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• How much it cost the Seahawks to sign veteran pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr

At long last, we finally have the main details on the Seattle Seahawks’ newest edge rusher. Former first-round pick Dante Fowler Jr agreed to a one-year contract with Seattle earlier in this month, an expected move following an NFL Draft in which the Seahawks did not select any pass rushing specialists. Initial reports had Fowler’s […]...2026
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• DeMarcus Lawrence’s message to Dante Fowler Jr: Come to Seahawks ‘if you want to win a Super Bowl’

The Seattle Seahawks are back on top, and so is their recruiting department. Before making a decision in free agency, Dante Fowler Jr. was pitched the most promising offer of all from DeMarcus Lawrence: a legitimate shot to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy with the Seahawks. Lawrence, who went to Seattle last year after 11 […]...2026
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• Why Dante Fowler Jr. might be John Schneider’s smartest move of the Seahawks offseason

For most of the offseason, Seattle Seahawks fans expected Seattle to make a splash at EDGE. The rumors were everywhere. Big names, cheap projects were constantly connected to the team, while Boye Mafe’s departure increasingly felt inevitable after reports surfaced that Seattle explored trade possibilities around the deadline last year. Add in the uncertainty surrounding […]...2026
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• Where the Seattle Seahawks’ 2027 draft capital currently stands

We’re two weeks removed from the NFL Draft and just over a week beyond the window for the compensatory pick formula portion of free agency. Any signing the Seattle Seahawks make moving forward will not potentially cancel out a comp pick, so there’s no need to worry about the Dante Fowler Jr acquisition. With the […]...2026
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• Why Dante Fowler Jr. isn’t necessarily guaranteed his role in Seahawks defense

The Seattle Seahawks finally signed an edge rusher; all is now set! We’ve replaced everybody we lost, right? Yeah, kinda. The Seahawks signed Dante Fowler Jr., who posted very solid grades in the 2025 season: 77.6, good for 21st out of 115 eligible EDGE players (for all who care to know what PFF thought). Fowler […]...2026
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• Cross One Pass Rusher Off the Board for Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings will not be signing veteran EDGE rusher Dante Fowler Jr. to fill their vacant OLB3 role anytime […]...2026
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• Former Detroit Lions pass rusher signing with Dallas Cowboys

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Pass rusher James Houston, who fizzled out in Detroit, is getting another opportunity—this time with the Dallas Cowboys. According to several reports, the Dallas Cowboys are signing former Detroit Lions pass rusher James Houston. Houston was the Lions’ sixth-round pick back in 2022. Though he did not originally make the team’s 53-man roster, he stuck around ...2025
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• Who will be the Giants’ left tackle in Game 1?

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The options if Andrew Thomas isn’t ready are not great. I love a good horror movie. Classics like “Alien,” “Psycho,” “The Silence of the Lambs” that ratchet up the tension are right up my alley. That said, I got a little sick to my stomach when I saw this headline about New York Giants’ left tackle Andrew Thomas the other day in nj.com: C...2025
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• Cowboys news: Dallas will take a $16 million 2026 salary cap hit on Tuesday

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Notable headlines surrounding America’s team. Cowboys set to lose $16.4 million in future cap space Tuesday thanks to accounting quirk - K.D. Drummond, Cowboys Wire Some interesting accounting rules around Zack Martin’s retirement. Dak Prescott ($60 million per year), CeeDee Lamb ($34 million per year) and Micah Parsons ($24 million salary in 2025) are th...2025
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• The Linc - What is Tanner McKee’s trade value?

Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 6/1/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... In Roob’s Observations: What would it take for Howie Roseman to trade Tanner McKee? - NBCSP1. The one OTA practice the media was allowed to watch so far was a laid-back indoor session that lasted about 82 minutes and was filled with a bunch of individual periods. There...2025
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• Cowboys news: DeMarvion Overshown provides an update on his rehab progress

Tim Heitman-Imagn Images The latest Cowboys news. DeMarvion Overshown on injury rehab, learning from Matt Eberflus, more - Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com The latest on DeMarvion Overshown. Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is over five months removed from his devasting ACL, PCL and MCL tear that he suffered in Week 14 against the Cincinnati Bengals. He’s returned to the rehab gro...2025
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• Cowboys’ defense ranked as the 10th-best defensive unit in the NFL for the 2025 season

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports The Cowboys did a good job of upgrading on the defensive side of the ball this offseason. While they may not have stolen headlines with flashy moves, the Dallas Cowboys made clear upgrades on both sides of the ball this offseason. Dallas saw the lack of depth that killed them in the 2024 campaign and made it a priority to ensure that does not happen again this...2025
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• Cowboys news: Brian Schottenheimer says he won’t change as a head coach

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images Notable headlines surrounding America’s team. Brian Schottenheimer defines Cowboys’ culture with consistency, connections: ‘I won’t change’ - Patrik Walker, Dallas Cowboys.com Brian Schottenheimer is changing the culture. As the NFL offseason calendar speeds along, Brian Schottenheimer digs his heels in more and more as both a first-time head coach an...2025
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• Dallas Cowboys hidden gems: 1 underrated veteran, free agent, and 2025 NFL Draft pick

Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Here are 3 players who should really help the Cowboys this season. [Ed note:] A guest post from long-time NFL writer Doug Farrar. The time between when free agency and the draft have concluded and the start of the regular season is the few-month period in which hope truly springs eternal. Every player is in better shape than they’ve ever been before, every new h...2025
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• Recap and roster needs for the Cowboys heading into Day 3 of the draft

Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Here is what we will be paying attention to on Day 3 of the NFL Draft. Objectively, the Dallas Cowboys are having an outstanding draft. Throughout their first three selections, there has been a constant theme—culture builders. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer has preached an emphasis on changing the team's culture from day one during hi...2025
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• 2025 NFL Draft grades: Cowboys with “sneaky good picks” on Day Two.

Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A quick review of Day 2 draft grades for the Cowboys. Before we move to the media grades for the individual picks, here are a few draft summaries placing the Cowboys among the winners of Day Two. For The Win declares the Cowboys the winners of the night. The Cowboys had the best night of any team in the NFL on night two of the 2025 NFL...2025
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"Mike McCarthy hopes ex-Cowboys Dorance Armstrong, Dante Fowler Jr. 'play like s---' for Commanders on Sunday"

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"The Falcons have placed outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr."

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"Then they made a pair of big splashes, as they made quick deals for pass-rusher Dante Fowler Jr."

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"The Jets desperately need pass-rushing help, and they “almost certainly will be interested” in Rams defensive end Dante Fowler Jr."

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• How much it cost the Seahawks to sign veteran pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr
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• DeMarcus Lawrence’s message to Dante Fowler Jr: Come to Seahawks ‘if you want to win a Super Bowl’
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• Why Dante Fowler Jr. might be John Schneider’s smartest move of the Seahawks offseason
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• Where the Seattle Seahawks’ 2027 draft capital currently stands
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• Seattle Seahawks 90-man roster following NFL Draft, Dante Fowler signing

The Seattle Seahawks wrapped up their rookie minicamp this past weekend, a week removed from adding more talent through the 2026 NFL Draft and the undrafted free agent period. They also added to their roster through free agency, signing tight end Harrison Bryant last week and then veteran pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr this week. […]...2026
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• Former Rams player signs with Seahawks

Former Rams edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr., a player who helped L.A. reach the 2018 Super Bowl, has signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Seahawks. The 31-year-old pass rusher is now on his sixth career team and has never spent three consecutive seasons with one team. Going into year 11, Fowler will now […]...2026
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• Source: Seahawks to sign edge rusher Fowler Jr.
The Seahawks are signing veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, a source told the NFL Network on Tuesday....2026
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• Cowboys 2026 free agent profile: DE Dante Fowler Jr.

The Dallas Cowboys have 22 players (UFA/RFA) who will officially hit the open market in a little over a month. Today, we continue our series examining each of the Cowboys’ impending free agents, reviewing their 2025 campaign and predicting what will be next for each player. We continue our free agent profile series by taking […]...2026
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• Who will be the Giants’ left tackle in Game 1?
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• Cowboys news: Dallas will take a $16 million 2026 salary cap hit on Tuesday
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• Cowboys’ defense ranked as the 10th-best defensive unit in the NFL for the 2025 season
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• Here is what the Dallas Cowboys did throughout free agency and the NFL draft

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Here is a full list of what the Cowboys did through both free agency and the NFL draft. When it comes to the offseason there are two primary windows of opportunity for NFL teams to add to or adjust their roster. Things begin with free agency and the Dallas Cowboys do not exactly believe in utilizing it to a serious degree. This year ran a little counter t...2025
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• 2025 NFL Draft grades: Cowboys with “sneaky good picks” on Day Two.
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• 2 defensive free agents the Cowboys should take a flyer on before the start of the 2025 NFL draft

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images The Cowboys could benefit from adding some depth before the draft. A little less than a month stands between the Dallas Cowboys and the 2025 NFL Draft. While the Cowboys have made some decent depth signings this spring, there’s plenty of room for upgrades at multiple spots on the current roster. Today, we examine two defensive free agents Dallas should...2025
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• Cowboys news: Source claims Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons are talking about a new deal

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The latest news around your Dallas Cowboys Dallas Cowboys, Micah Parsons talking long-term contract - Mike Leslie, WFAA There are rumblings that the Cowboys and Micah Parsons might get a deal done. The Dallas Cowboys and their All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons have held discussions about a long-term contract extension, according to a source with knowled...2025
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• What the signing of Solomon Thomas in free agency means for the Cowboys

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Cowboys have made some uncharacteristic moves to strengthen their roster early in free agency. The Dallas Cowboys added two former first-round picks to their defensive line on Tuesday, the second day of free agency after landing running back Javonte Williams and guard Robert Jones on day one. They are defensive end Payton Turner and defensive tackle ...2025
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• NFC East news: Eagles’ OC Kellen Moore headed to the Saints, looking at New York’s Day 2 draft options

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The latest news from around the division. Saints finalizing deal with Eagles OC Kellen Moore to become new head coach - Grant Gordon, NFL.com The coordinator finally gets his chance to run the whole show. Kellen Moore is sticking around in New Orleans. Moore, as expected, is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the New Orleans Saints, NFL Network...2025
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• Eagles vs. Commanders NFC Championship Game: The mostly good, the bad, and the ugly

Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Highlights and lowlights from Philadelphia’s third straight playoff win. Josh Harris was not on the sideline this time. The Washington Commanders’ owner was nowhere to be found. Harris, who is connected to Philadelphia as the owner of the NBA’s 76ers, was off hiding after the Eagles scored a record 55 points in an NFC Championship game, beating Washington, 55-23...2025
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• Commanders vs. Lions: 6 key matchups in Divisional Round duel

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Breaking down six key matchups with a deep statistical dive from the Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions For the second consecutive year, the Detroit Lions will have a home Divisional Round game, and their challenger this time around is fittingly the Washington Commanders. For a team that continually has been slaying their franchise’s demons, the Lions’ ability...2025
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• The Linc - What is Tanner McKee’s trade value?
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• 2025 NFL Draft grades: Cowboys with “sneaky good picks” on Day Two.
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• Cowboys news: Dallas hits and misses in the third round of recent drafts

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Notable headlines surrounding America’s team. Cowboys’ 3rd round NFL Draft selections under Will McClay have been more hit than miss - Mario Herrera Jr, Inside The Star In case you need additional faith in Will McClay. CB Jourdan Lewis Drafted: 2017, 92nd overall Jourdan Lewis, selected 92nd overall in 2017, was one of McClay’s better picks. The Michiga...2025
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• Calais Campbell is a veteran option the Cowboys should consider

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images This would be an instant upgrade to the Cowboys' defensive front. Coming into the offseason, the Dallas Cowboys knew they had work to do to fill some holes before the NFL draft, and the defensive line was one of the key areas. They've made several moves in regard to the unit, with bringing back edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. being the mos...2025
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• Eagles vs. Commanders NFC Championship Game: The mostly good, the bad, and the ugly
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• Cowboys news: DeMarcus Lawrence reportedly not coming back this season

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The latest news surrounding the Dallas Cowboys. Broaddus: Cowboys to shut down DeMarcus Lawrence for rest of 2024 season - 105.3 The Fan The Cowboys are not going to get DeMarcus Lawrence back this season. Now the question is will he be back at all? The Dallas Cowboys are shutting down defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence for the rest of the 2024 season, Bry...2024
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• Cowboys vs Commanders recap: Social media reaction to a crazy victory

Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images Cowboys fans had a ton of thoughts throughout Sunday’s win. It’s the final game before Thanksgiving and Dallas stepped into Washington hoping to build momentum and break the losing streak. The streak was broken but in the most unlikeliest of ways. Here’s what social media had to say. Things started off with salt getting rubbed in the wound. Former ...2024
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• Position battleground (rookies): Cowboys vs. Commanders breakdown for draft picks/UDFAs

Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Who has impressed you from the Commanders’ rookie class? Previously we broke down both team’s offense and defense for the upcoming game between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders. Now we dive back into the position battleground, this time looking at how some of each team’s rookie class stack up against each other. (Grades f...2024
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• Dante Fowler Jr. inks max deal four days after ACL tear
The Jaguars signed Dante Fowler to a four-year, $23.5 million deal that includes a $15.3 million signing bonus Tuesday. The No. 3 overall pick gets a fully guaranteed deal after suffering a season-ending ACL injury....2015
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• Dante Fowler Jr. Injury: Updates on Jaguars DE's Knee and Return
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• Florida's Dante Fowler Jr. Runs 40-Yard Dash Wearing a Gold Watch at NFL Combine
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• Dante Fowler Shown on Video of Altercation Between 2 Women
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• Jags top pick Dante Fowler Jr. injures knee on first day of rookie minicamp
The Jacksonville Jaguars got a scare in the first hour of their two-day rookie mini-camp Friday when defensive end Dante Fowler Jr., their first-round pick and the third player drafted overall a week ago, went down with an apparent injury to his left knee....2015
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• Jalen Ramsey Injury: Updates on Jaguars DB's Knee and Recovery
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• Dallas Cowboys roster power rankings: Week 4

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys had a very strong game against the Patriots, and we sort out the top players for the week. The Dallas Cowboys handed Bill Belichick the most significant loss of his head coaching career. For that reason alone, every player and coach should receive immense credit. Dallas looked like a refocused team that took their preparation seriously ...2023
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• Defensive domination: Recapping the fantasy impact of the Dallas 38-3 win over New England

Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The Cowboys defense stifled the Patriots offense, and in the process ruined Ezekiel Elliott’s homecoming, The Dallas Cowboys needed to put last week’s game behind them and answer some critics about the viability of the team in the grander scheme. The players and the coaches returned to the drawing board and came out guns blazing against a New England Patriots ...2023
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• How the Cowboys (or Ravens, Jaguars or Even the Chargers) Can Win Super Bowl LI
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• Who will be the Giants’ left tackle in Game 1?
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• Cowboys news: Dallas will take a $16 million 2026 salary cap hit on Tuesday
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• The Linc - What is Tanner McKee’s trade value?
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• Cowboys news: DeMarvion Overshown provides an update on his rehab progress
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• Cowboys news: Brian Schottenheimer says he won’t change as a head coach
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• Dallas Cowboys hidden gems: 1 underrated veteran, free agent, and 2025 NFL Draft pick
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• Cowboys’ roster winners and losers from surprisingly defense heavy draft

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Here is the potential impact of the NFL Draft on the Dallas Cowboys roster. The 2025 NFL Draft has concluded, with the Dallas Cowboys making nine picks. Originally scheduled for ten, the Cowboys went into day three with the bulk of their picks still remaining, and did some wheeling and dealing to move up in the fifth round and target even more defensive hel...2025
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• Recap and roster needs for the Cowboys heading into Day 3 of the draft
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• 2025 NFL Draft grades: Cowboys with “sneaky good picks” on Day Two.
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• The Linc - Brandon Graham says he is “90 percent retired”

Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 4/10/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Brandon Graham leaves the door open on a potential return - PFTA wave can mean farewell. A wave can mean hello. Last month, long-time Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham waved goodbye to football. Now, he might be waving hello to a return. Appeari...2025
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• Recap and roster needs for the Cowboys heading into Day 3 of the draft
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• What the signing of Solomon Thomas in free agency means for the Cowboys
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• Eagles Injury Report: A.J. Brown among 4 players limited

Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images Thursday news and updates. The Philadelphia Eagles issued their second official injury report on Thursday in advance of their Week 16 road game against the Washington Commanders. The Eagles listed four players under LIMITED PARTICIPATION: A.J. Brown, Landon Dickerson, Bryce Huff and Sydney Brown. A.J. Brown was listed under did not participate on Wednesda...2024
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• Cowboys news: DeMarcus Lawrence reportedly not coming back this season
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• Giants-Commanders, Week 9: What to expect when New York has the ball

Luke Johnson-Imagn Images Can the Giants get some real offense going? The 2-6 New York Giants host the 6-2 division-leading Washington Commanders this Sunday. The Giants are 3.5-point home underdogs per FanDuel Sportsbook, and the Over/Under is 44.5. New York is on a short week after losing 26-18 to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football. Washington scored a miraculous last-seco...2024
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• With Cowboys’ DE position so thin, their name pops up in trade speculation

Stephen Lew-Imagn Images The Cowboys name will always be included in trade speculation Coming into the season defensive end was one of the Dallas Cowboys’ thinnest position groups. Dallas lost veterans Dorance Armstrong and Dante Fowler Jr. to the Washington Commanders in free agency, and added just one impact edge rusher, second-round pick Marshawn Kneeland, to replace the duo. As the sea...2024
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• Dallas Cowboys facility tours are once again under scrutiny with quotes from several former players

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Dallas Cowboys team facility tours are (shocker here) apparently something that players do not enjoy all too much. When you are winning in the NFL, life is relatively good. Unfortunately, the opposite holds true as well. It is well-known that the Dallas Cowboys have not done much serious winning since before Marvin Harrison (as in Sr., not his rookie son ...2024
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• Rico Dowdle standing out early in padded practices, but still plenty of room in RB committee

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Rico Dowdle is starting to shine... could he really and truly be RB1? The Dallas Cowboys will play their first preseason game on August 11th at the L.A. Rams. The first meaningful game of the season is less than a month after that on September 8th at the Browns to open the regular season, yet we still don’t know their plans at runnin...2024
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