Chris Canty

Slidell, LA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/31/2012 -- The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints will hook up in the final weeks of the NFL season in a contest that could determine who travels and who stays home in the playoffs. NFL fans are already gearing up for this one with Saints at Cowboys tickets among the best sellers of the season so far, and with very good reasons. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had declared that their window of opportunity under...  

The 2012 Dallas Cowboys will have a mighty tough road to the playoffs. There are games against the Pittsburgh Steelers , New Orleans Saints , Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens . Each team represents a road block in the way of the Cowboys' journey to the Super Bowl. How can Dallas navigate their way through such a treacherous path? Better yet, can the Cowboys survive their first four tests as ...  

There is no question that the Dallas Cowboys are looking toward the 2012 NFL Draft to fill a few more holes on the team. When reassessing the team's performance, there were some issues on offense, but the majority of breakdowns were on the defensive side of the ball.  

The Dallas Cowboys hope to find some gold in the 2012 NFL Draft, starting April 26. They know they need a pass rusher, cornerback and some help on the offensive line. Help at wide receiver and tight end might also come in handy as Dallas is short at both positions. Dallas has succeeded in finding some great talent in the NFL Draft in the past and here is the ten best draft picks for Dallas over the last ten drafts.  

IRVING, Texas -- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones went back to his gambling swashbuckling days in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft with an impressive trade with the St. Louis Rams, enabling Dallas to move from No. 14 overall to No. 6 to take standout LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne.  

Babies, don't let your grandmamas grow up to be Cowboys cheerleaders. Sharon Simmons, a 55-year old grandmother of two, spent the weekend auditioning for the 2012 Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. Her tryout was the culmination of a 33-year goal to try out for the famed squad. The Carrollton, Texas, resident wanted to audition for the team when she was 22, but a number of factors -- including a lack of money, outfit, routine and child care...  

Mark Barron (#4) remains Mel Kiper’s choice as the Cowboys’ first-round pick. Alabama safety Mark Barron has been the Cowboys’ first-round selection on Mel Kiper‘s board for quite some time. In Kiper’s latest post, he lists what he considers to be an “A” draft for each team, listing the picks for the top three rounds. [...]  

Mark Barron (#4) remains Mel Kiper’s choice as the Cowboys’ first-round pick. Alabama safety Mark Barron has been the Cowboys’ first-round selection on Mel Kiper‘s board for quite some time. In Kiper’s latest post, he lists what he considers to be an “A” draft for each team, listing the picks for the top three rounds. [...]  

And the rest of us are wondering what it is that makes either of them believe that the Cowboys have a championship window. Owner Jerry Jones told the NFL Network that since some key Cowboys are getting older, they need to win a championship sooner rather than later . And that's true, I suppose, but I don't know if the Cowboys are as close to a championship as Jerry thinks they are. From NFL.com: "Well, my window is getting shorter. Time...  

DALLAS (AP) The engineer who signed off on plans for the tent-like Dallas Cowboys practice facility that collapsed and seriously injured two team employees three years ago is paying a $12,000 fine to settle faulty design charges from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.  

This Dallas Cowboys Mother's Day gift guide will help you select the perfect gift for your mom. When choosing the gifts for this guide, three things I kept in mind were pieces that celebrate a die-hard fan, affordability and functionality. After all, moms not only want a gift that showcases her love for the Dallas Cowboys, but she also wants to be able to use it.  

The Dallas Cowboys had some major problems in 2011, from their offensive line to their secondary to injuries holding them back. One of the injured Cowboys was wide receiver Miles Austin and he said in a recent interview he wasn't prepared for the 2011 season.  

Normally, when a player plays for a team for a long period of time, the team signs them to a ceremonial contract so they can retire with the team they starred with. Emmitt Smith did that with the Dallas Cowboys after he finished his career with the Arizona Cardinals. Dallas signed him and he retired a Cowboy.  

The NFL Draft is less than a week away and NFL teams are figuring out exactly which players look good in hopes of improving their roster for the 2012 season. The Dallas Cowboys have the 14th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft and will be looking at fixing their defensive woes while patching up some sore spots in the offensive line as they try to gain revenge on the New York Giants in the NFC East.  

As we recently did with Wes Welker (parts one and two of the interview if you haven't seen it), and did with Clay Matthews (podcast soon), it was our pleasure to talk with Dallas Cowboys linebacker/end/pass-rushing terror DeMarcus Ware about his role in the "Great American Try-on" campaign for Depend undergarments and the V Foundation. It's easy to make fun (well, maybe not so easy if you're standing next to Mr. Ware), but it's an...  

McKINNEY, Texas (AP) Deion Sanders' estranged wife denied Tuesday that she attacked her husband at their home and said she's not getting a fair shake because of her husband's stature in the community as a former star player for the Dallas Cowboys.  

Even though Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins has said he wants to be traded, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said on Monday the Cowboys have no plays unload Jenkins, who has been absent from OTAs while he rehabs his shoulder.  

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Jerry Jones says the Dallas Cowboys have no intention of trading cornerback Mike Jenkins or any interest in going to federal court to further fight the NFL about a $10 million salary cap reduction.  

The Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys are expected to appear Thursday before an NFL arbitrator, who will hear arguments challenging the league-imposed salary cap reductions, according to a Washington Post report.  

HOUSTON (AP) A group of former Dallas Cowboys including Hall of Famers Randy White, Bob Lilly and Rayfield Wright joined with other retired NFL players to file the latest concussion-related lawsuit against the NFL.  

Dallas Cowboys guard Mackenzy Bernadeau, who signed a four-year, $11 million deal in March, had surgery over the weekend to repair a tear in his right hip, according to an ESPN.com report, citing multiple sources.  

IRVING, Texas (AP) Six offensive linemen headlined by Memphis guard Ronald Leary and North Texas rushing leader Lance Dunbar are among 21 undrafted free agents signed by the Dallas Cowboys.  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Wide receiver Hakeem Nicks insists that a recent broken foot will not keep him out of the New York Giants' season-opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 5.  

Update: Murray has looked good during the Cowboys' minicamp this week, and the fractured ankle that ended his 2011 season has given him no problems, the Dallas Morning News reports.  

IRVING, Texas (AP) Cornerback Mike Jenkins has been the notable absence for the Dallas Cowboys throughout offseason workouts and into this first week of organized team activities.  

Marc Colombo signed a one-year contract with the Cowboys on Friday, allowing him to retire as a member of the team. The news was first reported by Todd Archer of ESPN Dallas.  

COMMENTARY| Thoughts of Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins roaming the field for the Detroit Lions have crossed my mind several, several times since the 2012 NFL Draft.  

IRVING, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys have finally taken an offensive player in the draft, selecting Virginia Tech receiver Danny Coale 152nd overall in the fifth round.  

IRVING, Texas (AP) Jerry Jones says the Dallas Cowboys have been able to do everything they wanted to do this offseason despite the NFL reducing their salary cap.  

Defensive back Morris Claiborne, whom the Dallas Cowboys traded up to draft sixth overall, told the Dallas area media Friday that he blew off the Wonderlic test.  

The Cowboys re-signed backup OT Jermey Parnell to a three-year deal, according to ESPN Dallas' Todd Archer. The deal includes a $1 million signing bonus.  

Defensive back Akwasi Owusu-Ansah is getting a second chance with the Cowboys, who claimed their fourth-round pick in 2010 off waivers from Jacksonville.  

Dallas Cowboys rookie receiver Danny Coale broke a bone in his foot on the first day of team activities Tuesday, NFL.com reported, based on sources.  

The Dallas Cowboys draft looked good early when the team traded its first- and second-round picks to St. Louis for the #6 pick overall.  

The Dallas Cowboys draft looked good early when the team traded its first- and second-round picks to St. Louis for the #6 pick overall.  

IRVING, Texas (AP) Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Anthony Spencer has signed the contract tender that goes with the franchise tag.  

IRVING, Texas (AP) After a long wait to make their second pick of the NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys kept their focus on the defense.  

IRVING, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys have selected Eastern Washington safety Matt Johnson with the final pick of the fourth round.  

Cowboys OLB Anthony Spencer signed his franchise-tag tender on Monday, guaranteeing his $8.856 million salary for the 2012 season.  

The Dallas Cowboys announced on Monday that linebacker Anthony Spencer had signed his franchise tender to remain with the team.  

IRVING, Texas (AP) Tony Romo says he hasn't thought about whether he might be running out of chances with the Dallas Cowboys.  

Raise your hand if you had the Cowboys leapfrogging seven teams to draft Morris Claiborne. Those with your hands up: Liars.  

Mike Jenkins might want out of Dallas, but Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has no intention of granting the cornerback's wish.  

The Dallas Cowboys had their worst season in franchise history in 1989, going 1-15. Read three quotes about that team.  

The Dallas Cowboys draft remained focused on defense as the team selected Boise State defensive end Tyrone Crawford.  

COMMENTARY| Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins is being pursued by the Indianapolis Colts, according to reports.  

IRVING, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys addressed some of their pressing needs with a flurry of free-agent signings  

IRVING, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys have used their final pick in the draft to get another defensive player.  

IRVING, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys obviously have high expectations for first-round pick Morris Claiborne.  

The Dallas Cowboys draft might have featured some long-term projects, but those picks may have some value.  

Despite massive upgrades on the defensive side of the football, Dallas continues to get little respect.  

Two former members of the Dallas Cowboys made a list of the worst players who have made the most money.  

Solid upgrades on defense have Dallas looking like a serious contender in the NFC.  

LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne.  

The Dallas Cowboys reportedly cannot sign any draft picks until after June 1.  

Jason Witten seems to realize that the Dallas Cowboys playoff chances won't last forever.  

The Dallas Cowboys' Odds to Win Super Bowl XLVII are 20/1.  

Take a quick look back at the Cowboys vs. Giants in 2007.  

The Dallas Cowboys are ranked #14 in ESPN's future power rankings poll.  

Was tight end David LaFleur the worst Dallas Cowboys draft bust?  

The Dallas Cowboys defeated the St. Louis Cardinals to clinch the NFC East in 1973.  

The Dallas Cowboys defeated the St. Louis Cardinals to clinch the NFC East in 1973.  

Was tight end David LaFleur the worst Dallas Cowboys draft bust?  

Is that designed to drive up the price?