Cowboys Trade Herschel Walker For 5 Players & 6 Draft Picks
Herschel Walker won a Heisman Trophy at Georgia and was drafted by the Cowboys in 1985. But his biggest contribution to the team came when he was traded in 1989.
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Herschel Walker won a Heisman Trophy at Georgia and was drafted by the Cowboys in 1985. But his biggest contribution to the team came when he was traded in 1989.
Chris Borland knows firsthand about the challenges of early retirement, having stepped away from a promising football career after one year because of concerns over head injuries.
The Cowboys had a pair of first-round draft picks in 2005, and there was disagreement over who should be picked first -- DeMarcus Ware or Marcus Spears.
Former NFL safety and current CBS Sports Network draft analyst Corey Chavous breaks down some of the prospects ahead of next week's draft at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
One week out from the draft, CBSSports' Pete Prisco releases what may be his final mock draft for this season.
Roger Staubach was the Cowboys starting quarterback in 1974. But the team still drafted Danny White, who took over after Staubach and led the Cowboys to five playoff appearances.
Former Cowboys draft guru Gil Brandt was there for the team's first NFL Draft in 1960, using cutting-edge computer technology to help Dallas make their picks.
Nick Mangold is retiring after an 11-year career. The former Jets center announced Tuesday that he will sign a one-day contract with New York to retire as a member of the team.
Defensive end David Irving is returning to the Cowboys after signing a $2.9 million, one-year offer as a restricted free agent. Irving reported for the start of offseason workouts on Monday.
The NFL Draft is an opportunity for football teams to improve by bringing in some new talent. But many times, the most impactful players actually go undrafted.
Dez Bryant and the Cowboys have parted ways after eight years that saw the brash talent settle into his career as a productive NFL receiver. Maybe we should have seen this coming.
Steelers linebacker James Harrison is taking another shot at retirement, and this time it's likely to stick. He retired briefly in September 2014 only to be lured back by Pittsburgh.
Most drafted football players make their first impressions on the field, but all eyes were on Emmitt Smith when he arrived wearing bright yellow polka dots.
The Cowboys picked quarterback Troy Aikman in the 1989 NFL Draft, but also selected quarterback Steve Walsh in the supplemental draft. Of course, it all worked out in the end.
Bill Parcells took control of the Cowboys draft in 2003, and jumped on tight end Jason Witten in the third round.
We all know the top names that have been discussed ad nauseum. These guys are ones to watch in the middle rounds.
His days as a Dallas Cowboy are now over. Today team owner Jerry Jones officially released wide receiver Dez Bryant.
With the fourth pick in 2016, the Cowboys selected Ezekiel Elliott. Then, 131 picks later, the franchise found their next quarterback in Dak Prescott.
The former Richmond QB discusses the biggest influences in his football career and his journey to becoming an NFL Draft prospect.
The Cowboys introduced the war room camera in 1992, giving football fans a chance to see the NFL Draft from a new perspective.
Dallas will open the preseason on the west coast at the San Francisco 49ers in week 1.
According to a 105.3 The Fan source, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will meet with Bryant on Friday to discuss the wide receiver's contract.
Robert Griffin III is looking ahead to a promising future with the Ravens, instead of wistfully gazing at his brilliant past, where he won a Heisman Trophy with Baylor.
The Cowboys traded up to the second spot in the 1977 NFL Draft in order to make a difference maker. And what a difference Tony Dorsett proved to be for the team.
We had an opportunity to sit down with the legendary former Cowboys draft guru Gil Brandt, who took time out from his incredibly busy pre-draft schedule to visit.