Tag: Gerald McCoy

Oklahoma’s Gerald McCoy injured in Dallas Cowboys’ practice, per report

Former Oklahoma and current Dallas Cowboys DT Gerald McCoy suffered an apparent leg injury during practice Monday, per NFL’s Ian Rapoport. 

Former Oklahoma and current Dallas Cowboys DT Gerald McCoy suffered an apparent leg injury during practice on Monday, per NFL’s Ian Rapoport.

The six-time Pro Bowler has dealt with a handful of injuries throughout his career, including a knee injury toward the end of the 2014 season.

He spent the first nine seasons of his career in Tampa Bay before being released in May 2019. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers two weeks later.

He enjoyed a resurgent season in Carolina, racking up 37 tackles and 5 sacks. He also played in all 16 games for the first time since 2013.

On March 31, McCoy signed a three-year deal with the Cowboys.

McCoy recorded 83 tackles, 33 TFL and 14.5 sacks while at OU from 2007-09. He was drafted with the third overall pick of the 2010 draft. He was joined in the top four by OU teammates Sam Bradford and Trent Williams.

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Report: Cowboys DT McCoy leaves practice with possible leg injury

The Dallas Cowboys finally got back to work on Friday, opening practice for the first time since the end of the 2019 season. On Monday, the team went out for their first foray into padded practices, and unfortunately it looks like there is already …

The Dallas Cowboys finally got back to work on Friday, opening practice for the first time since the end of the 2019 season. On Monday, the team went out for their first foray into padded practices, and unfortunately it looks like there is already some level of attrition.

The seriousness of the injury is yet to be known, but NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is reporting free-agent signing defensive tackle Gerald McCoy went down with an apparent leg injury.

Cowboys media has been silenced during practice, but after news has emerged from the national side of things, a second source has confirmed.

Cowboys Wire will update with more information about the severity once practice concludes and those in attendance can shed more light on the situation.

McCoy was signed to plug the hole vacated when Maliek Collins went to the Las Vegas Raiders to reunite with defensive coach Rod Marinelli.

The 10-year veteran has 59.5 career sacks and is seen as a key figure in the remaking of the defensive line. He was signed after nine seasons in Tampa Bay and last year with the Carolina Panthers. Along with NT Dontari Poe, DE Aldon Smith and third-round draft pick Neville Gallimore (Oklahoma),  McCoy was expected to rejuvenate the interior of Dallas’ pass rush.

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Report: Buccaneers expected to sign former Panthers DT Kyle Love

According to a report by Greg Auman at the Athlet.ic, the Buccaneers are expected to sign former Panthers defensive tackle Kyle Love.

According to a report by Greg Auman at the Athletic, the Buccaneers are expected to sign former Panthers defensive tackle Kyle Love, who passed his physical. Love has played 115 games regular season games in his NFL career, split between several teams.

He spent the last six years in Carolina, where he totaled 9.5 sacks, 22 quarterback hits and 11 tackles for a loss in a backup role.

While Love has never been a star (he hasn’t made one Pro Bowl), he has always offered quality reserve play for every team he’s suited up for.

Tampa already had a loaded interior line with Ndamukong Suh and Vita Vea projected to start. Adding Love just makes them a little bit deeper on the inside.

Love was one of several former Panthers players who it makes sense to bring back for 2020. On the bright side, Ross Cockrell backed out on the Giants, so he’s still available.

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Tyrone Crawford activated from PUP, on 1st-team DL with Aldon Smith

The Cowboys unveiled personnel changes and debuted new faces along their defensive line at the first practice of training camp on Friday.

Football is back. Granted, guys are wearing shorts and no pads. There are pop-up tents next to the field for cold popsicles and Gatorade breaks. Most of the hitting is being done on tackling dummies; quarterbacks are wearing bright red jerseys so they don’t get touched at all.

But no matter. The Dallas Football Cowboys are officially back at work.

Friday’s first team practice gave assembled media members an early look at the 2020 roster, and the first glimpse of a revamped defensive line that bore little resemblance to the 2019 unit.

Tyrone Crawford played sparingly last season and was ultimately shelved by hip injuries after just three tackles in four games. Today, he was back on the practice field, having passed his physical and being activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.

With newly-acquired Dontari Poe still nursing a quad injury, Crawford reportedly got in some work at Poe’s defensive tackle slot next to Gerald McCoy.

That shuffling left an opening opposite DeMarcus Lawrence at defensive end. Aldon Smith, welcome back to the NFL.

Reinstated after nearly five full years out of the league, Smith, a former first-round draft pick, reportedly looked very good in Friday’s session, taking first-team reps, batting a Dak Prescott pass into the air, and almost coming away with the interception.

Everson Griffen, signed late Wednesday, still needs to pass two consecutive COVID tests before he can join his new teammates on the practice field. That could happen early next week.

It’s a lot of new faces for just one position group. It can only help that most of the Cowboys players are living at the hotel right next door to the practice facility.

“We don’t have a long training camp,” Lawrence said, according to NFL Network’s Jane Slater, explaining that the impromptu players’ bubble was a team decision. “Need to make sure we get that commitment and friendship and chemistry.”

Lawrence maintains that five hours of practice per day isn’t sufficient for proper team-building with the new guys. But for Cowboys fans everywhere, the fact that the players are even back at practice at all is welcome news indeed.

And along the Dallas defensive line, there is new and improved hope for something good. Maybe very, very good.

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NFC East news: Cowboys add pass rusher Everson Griffen on a 1-year deal

Everson Griffen signs 1-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys

The NFC East has become an arms race with each team stacking up on top-flight quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, offensive tackles and pass rushers.

Hoping to add more sizzle to an already strong pass rush, the Dallas Cowboys agreed to a deal with former Vikings star Everson Griffen.

The Eagles will face Dallas twice, with both Andre Dillard and Lane Johnson having to deal with a unit that now includes DeMarcus Lawrence, Gerald McCoy, Aldon Smith, Griffen, and others.

A four-time Pro Bowler with 74.5 career sacks, Griffen gives the Cowboys a solid rotation and just adds to a bevy of pass rushers in Washington, New York, and Dallas.

Cowboys News: Best yet to come for Amari, DiNucci report, what no preseason means

A look around the Cowboys’ landscape as the NFL demands face masks for fans and cancels the chance for unheralded players to make a mark.

Coming on the heels of the NFL cancelling the entire preseason, the league has deemed fans will be required to wear some sort of face mask before they are allowed into each stadium. This is assuming that there will even be fans at the games, and that certainly could change. This unique offseason presents new barriers for almost every team in the league, however, teams like the Dallas Cowboys, with a stable of new coaches and players, will face extra challenges as the season gets off to a quick start.

Despite the extraordinary circumstances the Cowboys currently face, they’ll still have to suit up and perform every Sunday. The offense is mostly set, aside from the backup wide receivers, and the intriguing position battles that will take place at left guard and center. We know Amari Cooper is great, but could more weapons and another year in the system allow him to get even better? Two new, big-name, defensive tackles should improve the other side of the ball, but how much impact will the additions make? Plus, a list of under-the-radar remains free agents that Dallas could potentially sign.

I’m Batman: Masks required for attendance at Cowboys, NFL games :: Cowboys Wire

In the latest attempt by the NFL to improve safety for future fans at NFL games, the NFL has stated that fans will be required to wear face coverings ifs they attend a game.

Bucky Brooks: Scouting Report on Rookie QB :: Dallas Cowboys

In recent history, the Cowboys have struck lightning with late round or undrafted quarterbacks twice with Tony Romo and then Dak Prescott. James Madison’s Ben DiNucci is the latest Dallas QB to fit the underdog mold. Bucky Brooks examines the rookie’s game, and assesses whether he thinks the Cowboys have another future gem on their hands.

Cowboys 2020 training camp: Mike McCarthy dealing with several first-year setbacks due to COVID-19 :: CBS Sports

The Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach, defensive coordinator, many other new coaches, and a bevy of new personnel on both sides of the ball. Those factors, mixed with the lack of any type of traditional offseason program, and the challenges Dallas is facing this year start to really add up.

Game Theory: Frelund’s three breakout players in NFC for 2020 :: NFL Network

Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper had the best year of his career a season ago. However, NFL Network’s Cynthia Frelund believes the best yet is to come for Cooper. Follow the link for her explanation for predicting another huge year for the Cowboys star.

Eatman: Trickle-Down Effect of No Preseason :: Dallas Cowboys

The impacts of the NFL cancelling the preseason stretch far and wide in the football world. Cowboys writer Nick Eatman breaks down how this change not only effects the starters who’ll get less acclimation reps, but also the players on the other end of the roster.

Connor Williams has competition at LG for Cowboys :: Cowboys Wire

Connor Williams has struggled to live up to expectations after receiving All-American honors as a sophomore in college. Williams’ talent is undeniable, but the former Longhorn will have to work hard and stay healthy to earn the starting spot at left guard for the Cowboys.

Name To Know: Cedrick Wilson & The WR Battle :: Dallas Cowboys

Cedrick Wilson is one of the many names battling for the last wide receiver spots on the Dallas roster. Wilson’s versatility at wideout, potential to contribute on special teams, and familiarity with the Kellen Moore system could give him the edge over his competition in camp.

The Most Underrated NFL Free Agents Still Available Ahead of Training Camps :: Bleacher Report

Players like Jadeveon Clowney are obviously the big attractions remaining in free agency. However, there are still many players who are unsigned who are flying under the media’s radar. Could any of these players help the Cowboys?

Mailbag: A Big Difference At Defensive Tackle? :: Dallas Cowboys

In today’s edition of Mailbag, Cowboys staff writers answer fans questions that focus on how much will Mike McCarthy use a fullback in Dallas, and will the added size of Poe and McCoy help on the interior defensive line?

 

Cowboys News: 2 coach-QB duos for the ages, Cooper’s WR ranking

Dallas Cowboys news and notes for July 10, 2020.

The Dallas Cowboys have had on the most dramatic offseason in the league with regards to personnel changes. A mostly-new coaching staff has brought in a number of new faces, especially along the defensive front. What level of performance should be expected in Mike Nolan’s new scheme? Kellen Moore, one of the few retentions, has a lot of positives to build on from his first season calling plays, including his encouraging use of analytics in the game-plan.

The Cowboys rich history is full of many accolades and accomplishments. In a ranking of the greatest Coach-Quarterback duo’s ever, Dallas managed to be the only team with two different pairings in the top-10. You may be able to guess the duo’s, but continue reading to find out where he landed in the ranking. Drew Pearson remains on the biggest Hall of Fame snubs in the league, and Amari Cooper is graded as one of the best wide receivers in the league today.

Position Breakdown: Defensive Tackles :: The Mothership

Defensive tackle, along with cornerback, is littered with fresh faces on the roster. Neville Gallimore is a promising prospect, Trysten Hill should improve in year two, and Gerald McCoy and Dontari Poe are a force that the Dallas defense has lacked in recent years. All aspects of the position discussed on this Cowboys positional breakdown.

Ranking NFL Offenses By Analytics Usage :: Rotoworld

Analytics in sports are an ever-increasing presence and can be used to benefit teams in a multitude of ways. Hayden Winks from Rotoworld dove deep into the analytics each offense used last year, and you might be surprised where the Cowboys rank in a number of the categories.

NFL’s 20 greatest coach-quarterback duos: Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes looking to join list :: CBS Sports

Throughout the years the NFL has had many great Coach-Quarterback tandem’s, but two of the top-10 combinations in history helped to grow the Cowboys fanbase into what it is today. Continue reading on CBS Sports to find out where the duo’s of Troy Aikman and Jimmy Johnson, and Roger Staubach and Tom Landry, stand in the all-time ranks.

Brian Westbrook: There’s no reason why the Cowboys can’t be successful running and throwing the football :: FOX Sports

Former Eagles’ running back Brian Westbrook had some high praise for the Dallas offense. Hear him explain first hand how the Cowboys can continue to put up points in the upcoming season.

Dallas Cowboys: Who do you got in ‘The Battle of the Connors?’ :: FanSided

There is an assumed battle for left guard as the Cowboys enter July’s training camp. It could be Connor Williams, or Connor McGovern.

Best routes for rookie NFL wide receivers: Why CeeDee Lamb’s out, Brandon Aiyuk’s screen are unstoppable :: ESPN

With Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup running their deeper routes on the outside of the 2020 Cowboys offense, this should leave plenty of room for rookie wide receiver Cee Dee Lamb to run his favorite and most effect route, the out, underneath.

What are the Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for the 2020 Cowboys? :: Inside The Star

The Cowboys can finish 6-10 in 2020, or, they can finish 11-5. This is the definition of two opposite extremes. Find out how they finish with these complete opposite records for this upcoming season.

Every NFL team’s best player who is not enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, yet :: CBS Sports

The Cowboys have a long-list of deserving players for the Hall of Fame, but Drew Pearson, wide receiver on the 1970’s NFL All Decade team, remains the biggest Dallas snub to-date.

Ranking the NFL’s best wide receivers for 2020: Execs, players, coaches debate the top 10 :: ESPN+

ESPN is compiling rankings from NFL players, coaches, and front office members. Ezekiel Elliott was the third running back, and Dak Prescott was top 10 as well. Amari Cooper completed the trio, ranking tenth in the NFL at one of the most loaded positions in the league.

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Cowboys News: Injuries to worry most about, why Jerry is still quiet

Quarterback Dak Prescott led the NFL in completions over 40 yards in 2019. Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy loving Cowboys defensive scheme

A narrative exists for those who don’t pay attention that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is a ‘dink and dunk’ passer, wait until they hem and haw around this one. New defensive tackle Gerald McCoy was one of the Cowboy’s biggest offseason additions, and the way Mike Nolan’s scheme will take advantage of his skills, has him chomping at the bit.

Talented rookies CeeDee Lamb and Trevon Diggs kicked off an amazing draft for the Cowboys in the first two rounds back in April. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic altering normal league protocol, they are preparing diligently heading into their first professional seasons. Rookie center Tyler Biadasz was once a three-star recruit but it wasn’t along the offensive line. The Cowboy’s most important injury concern, Brad Sham’s belief on why Jerry Jones hasn’t addressed racial injustice, and former Cowboy Keyshawn Johnson discussing Prescott’s deal and Amari Cooper’s skills are all covered in the news and notes.

Mailbag: Most Important Injury Concern? :: Dallas Cowboys

From Leighton Vander Esch to Tyrone Crawford, Nick Eatman and David Helman break down the most important injury issues for the Cowboys heading into the 2020 season.

CeeDee Lamb & Trevon Diggs Are Preparing Vigorously During Challenging Offseason :: Inside The Star

Even with the current COVID-19 changing the normal offseason protocol of the NFL, rookies CeeDee Lamb and Trevon Diggs continue to grind relentlessly for the 2020 season.

Helman: If Deadlines Make Deals, Now’s The Time :: Dallas Cowboys

DallasCowboys.com’s David Helman breaks down where the Cowboys and Dak Prescott stand and the urgency to get him signed long-term as the July 15 deadline approaches quickly.

It took the Cowboys a decade to have the most wins in the NFC East, but they haven’t looked back since :: Blogging The Boys

Since entering the NFC East in 1960, the Cowboys have dominated the competition.

Why Brad Sham believes Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has kept silent on racial injustices :: Dallas Morning News

Dallas Cowboys Radio Network’s Brad Sham doesn’t believe Cowboys owner Jerry Jones addressing social injustices will not benefit him at this point and believes the NFL “put a cork in it” league-wide to not have so many voices speaking on it.

Keyshawn Johnson talks Cowboys’ contract situation with Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper’s on-field ability :: Dallas Morning News

Former Dallas Cowboy Keyshawn Johnson speaks on the organization’s negotiating game with Dak Prescott and the skills of the Cowboys top receiver Amari Cooper.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott lead league in 40+ yard completions in 2019 :: Blogging The Boys

Despite the narrative that he’s a “dink and dunk” quarterback, Dak Prescott was the NFL’s top passer in terms of 40-yard completions in 2019.

Biadasz’s O-Line Career Almost Never Happened :: Dallas Cowboys

Tyler Biadasz was once a three-star recruit as a defensive end, getting scholarship offers from four schools (Southern Illinois, Western Illinois, Illinois State, and South Dakota). But after attending a Wisconsin football camp, Biadasz’s career took another turn.

Watch: All the hype about the Cowboys in one bomb show :: Cowboys Wire

Managing Editor K.D. Drummond sat down with The Late Night Hype Show and literally talked about any and everything regarding the Cowboys. Ezekiel Elliott, Dak’s deal, chasing Clowney, Griffen and Jamal Adams. Black coaches, Kris Richard vs Mike Nolan. So much more.

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Prescott, Lamb, McCarthy among Cowboys primed for strong 2020, say oddsmakers

An online sportsbook has released odds for end-of-season awards, naming several Cowboys as having favorable odds in their categories.

Football fans looking to put their money where their mouths are should probably start with the biggest gamble of them all right now: namely, whether there will even be a 2020 NFL season. Assuming the league moves forward and finds a way to play some semblance of a season, though, there will be plenty to wager on for those so inclined.

Even for those who don’t have monetary skin in the game, though, looking at the official odds has always been a way to gauge who’s favored to do what come gameday. And Cowboys fans itching for a sneak peek at how some of their guys will do in 2020 may find a good deal of encouragement in the latest set of numbers.

The sportsbook BetOnline has released odds on the league’s end-of-year awards, and the Cowboys are well-represented, an indicator that those in the know are projecting potentially strong campaigns from several Dallas notables.

In the regular season MVP race, quarterback Dak Prescott currently has the third-best odds to bring home the hardware. Only Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson are more likely to be named the league’s Most Valuable Player, according to the site. Prescott is tied with Kyler Murray, Russell Wilson, and Tom Brady. Argue over the exact figures there, but that’s fine company for the Dallas passer to find himself in, and could point to the likelihood of a stellar season.

Carolina’s Christian McCaffrey is the first non-quarterback on the list, at 14th. Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott is the fourth non-passer ranked, with the 26th-best odds overall. Among running backs, Elliott is behind McCaffrey, Derrick Henry (21), and Saquon Barkley (25).

DeMarcus Lawrence finds himself 13th on the list of candidates to win Defensive Player of the Year, with the same odds as Minnesota’s Danielle Hunter. Other Cowboys defenders listed with odds to win the award are Jaylon Smith (32), Aldon Smith (35), Leighton Vander Esch (37), and Gerald McCoy (67).

For those curious, recently-departed Byron Jones sits 27th. Current wish-list players Jadeveon Clowney and Jamal Adams are 14th and 19th, respectively.

Defensive Rookie of the Year? There are fifteen names ahead of Trevon Diggs. But, speaking to the promise of the Cowboys’ defensive rookie class of 2020 as a whole, Bradlee Anae and Neville Gallimore are also given DRoY odds; they rank 37th and 45th.

CeeDee Lamb holds the No. 7 spot among Offensive Rookie of the Year candidates and is the highest-ranking wide receiver on the list. He beats out Henry Ruggs III and Jerry Jeudy, both of whom were drafted ahead of Lamb in April.

Comeback Player of the Year is always a fascinating one. In 2019, Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill was named the award’s recipient, despite the astonishing return of Cowboys center Travis Frederick, who had spent the previous year battling a rare neurological disorder that left him barely able to walk. For the 2020 season, new Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith is listed 10th by the oddsmakers, behind names like Ben Roethlisberger, Rob Gronkowski, Cam Newton, Nick Foles, and JJ Watt. Interestingly, the new backup passer in Dallas, Andy Dalton, is ranked 13th.

Mike McCarthy is given the second-best odds of winning 2020’s Coach of the Year award, behind Bill Belichick and Bruce Arians, currently tied with the best chances. If he does go on to win the honor, McCarthy would be the second Cowboys coach to earn the title in the past five years; Jason Garrett won Coach of the Year in 2016.

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Cowboys News: Looking ahead to free agency 2021, predictions for 2020

Also in the news, Adrian Peterson complains about RB pay, Dez Bryant reacts to Cam Newton’s signing, and forecasting the Cowboys’ WR4.

It’s just weeks before the start of training camp, and there are so many questions the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL as a whole are facing. Some believe the season will take place, but a modified version- fewer games, no preseason, or some other change- seems increasingly likely.

If the coaching staff turnover is factored in, the Cowboys’ roster has certainly changed more this offseason than in recent years. The lack of in-person offseason programs doesn’t do them any favors, but all teams are having to adjust. Jourdan Lewis has a chance to break out, and a breakout may lead him to an expensive extension a year from now. HaHa Clinton-Dix could be a potential upgrade in the defensive backfield, and there’s a massive opportunity for the yet-to-be-named fourth wide receiver on the roster. All that and more; here are the news and notes for June 28, 2020.

After the big three, which wide receivers should make the Cowboys roster? :: Blogging The Boys

The Cowboys’ fourth receiver spot is one of the biggest roster question marks heading into training camp in Dallas. Dan Rogers from Blogging the Boys dives into all the potential candidates for the final wideout slot.

7 NFL players who should look forward to free agency in 2021 :: Bleacher Report

With the departure of Byron Jones, Jourdan Lewis has a great chance for a breakout year. If Lewis does step up this season, he could have his sights set on a big payday.

How NFL teams are managing the transition for this year’s rookie class :: Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated‘s Albert Breer talks with a Los Angeles Rams coach on the differences and challenges this unique virtual offseason has created.

What will HaHa Clinton-Dix bring to the Cowboys defense? :: Inside The Star

HaHa Clinton-Dix signed a one-year deal in the offseason with the Cowboys. The former first-round talent out of Alabama hasn’t necessarily lived up to his potential, but his consistent production and ability to play both safety positions should prove valuable for the Dallas defense.

Most likely to least likely: Running through 10 Dallas Cowboys-related scenarios :: The Athletic

With the continuing pandemic, no one knows just how the NFL season schedule will unfold. The Athletic’s Jon Machota does his best to rank the most likely events that can happen for the Cowboys this season.

Six NFL pre-training camp predictions: Colin Kaepernick stays unsigned, preseason reduced or scrapped, more :: CBS Sports

Dak Prescott signed his franchise tag, though many believe that will be temporary while he and the Cowboys work out a long term deal. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports predicts that long-term extension won’t happen this season.

Adrian Peterson calls NFL’s RB pay ‘disrespectful;’ ‘we are valuable’ :: TMZ Sports

Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott had to hold out of training camp to land his megacontract; now the Vikings’ Dalvin Cook is threatening to do the same. The 35-year-old Peterson, in the final year of his current deal in Washington, says he’s fed up with NFL owners trying to short-change their backfield workhorses.

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