Wednesday didn’t bring much on-the-field excitement for the Cowboys, as the Oxnard schedule featured a “mock game,” or- in most teams’ parlance- a non-padded, half-speed walkthrough. But there was big roster news as the team announced the signing of a free agent veteran linebacker. To make room, someone had to go; another linebacker was waived.
Meanwhile, Ezekiel Elliott opened up about his own personal goals as he enters his seventh season. He also had glowing words for the rookie offensive lineman who’ll be opening up holes for him this year. But he didn’t have much to say about the Deshaun Watson suspension, a matter that his name has been tied to as the sports world debates what constitutes an appropriate punishment for the Browns quarterback. There’s early eyes on Tony Pollard’s own contract, more on the Elliott/Pollard timeshare question, and soundbites from the Cowboys coordinators. Kellen Moore previews a busy year from CeeDee Lamb, John Fassel talks about his potential new punt return specialist, and Dan Quinn shuts down questions about his own contract situation with the coolest quote possible. That’s all ahead in News and Notes.
How Anthony Barr signing hardly impacts Cowboys’ cap space, but is big for defense :: Cowboys Wire
The 30-year-old has been with Minnesota for eight seasons, playing 98 games since 2014 and recording 495 tackles to go along with 17.5 sacks. The versatile four-time Pro Bowler should fit in nicely alongside Micah Parsons and Leighton Vander Esch in Dan Quinn’s linebacker corps.
Ezekiel Elliott to miss Cowboys preseason :: 105.3 The Fan
Elliott confirmed Wednesday that he won’t play in any of the Cowboys’ preseason games in 2022. “I’ve been playing football 20 years,” Elliott told reporters. “This is my seventh year. I’ve seen a lot of football. I don’t think I need a preseason game, especially with the joint practices.” He also shared that he hopes to win a Super Bowl and reach 10,000 rushing yards in order to improve his chances at a Hall of Fame induction.
Zeke’s high praise for Tyler Smith: ‘Dude is strong’ :: The Mothership
The two-time rushing champ has been impressed with how quickly this year’s first-round draft pick is adjusting to life in the NFL trenches. But Elliott has been blown away by what Tyler Smith shows in terms of pure physical…
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