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Jon Machota

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Covering the Dallas Cowboys for @TheAthletic. Previously: Dallas Morning News, Detroit Free Press. Podcast: “About Them Cowboys” Email: [email protected]

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The came out of the draft still lacking proven WR depth. Gallup fixes that issue. He had 34 catches for 418 yards and 2 TDs last season. He'll compete with Tre Tucker for a role as WR3.

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Dallas Cowboys offseason moves:

Signed:

Eric Kendricks, LB
Ezekiel Elliott, RB
Royce Freeman, RB
Jourdan Lewis, CB
Rico Dowdle, RB
Chuma Edoga, OL
C.J. Goodwin, ST
Trent Sieg, LS

Draft picks:

Round 1: OT Tyler Guyton
Round 2: DE Marshawn Kneeland
Round 3: G/C Cooper Beebe…

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones thinks Ezekiel Elliott still has the ability to be a starting running back in the NFL.

Jones on Elliott Saturday night: “He’s a positive influence at all times. Not one time, even in maybe some critical times, has he been anything but a positive and a…

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The Cowboys are planning on signing Ezekiel Elliott pending a physical, team sources tell Dianna Russini.

The two sides have agreed on the terms of the contract, and a reunion is close.

The Cowboys are planning on signing Ezekiel Elliott pending a physical, team sources tell @DMRussini. The two sides have agreed on the terms of the contract, and a reunion is close.
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Cowboys VP of player personnel Will McClay on each of Dallas’ draft picks:

Round 1, OT Tyler Guyton: “When you build an offensive lineman, you look for athleticism, the feet. We have a history of having guys who do things at a high level at that position. There were some traits…

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: “I think relatively, we have given ourselves a chance to be better at the end of next year than we were at the end of (last season). Because I’m figuring in now some young guys that last year didn’t play as much as they’re going to be playing this year,…

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Jerry Jones: “I’ve seen teams win the Super Bowl with running backs that they traded for midseason. The point is that this thing is a long way from being over as to how you’re gonna line up” this season.

How Cowboys plan to continue building their roster: theathletic.com/5454654/2024/0…

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Here’s a list of undrafted rookie free agents the Dallas Cowboys are adding, including where they ranked at their position in Dane Brugler’s draft guide:

Brevyn Spann-Ford, TE, Minnesota (No. 13, 6th-7th round grade)

Emany Johnson, S, Nevada (No. 26)

Alec Holler, TE, UCF (No.…

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Much was said of the importance of this draft for the Cowboys. Now, it's in the books.

Best value pick? Biggest surprise? Biggest question mark? Remaining needs?

Jon Machota and I with initial post-draft takeaways (subscribe $1/month) ⤵️
theathletic.com/5454109/2024/0…

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Cowboys 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: What will they do at running back, defensive tackle?

Saad Yousuf⁩ and I break it all down ⬇️ theathletic.com/5454109/2024/0…

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talking about their roster building going forward, mentioned the possibility of trading for veteran players. “This thing is a long way from being over.”

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talking about their roster building going forward, mentioned the possibility of trading for veteran players. “This thing is a long way from being over.”
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The Cowboys had 10 players left on their draft board when the seventh round ended. They are working to sign those players right now as undrafted free agents

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones while talking about Dallas drafting three offensive linemen in what they believe is a strong offensive line draft class: “Why do you rob banks? Because that’s where the money is.”

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones while talking about Dallas drafting three offensive linemen in what they believe is a strong offensive line draft class: “Why do you rob banks? Because that’s where the money is.”
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Cowboys seventh-round pick OL Nathan Thomas has never played a rep at guard, but he expects to make the move from tackle to guard in Dallas.

Why does he think he can make that transition?

“Because I’m an o-lineman. As an o-lineman, you just got to be willing to play any…

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