Countdown to the season opener: Day 62 Terence Newman

We’re counting down to the season opener (Day 62) with some Cowboys history

We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football.

Today – number 63.

Terence Newman

Born: September 4, 1978. Salina, Kansas
Position: Cornerback
Dallas Cowboys: 2003-2011
Awards: Pro Bowl– 2007, 2009

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Terence Newman played cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys from 2003 to 2011, after being selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. Known for his speed, intelligence, and technique, Newman became a long-time starter in the Cowboys’ secondary. He recorded 32 interceptions and 122 pass breakups (most in team history) during his time in Dallas and earned two Pro Bowl selections. A steady presence in the backfield, Newman was often tasked with covering opponents’ top receivers and remained a consistent playmaker for nearly a decade. He remains sixth in Cowboys history in interceptions, holds the record for most breakups and ranks ninth in most tackles made.

Best known for:
Newman was best known for his longevity as a shutdown corner in Dallas, playing for a total of 15 seasons in the NFL and retiring at the age of 40.

Lesser known fact:
Newman was a college track star, posting a 10.20-second 100-meter dash and 21.17-second 200-meter time at Kansas State, setting school records. This blazing speed helped him become one of the fastest players in the NFL during his career.