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Jerry Jones announces touching tribute for DeMarcus Ware

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It was made official earlier this year with the news that Dallas Cowboys legend Demarcus Ware was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Ware set the all-time franchise record for sacks with the Cowboys with a total of 117 in nine seasons played. He would then take his talents to the Rocky Mountains, signing with the Denver Broncos with whom he would win Super Bowl 50. He was also named a Pro Bowler in 2014 and 2015. 

And Jones personally told Ware earlier today that he’ll be on hand for the ceremony later this year to personally present Ware with the honor.

“I cannot tell you what an honor it is,” Jones said. “It is because it is you. This means more to me than being in the Hall of Fame because I know what you are a part of, and that is how I got in the Hall of Fame.”

“The football player you were for your teammates, this is what I thought it would be like in heaven if you got in the NFL,” said Jones, who drafted Ware in 2005. “You are the picture of it.”

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Cowboys projected to land RB Derrick Henry!

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The Dallas Cowboys have already made the call to part ways with running back Ezekiel Elliott, meaning that Tony Pollard is now their main offensive weapon at the position. But that doesn’t mean that they’re not going to be bringing aboard additional reinforcements. 

And according to a recently released report, the Cowboys could be in prime position to land a running back who has racked up better than 1,500 yards in three of his last four NFL seasons. Per ESPN’s Bill Barnwell, Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry could potentially soon be wearing the colors of the Cowboys. 

“There’s also a chance expensive veterans such as Derrick Henry and Dalvin Cook could be released after the draft,” Barnwell wrote on March 30, 2023. “Dallas could add a rookie in April’s draft, but Pollard’s uncertain status for Week 1 leads me to believe the team would probably prefer to have a more experienced back on the roster.”

Over the course of his career, Henry has racked up a total of 8,335 total yards and 78 touchdowns. How would you like to see him come to the Cowboys? 

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ESPN: C.J. Stround is the next Dak Prescott

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The Dallas Cowboys have the 26th overall selection in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft, and there has been plenty of speculation that they could decide to go in the direction of taking the successor to current starting quarterback Dak Prescott. 

Right now, the prevailing thought is that the Cowboys could take a waiver on Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud, who threw for a total of 8,123 yards and 85 touchdowns during his time in Columbus. And according to one particular ESPN analyst, Stroud draws a fair comparison to Prescott himself. 

Take a look at what ESPN’s Matt Miller had to say about Stroud and his comparison to Prescott: 

“CJ Stroud one my favorite players in the entire draft class. He has great accuracy to all levels of the field,” Miller said. “He is really a wide receiver’s best friend the way he throws a catchable ball. There’s more athleticism than a lot of people realize. 

“CJ Stroud I think comes in right away as a starter and elevates the team.”

Prescott has two years remaining on his current deal with the Cowboys, and team owner and general manager Jerry Jones has made no secret about the fact that he’d like him to remain with the team for the rest of his professional career. In fact, Jones even said that he hopes Prescott will be their starter for the next decade. 

While that remains to be worked out, there has also been rampant speculation on a potential new contract for Prescott that would allegedly see him paid nearly $300 million.

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Ezekiel Elliott rejected yet again

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In case you haven’t heard, the Dallas Cowboys made the decision late last month to cut ties with former 1st round draft pick Ezekiel Elliott. 

And while you’d think that Elliott would have no trouble finding a new team, there’s the uncomfortable fact that he’s been dealing with several injuries combined with his having posted career low numbers last season. 

Elliott reportedly came up with a “wish list” of sorts that allegedly included the Philadelphia Eagles, the New York Jets and Cincinnati Bengals. However, both the Jets and Bengals have shown no interest in bringing aboard the former Ohio State Buckeye. 

And now, you can add the Eagles to the list of teams who don’t sound open to the idea of signing Elliott. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said that his team was happy with his squad’s running back situation: 

Will Zeke find a new home this year? 

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Texans angry at Cowboys over Brandin Cooks trade!

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The Dallas Cowboys brought aboard some much needed offensive help in the form of wide receiver Brandin Cooks, who was acquired in a trade late last month with the Houston Texans in exchange for draft capital. 

And the Texans, who have to share the Lone Star State with its main sports attraction in the Cowboys, don’t appear to be too pleased over Cooks departing their squad – especially to the in-state rival. 

“It sucks losing a talented receiver like Brandin Cooks, so, we never wanted to lose talented players,” Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said of the Cooks trade to Dallas. “We’re really trying to acquire as many talented players as possible, so, it’s hard losing him.”

But in the meantime, Cooks isn’t worried at all about what his former franchise is thinking – he’s just ready to go to work with his new teammates. 

“I couldn’t be more hungry,” Cooks said. “Last three years, it is what it is. But when you step into a locker room like this and an organization … I mean, it’s definitely fueling the fire and that hunger to be able to come out here and just show up and help my team win. I can’t wait, I truly can’t.” 

Sounds like he’s happy to have jumped ship to the real football attraction in the great state of Texas! What kind of season will he enjoy in his debut campaign with the Cowboys? 

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Micah Parsons teased big change to Cowboys fans

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The NFL recently introduced a rule that would allow players to wear the jersey number 0, and Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons gave fans a bit of a scare when he teased that he could be changing from the jersey No. 11 that he’s worn so far in his productive career. 

“Im switching!! Agent 0 coming soon!” Parsons initially tweeted.

However, it will be safety Jayron Kearse who gets to wear the number, and he made sure to let his teammate know about it on Twitter. 

“Too late lol” Kearse replied in jest. 

So car in his career, Parsons has earned two Pro Bowl selections, earned two First-Team All-Pro nods and won 2021 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Had Parsons in fact switched his number, he’d have been responsible for purchasing the remaining inventory of his current numbered jerseys, according to NFL rules. 

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JUST IN: Jerry Jones to sell the Cowboys!

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Made you look! Happy April Fool’s Day! 

As you may know, the Cowboys have been owned by Jerry Jones since his purchase of the franchise for $140 million from team owner and friend H.R. “Bum” Bright. Of course, the team is worth a bit more these days. 

The Cowboys are currently valued at $6.5 billion, making them the most valuable sports franchise not only in the NFL, but in the entire world. And if Jones wanted to sell the team, he believes that he could net an even larger return. In fact, Jones believes that the Cowboys are worth up to $10 billion! 

But even with the promise of an unbelievably massive profit, Jones announced late last year that he has absolutely no intention of selling the team that he’s been running for decades now.

“We used to have fans call in and I’d answer a question. I’d be mad too. I will tell you right now, the best way to get something done is to have [the question] come straight to me,” Jones said last year. “Those same fans know I’ll never sell this team. I sure would welcome the segment. I live with it every day. Let me say this, I’m so sensitive to our fans. I will tell you … you look around, and [see that] rehiring or shuffling out General Managers on top of shuffling out coaches — I haven’t seen that be the secret to success in the league.”

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Israel Mukuamu has a message for Cowboys fans

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After having played collegiate football at South Carolina, safety Israel Mukuamu was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys with their 6th round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. And while he’s not the flashiest player on the field, he’s proven himself to be an important part of the squad that regardless of what pundits say, has championship aspirations. 

And according to the man himself, that’s exactly what they’re working towards. Mukuamu made an appearance on the “Pick 6 Sports” podcast on for an interview on Monday, during which he promised fans of the Cowboys that they’re working towards getting back to football’s ultimate glory. 

“Cowboys Nation,” he said, “we [are] working to get y’all a Super Bowl. It’s gon’ come soon. Just be patient.”

Cowboys fans, it’s certainly been far too long since we’ve tasted the glory of winning the Super Bowl. How about finally getting it done next season?

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Dallas Cowboys re-sign DT Johnathan Hankins

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While not everyone from the 2022 Dallas Cowboys squad will be back on the team this fall, there will be one player deemed important enough by team management to warrant a second go around. 

The Cowboys have made the call to re-sign 30 year old defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins. According to reports, the new contract is a one-year deal worth approximately $1.5 million. 

Originally acquired by the Cowboys in an October 2022 trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, Hankins appeared in five games with Dallas before being felled by an injury that kept him on injured reserve for the rest of the year. 

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Cowboys work out new offensive weapon!

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While the Dallas Cowboys already made a major splash by acquiring wide receiver Brandin Cooks earlier in the month, they’re continuously looking for additional talent to surround franchise quarterback Dak Prescott with. And he’ll certainly have his eyes on whom the team brought in for a workout session this week. 

The Cowboys hosted Houston wide receiver Nathaniel “Tank” Dell for a workout, according to a report from The Draft Network: 

Despite his shorter stature at 5’8″ and 165 pounds, Steve Smith Sr. gave him his stamp of approval: