Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb focused on ‘keeping shoulder attached to my body’ while ‘living my dream’ :: CBS Sports
Lamb’s gritty performance is earning him rave reviews from Cowboys coaches, teammates, and fans. “My shoulder is out of whack,” he said, referring to the AC sprain he suffered back in Week 9. “I love this game that much. I’m literally willing to put my body out there on the line for my guys.”
Micah Parsons made NFL history in Cowboys-Buccaneers game :: Athlon Sports
In recording his 50th career sack, Parsons put his name alongside some of the game’s true legends. He’s now the sixth player to hit that milestone in his first four seasons. Reggie White, Derrick Thomas, J.J. Watt, DeMarcus Ware, and Dwight Freeney are the others.
Cowboys win was a pivotal moment for CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons :: Cowboys Wire
In a game that in many ways meant nothing, Lamb and Parsons showed firsthand that, to them, it meant everything. The two Cowboys superstars have drawn criticism in the past: for sideline behavior, body language on the field, selective effort, even comments and attitudes expressed between games. But both displayed incredible leadership in the Week 16 win. Lamb, physically pained by a shoulder injury, and Parsons, absolutely exhausted carrying the load as edge rusher, showed the grit and determination that hearkened back to memories of heroes past.
Brandon Aubrey sets new NFL record, solidifying himself as Cowboys’ ultimate weapon :: The Mothership
Aubrey hit a ridiculous three field goals of over 50 yards on Sunday. That gave him 14 for the season, a new league record (and he still has two games to play). He’s also the first kicker ever to connect on 10 or more 50-yarders in consecutive seasons. But Aubrey says he’s not really focused on putting his name in the record books. “Just want to go out there and be smooth,” he said. “Don’t think about it at all, the only thing I’m thinking about is going and making the kick…Win some games.”
Keeping McCarthy would be admission by Jerry Jones he mismanaged 2024 :: Cowboys Wire
The improvements shown by the team over the back half of the season may be enough to save McCarthy’s job, according to some observers. But he didn’t do the one thing he was charged with doing in 2024. Jerry Jones could have fired him in January yet didn’t, giving him one more year to prove himself. Now, having been scrapped from the playoff chase before Christmas, what exactly did McCarthy prove? And why would Jones sign up for more of it?
Mike Zimmer comments on potential Cowboys return following ‘hard’ year :: SI.com
McCarthy’s not the only coach in Dallas with an uncertain future. Zimmer says he’s “had a blast” in his return to the defensive coordinator’s role, but he isn’t ready to say he’ll be back next season. “It’s been hard,” the 68-year old admitted.
Cowboys-Buccaneers postgame analysis :: Cowboys Wire
Updates: McCarthy on Lance; injuries & more :: The Mothership
Saying, “We’re going to Philadelphia to win the game,” Mike McCarthy confirmed Cooper Rush will stay under center in Week 17. He says wideout Jalen Tolbert “has a chance to play” against the Eagles with a finger injury, but cornerback Kemon Hall may not be over the hamstring injury he sustained Sunday night.
Cowboys-Eagles flexed to Noon kickoff for Week 17 :: The Mothership
The Cowboys and Eagles will resume their rivalry a few hours earlier than originally planned. With Dallas now out of the playoff hunt, Sunday’s Week 17 game has been bumped up from the late-afternoon slot to the early window. Philadelphia can win the NFC East with a win over the Cowboys (or if the Falcons beat Washington).
Jalen Hurts is in concussion protocol; Kenny Pickett undergoes X-ray on ribs :: ProFootballTalk
The Cowboys have no idea who they’ll see playing quarterback for the Eagles in Week 17. If Philadelphia knows, they’re not saying. Jalen Hurts left their game Sunday with a concussion and is in the league’s protocol. Backup Kenny Pickett took a shot to the ribs and had X-rays after their loss to Washington; Eagles coach Nick Sirianni on Monday had no update on either. Second-year third-stringer Tanner McKee is currently the only other quarterback on the Philadelphia roster.
EXCLUSIVE: Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown has been counted out for 2025. He has a different goal in mind :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Playing Santa Claus at a daycare facility in Tyler just a week removed from knee surgery, Overshown says he’s working on a surprise for all of Cowboys Nation. “My goal is to definitely see action by midseason,” he said. “I’m going to be smart about it, but I’m going to be ready by midseason. There’s no question about it.”
Former Cowboys 3rd-round pick projected to replace $21 million free agent with Texans :: Cowboys Wire
Chauncey Golston has stepped up in 2024 due to injuries and shown himself to be an integral part of a defense’s plans. But now set to become a free agent, it’s thought another team could swoop in and make him a more attractive offer to leave Dallas. Could the Texans be eyeing the former Iowa Hawkeye to take over for Denico Autry in Houston?
Former 1st-round RB valued at $27 million projected as great fit for Cowboys :: Cowboys Wire
Rico Dowdle has been good down the stretch, but the Cowboys still need help at the running back position, and an effective runner with veteran experience would be a great addition. Pittsburgh’s Najee Harris could fit the bill. He’s topped 1,000 yards in each of his three full years (and should again in 2024), and he’s not even 27.
Cowboys’ Tyler Smith living vicariously through former high school after state title win :: Dallas Morning News
Smith’s high school alma mater, North Crowley, won the state’s Class 6A Division I title over the weekend, and he was there to see it at AT&T Stadium. The Panthers ended its season 16-0, knocking off seven schools with a combined 24 state championships along the way. “I’m five years removed but believe it, just to see how far they’ve come in like five years, half a decade, is just crazy,” Smith said. “It was just truly a full-circle moment for me.”
