SCHUYLER DIXON
FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Stephen Jones, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president of personnel, greets fans before an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Even after the two biggest offseason moves for owner/general manager Jerry Jones and company, defensive line remains a high priority in the draft. “We think it’s probably the deepest position in this draft,” said executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones, Jerry’s oldest son. “We think it’s deeper than it’s been in many years.” (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Cowboys' focus on defensive line could persist through draft

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 18, 2019 03:18 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys made DeMarcus Lawrence the highest-paid

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence, center, laughs along with CEO Stephen Jones and head coach Jason Garrett during a press conference at The Star in Frisco, Texas, Tuesday, April 9, 2019. DeMarcus Lawrence may not be the highest-paid Dallas Cowboys player in history for long. It doesn’t mean the club’s best defensive end can’t enjoy the distinction while it lasts. The 26-year-old Lawrence signed a $105 million, five-year contract Tuesday.(Shaban Athuman/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Cowboys' Lawrence signs $105 million deal; Prescott next?

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 09, 2019 07:11 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — DeMarcus Lawrence may not be the highest-paid Dallas Cowboys

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) celebrates as Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston shouts in the direction of an official after throwing an incomplete pass during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Cowboys have agreed on a $105 million, five-year contract with Lawrence. The agreement will include $65 million in guaranteed money, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, April 5, because the deal hasn’t been announced. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
AP sources: Cowboys, Lawrence agree on $105 million contract

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 05, 2019 07:38 PM EDT
DALLAS (AP) — DeMarcus Lawrence has the long-term contract he felt he deserved after

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2018, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is pressured by Miami Dolphins defensive end Robert Quinn (94) during the second half of an NFL football game in Houston. The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to acquire defensive end Robert Quinn from the Dolphins for a sixth-round draft pick on Thursday, March 28, 2019, in a trade that would bolster the Dallas pass rush while the club works on a long-term contract for DeMarcus Lawrence. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
Cowboys acquire Dolphins DE Robert Quinn for 6th-round pick

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 28, 2019 05:34 PM EDT
The Cowboys have agreed to acquire defensive end Robert Quinn from the Miami Dolphins

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, file photo, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence (90) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Arlington, Texas. Two people with direct knowledge of the decision say the Cowboys are placing the franchise tag on Lawrence for the second consecutive year. The decision means Lawrence has a one-year offer for a $20.5 million while the sides keep working on a long-term contract. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, March 4, 2019, because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
AP sources: Cowboys putting franchise tag on Lawrence again

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 04, 2019 06:47 PM EST
The Dallas Cowboys are placing the franchise tag on DeMarcus Lawrence for the second

David Irving suspended indefinitely for 3rd ban in 3 years

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 01, 2019 05:00 PM EST
Free agent defensive lineman David Irving has been suspended indefinitely for

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2018, file photo, former NFL player Jason Witten and broadcaster is recognized by the Dallas Cowboys before the first half of an NFL football game between the Cowboys and the Tennessee Titans in Arlington, Texas. Witten is coming out of retirement and rejoining the Cowboys after one season as a television analyst. The Cowboys announced Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, that the 11-time Pro Bowl tight end had agreed to a one-year contract. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Jason Witten rejoining Cowboys after year as broadcaster

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 28, 2019 05:20 PM EST
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jason Witten said the hardest thing about deciding to retire

File-This a 2016 photo shows Randy Gregory of the Dallas Cowboys NFL football team. Gregory has been suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, the fourth time the troubled player has been banned by the league. The suspension announced Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, comes about seven months after Gregory was reinstated by Commissioner Roger Goodell following a lengthy process aimed at reviving his career. Gregory missed 30 of the 32 games over two seasons as a result of his first three suspensions. (AP Photo/File)
Cowboys' Gregory suspended indefinitely in 4th ban from NFL

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 26, 2019 05:16 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory was suspended indefinitely Tuesday for

Heisman Trophy winner quarterback Kyler Murray, right, smiles during the Davey O'Brien Award news conference in Fort Worth, Texas, Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. Murray accepted the award in his first public appearance since he announced his plan to pursue an NFL football career rather than report to spring training as a first-round pick of the Oakland A's. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Murray waits to measure up after picking NFL over baseball

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 18, 2019 09:24 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Now that Kyler Murray has decided to play in the NFL instead

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 1988, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Wade Wilson is all smiles at the start of NFL football practice in Tucson, Ariz. The Cowboys say former NFL quarterback and longtime assistant coach Wade Wilson passed away Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at his home in Coppell, Texas. The team didn’t specify a cause of death for Wilson, who died on his 60th birthday. Wilson played for five NFL teams from 1981-98, including 10 seasons for the Vikings, leading them to the 1987 NFC Championship Game. (AP Photo/Jeff Robbins, File)
Ex-NFL QB, assistant coach Wade Wilson dies on 60th birthday

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 01, 2019 08:04 PM EST
DALLAS (AP) — Wade Wilson, the quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to an NFC

WBO light heavyweight champion Eleider Alvarez, left, of Colombia, and Sergey Kovalev, right, of Russia, pose for photos after their weigh-in in Frisco, Texas, Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. The two are scheduled to fight for the title on Saturday night. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Alvarez makes 1st title defense in rematch with Kovalev

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 01, 2019 07:34 PM EST
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Eleider Alvarez has a message for Sergey Kovalev if the Russian

FILE - In this May 24, 2017, file photo, Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Scott Linehan talks with reporters after an NFL football organized team activities practice at the team's training facility, in Frisco, Texas. Linehan is out as offensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys only days after coach Jason Garrett sent mixed messages about the oft-criticized assistant's future. Garrett said in a statement released by the team Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, that he and Linehan had some open discussions this week and mutually agreed that a (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Linehan out as Cowboys offensive coordinator after 5 seasons

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 18, 2019 05:22 PM EST
DALLAS (AP) — Scott Linehan is out as offensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys,

Dallas Cowboys Jason Garrett holds his final news conference of the season at team headquarters in Frisco, Texas, on Monday, jan. 14, 2019. The Cowboys lost to the Los Angeles Rams 30-22 in the divisional playoffs Saturday. (AP Photo/Schuyler Dixon)
Garrett waffles on Linehan's return as Cowboys ponder staff

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 14, 2019 11:01 PM EST
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett had two different answers

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott pushes off Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Cory Littleton during the first half in an NFL divisional football playoff game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Young Cowboys have hope, but divisional-round block remains

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 13, 2019 08:13 PM EST
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott have their first playoff win

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) stretches during practice, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2018 in Frisco, Texas. The Dallas Cowboys play the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. (Max Faulker/Star-Telegram via AP)
Prescott's playoff road resumes in LA, where so much started

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 10, 2019 08:28 PM EST
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — So many questions asked of Dak Prescott revolve around two years

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' Tavon Austin (10) returns a punt for a long gain as Seattle Seahawks' Ed Dickson gives chase during an NFC wild-card NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. Austin’s fresh start with the Cowboys wasn’t much different than the stale final season the versatile receiver endured with the Los Angeles Rams. The difference is that Austin has a chance to change the feeling, against his former team no less, in the divisional round of the playoffs. The Cowboys traded for Austin during the draft, but he missed nine games after injuring a groin. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Cowboys' playoff trip to Rams is LA reunion for Tavon Austin

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 09, 2019 08:15 PM EST
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Tavon Austin's fresh start with the Dallas Cowboys wasn't much

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' Randy Gregory (94) and Jaylon Smith (54) pursue as Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) prepares to throw a pass during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. Both Cowboys were considered second-round gambles for vastly different reasons--Gregory because of a battle with substance abuse that eventually led to three suspensions, Smith because of a devastating left knee injury in his final college game. With the Cowboys headed to a divisional playoff at the Los Angeles Rams on a team with a defense-first mentality, Gregory and Smith are looking more like second-round payoffs all the time. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Cowboys eyeing pay window with draft gambles Gregory, Smith

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 08, 2019 08:30 PM EST
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Day after day a little more than two years ago, Randy Gregory

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) is hit by Seattle Seahawks free safety Tedric Thompson (33) during the first half of the NFC wild-card NFL football game, in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys turn season from bust to playoff boom, trip to LA

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 07, 2019 08:24 PM EST
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Before he knew the next opponent, owner Jerry Jones likened the

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) in the first half of the NFC wild-card NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cowboys stuff Seahawks' run in wild-card win; it's pass next

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 06, 2019 03:07 AM EST
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The young Dallas defense stuffed the NFL's No. 1 rushing

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates his first down near the goal line against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of the NFC wild-card NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Prescott, Cowboys push past Seahawks for 24-22 wild-card win

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 06, 2019 01:18 AM EST
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott saw an opening up the middle, then three