Countdown to Kickoff

Days Hours Minutes Seconds
Cleveland Browns
VS
Dallas Cowboys

Sunday

September 8, 2024

4:25 PM ET

Cleveland, OH

Dallas Cowboys
VS
New Orleans Saints

Sunday

September 15, 2024

1:00 PM ET

Dallas, TX

Dallas Cowboys
VS
Baltimore Ravens

Sunday

September 22, 2024

4:25 PM ET

Dallas, TX

New York Giants
VS
Dallas Cowboys

Thursday

September 26, 2024

8:15 PM ET

New York, NY

Pittsburgh Steelers
VS
Dallas Cowboys

Sunday

October 6, 2024

8:20 PM ET

Pittsburgh, PA

Dallas Cowboys
VS
Detroit Lions

Sunday

October 13, 2024

4:25 PM ET

Dallas, TX

San Francisco 49ers
VS
Dallas Cowboys

Sunday

October 27, 2024

8:20 PM ET

San Francisco, CA

Atlanta Falcons
VS
Dallas Cowboys

Sunday

November 3, 2024

1:00 PM ET

Atlanta, GA

Dallas Cowboys
VS
Philadelphia Eagles

Sunday

November 10, 2024

4:25 PM ET

Dallas, TX

Dallas Cowboys
VS
Houston Texans

Monday

November 18, 2024

8:15 PM ET

Dallas, TX

Washington Commanders
VS
Dallas Cowboys

Sunday

November 24, 2024

1:00 PM ET

Washington, D.C.

Dallas Cowboys
VS
New York Giants

Thursday

November 28, 2024

4:30 PM ET

Dallas, TX

Dallas Cowboys
VS
Cincinnati Bengals

Monday

December 9, 2024

8:15 PM ET

Dallas, TX

Carolina Panthers
VS
Dallas Cowboys

Sunday

December 15, 2024

1:00 PM ET

Carolina, NC

Dallas Cowboys
VS
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Sunday

December 22, 2024

8:20 PM ET

Dallas, TX

Philadelphia Eagles
VS
Dallas Cowboys

Sunday

December 29, 2024

4:25 PM ET

Philadelphia, PA

Dallas Cowboys
VS
Washington Commanders

Sunday

January 5, 2025

TBD

Dallas, TX

Cowboys mailbag: Questions on the effect of Dak Prescott’s deal and Jake Ferguson’s injury

Cowboys mailbag: Questions on the effect of Dak Prescott’s deal and Jake Ferguson’s injury
Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Our latest mailbag features plenty of questions about the Dallas Cowboys.

Every week, we take questions on X (Twitter) and Facebook about Dallas Cowboys players and other issues surrounding the team. So let’s get9 right into it.

“After Dak signed his monster deal, how much does that effect deals for other players going forward?”

(@Riley Braggington on Facebook)

Mike: The front office has already freed up some space with the restructuring of Terence Steele’s contract. There are rumblings they are looking to do the same with Trevon Diggs contract but wait on that one. As it stands, the Cowboys have a little under $30 million in cap space next year with 40 players under contract which puts them in a reasonably good position. When you also take into account the cap space will look to go up next season this should help balance things out ready to make a deal with Micah Parsons long term.

Dana: In the short term, it should free up cap space to be able to pay more players, however, the list of upcoming contracts is a long one. Guys like Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland, Tyler Smith, Jake Ferguson, DeMarcus Lawrence and others are going to need contract extensions soon as well. While the Cowboys might not be able to pay every one of these players top money for their positions, they should have enough to prioritize the guys they really want to keep. It also helps that the salary cap will continue to increase.

“Now it’s confirmed Jake Ferguson has an injury. Will Dallas be in the market for a vet TE, or are we sticking with our guys?”

(@Riley on Facebook)

Mike: It’s unlikely the Cowboys go out to grab another tight end. For one, Ferguson isn’t out for the season which is great news and is deemed week-to-week, so he could be back within a couple of weeks. The other is who realistically can the Cowboys grab? There are guys like Jimmy Graham available, but he made six receptions last year. That’s the level of tight end on the open market right now.

If Ferguson is a no-go this week then expect to see Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford take the leading roles at tight end. This may scare fans but there’s two major factors to look at. One factor is Marshon Lattimore may miss this game which puts rookie cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry at one of the starting cornerbacks spots. With the prospect of a rookie corner facing either CeeDee Lamb or Brandin Cooks you can be sure the Saints coaches will pull a safety to help him out. That leaves room in the middle of the field for Schoonmaker and Spann-Ford to get open and make plays. The other factor is last year the Saints defense allowed the second-most touchdowns to the tight end position, making this a positive matchup for the Cowboys tight end tandem.

Dana: It looks like Jake Ferguson dodged a season-ending injury with a knee bruise/MCL sprain. According to the team, he still has a chance to play on Sunday against the Saints. If he does end up missing some time however, look for the team to use the guys that are already in house. Luke Schoonmaker, Brevyn Spann-Ford, and John Stephens Jr. will be the guys they rely on, but also look for Hunter Luepke to fill in as well. He got some work in with the tight end group at training camp and can help with blocking receiving.

“So are the Cowboys distractions finally gone or might we see more in the next few weeks?”

(@MrEd315 on Twitter)

Mike: Distractions never go away and for a team as media-grabbing as Dallas. You can be sure there’s plenty to distract the players and coaches. The best teams in the NFL aren’t the ones that shy away from distractions, but are the ones that deal with them quickly and don’t allow them to effect the team.

Dana: While the biggest distraction cloud looming over this Cowboys team has blown away with the news of Dak Prescott’s extension, there are still some clouds forming in the distance. Mike McCarthy is coaching on the last year of his contract and Micah Parsons’ contract will be next in line. There is still time for the Cowboys front office to make decisions on both of these but it will no doubt be something that is talked about all season. That being said, this Cowboys team does a very good job about keeping all of the distractions away from the field. It won’t be the focus of conversations in the locker room and shouldn’t affect the play on game days.

Be sure to check Blogging The Boys as well as @kenfigkowboy and @day_nuh_bee on X (Twitter) and also Facebook for the weekly post, asking for your questions to include in the weekly mailbag. Many thanks to everyone who send in your questions and votes.

About Us

How ‘Bout Dem Cowboys is your ultimate destination for the latest Dallas Cowboys news, fan gear, and community connection.

Popular Articles

Newsletter

Subscribe For More!

You have been successfully Subscribed! Ops! Something went wrong, please try again.
Edit Template

Hot Fan Gear

Men's New Era Navy Dallas Cowboys Main Trucker 9FIFTY Snapback Hat

Men's New Era Navy Dallas Cowboys Main Trucker 9FIFTY Snapback Hat

Description

$36.99

Buy Now
Men's New Era  Graphite Dallas Cowboys 2024 NFL Draft 9FIFTY Snapback Hat

Men's New Era Graphite Dallas Cowboys 2024 NFL Draft 9FIFTY Snapback Hat

Description

$38.99

Buy Now
Men's New Era Navy Dallas Cowboys 2024 Sideline 9SEVENTY Stretch-Snap Hat

Men's New Era Navy Dallas Cowboys 2024 Sideline 9SEVENTY Stretch-Snap Hat

Description

$39.99

Buy Now
Men's New Era White/Navy Dallas Cowboys 2024 NFL Training Camp Golfer Snapback Hat

Men's New Era White/Navy Dallas Cowboys 2024 NFL Training Camp Golfer Snapback Hat

Description

$38.99

Buy Now
Men's Pro Standard  Black Dallas Cowboys Triple Black Pro Shooting T-Shirt

Men's Pro Standard Black Dallas Cowboys Triple Black Pro Shooting T-Shirt

Description

$79.99

Buy Now
Women's Fanatics White/Navy Dallas Cowboys Foiled Primary Lace-Up T-Shirt

Women's Fanatics White/Navy Dallas Cowboys Foiled Primary Lace-Up T-Shirt

Description

$54.99

Buy Now
Men's Fanatics Dallas Cowboys Serve T-Shirt Combo Pack

Men's Fanatics Dallas Cowboys Serve T-Shirt Combo Pack

Description

$35.99

Buy Now
Women's Nike Heather Navy Dallas Cowboys Fashion Tri-Blend T-Shirt

Women's Nike Heather Navy Dallas Cowboys Fashion Tri-Blend T-Shirt

Description

$34.99

Buy Now

Latest Posts

  • Dallas Cowboys News
  • Dallas Cowboys Video
Load More

End of Content.

ADVERTISEMENT

Recent Posts

  • Dallas Cowboys News
  • Dallas Cowboys Video
Load More

End of Content.

Stay Informed with Our Latest Updates

You have been successfully Subscribed! Ops! Something went wrong, please try again.

How ‘Bout Dem Cowboys is your ultimate destination for the latest Dallas Cowboys news, fan gear, and community connection.

© 2024 How ‘Bout Dem Cowboys