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Cooper Rush is making a good case to stay as Dak Prescott's backup with Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott is the quarterback of the near future for the Dallas Cowboys. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones will have to decide soon whether he feels the same about coach Mike McCarthy. Cooper Rush is making a good case to stay as...
Dallas Cowboys make owner Jerry Jones proud after being eliminated from the playoff chase
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys were officially eliminated from the playoff contention before they kicked off Sunday night. They then went out and made owner Jerry Jones proud, with a 26-24 victory over the playoff-chasing Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With all...
Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Baker Mayfield came home to Texas looking to keep his Tampa Bay Buccaneers on track for the playoffs. Instead, they'll need some help. Cooper Rush threw a touchdown pass and Brandon Aubrey kicked two 58-yarders among four field goals Sunday...
Baker Mayfield comes home to Texas to face Cowboys with eye on getting Bucs to playoffs
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Leading an NFL team into his home state of Texas isn't new for Baker Mayfield. Helping his team on a big step toward the playoffs while playing so close to his roots would be new for the Tampa Bay quarterback. A four-game winning streak has...
Micah Parsons isn't thinking holdout before big payday for Cowboys' star pass rusher
Micah Parsons says he doesn't need to be the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL, and the star edge rusher of the Dallas Cowboys isn't expecting a contract that averages $40 million per season. The fourth-year player out of Penn State would like to have a deal in place before...
QB Cooper Rush providing big lift to Cowboys offense
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cooper Rush and the Dallas offense seem to be rounding into form, although it is almost certainly a matter of too little, too late for the Cowboys playoff hopes. The 31-year-old Rush threw a career-high three touchdown passes on Sunday and Rico Dowdle bested...
Rush throws for career-high 3 TDs, Cowboys force 4 turnovers to beat Panthers 30-14
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — CeeDee Lamb heard about oddsmakers listing the Carolina Panthers as a favorite for the first time in nearly two full years entering Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. But Lamb and the Cowboys wound up getting the last laugh. “It was...
Panthers in rare situation against Cowboys: they're favored to win for first time in nearly 2 years
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers find themselves in an unfamiliar position entering Sunday’s home game against the Dallas Cowboys. For the first time in nearly two years, they’re favored to win. Yes, the 3-10 Panthers. Oddsmakers at the...
Stephen Jones says Mike McCarthy has done an 'outstanding' job amid Cowboys' injuries
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Mike McCarthy’s ability to keep the injury-depleted Dallas Cowboys competitive could factor into whether the team gives him a contract extension. “I think he’s done outstanding,” executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday after...
Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown could miss 2025 season after latest knee injury, coach says
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown could miss the 2025 season recovering from the right knee injury sustained in a loss to Cincinnati, coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday. McCarthy said Overshown has a “long road of rehab in front of him.” The...
