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T.J. Bass Takes Over For Tyler Smith As Dallas Cowboys Reshape Offensive Line
FRISCO, Texas — T.J. Bass takes over at left guard for the Dallas Cowboys. Tyler Smith had surgery Tuesday to repair ligament damage in his left thumb and is going on injured reserve, which requires him to miss a minimum of four games. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that Smith is expected to miss […]
Caleb Downs Gets Unique Dallas Cowboys Role On First Week 1 Depth Chart
FRISCO, Texas — Caleb Downs is the only player the Dallas Cowboys list at defensive back. He is also the second punt returner. Both listings come off the unofficial depth chart Dallas released Tuesday, five days before the opener at the New York Giants. Dallas took Downs 11th overall in April out of Ohio State. […]
Jacob deGrom Gets Texas Rangers’ Seattle Mariners Finale With AL West Race Tightening
SEATTLE — Jacob deGrom will start Thursday afternoon against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. The Texas Rangers listed him third among their three probable pitchers for the series, behind Cal Quantrill on Tuesday night and Cody Bradford on Wednesday. Thursday’s game begins at 3:10 p.m. CT on Rangers Sports Network, and so does Wednesday’s. […]
‘No Disappointment’: Jerry Jones Praises Dallas Cowboys’ Young Core After Roster Overhaul
DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys drafted two players in the first round, traded for a starting offensive tackle 15 days before the opener, and set their initial 53-man roster on Aug. 30. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones was asked Tuesday morning on the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan how the young […]
Cal Quantrill Gets Texas Rangers Start vs. Seattle Mariners With AL West Race Tightening
SEATTLE — Cal Quantrill will start Tuesday night against the Seattle Mariners, and Cody Bradford is expected to pitch Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reported. The Texas Rangers had not announced a starter for either game as of Tuesday morning. First pitch at T-Mobile Park is 8:40 p.m. CT on Rangers Sports […]
‘Got To Do A Good Job Of Containing Him’: Kenny Clark Identifies Dallas Cowboys’ Jaxson Dart Challenge
FRISCO, Texas — Kenny Clark expects the New York Giants to run the ball under Matt Nagy and Greg Roman and bring a lot of Baltimore’s approach with them. The quarterback is the other half of the problem. “A tough quarterback to go against. He can throw the ball really well,” Clark said. “And the […]
Texas A&M Drops In AP Top 25 Despite 50-0 Shutout Of Missouri State
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M dropped two spots to No. 10 in the AP Top 25 released Tuesday, three days after a 50-0 shutout of Missouri State at Kyle Field. The Associated Press had the Aggies at No. 8 in its preseason poll and put them on the cooling-down list this week. The US […]
‘Swagger, Confidence’: Rashan Gary Says Christian Parker Has Dallas Cowboys Defense Feeling Different
FRISCO, Texas — Rashan Gary spent seven seasons in Green Bay under a handful of defensive coordinators. Christian Parker is the newest one he has played for. “Swagger, confidence, his belief in his players, and just his skill, just putting his players in position to make plays,” Gary said. Parker is in his first season […]
Michigan Falls Out Of AP Top 25 After Win In Biggest Drop Since At Least 2008
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan Wolverines fell out of the AP Top 25 released Tuesday after winning, dropping from No. 16 to unranked five days after a 13-12 win over Western Michigan. The Associated Press reported it was the biggest fall to unranked by any team following a victory since at least 2008. Michigan drew […]
‘Greatest Season In Sports History’: Michael Jordan’s 1995-96 Chicago Bulls Ranked Best Sports Team Of All Time
The 1995-96 Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman, are ranked the best sports team of all time. Find out why.
SMU Climbs In AP Top 25 After Kevin Jennings Leads Win At Florida State
DALLAS — SMU Mustangs moved up two spots to No. 17 in the AP Top 25 released Tuesday, a day after a 27-24 win at Florida State Seminoles. The Associated Press had SMU at No. 19 in its preseason poll. This week the AP put the Mustangs on its heating-up list. The US LBM Coaches […]
‘An Energy And An Urgency’: Troy Aikman Says Christian Parker Brings Dallas Cowboys Something Different
DALLAS — Troy Aikman said the Dallas Cowboys spent the last several years handing their defense to former head coaches, and that Christian Parker has brought an energy and an urgency to the job that the previous hires did not. Aikman made the comments Tuesday on The Rich Eisen Show. Dallas hired Parker on Jan. […]
‘Does Success Derail You?’ Jeff Saturday Issues Warning About Dallas Cowboys In 2026
DALLAS — Success is the one thing that could derail the Dallas Cowboys this season, ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday said Tuesday morning on Get Up. The show posted the segment to X at 8:28 a.m. CT, five days before Dallas opens the regular season at the New York Giants. The Cowboys went 7-9-1 and missed […]
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Reaches Career-High Ranking In NFL Coaches, GMs Poll
DALLAS — Dak Prescott ranked seventh in Sports Illustrated’s annual poll of NFL coaches, general managers, and evaluators, the highest he has ever finished in the exercise. Albert Breer published the results Tuesday morning. Prescott drew 49 points and one first-place vote and appeared on 26 of the 104 ballots. Breer sent out close to […]
Jerry Jones Backs 34-Year-Old Christian Parker Despite Never Calling NFL Plays
DALLAS — Christian Parker has never called plays in an NFL game. Ten defensive players joined the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, and two more arrived in trades within the past year. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday morning on the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan that none of that worries […]
‘Since My First Year’: Jerry Jones Compares Dallas Cowboys Defensive Overhaul To 1-15 Team
DALLAS — The last Dallas Cowboys team to turn over this much of its defense went 1-15. That was 1989, Jerry Jones‘ first season as owner, and Jones brought it up himself Tuesday morning on the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan. Jones bought the Cowboys in February 1989 and hired Jimmy Johnson […]
‘I Had A Funny Feeling’: Jerry Jones Reacts To John Harbaugh Taking Over New York Giants Before Dallas Cowboys Opener
DALLAS — Dallas has beaten the New York Giants in 16 of their last 17 meetings. John Harbaugh told a room of Giants season ticket holders in May that he wants a team good enough to end that, and on the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan Tuesday morning, five days before the […]
‘You Could Still Call It A Competition’: Jerry Jones Reopens Dallas Cowboys Backup QB Debate
DALLAS — Joe Milton III cleared waivers and signed back to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad on Sept. 2, two days after the team named Sam Howell its backup quarterback. On the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan Tuesday morning, owner and general manager Jerry Jones called the job a competition and said […]
Jerry Jones Hints At Substantial Dallas Cowboys Defensive Trade Despite Adding Von Miller
DALLAS — Any addition the Dallas Cowboys make from here would come on defense, owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday morning on the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan. He called the running back, receiver, tight end, and quarterback rooms strong. Dallas allowed 511 points last season and finished 7-9-1. Jerry […]
‘Coming Years’: Jerry Jones Makes Clear George Pickens Is In Dallas Cowboys’ Long-Term Plans
DALLAS — George Pickens cannot sign an extension with the Dallas Cowboys until after the regular-season finale in January 2027. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones pointed past this season anyway Tuesday morning on the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan, twice emphasizing the years to come. Pickens signed his one-year, $27.3 million […]
‘Really Glad We Made That Move’: Jerry Jones Explains Why Dallas Cowboys Traded For Broderick Jones
DALLAS — Ten days after trading for Broderick Jones, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said the deal upgraded the flexibility of the offensive line. His weekly in-season appearance on the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan cut off midway through that answer when the phone connection failed. Dallas acquired Jones […]
‘We Agree It’s Fixed Long Haul’: Jerry Jones Reveals Why Tyler Smith Needed Surgery
DALLAS — Tyler Smith is scheduled for surgery on his left thumb Tuesday and is expected to miss four to six weeks. On the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan that same morning, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Smith aggravated an injury he carried into training camp in California, […]
‘We’re In Play’: Jerry Jones Says Dallas Cowboys Have Serious Room To Make Trade
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said the team has serious financial room to make a trade right now, and that Dallas is in play around the NFL. Jones spoke Tuesday morning during his weekly in-season appearance on the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan. The Cowboys created more […]
NFL Executives Pick Brian Schottenheimer For Coach Of The Year After Dallas Cowboys’ 7-9-1 Season
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer is the pick for NFL Coach of the Year in a survey of league executives and scouts that ESPN published Tuesday morning. Jeremy Fowler wrote that the race carried no runaway favorite and called Schottenheimer a bit of a wild card. Schottenheimer has acquitted himself well behind the […]
‘He’ll Be Looked At As A Catalyst’: NFL Executives Pick Caleb Downs For Defensive Rookie Of The Year
DALLAS — Caleb Downs is the pick to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in a survey of league executives and scouts that ESPN published Tuesday morning. Jeremy Fowler polled the group on eight awards ahead of Wednesday night’s season opener between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. The Dallas Cowboys have big […]
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