Cowboys Hit A 'Downturn' In Spencer Contract Talks
The Dallas Cowboys have hit what a source terms a "downturn'' in contract negotiations with franchise-tagged defensive end Anthony Spencer
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The Dallas Cowboys have hit what a source terms a "downturn'' in contract negotiations with franchise-tagged defensive end Anthony Spencer
As recently as February, the Cowboys were $20 million over the NFL salary cap and existed in "Cap Hell.'' A spring of financial tinkering has Dallas now $9.7 million under the cap.
Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett was asked after Tuesday's OTA workout at Valley Ranch if it fair to conclude that he and owner Jerry Jones have different philosophies as to how information is disseminated.
"I'm completely on board with all decisions have been made" said Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett regarding the news that Offensive Coordinator coach Bill Callahan will be calling plays for the Cowboys in 2013.
The beleaguered right tackle Free agreed to a reduced two-year contract that guarantees him $3.5 million for 2013 and has a similar (but un-guaranteed) salary in 2014.
For the 24th consecutive year, a hot subject at Valley Ranch is the seeming discord between something Jerry says and something someone else in power (in this case, coach Jason Garrett) says.
Jerry Jones admitted that he contemplated calling Cowboys Stadium "Vaqueros de Dallas Stadium" after it was built. So what would've the outside stadium PA sounded like?
Tyson Clabo, Dallas' top-ranked free agent tackle and an upgrade over incumbent Doug Free, is signing with Miami, according to his agent. That transaction removes some of the leverage the Cowboys may have had over Free, who as of a few days ago "anticipates not being with the Cowboys.''
Jerry Jones says Tony Romo has committed to spending "Peyton Manning-type time" trying to turn the Dallas Cowboys into Super Bowl contenders again.
"Jason Witten is arguably the best tight end in the National Football League,'' Garrett said, time and time again … as if to suggest that the drafting of Escobar has nothing to do with eventually replacing Witten.
While many have criticized what the Cowboys did in the 2013 NFL Draft, one source within the organization thinks this draft was one of the team's best in years.
It is a gigantic game of Chicken. It is also a gigantic game of Musical Chairs. And the two games involve gigantic sums of money and, because it's all about offensive tackles, it involves gigantic men, too.
This weekend, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones channeled Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington with a winking nod to the unpredictability of the NFL Draft.
Cowboys Owner and General Manager Jerry Jones not only defended his decision to trade down from the 18th pick to the 31st to get Wisconsin Center Travis Frederick
The Cowboys' Round 1 selection of offensive lineman Travis Frederick of Wisconsin isn't the issue. But the path to get to him? Off the board. Off the chart. Off their rockers.
A charity operated by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has donated $100,000 for recovery efforts after a deadly fertilizer plant explosion in Texas.
Jones did inform the world that his team is willing to trade down from the No. 18 selection of the first round in Thursday's Draft – and even suggested that the Cowboys are leaning in that direction.
The Cowboys went 30 years without drafting an offensive lineman in the first round. They might do it for the second time in three drafts on Thursday night.
The NFL has released the Dallas Cowboys 2013 regular season schedule.
"For a man who could dramatically capture a moment with very few words, there simply aren't enough words to adequately describe what he meant to sports and broadcasting in this country. " said Jones
Dallas signed quarterback Tony Romo to a lucrative extension, and with him locked up for the foreseeable future, the Cowboys should focus their attention on protecting him.
Etched on the Mavs' 2013 tombstone: Here lies a team that couldn't grab a defensive rebound, and continually lost one-possession games by giving the ball to anyone not named Dirk Nowitzki.
The biggest problems the Cowboys have right now can be laid right at the feet of their 2009 draft. It was arguably the worst draft in the history of the franchise.
You may have to squint to see it, but the Cowboys' quarterback isn't near as bad as you think
The deal is done as of Friday afternoon, to the tune of Romo being given a reported six-year contract, $108-million that will make him the highest-paid player in franchise history.
Her historic cottages in downtown McKinney became a home away from home for international soccer fans.
Ronaldo Salgado said he learned his father, 52-year-old Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, had been shot by an ICE officer in Houston last week through a video posted online that depicted him "screaming" for help.
An indictment alleges Brown used his hands or an electrical cord to strangle the woman just before Valentine's Day 45 years ago.
Police said the juvenile broke free, and nearby bystanders confronted the suspect.
The wreck happened just after 7:15 p.m., though traffic is still moving through the left lane.
Investigators say the child was given multiple sedatives before she went into distress.
Her historic cottages in downtown McKinney became a home away from home for international soccer fans.
Ronaldo Salgado said he learned his father, 52-year-old Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, had been shot by an ICE officer in Houston last week through a video posted online that depicted him "screaming" for help.
An indictment alleges Brown used his hands or an electrical cord to strangle the woman just before Valentine's Day 45 years ago.
Police said the juvenile broke free, and nearby bystanders confronted the suspect.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
Ronaldo Salgado said he learned his father, 52-year-old Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, had been shot by an ICE officer in Houston last week through a video posted online that depicted him "screaming" for help.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.
Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who is investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, told CBS News ICE's tactics "in no way resemble" the behavior of police agencies he's worked with.
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.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Jones has not yet been seen at a tournament-high nine games at the Cowboys' home stadium.
France and Spain meet in a highly anticipated World Cup semifinal showdown at Dallas Stadium.
Red, white, and blue filled Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas, but it's the flag of France, not the U.S.A., flying over hundreds of fans.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
