Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Tyler Guyton is reportedly feared to have suffered a torn ACL. Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton is feared to have torn his ACL, according to NFL Network. The news was reported a few hours after Guyton left Monday’s practice after needing attention. Sources: #Cowboys starting OT Tyler Guyton, who went down in practice today, is feared to have torn his ACL heading into the MRI. A significant blow to Dallas’ offensive line if tests confirms, as big things were expected of the former first-rounder. pic.twitter.com/fQHSioe8tM — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 28, 2025 Simply put, this is a devastating bit of news to the Cowboys overall roster. While the news is technically not official as Ian Rapoport notes an MRI is still to come… clearly all parties involved fear the worst possible outcome. Tyler Guyton was entering his second season with the Cowboys, one where a lot was riding on him as the team’s left tackle. The Cowboys took Guyton in the first round last year and he took a bit of time to find his footing as a rookie and many were hopeful that his sophomore season would be when he finally found his proper form. As things relate to Guyton he will obviously have a long road to recovery, presuming this is indeed the case with him. From a rest-of-the-roster perspective the Cowboys now have to figure out a plan at left tackle and have to do so on the fly. All the best to Tyler Guyton.
Cowboys injuries: Left tackle Tyler Guyton goes down in practice, taken straight to locker room
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Tyler Guyton went down with an injury during Monday’s Dallas Cowboys practice. The Dallas Cowboys held their second padded practice of training camp on Monday and suffered a bit of a scare, the severity of which is unclear at the time of this writing. Starting left tackle Tyler Guyton went down with an apparent injury and was tended to before being immediately taken to the locker room. Tyler Guyton is down. pic.twitter.com/1CD8hP94Nf — Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) July 28, 2025 Micah Parsons helping Tyler Guyton to the locker room pic.twitter.com/KBv98l3bvZ — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 28, 2025 Once again, the exact situation surrounding Guyton is unclear at this particular moment in time and we will obviously provide updates as soon as they are available. It stands to reason that the Cowboys wanted to get working on him as soon as possible. Guyton is one of the more critical members of the Cowboys roster as he is the team’s starting left tackle. On an offensive line with so much youth, having it all come together is going to be critical. Guyton is an essential part of that entering his second season protecting Dak Prescott’s blind side. As noted we will provide updates on Guyton as soon as they are available.
Cowboys training camp: John Stephens Jr. sees some action in practice
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images John Stephens Jr. remains a name to watch. On the day of the first padded practice of training camp, the Cowboys made some contract news. No, not Micah Parsons, but they did sign Pro Bowl tight end Jake Ferguson to a four-year, $52M contract to keep him with the club for the foreseeable future. As for on the field, coinciding with the padded practice was an uptick in intensity and trash talk. Dak Prescott and the offense gave a few verbal jabs to cornerback Troy Pride after CeeDee Lamb got the best of him on a nice play. As the team prepares for their preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams on August 9th, expect the energy to increase even more. As for today’s undrafted free agent of the day, he’s somebody who we’ve waited to see emerge over the last few seasons. In the absence of another undrafted free agent tight end, Brevyn Spann-Ford, John Stephens saw more opportunities at Sunday’s practice. Stephens, a converted college receiver, is a unique prospect because of his ability to be a mismatch in coverage. He’s too fast for linebackers and can outjump smaller defensive backs for jump balls. Since signing as an undrafted free agent in 2023, Stephens has had very strong training camps. Unfortunately, both of his professional seasons have been derailed by season-ending knee injuries in each of his first two years. Now healthy again, Stephens looks to push for a spot on the roster. John Stephens Jr. need only stay healthy. great catch here with the defender draped all over him. #Cowboys #trainingcamp pic.twitter.com/LDFeqnL7wv — Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) July 27, 2025 To have a chance, he’ll have to amaze the coaches at practice and in the preseason games, as he has Ferguson, Spann-Ford, and Luke Schoonmaker all ahead of him on the depth chart.
BTB Monday Discussion: Grade the Jake Ferguson extension for the Dallas Cowboys
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images What grade would you give the Jake Ferguson deal? The Dallas Cowboys took care of one of their own on Sunday morning by inking tight end Jake Ferguson to a four-year extension worth $52M in new money. It was great to see Dallas be proactive on a deal, something they haven’t done in a minute. Ferguson is coming off of a “down” year, but he has shown flashes of serious potential in the past (notably during the 2023 season). The Cowboys have locked up two of Dak Prescott’s most important pass-catchers for the foreseeable future and if they take care of George Pickens then the overall nucleus will be set. Factoring in all things what grade would you give the Ferguson deal? General chatter around the internet seemed to suggest that most fans were happy about it, but they obviously wish that other deals (notably Micah Parsons) were taken care of first. It is possible to look at and evaluate everything separately and not connect the situations to one another. That being said, we are certainly interested in hearing what everyone has to say. What grade would you give the Ferguson deal? You can go with a standard letter, or some sort of comment that summarizes your feelings.
Cowboys news: Schottenheimer discusses Ferguson’s production last season after extension
Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Notable headlines surrounding America’s team. Cowboys HC says newly-signed $52 million player’s down year was ‘more of a fluke’ – Ali Jawad, Cowboys Wire Dallas believes in their newly signed tight end. The Dallas Cowboys extended Pro Bowl tight end Jake Ferguson with a four-year, $52 million contract extension, which includes $30 million guaranteed. The deal makes the former 2022 fourth-round pick the highest-paid TE in franchise history. The 26-year-old is coming off an injury-riddled season which included an injured knee and a concussion, and saw a decline in his production, finishing with 59 receptions for 494 yards and failing to find the end zone throughout the season. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer made it clear the call to extend Ferguson wasn’t about the production, but instead about what the former Wisconsin Badger brings to the team. “He’s a great leader. He’s lighter (this season). He’s moving around really, really well,” Schottenheimer said. “I think last year, you look at the first game against Cleveland, and he gets his knee pretty banged up. And then he’s got a concussion mid-season at some point. That’s so uncharacteristic of (Ferguson). It was just a year prior, in 2023, when following the departure of Dalton Schultz, the Cowboys moved Ferguson int the role of the full-time starter. In his first season leading th group, Ferguson recorded 71 receptions for 761 yards and five touchdowns and was named a Pro Bowl selection. BREAKING NEWS: Cowboys extend Jake Ferguson to 4-year deal – Mark Heaney, Inside The Star #87 is locked down for the foreseeable future. Jake Ferguson: Cowboys Buy Low, Bet Big On Tight End The new deal keeps Ferguson in Dallas until 2030 and places him sixth among NFL tight ends in total contract value, just behind Cleveland Brown, David Njoku, and slightly ahead of Chicago Bear, Cole Kmet. In short, $52M is nothing to scoff at, and his $30M in guaranteed money isn’t either. The thing is, had Dallas waited until next offseason, that price tag could have ballooned. Ferguson caught fire in 2023, alongside the near-MVP Dak Prescott, but his numbers fell off a cliff last season with his QB1 sidelined. 12 fewer receptions, over 250 fewer receiving yards, and a five-touchdown drop to zero. I can promise you that, if he had repeated his 2023 success in 2024 or if he returned to that level this season, Jake Ferguson would have asked for a $65M+ extension. This is a smart buy-low, bet big move on a young weapon with a ton of potential. Brian Schottenheimer may have revealed Joe Milton’s Cowboys role by accident – Jerry Trotta, The Landry Hat Schottenheimer is planning on using his QB2. While Milton isn’t taking Dak Prescott’s job anytime soon, head coach Brian Schottenheimer may have accidentally revealed the 25-year-old’s role for this season (other than backing up Prescott): the wildcat quarterback. “We’re gonna be multiple. We’re gonna be under center. We’re gonna be in shotgun. We’re gonna run the pistol. We’re gonna run some wildcat. We’re gonna be very difficult to defend,” Schottenheimer said, via Clarence Hill of All-City DLLS. As fun as it is to daydream about CeeDee Lamb or KaVontae Turpin taking snaps from the wildcat, Milton has the perfect build and athleticism for it. While Lamb is as dynamic as any player in football, do the Cowboys really want to subject him to more hits? He’s going to get plenty of touches in the offense. In terms of the quarterback position, Milton ranked at or above the 85th percentile in height, weight, vertical jump and broad jump before the 2024 NFL Draft. He is a better scrambler than outright sprinter, but he still clocked an impressive 4.56 40-yard dash at his Tennessee pro day. That is tied for the fifth-best time among quarterbacks in the last three years. All-UFL standout gets first-team reps after shining at Cowboys camp – Josh Sanchez, Sports Illustrated Dallas has seen success pulling players up from the USFL, maybe history is set to repeat itself. Running backs and the men up front in the trenches had the most excitement about bringing the contact, including former UFL standout Perrion Winfrey, who could develop into a force along the Cowboys’ interior defensive line. The 6-foot-4, 291-pound Winfrey, a former Cleveland Browns fourth-round NFL Draft pick, starred for the Birmingham Stallions during the 2025 season and earned All-UFL honors. Winfrey recorded 29 total tackles, nine tackles for a loss, four pass breakups, a forced fumble, and a sack in 10 games. Throughout the first week of training camp with the Cowboys, Winfrey is already impressing the coaching staff and has earned first-team reps. Dallas has some serious questions at defensive tackle, especially with former first-round pick Mazi Smith struggling with consistency throughout the start of his NFL career, so Winfrey is an intriguing player. Cowboys 2025 training camp Day 4: CBs ramping up, WR goes down- Jess Haynie, Blogging The Boys A summary of Sunday’s action. Heading into Oxnard, we knew that corners Trevon Diggs, Josh Butler, and Shavon Revel would all be missing from action with various injuries. But Saturday offered some encouraging news for two of them. Obviously, Revel getting in as much work as possible ahead of his rookie season is a positive. But even back during the draft, when a college knee injury caused him to fall to the third round, it was generally expected that Revel could be ready by Week 1. So while we’re delighted to see that his recovery seems to be going well, it’s not that shocking. Getting Butler back this quickly would be more of a surprise. Getting hurt last Thanksgiving, the 28-year-old was doubtful to return for the start of the regular season. Butler was an emerging role-player last year, starting three games due to injuries and looking like he could hold his own. Dallas would love to have the veteran competing before the end of preseason, with CB depth still a critical
Cowboys 2025 training camp practice #5 live thread: Updates and open discussion
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Here is our open thread for Sunday’s Dallas Cowboys training camp practice. Greetings Cowboys fans. We have reached NFL training camp time as the Dallas Cowboys are holding training camp practices out in Oxnard, California. We’ll open these threads for every practice so that the Blogging The Boys community will have a place to congregate and discuss what is going on out at practice. Unfortunately, dropping a Twitter List into this page no longer functions the way that it used to due to changes that the platform has made. We do have a list we recommend if you want to follow it in another tab. You can access it right here. In order to keep the flow of things as smooth as possible though we’ll be dropping in updates and news items in this thread. Give us your take on them in the comments. Here we go. Editor’s Note: This post will be updated throughout practice with relevant news, information and highlights. The newest ones will be placed at the top so if you miss practice or want to see/read in chronological order make sure to scroll down to start. Someone must have been chirping at camp. Dak Prescott throws quickly to CeeDee Lamb, who spins free of Troy Pride. Lamb, Jake Ferguson and Joe Milton all let Pride hear it afterwards #Cowboys pic.twitter.com/ZBSrN6kE1j — Tommy Yarrish (@tommy_yarrish) July 27, 2025 Get your playmakers in space. Schotty seems to get this. Joe Milton to Jaydon Blue pic.twitter.com/ltwm6byJEV — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 27, 2025 A long way to go before trusting him on game day again. Andrew Booth has 2 PBUs today and then tight coverage on another George Pickens incompletion. Back-to-back days of good practice (so far) for Booth. — Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) July 27, 2025 Running back competition. Some good Miles Sanders stuff here pic.twitter.com/oxCvCzowXr — Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) July 27, 2025 Training camp always comes with injuries. Juanyeh Thomas isn’t practicing today for the Cowboys. Saw him tweak something yesterday and come up with a slight limp. pic.twitter.com/c48jYSWY96 — Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) July 27, 2025 You have to do this every once in a while during a game. Dak Prescott gets out of trouble and runs up the middle #Cowboys pic.twitter.com/QEzIGayaIN — Tommy Yarrish (@tommy_yarrish) July 27, 2025 Shake and bake. Jaydon Blue pic.twitter.com/jMh3nBtTbh — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 27, 2025 Hate seeing this. Brevyn Spann-Ford is walking gingerly to the medical tent pic.twitter.com/fBszVn52hn — Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) July 27, 2025 Diggs doing some things. Trevon Diggs is moving well as he works his way back from the #Cowboys PUP list. even faked me out a bit — nice. #trainingcamp pic.twitter.com/8wor9UyLsD — Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) July 27, 2025 Logistical update. Terence Steele is back at right tackle and Tyler Booker is back with Cowboys first team at right guard pic.twitter.com/oqyHUuxG4P — Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) July 27, 2025 Shortchanging Micah is not the same as paying Micah, Stephen. Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones on the “Pay Micah” chants from practice yesterday: “We want to pay Micah too. He has to want to be paid.” pic.twitter.com/Vt8ogYyvwA — Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) July 27, 2025 Terence Steele returns. Terence Steele is suited pic.twitter.com/q7AqPnqdd4 — Voch Lombardi (@VochLombardi) July 27, 2025 Hey Jerry, give Micah the Jake Ferguson treatment. Micah Parsons head out to watch practice No. 5. Trevon Diggs preparing for some rehab work. pic.twitter.com/YlCGmQpN7F — Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) July 27, 2025 Full pads. Let’s pop some pads, shall we? pic.twitter.com/4ZqMaizReh — Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) July 27, 2025 Schotty is the man in charge, don’t doubt it. Tyler Booker was with the 2s yesterday. I asked Brian Schottenheimer the thought process behind that: he said Rob Jones had earned it, Booker had hit a small rookie wall, and they can’t have a “compete every day” mantra if they don’t back it up. #Cowboys pic.twitter.com/Py1fzpfexk — Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) July 27, 2025 I’d like to believe… Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer after the team got Jake Ferguson’s contract extension done: “There’s a number of guys we’re trying to get done.” — Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) July 27, 2025
2 winners and 2 losers from the Jake Ferguson, Dallas Cowboys extension
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Here are two winners and two losers from the Jake Ferguson contract extension with the Cowboys. The Dallas Cowboys struck an extension with tight end Jake Ferguson on Sunday and the first domino of that sort has now officially fallen. Obviously we hope, and on some level anticipate, that others will soon (Micah Parsons, duh). What separates the Ferguson extension from others like Parsons that could come in the near future is that Ferguson has only just become eligible for an extension (as soon as this offseason began technically). Being proactive with players is something Dallas has shown a willingness to do… for the right price. Given that Ferguson is coming off of a down year the opportunity was likely there so the Cowboys pounced and it worked out for everyone. However we got here doesn’t matter relative to the conversation that we are about to have as Jake Ferguson’s extension is part of our new reality. Today we are going to discuss two winners and two losers from the deal. Let’s begin. Winner: Offensive continuity Things change in the NFL and that is normal, but it is always nice when you can maintain some level of consistency at the most important points. With Ferguson now taken care of the foreseeable future the Cowboys have their quarterback, top wide receiver and a very important pass-catcher all locked in place for the next few seasons (adding George Pickens in this capacity would be nice). Consider the tight end position in and of itself. Prior to Ferguson the position was dominated by Dalton Schultz, a player who Dallas played the franchise tag dance with. There was nothing individually wrong with how the Cowboys went about things with Schultz, but he was a viable weapon himself and circumstances led to him leaving. Consider that on some level Ferguson is now the tight end who the team has made the most serious commitment to since Jason Witten. Ensuring that there is a familiar face there is critical for reasons well beyond the obvious, and the Cowboys took care of that. Winner: The Cowboys Front Office To be very clear here, the bar is low. Nevertheless, the front office just skipped over it. There are a number of things that we could/would change about the way that the Cowboys front office goes about conducting business and those things remain true in a world where Jake Ferguson has his extension. Multiple things can be true. Deals for Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland, Tyler Smith, Brandon Aubrey and George Pickens all (or whichever specific ones you prefer, you get the point) should have been taken care of by this point, but getting Ferguson done is not necessarily an indictment against those points. The Cowboys are making a bet on Ferguson returning to form and are establishing a bit of an idea that if you play well for the team you will get paid. Obviously that isn’t entirely true. Honestly I mean this in a way as to classify the front office as a winner despite the negative slant, but some things are unavoidable from a conversational standpoint. Factual things are factual regardless of the moment. This moment though is a good one for Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones. They were proactive on a player and can legitimately high-five over it. Loser: Luke Schoonmaker It is hard to come to any other conclusion, unfortunately. As noted, this extension makes Jake Ferguson the top-level tight end on the Cowboys for the foreseeable future. That future very certainly includes and will overlap with the time remaining on Luke Schoonmaker’s rookie contract. Any idea that he will emerge as the top option on the team at the position is fighting an uphill battle. Schoonmaker has dealt with a few injury situations since joining the Cowboys and that has obviously been an unfortunate thing for him to navigate. We have yet to fully see how Brian Schottenheimer is going to call the offense so it is certainly possible that he can carve out a role in it, but it feels fair to say that the opportunities in the future just shrank a bit. Loser: Another second-round pick The intention here is not to basically say “Luke Schoonmaker again”, but this point is hard to not include. Two years after taking Schoonmaker with a second-round pick the Cowboys gave a contract extension to someone other than him at his position. That is not a great overall look. No one is suggesting that Dallas should have forced an extension to Schoonmaker in the future or anything like that. We are not arguing a sunk cost fallacy. You take your chances and adapt along the way and live with the consequences. That is a totally fine way to operate. Bu the Cowboys have a horrid history of success in the second round and this will not do that reputation any favors. Missing is an understandable thing as it happens in the NFL, but missing with regularity is an issue, especially with a top-level asset.
4 things to love about the Cowboys contract extension with Jake Ferguson
Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Jake Ferguson deal was excellent for the Cowboys. The Dallas Cowboys finally gave out a contract extension! Relax, it’s not the guy everyone was hoping for, but it is a good player. On Sunday, the Cowboys signed their Pro Bowl tight end Jake Ferguson to a four-year, $52 million extension, with $30 million in guarantees. It brings him in at an annual cost of $13 million per season, making him the seventh-highest-paid tight end in the league. Just a couple of weeks ago, we mentioned the Cowboys should try to get Ferguson extended before the season started, so this news is music to our ears. With the deal done, here are the four things about this extension that we love the most. Avoid Higher Costs One great thing about getting Ferguson signed is the Cowboys won’t have to compete with what could be a jacked-up tight end market next offseason. George Kittle and Trey McBride just signed new deals this offseason for $19 million per year. Yowzer! Other tight ends like Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, Kyle Pitts, David Njoku, and Dallas Goedert are all entering the last year of their contracts and will be up for an extension next offseason. This means we could see some high prices for tight ends real soon. The Cowboys avoided all of that. By being proactive, they got Ferguson for a good cost, which will probably be even better after some of these other guys get bigger paydays. The front office doesn’t get much recognition for getting ahead of things, but that’s exactly what they did here. Well done. Get Ahead Of A Breakout For the past four seasons, a tight end has finished second on the team in receptions, with Ferguson being that guy for the last two years, and Dalton Schultz the two years prior. That won’t be the case this season. The Cowboys now have both CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, creating one of the best receiving duos in the game. With so much attention given to those guys, what is that going to mean for Ferguson? Answer: A lot of open space. Ferguson has already had a 761-yard season with five touchdowns. He should continue to feast as one of Dak Prescott’s safest targets, only now he’ll have more room to get a running start before he jumps over people. He’s technically already had his breakout season, but he could be in store for some more career-bests this year, which would have driven up his price entering free agency next offseason. He’s A Keeper The Cowboys are very particular about the players they decide to retain. Players like Schultz, Tyler Biadasz, and Tony Pollard are also fourth-rounders who turned into Pro Bowl players, but the team opted to let them walk in free agency. They obviously don’t view Ferguson in the same light. This is great news considering the Cowboys’ new offensive coordinator is a former offensive line coach who is masterful in utilizing his tight ends. Klayton Adams did a great job with Trey McBride, Tip Reiman, and Elijah Higgins in Arizona, all of whom logged over 400 snaps last year. Ferguson is known for his impact as a receiver, but he’s a well-rounded player. His skill set, from good hands to his toughness to his peskiness as a blocker, makes him a valuable asset to this team, and it’s nice to have the endorsement of the new coaching staff. They Won’t Have To Reload In 2026 Tight ends are important for Prescott. Whether it’s Jason Witten, Schultz, or Ferguson, Prescott loves to have someone underneath he can count on. The team loved what they saw out of Luke Schoonmaker coming out of Michigan; however, after two lackluster seasons, it doesn’t look like he’s going to follow in those same footsteps. Schoonmaker is still developing, and they also have second-year undrafted free agent Brevyn Spann-Ford on the roster, but those guys now feel like luxuries rather than players that must step up to help them transition into the future. With Ferguson locked down for the next five seasons, the Cowboys won’t have to worry about who will be their primary tight end for many years to come.
Cowboys training camp: Juanyeh Thomas ‘picks’ up where he left off
Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Juanyeh Thomas is having a solid camp so far. This week, 2024 undrafted tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford has drawn a lot of eyes and deservedly so. After putting some good days of practice together, Spann-Ford was back at it again on Saturday. In one of the highlights of the day, Spann-Ford made a terrific catch down the middle of field for a touchdown that ignited the team in celebration. It’s a great sign for the second-year pro who could have a much larger role on the team in 2025. Yet, its another undrafted free agent who nearly stole the show a highlight performance. Juanyeh Thomas has been one of the intriguing prospects for the Cowboys since joining the Cowboys in 2022. Every year he makes strides and adds element to his game. Today at practice he made this outstanding play: Juanyeh Thomas cuts off the go ball and picks off Joe Milton pic.twitter.com/CFwLc2T0nP — Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) July 26, 2025 Those that have been following Thomas have seen this before. He reads the eyes of the quarterback well and drives quickly on the ball with a excellent pair of soft hands. The Cowboys have tinkered with the prospect of playing Thomas at nickel cornerback as well as safety, and it’s because the Cowboys are proactively searching for ways to get him on the field. Thomas boasts an impressive athletic profile. At 6’3”, 217 lbs., he can seemingly do it all. He’s got some potential to return kicks also if needed. While Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker are the top two safeties, Thomas could see a lot more playing time as the season progresses and as for the slot cornerback, the position isn’t decided. Thomas could easily play both should the opportunity arise.
Countdown to the season opener: Day 39 Daryl Johnston
We’re counting down to the season opener (Day 39) 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 are running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football. Today – number 39. Daryl Johnston Born: February 10, 1966. Youngstown, New YorkPosition: Fullback Dallas Cowboys: 1989-1999Awards: Super Bowl champion- XXVII, XXVIII, XXXPro Bowl– 1993, 1994 Set Number: X45504 Daryl Johnston played fullback for the Dallas Cowboys from 1989 to 1999, after being drafted in the second round out of Syracuse. Nicknamed “Moose” by fans and teammates, Johnston was a key but often unsung hero of the Cowboys’ offense during their 1990s dynasty. A punishing blocker, he paved the way for Emmitt Smith’s Hall of Fame career, helping Smith become the NFL’s all-time leading rusher. Johnston played for three Super Bowl championship teams and was selected to two Pro Bowls, earning respect league-wide for his selfless, physical style of play. When @EmmittSmith22 became the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, he shared an emotional moment with longtime teammate “Moose” @DarylJohnston. (Oct. 27, 2002) pic.twitter.com/qTLhXjXLhQ — NFL Legacy (@NFLLegacy) February 17, 2021 Best known for:Johnston was best known for being the lead blocker for Emmitt Smith, sacrificing personal stats to clear the way for one of the greatest rushing attacks in NFL history. Smith has made countless speeches where he attributes his success to Johnston’s blocking. Lesser known fact:Johnston was the first fullback in NFL history to be selected to the Pro Bowl after the league officially separated the fullback position from halfback in voting, helping to bring recognition to a position often overlooked for its physical demands and unglamorous role. ✭ COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF ✭ With 100 days to go until the #Cowboys kickoff the season against the #Eagles, we are counting down with a @BloggingTheBoys Top-100 consensus ranking. We asked staffers to give in their top-100, here is: DAY 39Daryl Johnston #DallasCowboys… pic.twitter.com/9uGGmr0Db8 — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) July 27, 2025