Updates: Lamb misses Thursday’s practice :: The Mothership
After being limited Wednesday, Lamb sat out Thursday’s session with a back and foot issue. Other notable Cowboys who did not practice include Zack Martin, Tyler Smith, and Jake Ferguson.
DaRon Bland not concerned about rust once Cowboys clear him for 2024 debut :: The Mothership
Bland has practiced in full twice this week, but he’s not yet a lock to make his season debut on Sunday. “Yeah, it’s responding better,” he said of his surgically repaired foot. “I definitely feel more confident on it.” He explained it wasn’t a true setback that delayed his return to the field, just a matter of being comfortable going full speed and pushing the foot to its limits. He’s hoping to start alongside Trevon Diggs and Jourdan Lewis; it would mark the first time the trio has ever started a game together.
Mike McCarthy not using this elite weapon more is unjustifiable Cowboys crime :: Cowboys Wire
Despite blazing speed and electrifying skills with the ball in his hands, KaVontae Turpin still plays just a gadget role in the Cowboys offense. The routine slant route he housed in Week 10’s loss showed what he can do when given the chance, but he’s been largely misused and underutilized to an unforgivable degree. He’ll be a restricted free agent in 2025, meaning Dallas may even lose him to a team that understands what a weapon he is.
Cowboys’ Micah Parsons apologizes for Mike McCarthy comment :: ESPN
Parsons spoke with reporters for the first time since his comments after the Eagles loss and took the opportunity to apologize for remarks that seemed to criticize his head coach. “Obviously, no disrespect to [Mike McCarthy’s] career and what he’s made for himself as one of the most winningest coaches,” he said. “I could have done better. I was angry and I just didn’t finish, and I wasn’t as thoughtful as I usually am. I didn’t think people would take that context the way it was. That’s on me.”
How did Mike Zimmer challenge Micah Parsons during Cowboys’ five-game slide? :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
The defensive coordinator is pushing Parsons to be a better leader, the edge rusher explained: “And I love that stuff, because you know it bothers me when I feel like a coach is upset at me. He gave me a challenge, and I’m going to live up to that challenge.” Parsons didn’t elaborate on the specifics of Zimmer’s challenge, but he promises he’ll live up to it over the next seven games.
27 Cowboys free agents and whether or not they should be brought back :: Cowboys Wire
Some hard decisions are coming. Zack Martin- if he wants to keep playing- deserves a chance to suit up for a genuine contender. DeMarcus Lawrence seems likely to be wooed by Dan Quinn in Washington. Contributors like Ezekiel Elliott, Brandin Cooks, and Bryan Anger could be on the way out. But several of this year’s Cowboys are worth re-signing, like Turpin, Jourdan Lewis, Eric Kendricks, and Chauncey Golston, among others.
Dak Prescott says it’s painful watching Cowboys struggle without him: ‘Probably been as tough of a season as I’ve ever had’ :: NFL.com
Prescott admits that “a couple of tears came down” following the team’s loss to Houston. “This is going to hurt. It’s going to suck at times,” he said. “You just have to understand this is one of the moments that it does. I don’t want anything right now other than to let it suck.” Prescott says the year has been a roller coaster of emotion for him (he became a father, he got engaged, he saw his season end early due to his hamstring injury) and has him “riding a wave I’m constantly preaching about not riding.” He vows he’ll be “faster, stronger, and better than I ever have” when he returns to action.
Potential reason why Jerry Jones might not want this Cowboy to see the field :: Cowboys Wire
At this point in a lost season, many fans are ready to turn the offense over to Trey Lance. He was not impressive during the preseason, but if he could show enough over the final seven games to get another team interested, the Cowboys could turn him into a compensatory draft pick. But what if Jones thinks Lance is a late bloomer and are purposely burying him on the depth chart to keep his price down so the team can continue to develop him on the cheap?
Dallas Cowboys are facing a scenario not seen in nearly 25 years :: The Landry Hat
The Cowboys have mostly owned their storied division rivalry in recent years, but the tables have turned in 2024 as Dallas and Washington prepare to square off for the 129th time. For the first time in nearly a quarter-century, the Cowboys are double-digit underdogs, with the Commanders 10.5-point favorites. (The silver lining? The last time it happened- in 2000- Dallas pulled off the upset… and with a backup quarterback then, too.)
Jerry Jones sings high praise for potential Cowboys head coaching candidate :: Cowboys Wire
Jones had rave reviews for the offensive coordinator the Cowboys will face this weekend. Kliff Kingsbury has a reputation for unconventional play designs and his work developing young quarterbacks. A Texas native, his could be a name worth watching if there is a change in Dallas after the season ends.
Deion Sanders lands top QB recruit, downplays departure talk :: Sportico
Coach Prime said earlier in the week that he had “a kickstand down” in Boulder, claiming no interest in leaving the Buffaloes for a possible NFL job. It seems he really meant it. Colorado landed five-star prep quarterback Julian Lewis, ESPN’s No.2-ranked prospect who decommitted from USC over the weekend. Lewis could replace Sanders’s son Shedeur, a Heisman candidate and likely top-10 pick in next spring’s draft.
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy puts one of his D-FW homes up for sale. Here’s what we know :: Dallas Morning News
Whether it means anything or not, McCarthy has his 8,300-square-foot Allen home listed for $5.7 million. The five-bedroom Mediterranean-style estate has five full baths, two half-baths, a backyard putting green, a resort-style pool and spa, and even a climate-controlled kennel. McCarthy is reportedly selling the home to move closer to one of his children’s schools. He also owns a home in Plano, a property he bought from Dan Quinn when he moved to Washington.
Cowboys safety Darren Woodson among Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists, again :: Cowboys Wire
For the third year in a row and the eighth time overall, the Cowboys’ leading tackler and three-time Super Bowl champ is a semifinalist for Canton. He was a three-time first-team All-Pro and was selected to five Pro Bowls during his 12-year career.
Peyton Manning roasts Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones during CMA Awards :: The Tennesseean
Manning got in a shot at the Cowboys while hosting the CMA Awards in Nashville on Wednesday night. After a reference to the song “Cowboys Cry Too” by Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan, the longtime quarterback sneaked an obvious zinger. “But enough about Jerry Jones,” Manning added.
The connection between death row inmates in Texas and the Dallas Cowboys :: MSNBC
Podcast host Pablo Torre tells the Morning Joe crew that an unusual number of Texas death-row inmates use their official last words, incredibly, to shout out the Cowboys. He goes on to explain how, even in solitary confinement, many inmates are active fantasy football owners, keep up with the team in real life, and have passionate (and frustrated) opinions about Jerry Jones and the current state of the Cowboys.
