Cowboys Improving Without Elliott, But Playoff Picture Isn't
While Dallas has improved in two straight wins following three consecutive losses without last year's NFL rushing leader as a rookie, the playoff outlook hasn't changed much.
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While Dallas has improved in two straight wins following three consecutive losses without last year's NFL rushing leader as a rookie, the playoff outlook hasn't changed much.
The postseason has essentially started for the Cowboys, with five games to go, thanks to some early struggles and the three-game skid when Ezekiel Elliott started serving his suspension.
Dallas hosts division rival Washington on Thursday night, with both teams looking to stay on the NFC playoff radar. The Cowboys have been in an offensive slump without Ezekiel Elliott.
Dak Prescott points to a poor throw here or a bad decision there while trying to explain possibly his worst game as a pro in a season quickly going south for the Dallas Cowboys.
Jones wants commissioner Roger Goodell to serve the 32 owners, and not the other way around. And two, he's willing to engage his opposition among owners in a rather juvenile game of "But You Pushed Me First.''
Jones said after a 37-9 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday night that he wants "unprecedented accountability to the ownership" while again referring to a desire to revisit the power Goodell has to punish players under the collective bargaining agreement.
Ezekiel Elliott is eligible to return to the field on Christmas Eve against the Seattle Seahawks.
When it comes to extending the contract of the NFL Commissioner, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones believes there is no rush to get it done. "Roger has almost 18 months left. We've got all the time in the world to evaluate what we're doing, and all the time in the world to extend him," said Jones.
The absence of four of the most important Cowboys showed up in various ways against the Falcons, and raises questions about the defending NFC East champions staying in contention with division-leading Philadelphia visiting Sunday night.
The Dallas Cowboys knew it would be tough to get by without Ezekiel Elliott. Turns out, they missed Tyron Smith even more.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says his objection to a contract extension for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is not because of star running back Ezekiel Elliott's six-game suspension over alleged domestic violence.
Jones said on his radio show Friday he wants all 32 owners to have a chance to approve the deal being negotiated between Goodell and the compensation committee that includes six owners. Jones is not on the committee.
"We've given him (Roger Goodell) a lot of power," said Jones. "I think we need the checks and balances of ownership to be in a position to not just suggest, but approve of his decisions."
A three-judge panel from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York has denied Ezekiel Elliott's motion for an emergency injunction.
Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott skipped his weekly media session on Wednesday because of his fight over the NFL's six-game suspension on alleged domestic violence.
Elliott's fight with his own league has obviously ruffled the feathers of his boss, Jerry Jones.
For the second consecutive week, the Cowboys will conduct at least one practice without their star running back.
"I don't see curtains at all," said Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. " We're real good at knowing where that sun is during the games. I don't see them in the future"
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York has scheduled a three-judge panel to hear Ezekiel Elliott's request for an injunction on Thursday.
Now it's time for another week of legal limbo after Elliott rushed for 93 yards and the go-ahead touchdown in a 28-17 victory against the Chiefs on Sunday.
Kareem Hunt will get to compare himself to Ezekiel Elliott after all when Kansas City visits Dallas.
Dallas Cowboys running back defended himself once again on Friday and said he isn't an abuser.
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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was very upbeat in his appearance with the G-BAG Nation on 105.3 The Fan Friday.
Ezekiel Elliott will play on Sunday after the Second Circuit Court grant him a stay of his suspension.
According to family members, Madhu Ahuja and Deepak Ahuja were on a religious pilgrimage to Mount Kailash for Deepak's 60th birthday.
Abbott will be joined by state lawmakers and stock exchange leaders as he delivers remarks and rings the closing bell.
The Republican Party is bringing a national midterm convention to Dallas in September as it looks to rally voters and maintain control of Congress in November.
Lindsay Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children and said she was suffering form postpartum psychosis. A jury is deliberating.
Tropical Storm Dolly on Thursday became the fourth named storm in the Atlantic Ocean this year.
According to family members, Madhu Ahuja and Deepak Ahuja were on a religious pilgrimage to Mount Kailash for Deepak's 60th birthday.
The Ross wildfire has burned more than 80,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing evacuations, closing roads and disrupting schools.
Abbott will be joined by state lawmakers and stock exchange leaders as he delivers remarks and rings the closing bell.
The Republican Party is bringing a national midterm convention to Dallas in September as it looks to rally voters and maintain control of Congress in November.
Lindsay Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children and said she was suffering form postpartum psychosis. A jury is deliberating.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
The Republican Party is bringing a national midterm convention to Dallas in September as it looks to rally voters and maintain control of Congress in November.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
U.S. District Judge David Hittner originally ruled the law was unconstitutional in September 2023.
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
The committee said the president will appear on both nights with a keynote address on the second night.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Many North Texas Native Americans celebrated Pete's debut Saturday with joy.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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