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Cowboys to re-sign RB

The South Carolina product joined the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

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Former Cowboys tackle Tyron Smith bids farewell to Dallas

The Dallas Cowboys selected Tyron Smith with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft out of USC. And following 13 seasons with franchise, the 2024 season will mark the first of his professional career not suiting up for America’s Team.

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Cowboys Re-Signing RB Rico Dowdle

The Dallas Cowboys are re-signing RB Rico Dowdle to an undisclosed contract, according to his agency. Dowdle, 25, went undrafted out of South Carolina in 2020 before catching on with the Cowboys and making the 53-man roster. He missed the entire 2021 season after being placed on injured reserve due to a hip injury.

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Dallas Cowboys Bring Back Familiar Running Back For 2024 Season

The Dallas Cowboys are returning a familiar face to the running back room after losing one key player in free agency last week. The Cowboys watched as Tony Pollard signed with the Tennessee Titans last week.

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Cowboys free agents: Team agrees to terms to bring back Rico Dowdle

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Rico Dowdle is returning to the Cowboys

The departure of Tony Pollard in free agency left the Dallas Cowboys with a question mark at running back. Now they have come up with a solution, and while it is not the kind of splashy move that fans keep yearning for, it is a smart one. It was announced on Monday the Cowboys are re-signing Rico Dowdle.

.@ricodowdle staying in Dallas @dallascowboys??#LegendsLiveHere...

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Micah Parsons pays tribute to former Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch after retirement news

The Dallas Cowboys lost one of their key linebackers this offseason: former first-round pick Leighton Vander Esch. Vander Esch has decided to retire from the NFL for health reasons.

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Dallas Cowboys sign running back Rico Dowdle to new contract

The Dallas Cowboys have made a decision on the future of backup running back Rico Dowdle for the 2024 season. Dowdle has inked a new deal that will keep him with the team, according to his agency.

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Cowboys free agency leaves a lot of holes, but it’s not as bad as it looks

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There are a lot of people questioning how the Dallas Cowboys are approaching free agency.

It’s business as usual for the Dallas Cowboys and that means it’s time to disappoint fans who are holding their breath for some new toys to admire as the team revamps their roster. Most are conditioned for this quiet period, but it’s still concerning because the Cowboys have lost several of their own free agents and signed only one new one. Not only...

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones releases statement following Leighton Vander Esch’s retirement

The Dallas Cowboys said goodbye to former first-rounder Leighton Vander Esch on Monday after the linebacker announced his retirement due to medical reasons.

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Former Cowboys 1st round pick announces retirement

When an NFL player retires, it's usually a bittersweet moment. In Leighton Vander Esch's case, I'm sure he's trying to make the best of the situation but it's likely more bitter than sweet.

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Dallas Cowboys' updated roster after a costly first week of NFL free agency

The first week of NFL free agency is officially in the books and the Dallas Cowboys sure kept quiet, limiting themselves to signing Eric Kendricks as their only outside addition thus far.

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Cowboys draft 2024: WR Xavier Worthy scouting report

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Here is our scouting report on wide receiver Xavier Worthy from Texas

We continue our 2024 NFL Draft review of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at wide receiver Xavier Worthy from Texas.

Xavier Worthy
WR
Texas Longhorns
Junior
4-star recruit
5’11”
165 lbs
Hands- 8 3/4” (9%)
Arm Length- 31 1/8” (27%)
Wingspan- 74 1/4” (26%)

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Cowboys star Trevon Diggs involved in strange feud with rapper Cam’Ron

News of Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs‘ upcoming baby with influencer Joie Chavis apparently didn’t sit right with some people last week. Diggs

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Dallas Cowboys Fans Offer Prayers After All-Pro Player Suddenly Retires Due To Health Reasons

On Monday, the Dallas Cowboys fanbase reacted to the breaking news that a former first-round pick, former Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander-Esch, was retiring from the NFL due to health concerns. The announcement came days after the Cowboys released the All-Pro linebacker last week amid rumors of a pending retirement.

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Cowboys Announce Retirement of Leighton Vander Esch

The Dallas Cowboys‘ defense has gotten a little thinner today. Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, who has been with them for six seasons, announced that he is medically retiring from the NFL.

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Former Dallas Cowboys first-round pick Leighton Vander Esch to retire after six seasons

Former Dallas Cowboys first-round pick Leighton Vander Esch is reportedly retiring from the NFL following his release from the team last week, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer.

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Former Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch Announces Retirement

According to Todd Archer, recently released Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch is announcing his retirement from the NFL today after six seasons with Dallas.

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Former Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch retires from football after a career of beating daunting odds

After he was cut by the Dallas Cowboys last weekend, linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is set to announce his retirement on Monday, per multiple reports.

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Former Cowboys star linebacker announces retirement

The 28-year-old becomes the latest example of a player with plenty of good football left in him who was forced to retire with his long-term health in mind.

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Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch (neck) retiring

Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch announced Monday that he is medically retiring from the NFL after six seasons. The team released the 28-year-old veteran on Friday with a failed physical designation due to a lingering neck injury.

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