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Chicago Bears' David Montgomery is stopped during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Defense-first mentality keeps Cowboys afloat before break

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 03, 2022 06:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands off the ball during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, File)
Brady, Buccaneers begin defense of title against Cowboys

By Fred Goodall Sep. 08, 2021 05:02 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper reaches out to catch a pass during a workout at the team's NFL football training facility in Frisco, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Cowboys' 2021 outlook starts with health of Prescott, others

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 01, 2021 07:51 PM EDT

Cowboys pin turnaround on healthy offense, retooled defense

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:23 PM EDT
DALLAS COWBOYS (6-10) New faces: LB Micah Parsons, LB Keanu Neal, DT Osa Odighizuwa, S Damontae Kazee, CB Kelvin Joseph, CB Nahshon Wright,...

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, center, throws a pass during workouts at the team's NFL football training facility in Frisco, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Cowboys assistant Quinn still out as COVID-19 outbreak slows

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 27, 2021 06:59 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys' La'el Collins (71), Tony Pollard (20), Zack Martin (70), Tyler Biadasz (63), Tyron Smith (77) and Connor Williams (52) step up to the line of scrimmage in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Virus protocols sideline Dallas assistant Quinn, DT Watkins

Aug. 21, 2021 08:56 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys middle linebacker Jaylon Smith (9) gestures while running drills during during NFL football practice in Frisco, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Quinn has new pieces to lead makeover of Cowboys' defense

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 19, 2021 05:52 PM EDT

Cowboys return to California for camp coming off 6-10 season

By The Associated Press Jul. 19, 2021 02:23 PM EDT
DALLAS COWBOYS (6-10) CAMP SITE: Oxnard, California LAST YEAR: QB Dak Prescott's season-ending ankle injury in Week 5...

In this photo made Tuesday, June 8, 2021, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory (94) walks the field during an NFL football team practice, in Frisco, Texas. Gregory isn't ashamed of a suspension-filled past that nearly derailed his NFL career, just maybe a little tired of it being the focus of his story. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Cowboys' Gregory seeks break from suspension-filled history

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 09, 2021 07:03 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys first-round draft pick linebacker Micah Parsons, left, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones speak to the media at the Dallas Cowboys headquarters, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Six-pack: Draft shows Cowboys serious about fixing defense

By Schuyler Dixon May. 01, 2021 08:54 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama defensive backs Jared Mayden (21) and Patrick Surtain II (2) break up a pass intended for Duke wide receiver Jalon Calhoun (5) during the first half an NCAA college football game in Atlanta, in this Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, file photo. The Cowboys should have their choice of cornerbacks after losing starter Chidobe Awuzie to Cincinnati in free agency, possibly grabbing his replacement to start alongside 2020 second-round choice Trevon Diggs. Former Alabama teammate Patrick Surtain II is a popular name in mock drafts.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Dallas D needs draft help again, but don't rule out offense

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 23, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

Cowboys have 10th overall pick, need help for woeful defense

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:45 PM EDT
10. DALLAS COWBOYS (6-10) LAST SEASON: A slow start turned ugly under first-year coach Mike McCarthy with QB Dak Prescott's gruesome season...

Cowboys add 2 defensive assistants, promote strength coach

Jan. 21, 2021 02:30 PM EST
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have named Joe Whitt Jr. secondary and passing game coordinator and Aden Durde defensive line coach while promoting...

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, with former Atlanta coach Quinn as defensive coordinator, turning over a unit that was among the worst in franchise history to someone who built his reputation on defense in Seattle. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Cowboys pick ex-Atlanta coach Quinn as defensive coordinator

Jan. 11, 2021 07:52 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file photo, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Nolan talks to players as they warm up for an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys have fired Nolan after their defense allowed a franchise record in points and finished 31st in the NFL against the run in his only season, the team announced Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Cowboys fire defensive coordinator Mike Nolan after 1 season

Jan. 08, 2021 05:14 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott, center, pushes through New York Giants defenders to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Defense figures to be focus as Cowboys miss playoffs again

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 04, 2021 05:22 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) keeps the ball for a gain of yardage as San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (99) and Kerry Hyder Jr. (92) give chase in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cowboys, Eagles meet in altered states, close to elimination

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 24, 2020 04:08 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Andy Dalton (14), Dalton Schultz, rear, celebrate a touchdown run by Tony Pollard (20) in the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Turnaround on turnovers helps Cowboys keep faint hopes alive

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 21, 2020 12:24 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, center, is brought down by a host of Baltimore Ravens defenders during the second half of an NFL football game, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Cowboys take NFC's worst record into final quarter of season

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 09, 2020 11:25 AM EST

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) escapes a tackle attempt by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Reality overwhelms hope for Cowboys, last in woeful NFC East

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 30, 2020 01:50 PM EST