since been deleted.

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News: Jadeveon Clowney targeting Cowboys, Blake Jarwin a sleeper?

Jadeveon Clowney has his eye on Dallas. Ezekiel Elliott being sued. Blake Jarwin’s value is rising. Dak Prescott’s contract value high.

The topic of conversation over the last few days for the Dallas Cowboys has been All-Pro safety Jamal Adams and who media members and fans would give up in a trade to acquire him. That all shifted today when reports of top free agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney was said to have had his eye on just a few teams to finally sign with, one of them being the Cowboys.

Adding a top-tier edge rusher would definitely benefit this year’s team, but once again, money seems to always be the overriding issue. Could Dallas afford him? The Cowboys will be making more moves as the summer grows long. One thing to keep an eye on, however, is the long-term extension of the recently franchise tagged Dak Prescott, who has been mentioned as one of the more valuable contracts waiting to get done. The team’s star running back is also back in the news for all the wrong reasons, but it likely won’t be labeled as detrimental as issues of the past. And Blake Jarwin finds himself in fantasy football talks? All this and much more in today’s Cowboys news.

Report: Dallas Cowboys are one of two teams on top of free agent DE Jadeveon Clowney’s preferred list :: Blogging the Boys

PFN’s Tony Pauline reports that the former Texans and Seahawks pass rusher has mentioned Dallas and New Orleans at the top of his wish list when forecasting his 2020 roster spot. RJ Ochoa digs into whether the Cowboys can afford him… and perhaps more important, whether they even need him.

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott faces lawsuit over dog attack :: Cowboys Wire

The star Cowboys running back is in the news today, and it has nothing to do with COVID-19. Ezekiel Elliott is being sued after his dogs allegedly attacked a worker at Elliott’s home.

Mahomes, Prescott among those who most deserve new contracts :: NFL.com

Echoing what most Cowboys fans have been screaming for, the network’s analytics expert Cynthia Frelund uses “win-share model results and forward-looking projections to estimate future win impact” and says Dak Prescott, who she calls “crucial to the Cowboys’ success,” is the third-most urgent deal waiting to get done leaguewide.

Film room: 3 free agents who could still improve the Cowboys’ roster, including this immovable object at nose tackle :: Dallas Morning News

John Owning goes shopping to stock the shelves in Dallas. He comes away with wide receiver Taylor Gabriel, who he calls “basically a more productive version of Tavon Austin,” edge rusher Cam Wake to perhaps platoon with Aldon Smith and Bradlee Anae opposite DeMarcus Lawrence, and Damon ‘Snacks’ Harrison, the aforementioned immovable object “who can absorb double-teams to keep his linebackers clean, defeat single blocks and make plays around or behind the line of scrimmage.”

Building the best NFL team money can buy under the 2020 salary cap :: NFL.com

In this interesting hypothetical bang-for-the-buck exercise, media researcher Anthony Holzman-Escareno crunches both stats and salaries. La’el Collins makes his squad’s starting lineup at right tackle, while Joe Looney, Gerald McCoy, Anthony Brown, and Xavier Woods are all on the 53-man roster as backups.

Is Blake Jarwin a deep sleeper to target on the loaded Dallas Cowboys offense? :: Yahoo Sports

With the NFL season set to start in just a few months, it’s also time to dive deep into fantasy football. Blake Jarwin could be a late-round player to benefit greatly from a stacked 2020 Dallas Cowboys offense.

High expectations, unyielding family demands couldn’t stop Cowboys Tyron Smith from greatness :: Cowboys Wire

One of the best offensive tackles in football is showcased this ongoing countdown to the start of the season. Take a look back at Smith’s early years, his rise to the top rankings at his position, his setbacks, and his outlook as the man responsible for protecting Dak Prescott’s blind side.

Rank ‘Em: The Cowboys’ 8 all-time franchise tags :: The Mothership

The franchise tag has been a pivotal tool for the Cowboys over the years. The team website ranks the top 8 franchise tags of all time. You’ll find the obvious and most recent ones towards the front of the list: Dak Prescott, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Dez Bryant. But a few forgotten names mentioned go to show how this tag has evolved over time (and how much better the Cowboys are now as a team).

New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins on coronavirus risk: Football ‘nonessential’ :: ESPN

The 12-year veteran and NFLPA executive committee member told CNN this week that the risk surrounding COVID-19 “has to really be eliminated” before he would be comfortable returning to play. There are no doubt plenty of other players who feel the same, even as the league tells teams to open their 2020 training camps on time.

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Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott faces lawsuit over dog attack

A woman claims she was ‘ambushed’ while cleaning Elliott’s swimming pool in March and is seeking between $200,000 and $1 million in damages.

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has been sued by a woman hired to clean the Pro Bowler’s swimming pool. The woman says she was “ambushed” by Elliott’s three dogs in March, and underwent surgery as a result.

“The woman claims the Rottweiler bit her arm and dragged her,” as reported Friday by TMZ Sports, “before the two bulldogs began attacking her legs. The woman says the dogs bit her multiple times… and after she was able to free herself from the animals, she went straight to the emergency room ‘in immense pain.'”

In addition to requiring surgery to repair bite damage to her forearm, the woman claims to suffer from constant “mental and physical pain” stemming from the attack.

She is suing Elliott for an amount between $200,000 and $1 million.

As per TMZ, the Frisco Police Department stated through a spokesperson that animal services personnel did, in fact, respond to an incident at the star running back’s home on the date in question, but no criminal charges were filed at the time.

Frank Salzano, Elliott’s attorney, reportedly told TMZ that Elliott did nothing wrong. According to the attorney, “Ezekiel was in no way negligent in connection with the alleged incident and intends to vigorously defend the lawsuit.”

The March attack was apparently not the first run-in Elliott’s pool cleaners have had with his dogs. The woman in the lawsuit claims that another employee of the pool cleaning company was bitten by one of the dogs back in December.

The incident may sound familiar to Cowboys fans. Quarterback Dak Prescott reached an agreement with the city of Frisco to relocate a pet pit bull in March of last year after it escaped his home and bit a woman, causing her to lose a portion of a finger.

Elliott’s love for his dogs is well-known; he maintains an Instagram page for Ace, Deuce, and Jack Jack. Ace, the Rottweiler, is featured on a tattoo on the running back’s arm. And just this week, Elliott’s dogs made a cameo appearance in a Twitch video the Cowboys star did with Scooter Magruder.

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