Leighton Vander Esch
FILE -Indianapolis Colts cornerback Stephon Gilmore runs before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Dallas Cowboys acquired cornerback Stephon Gilmore from the Indianapolis Colts for a fifth-round draft pick, a person with knowledge of the trade said Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Cowboys get CB Gilmore in trade with Colts on big day for D

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 14, 2023 05:53 PM EDT

FILE - Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (6) defends during their NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Dallas Cowboys are keeping another one of their own in free agency again by agreeing to a contract with safety and leading tackler Donovan Wilson. Wilson and the Cowboys agreed to a $24 million, three-year deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Tuesday, March 14, 2023 . (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
AP sources: Cowboys keep Wilson, Vander Esch in free agency

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 14, 2023 02:38 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Cowboys could seek Beckham in free agency; LB will be issue

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2023 11:49 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts responds to a question during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Hurts out, Goedert in as Eagles visit NFC East rival Cowboys

Dec. 24, 2022 03:10 PM EST

FILE - Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (77) leaves the field following an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Smith is expected to return at some point during the 2022-23 season after sustaining a torn left hamstring that also injured that knee. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, that he wasn't sure if Smith's injury would require surgery, but that the eight-time Pro Bowler should return late in the season. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Jerry Jones expects injured Cowboys LT Tyron Smith to return

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 25, 2022 12:29 PM EDT

Report: Cowboys LT Tyron Smith tears hamstring, out months

Aug. 24, 2022 10:59 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith has a torn left hamstring and could be sidelined for months, according to an ESPN report. ...

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) participates in drills during a combined NFL practice at the Los Angeles Rams' practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Hopes for NFC East champ Cowboys start with defense for once

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 12:36 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott runs a conditioning exercise at NFL football training camp, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Oxnard, Calif. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Cowboys' Elliott sees high stakes amid questions over future

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 06, 2022 03:21 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons runs a drill during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Oxnard, Calif. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Barr could help young Cowboys star Parsons' pursuit of sacks

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 05, 2022 06:03 PM EDT

LB Anthony Barr, Cowboys agree to 1-year deal

Aug. 03, 2022 06:43 PM EDT
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys and four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Anthony Barr agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday. The 32-year-old Barr was a...

FILE - Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a pass for a two-point conversion attempt to wide receiver Terrance Williams in the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Cowboys are still trying to end a stretch of more than 25 years without a deep playoff run. It will be on their minds again when they report to training camp in California later this month, July 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Cowboys go camping in California, eyeing elusive playoff run

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:33 AM EDT

FILE - Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Dallas Cowboys could be looking at their offensive line with their first pick in the NFL draft at No. 24. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Offensive line, receiver top list for Cowboys entering draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:37 PM EDT

Cowboys keep 3 more of club's free agents, push total to 12

Mar. 23, 2022 03:11 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed defensive tackle Carlos Watkins, tight end Jeremy Sprinkle and punter Bryan Anger, bringing to 12 the number...

Cowboys add free agents Fowler, Washington; Kearse returning

Mar. 21, 2022 07:28 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys added defensive end Dante Fowler and receiver James Washington in free agency Monday, and safety Jayron Kearse is returning...

Vander Esch returns to Cowboys with safety, long snapper

Mar. 18, 2022 02:09 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back linebacker Leighton Vander Esch along with safety Malik Hooker and long snapper Jake McQuaide. ...

FILE - Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz (86) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the New York Giants during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Dallas Cowboys are using the franchise tag on tight end Dalton Schultz, buying time to agree on a long-term deal for one of Dak Prescott's most reliable targets, a person with knowledge of the decision said Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Cowboys focus in house in free agency with Gregory, Gallup

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:24 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) Tom Compton, center, and Charlie Woerner (89) celebrate Mitchell's touchdown in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Weekend

By The Associated Press Jan. 16, 2022 09:25 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, right, gestures while talking to an official during the first half of his team's NFL wild-card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys no advantage being home with another playoff loss

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 16, 2022 08:25 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Leighton Vander Esch reacts after making an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Excuse the typo: Cowboys botch Vander Esch's name on jersey

Jan. 16, 2022 04:41 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew runs with the ball as Dallas Cowboys defensive end Tarell Basham tries to stop him during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles 1/9/2022

Jan. 08, 2022 08:33 PM EST