Dallas Cowboys receiver Danny Amendola (left), talking with Adam Jones, gets his lst chance to impress coaches tonight.
For some, tonight's preseason finale between the Cowboys and Vikings is just another boring affair that will have little or no impact on the regular season. For others, such as Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Danny Amendola, it means everything. Blog: Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (left) and Terrell Owens connected on 10 touchdown passes of 21 yards or longer last season.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is not worried about missing Terrell Owens against Houston on a deep pass, writes Todd Archer. "I feel like the best thing that happens to me are the mistakes that I make," Romo said, "because very seldom do I make the same mistake twice." Blog: Dallas Cowboys Video: Phillips on practice
Former Cowboys receiver Bob Hayes caught 371 passes for a franchise-record 71 touchdowns.
Bob Hayes didn't give many defensive backs a second chance in his days as a game-breaking wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys. But the Pro Football Hall of Fame has decided to give Hayes a second chance. Blog: Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys left guard Kyle Kosier has started between Andre Gurode and Flozell Adams for two seasons.
Propped up by two crutches, Kyle Kosier couldn't believe he'll miss four to six weeks with a hairline fracture in his right foot. Pat McQuistan, Joe Berger and Cory Procter will all play left guard in Thursday's preseason finale for the Dallas Cowboys against Minnesota. Video: Injuries Chat: Archer (8/25) Blog: Dallas Cowboys
Houston's Andre Davis burned the Cowboys for a 68-yard return on the opening kickoff Friday.
The Cowboys finally got their first preseason victory Friday, but not everything was positive. The offensive line took a hit when Kyle Kosier was injured and the kick coverage units continued to struggle. Todd Archer addressed those issues and much more in Monday's chat. Blog: Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys running back Marion Barber made the Pro Bowl last season despite not rushing for 1,000 yards.
The Dallas Cowboys have to be considered the favorites in the NFC. How could they not be with their 13 returning Pro Bowl players? But looks can be deceiving, writes Tim Cowlishaw, who says the 2007 Cowboys should be viewed as a seven- or eight-Pro Bowl-player team. Blogs: Tim Cowlishaw | Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Greg Ellis (left) had a stretch of 10 sacks over an eight-game span last season.
The 2007 season was a magical one for Greg Ellis. The big question for the 33-year old Ellis now: Can he have another double-digit sack season? Defensive coordinator Brian Stewart believes he can. Blog: Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware gets a big smile from his daughter Marley after a practice in Oxnard, Calif.
On the field, Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware plays at a Pro Bowl level. Off the field, he's a father to 6-month-old daughter Marley, who changes his disposition from a game-face scowl to a smile. Times are fun for Ware and his wife Taniqua. Blog: Dallas Cowboys
Frank Cornish (left) and teammate Brian Nielsen during a trip to London in August of 1993.
Frank Cornish IV, who played on two Super Bowl-winning teams with the Dallas Cowboys, died in his sleep at his Southlake home Friday night. He was 40. Cornish, an offensive lineman, played with the Cowboys on Super Bowl-winning teams in 1992 and 1993, starting five games. Blog: Dallas Cowboys
Marion Barber carried 13 times for 75 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 23-22 win against the Texans.
Throughout his three-year NFL career, Marion Barber has been a finisher. It's his opportunity to be a starter - at last - that makes one pause to consider just how special the possibilities could be, writes Tim Cowlishaw. Video: Recap Photos: Cowboys 23, Texans 22 Blogs: Dallas Cowboys | Cowlishaw
Cowboys wide receiver Patrick Crayton (right) is congratulated by Jason Witten after scoring a first-quarter touchdown.
Through the first two preseason games, Wade Phillips was not into results, just evaluation. On Friday, the Dallas Cowboys got the result - reclaiming the Governor's Cup with a 23-22 win against Houston at Texas Stadium - and Phillips and the coaches were able to do more evaluating. Video: Recap Photos: Cowboys-Texans Blog: Dallas Cowboys
Felix Jones bottled up in home debut for Dallas Cowboys The Houston Texans weren't about to let Felix Jones dazzle in his home debut. Jones, the Dallas Cowboys' first-round draft pick, didn't play in the first half. When he finally got on the field, he couldn't get anything going.Texans receiver hospitalized after injury Houston Texans wide receiver Harry Williams will undergo spine surgery this weekend at Presbyterian Hospital after suffering a neck injury in the team's loss to the Cowboys on Friday night.Lions sign former Dallas Cowboys QB Henson he Detroit Lions have signed former Cowboys quarterback Drew Henson, a high school and college standout who has struggled at the professional level in baseball and football.08/21/2008Spark needed from Dallas Cowboys' starters tonight
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Cowboys tight end Jason Witten says the team's starters need to play better in the preseason.
The Dallas Cowboys don't need to turn in a Super Bowl-winning performance tonight (7 p.m., Ch. 11) against Houston, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor. It's just another preseason game. But is it too much to ask the starters to perform as though they'll be ready for the regular season? Video: Cowboys-Texans preview Blogs: Dallas Cowboys
Adam Jones (right), who worked against Terrell Owens for much of training camp, is scheduled to start Friday against Houston.
As Adam Jones has grown more comfortable with the Dallas Cowboys' system, his workload has increased. The coaching staff believes he's ready for some heavy lifting. Coach Wade Phillips said Jones will start at left cornerback in Friday's preseason game against Houston. Video: Cowboys report | Fans enjoy open practice Blog: Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys were the NFL's second-highest scoring team last season, Jason Garrett's (left) first calling plays.
Everything seemed to work for Jason Garrett as a playcaller last year. The Dallas Cowboys scored 455 points, the second-highest total in team history. They averaged 365.7 yards per game, third in the NFL. Seven offensive players were named to the Pro Bowl. How does Garrett improve upon that? Video: Practice report (8/19) Blog: Dallas Cowboys
You can expect to see much more of Tony Romo and the Cowboys' starters in Friday's preseason game against Houston, Jean-Jacques Taylor writes.
The Dallas Cowboys' starters know they have yet to put together a complete performance. They do have pride - even in the preseason. That's why you'll get the best they have to offer against the Houston Texans, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor in the latest installment of Inside the Dallas Cowboys. Blog: Jean-Jacques Taylor
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Sam Hurd said training camp was the longest time he's been away from home.
The Dallas Cowboys will practice Tuesday at Valley Ranch after spending 24 days in Oxnard, Calif., San Diego and Denver for training camp practices and two preseason games. "You want to settle down and get into a regular routine," Greg Ellis said. Blog: Dallas Cowboys Video: Cowboys home
Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones and his father thought basketball was the sport he would excel in.
You won't hear Felix Jones complain about sharing running back duties for the Dallas Cowboys with Marion Barber, but that doesn't mean he doesn't believe he will shine in the NFL. Blog: Dallas Cowboys
Penalties plague Cowboys Cowboys coach Wade Phillips had the players sign a pledge in November. No more dumb penalties, he insisted. It may be time for an extension.Five key issues The Cowboys' second preseason game had some bright spots from its backups. Most notably, Brad Johnson played much better in leading the offense to two scores. Adam Jones had a nice punt return, and the special teams unit performed well overall. But the first team was ineffective and hurt by penalties. The Cowboys will be heading home for their final two preseason games. 1. Brad Johnson08/16/2008Work to do: Late drive snuffed as Dallas Cowboys fall to 0-2
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Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens (right) attracts a herd of Broncos after a reception.
Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens (81) reacts after dropping a pass during Wednesday's workout.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Kevin Burnett gives readers an inside look at what it's like to be a player for America's Team on our Dallas Cowboys Insider blog.
The Cowboys hope to get backup quarterback Brad Johnson more playing time behind the first-team offensive line against Denver.
Saturday night's preseason game against Denver (8 p.m., Ch. 11) is big for several Dallas Cowboys. Backup quarterback Brad Johnson gets to work with the first-team offense. Cornerback Adam Jones hopes to continue to knock off rust. And it could be rookie wide receiver Danny Amendola's final chance to impress the coaches. Blog: Dallas Cowboys
Fort Worth O.D. Wyatt graduate Darrent Williams was known as the little guy with the infectious personality, Jean-Jacques Taylor writes.
It has been 593 days since Darrent Williams' senseless murder, but his spirit remains alive in Denver, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor. It lives in the Darrent Williams Memorial Teen Center. And it lives in the hearts of Denver Broncos teammates such as Domonique Foxworth, who refuse to let Williams' memory fade. Blog: Jean-Jacques Taylor
Two days of practice against Denver were a tuneup for Dallas' preseason game Saturday vs. the Broncos.
It's hard to tell whether the Dallas Cowboys or Denver Broncos benefited more from practicing together the last two days. The team that went 7-9 last season loved matching up against a team with Super Bowl aspirations. When all was said and done, both teams believe they got better. Video:Morning report | Afternoon report Blog: Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Henry led the team with six interceptions last season.
It's easy to underestimate Anthony Henry or take him for granted, because he's so low-key on the field and off, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor. "With my personality, that's cool," Henry said. "I let my play speak for itself." Video: Camp report (8/13) Blog: Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks coach Wade Wilson (left) challenges a receiver during a drill.
For a few minutes before Wednesday's practice, Wade Wilson and Jay Cutler chatted not about footwork or arm slots or hot reads, but about dealing with Type 1 diabetes, writes Todd Archer. Video: Camp report (8/13) Blog: Dallas Cowboys
The DVSport system allows coaches, such as Cowboys tight ends coach John Garrett, to diagram plays, write notes on the screen and print them out.
Long gone are the days of the clack-clack from a projector with coaches having to fast-forward or rewind to study film, Todd Archer writes. This season, the Dallas Cowboys are using DVSport, a digital video software that allows coaches to access video of any play or plays they want with the click of a mouse. Blog: Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys running back Felix Jones averaged 5.3 yards per carry in his preseason debut against the San Diego Chargers.
After one preseason game, it seems most of you think Felix Jones is going to the Hall of Fame and Martellus Bennett should be cut. Chill out, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor in the latest installment of Inside the Dallas Cowboys. Nothing is concrete after one preseason game. Blog: Jean-Jacques Taylor
Linebacker Bradie James has played his five NFL seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.
No doubt exists in Bradie James' mind about his ability to be a three-down linebacker. But he's not going to get a chance to do it this year. The Dallas Cowboys have a bevy of defensive players who must subjugate their egos for the good of the team, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor. Blog: Dallas Cowboys Video: Camp report Video: Cali fans
Cowboys backup quarterback Brad Johnson didn't get much help from his offensive line against the Chargers.
Things did not go well for several Cowboys backups in Saturday's preseason opener. That includes quarterback Brad Johnson. So, it's no wonder that his performance prompted some fans to call for a new No. 2. Beat writer Todd Archer addressed the Johnson question and many others in Monday's chat. Blog: Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones tackles Chris Chambers in Saturday's preseason game.
It was not what Adam Jones expected. He had not played in the NFL since Dec. 31, 2006, so the limited number of snaps in Saturday's game in San Diego was not helpful. "My timing is so messed up right now," Jones said. Blog: Dallas Cowboys Video: Camp report (8/10)
Brian Stewart (left) communicated with Bradie James using a helmet speaker system Dallas Cowboys coach Wade Phillips (right) fought hard to implement.
Brian Stewart and Bradie James had their first in-game opportunity to work with the coach-to-player communication system Saturday in San Diego, and came away knowing they have some work to do before the Sept. 7 season opener at Cleveland, writes Todd Archer Blog: Dallas Cowboys Video: Camp report (8/10)
Safety Roy Williams tries to plead his case with an official after the Dallas Cowboys were flagged for pass interference.
Hidden inside a not-so-impressive body of work in Saturday night's 31-17 loss, the Dallas Cowboys' defense got big plays from three players who either weren't here a year ago or stand to be significantly more productive in 2008, writes DMN columnist Tim Cowlishaw. Video: Game recap Photos: Saturday's game Blog: Dallas Cowboys
Terrell Owens (right) and Ken Hamlin play dominos aboard the train taking the Cowboys from Oxnard to San Diego on Friday.
Instead of flying or busing to San Diego, the Dallas Cowboys, who face the Chargers tonight (9 p.m., Ch. 11) in their preseason opener, rode the Amtrak rails. Most of the sojourn, writes Todd Archer, was about watching the California fields and surf, whizzing by at speeds that topped out at 79 mph. Video: Riding the rail Blog: Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones (left) has learned not to get too worked up over preseason games.
What many believe is Dallas' Super Bowl road begins tonight (9 p.m., Ch. 11) in San Diego, writes Tim Cowlishaw. Jerry Jones thought that's where a trip to San Diego was taking him after a preseason win over the Chargers in 1989. Dallas finished 1-15 in 1989. Jones has since learned not to overcelebrate the preseason. Blogs: Dallas Cowboys | Tim Cowlishaw
Cornerback Adam Jones (left) has been going against Terrell Owens, one of the best, in practice but hasn't played an NFL game since 2006.
Adam Jones returns to the NFL on Saturday, when the Dallas Cowboys visit the San Diego Chargers in their preseason opener. Jones is not fully reinstated from a yearlong suspension, but this will be his first NFL game since Dec. 31, 2006. "I got a little more rust I need to shake," Jones said. Video: Camp report (8/7) Blog: Dallas Cowboys
Moving to guard allows former Texas standout Leonard Davis to outmuscle opponents with his 6-6, 350-pound frame.
A change of scenery from the Arizona Cardinals to the Dallas Cowboys, a club-record $16 million signing bonus and a shift to right guard worked wonders for Leonard Davis last season. A former Cowboy believes Davis could be a top interior linemen for years to come. Photos: Wednesday's practice Blogs: Dallas Cowboys | Kevin Burnett
An HBO Hard Knocks cameraman and sound man record the action during Tuesday's practice at Cowboys camp.
The Dallas Cowboys have adjusted to their Hard Knocks life. "Every once in a while they'll stick a camera in your face and you kind of notice them," head coach Wade Phillips said, "but other than that, they've been good." The six-part series begins tonight on HBO (9 p.m.) with an episode entitled "Stars." Photos: Tuesday's practice Blogs: Cowboys | Kevin Burnett
Crayton glad no Favre 'saga' going on in Oxnard The NFL media circus may be in full swing up in Green Bay, but all's quiet here at Cowboys camp. Receiver Patrick Crayton wouldn't have it any other way.