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• Arrowheadlines: LB Curtis Jacobs named a UDFA to watch

Photo by John Jones/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Saturday, May 11 The latest One UDFA to watch on each NFL roster | PFF KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: LB CURTIS JACOBS, PENN STATE The Chiefs have a need for depth at the linebacker position and Jacobs could provide that. Jacobs logged 49 total tackles in 2023 and was an effective blitzer for Penn State, earning 31 pressures ...2024
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• Cowboys news: Dallas is “hanging around the rim” despite offseason inactivity

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The latest news surrounding the Dallas Cowboys. Cowboys maintain they’re ‘hanging around the rim,’ close to championship despite offseason full of questions - Jared Dubin, CBS Sports Dallas’ front office feels a championship is near. No team in the NFL has had a stranger offseason than the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas clearly fancies itself a Super Bowl contender bas...2024
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• Don’t forget about Damone Clark in Cowboys’ changing linebacker room

Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images Damone Clark is still a key member of Dallas’ LB room despite all the new faces From veteran Eric Kendricks to rookie Marist Liufau to the delayed debut of DeMarvion Overshown, the Dallas Cowboys’ linebacker position will look very different in 2024. The one holdover from last year’s group, Damone Clark, is starting to feel like an afterthought. But h...2024
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• The Cowboys investment at linebacker will pay off for years to come

Photo by Michael Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images The Cowboys linebacker position has the potential to be a strength for a long time. One of the things the Dallas Cowboys had to do this offseason was get their linebacker room in order. The experiment with Markquese Bell at the position had some high notes, but he needs to go back to his natural spot playing safety. Dallas decided to go the ...2024
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• Predicting the Dallas Cowboys starters for the 2024 season

Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images Who will start for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024? Despite a few free agent additions and eight total draft picks, the Dallas Cowboys starters in all three phases of the game will look pretty much the same as they did a season ago. For a team that finished 12-5 last year and made the playoffs, having the majority of their starters return should be viewed...2024
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• Deep dive: How Mike Zimmer’s defense could lead to an NFC East title

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Mike Zimmer could be the answer for Dallas to repeat as NFC East champions The Dallas Cowboys have not added much outside talent to their roster this offseason. Eric Kendricks, Royce Freeman, and now Ezekiel Elliott remain the only free agents signed that played with other teams in 2023. Everyone else wore a star on their helmet a season ago. Entering...2024
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• Don’t forget about Damone Clark in Cowboys’ changing linebacker room
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• NFL Draft results 2024: Dallas Cowboys select OT Tyler Guyton with the 29th pick

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The first selection of the 2024 NFL Draft for the Dallas Cowboys is Oklahoma OT Tyler Guyton. With the 29th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Oklahoma offensive tackle Tyler Guyton. This pick has been forecast for the Cowboys since Tyron Smith left in free agency. The Cowboys traded back to get an extra third-round pick, and got Guyton anywa...2024
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• 3 NFL Draft prospects who could have shocking fall on draft night

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK These players could slip in the first round, and maybe even to Day 2. No matter how many times they are burned by baseless rumors and pre-draft reports that are later proven beyond a shadow of a doubt to be untrue, NFL fans continue to believe everything they hear until they’re given the actual results during the draft. For example, in the days and hours befo...2024
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• 8 things I think about the 2024 NFL Draft

Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images What can we expect when the 2024 NFL Draft gets underway on Thursday night? The NFL Draft is mere days away after months of anticipation. While the first pick is all but a sure thing with USC’s Caleb Williams favored to be selected by the Chicago Bears, it’s all uncertain thereafter. Mock draft after mock draft had the Washington Commanders taking Jayde...2024
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• Rookie review: LB DeMarvion Overshown looks to be fresh face of new Mike Zimmer defense

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Cowboys have put a lot of pressure on DeMarvion Overshown this season. The words redshirt or wasted year has been used a lot when reviewing the Cowboys 2023 draft class, like we’ve done here with DT Mazi Smith and TE Luke Schoonmaker. In the truest sense of those terms though, only second-round pick DeMarvion Overshown was lost f...2024
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• Draft history suggests the Cowboys do well when targeting OL, LB, and RB early in the draft

Set Number: X164476 TK1 What the Cowboys need and what they are good at drafting might line up quite well for them. This is an important draft for the Dallas Cowboys. It’s no secret that the team lost several key players in free agency without doing much to replenish those losses. Additionally, last year’s draft class was one of the worst-producing groups since the infamous “special teams...2024
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"Vander Esch dealt with a series of neck and back injuries during his career"

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"Cowboys, Leighton Vander Esch come to terms on two-year, $11 million deal"

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"Cowboys re-sign former Pro Bowl linebacker Leighton Vander Esch to a one-year deal, per report"

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"Jaylon Smith released by Cowboys: Leighton Vander Esch reacts to the news, displeased with public criticism"

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"Cowboys' Leighton Vander Esch fully recovered from neck injury, 'excited' to return and feeling 'wonderful'"

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• Cowboys news: Will McClay addresses what went into signing Ezekiel Elliott

Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The latest news surrounding the Dallas Cowboys. McClay details reasons for Zeke return to Cowboys - Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com Will McClay points to Zeke’s 2023 Patriots film that proves he still has it. Loving what they saw from the former two-time NFL rushing champ in his lone season with the New England Patriots, the Cowboys’ front office points at 2...2024
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• NFL Draft results 2024: Dallas Cowboys select DT Justin Rogers with the 244th pick

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Dallas Cowboys rounded out their draft class with Auburn’s Justin Rodgers! With the 244th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Auburn defensive tackle Justin Rogers. The Cowboys needed to beef up the middle of their defensive line after having issues stopping the run. Rogers is an attempt to fix that issue as he is large and specializes in ...2024
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• NFL Draft results 2024: Dallas Cowboys select WR Ryan Flournoy with the 216th pick

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys have a brand new wide receiver in Ryan Flournoy! With the 216th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Southeast Missouri State WR Ryan Flournoy. The Cowboys let Michael Gallup go in the offseason and don’t have any sure things behind CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks. Flournoy represents another body in the competition for...2024
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• NFL Draft results 2024: Dallas Cowboys select CB Caelen Carson with the 174th pick

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys have a new cornerback in Caelen Carson. With the 174th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Wake Forest cornerback Caelen Carson. The Cowboys seemed to be going with BPA here as Carson is a value pick at this spot in the draft. Cornerbacks are always in demand and the Cowboys depth was questionabl...2024
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• NFL Draft 2024 Day 3 live thread II: Cowboys news, trades, needs, draft order

Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Follow along with the 2024 NFL Draft and discuss all the moves. The 2024 NFL Draft rolls along. We continue to track all Dallas Cowboys’ moves. This is an open thread for draft chat. Cowboys 2024 draft picks: Round 1, pick 24 - OT Tyler Guyton (Oklahoma) Round 2, pick 56 - DE Marshawn Kneeland (Western Michigan) Round 3, pick 73 - ...2024
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• Cowboys news: Will McClay addresses what went into signing Ezekiel Elliott
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• NFL Draft results 2024: Dallas Cowboys select DT Justin Rogers with the 244th pick
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• NFL Draft results 2024: Dallas Cowboys select WR Ryan Flournoy with the 216th pick
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• NFL Draft results 2024: Dallas Cowboys select OT Nathan Thomas with the 233rd pick

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys have a new offensive lineman in Louisiana-Lafayette’s Nathan Thomas! With the 233rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Louisiana-Lafayette offensive tackle Nathan Thomas. The Cowboys are in the process of re-building their offensive line. Thomas is a huge tackle with a lot of traits to coach up,...2024
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• NFL Draft results 2024: Dallas Cowboys select CB Caelen Carson with the 174th pick
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• 2024 NFL Draft grades: Cowboys almost nail Day 2

Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A quick review of Day 2 draft grades for the Cowboys. Here’s quick look at some of the media grades that have come in so far for the Cowboys picks yesterday. 56. Marshawn Kneeland, Edge, Western Michigan TouchdownWire A+ For me, Marshawn Kneeland was one of the most fun players to watch in this class. I have a weakness for violent def...2024
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• NFL Draft results 2024: Dallas Cowboys select LB Marist Liufau with the 87th pick

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys have a new linebacker in Marist Liufau. With the 87th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Notre Dame linebacker Marist Liufau. The Cowboys entered the draft with a need at linebacker in Mike Zimmer’s new defense. The Cowboys now have knocked off some of their bigger needs in the drat. NFL.com Angular linebacker wi...2024
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• NFL Draft results 2024: Dallas Cowboys select OL Cooper Beebe with the 73rd pick

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys did it! Cooper Beebe! With the 73rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Kansas State interior lineman Cooper Beebe. The Cowboys go back to the offensive line and stock up with a guard from college. There are some who think he may push over to center for the Cowboys. NFL.com Wide-bodied guard who has been a model of...2024
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• NFL Draft results 2024: Dallas Cowboys select CB Caelen Carson with the 174th pick
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• NFL Draft results 2024: Dallas Cowboys select OL Cooper Beebe with the 73rd pick
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• In their minds, the Cowboys may think they are set for the NFL draft

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports A stingy approach to free agency has left the Cowboys with a lot of holes ahead of the NFL Draft. For most of us, NFL free agency has been disappointing for the Dallas Cowboys. It really shouldn’t be. They have stuck to the same playbook as in previous years. They refuse to spend big, and this year they seem very focused on the cap implications of the com...2024
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• Leighton Vander Esch’s early retirement continues unfortunate pattern with Cowboys LBs

Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images All the best to Leighton Vander Esch in life after football. Leighton Vander Esch has retired from football at just 28 years old. This untimely end to his playing career can’t help but make Cowboys fans think of Sean Lee, Jaylon Smith, and other linebackers who saw their time cut short, or at least significantly hampered, by medical issues. It’s an u...2024
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• Jaguars News (3/19): Arik Armstead has ‘a good 5 or 6 more years’ in him

Your daily dose of Jacksonville Jaguars news for March 19, 2024. Good morning! Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars. Jaguars News 2024 NFL free agency: Jaguars signings tracker (Big Cat Country) The team has announced they have signed [Trevis] Gipson. Jaguars fans may recognize this name, as many fans had an interest in either trading for t...2024
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• The Linc - Haason Reddick roster bonus pushed back as trade rumors continue

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/19/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Eagles reportedly tweak Haason Reddick contract as trade efforts continue - NBCSPA curious turn of events in Haason Reddick’s offseason as Reddick has apparently agreed to allow the Eagles to delay his $1 million roster bonus for two weeks as they continue to attem...2024
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• Here’s why the Cowboys may essentially be done with free agency for now

They might be focused on a certain big contract negotiation. | Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images It is quite possible the Cowboys already consider themselves done with free agency. Fans of the Dallas Cowboys are enduring what has become an annual rite of the offseason. While virtually every other team in the league, most certainly including their three division rivals, are signing so...2024
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• Cowboys news: Leighton Vander Esch says goodbye; Rico Dowdle returns

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports The latest Dallas Cowboys offseason news. LVE pens emotional retirement letter to Cowboys - Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com Leighton Vander Esch played all six of his NFL seasons with the Cowboys as their 2018 first-round pick. Vander Esch, lovingly dubbed “Wolf Hunter” by the Cowboys’ fandom who enjoyed letting out the occasional howl whenever the former ...2024
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• Leighton Vander Esch retiring from football after six seasons with Dallas Cowboys

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images The Wolf Hunter is officially calling it a career. Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is retiring from professional football. JUST IN: Former Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch has medically retired.“I love the game of football so much, and my body won’t cooperate any longer. I cherished every moment of my NFL career, and it has been such a...2024
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• Cowboys' Leighton Vander Esch fully recovered from neck injury, 'excited' to return and feeling 'wonderful'
The Pro Bowl linebacker is feeling better than he ever has...2020
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• Cowboys lose Blake Jarwin, Leighton Vander Esch to serious injuries in Week 1 loss to Rams
Jarwin is out for the season with a torn ACL, while Vander Esch requires surgery for his collarbone...2020
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• Cowboys' Leighton Vander Esch suffers collarbone injury in Sunday night matchup vs. Rams and won't return
The former first-round linebacker missed seven games in 2019 with a neck issue...2020
• Cowboys re-sign former Pro Bowl linebacker Leighton Vander Esch to a one-year deal, per report
The former first-round pick is staying with the Cowboys...2022
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• Cowboys, Leighton Vander Esch come to terms on two-year, $11 million deal

The former Pro Bowler will remain in Dallas...2023
• Leighton Vander Esch retires: Ex-Cowboys LB ends 6-year NFL career after persistent neck injuries, per report

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• Cowboys' Leighton Vander Esch expected to make 'full recovery', be available for offseason program
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• Cowboys' Leighton Vander Esch 'not worried anymore' about neck issue, confirms role change in 2020
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• Arrowheadlines: LB Curtis Jacobs named a UDFA to watch
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• 2024 NFL Draft grades: Cowboys almost nail Day 2
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• NFL Draft results 2024: Dallas Cowboys select OL Cooper Beebe with the 73rd pick
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• Pre-Snap Reads 3/19: How much has the Seahawks roster improved through early part of free agency?

Read! In Today’s Links: Seattle Seahawks position group analysis; Schneider talks new TEs; why are new LBs are better than last year’s LBs; what’s next for our squad; and a bit more! Things are still moving, and moving at a ‘Hawks pace. How much better is our favourite team? What does the roster look like, to you? Where do we need improvement? What part of the roster is deep enough to your li...2024
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• Cowboys free agency leaves a lot of holes, but it’s not as bad as it looks

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images There are a lot of people questioning how the Dallas Cowboys are approaching free agency. It’s business as usual for the Dallas Cowboys and that means it’s time to disappoint fans who are holding their breath for some new toys to admire as the team revamps their roster. Most are conditioned for this quiet period, but it’s still concerning because th...2024
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• Giants news, 3/16: Drew Lock, J.J. McCarthy, Malik Nabers, more headlines

New York Giants news for Saturday Good morning, New York Giants fans! Giants mock draft tracker: Wide receiver, quarterback both draw significant support In this week’s edition of our Giants mock draft tracker, 25 of 45 mocks (55.6%) have the Giants selecting a wide receiver. Thirteen of those mock drafts (28.9%) give the Giants Malik Nabers of LSU. Twelve (26.7%) give New York Rome Odunze of Wash...2024
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• The underrated part of Dan Quinn’s success that the Cowboys are primed to take advantage of
Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports The Cowboys are rightfully buying into being a defensive team with one of the best coordinators in the NFL leading the way. There’s no denying that the Dallas Cowboys are having a massively productive offseason. In some ways they’ve stuck to their usual tactics of prioritizing internal free agents and finding value players to fill roster needs in prepara...2023
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• Cowboys release Ezekiel Elliott, end of an era in Dallas football
Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The former 4th overall pick of the Cowboys is cut from the roster. Speculation had been swirling since the end of the regular season over what the Cowboys would do with veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott, but that speculation came to an end on Wednesday as the Cowboys decided to release the former fourth overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft. End of an...2023
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