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Phillip Tanner

Dallas Cowboys
Running Back

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Cowboys | Kendial Lawrence could compete for roster spot

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:12:37 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RB Kendial Lawrence could compete with RBs Lance Dunbar and Phillip Tanner for the final running back roster spot during offseason workouts and training camp.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer

Cowboys | Phillip Tanner in danger

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:36:19 -0700

The Dallas Cowboys don't seem to be high on RB Phillip Tanner, and he could be cut.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNDallas.com - Calvin Watkins

Cowboys | Will look to add RB

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:06:27 -0800

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the team will look to add another running back this offseason that can be a backup to RB DeMarco Murray. Jones said the team likes RBs Lance Dunbar and Phillip Tanner but see them more as third-down backs.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer

Cowboys | Not expected to draft a RB

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:08:26 -0800

The Dallas Cowboys will likely not select a running back in the NFL Draft. Instead, the team will likely rely on RBs Lance Dunbar and Phillip Tanner to back up starting RB DeMarco Murray.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNDallas.com - Calvin Watkins

Cowboys | Two expected to serve as backups at RB

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:07:50 -0800

Dallas Cowboys RBs Lance Dunbar and Phillip Tanner are expected to backups to RB DeMarco Murray next season.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNDallas.com - Calvin Watkins

Cowboys | Felix Jones unlikely to be re-signed

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:23:14 -0800

Dallas Cowboys RB Felix Jones is in the final year of his deal, and he is unlikely to be re-signed, especially since young RBs Lance Dunbar and Phillip Tanner showed promise behind RB DeMarco Murray.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: DallasCowboys.com - Bryan Broaddus

Cowboys | Week 17 Inactives

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 16:12:34 -0800

The Dallas Cowboys have declared OT Darrion Weems, OG David Arkin, DL Jay Ratliff, C Kevin Kowalski, RB Phillip Tanner, DL Robert Callaway, OL Ronald Leary inactive for Week 17.

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Cowboys | Week 15 Inactives

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 12:13:24 -0800

The Dallas Cowboys have declared SS Charlie Peprah, OT Darrion Weems, OG David Arkin, DL Jay Ratliff, C Kevin Kowalski, CB Morris Claiborne, RB Phillip Tanner inactive for Week 15.

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Cowboys | Lance Dunbar, Phillip Tanner split reps

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:32:53 -0800

Dallas Cowboys RBs Lance Dunbar and Phillip Tanner figure to get the brunt of the carries in Week 12 against the Washington Redskins Thursday, Nov. 22, if the team's top two rushers, RB Felix Jones (knee) and RB DeMarco Murray (foot) cannot go. Dunbar said he would welcome more touches, if given the opportunity. "I'm ready for it," Dunbar said. "I know the offense. I know my assignments. Anthony I can do to help the team, I will."

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Jimmy Burch

Cowboys | Lance Dunbar passes Philip Tanner?

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:48:57 -0800

Dallas Cowboys RB Lance Dunbar picked up more carries in the Week 9 game against the Atlanta Falcons than RB Phillip Tanner. Head coach Jason Garrett explained that Tanner's special teams duties pushed the team to give Dunbar more touches.

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Cowboys | Struggled on third down in Week 9

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 07:49:11 -0800

The Dallas Cowboys converted just three of 10 third-down opportunities in Week 9. Drops were a key factor to the struggles; WR Kevin Ogletree dropped a third-down pass in the second quarter. RB Phillip Tanner missed an opening on a third-and-1 run in the second quarter, and WR Miles Austin had a third-down drop in the third quarter.

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Cowboys | Split carries at RB in Week 9

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:49:51 -0800

Dallas Cowboys RB Felix Jones started in the team's Week 9 game, while RB Lance Dunbar received a majority of the snaps as the backup instead of RB Phillip Tanner. The Cowboys rushed for 65 yards on 18 carries. Jones had 39 yards on nine carries and Dunbar, on eight carries, picked up 26 yards.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano

Cowboys | No running game without DeMarco Murray

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:38:01 -0700

The Dallas Cowboys haven't had a running game since losing RB DeMarco Murray (foot) to a sprained left foot in mid-October. Since he has been out, the team has rushed 48 times but averaged just 2.2 yards per carry on the ground. RB Felix Jones (shoulder, knee) isn't 100 percent, but he is probable on the team's official injury report for Week 9. The Cowboys would prefer to continue relying on him because RBs Phillip Tanner and Lance Dunbar are not as sound in pass protection.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: The Dallas Morning News - Rainer Sabin

Cowboys | Felix Jones' health a concern

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:45:31 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RB Felix Jones' (knee, neck) health now is an area of concern as the team prepares for its Week 9 game. In addition to a bruised knee suffered in a game Oct. 21, Jones also suffered a nerve irritation in his neck in the first series of that game. Jones carried the ball 13 times for just 19 yards in Week 8. He was on the practice field Thursday, Nov. 1, with his knee taped up. "We'll see what his health is going into this game," head coach Jason Garrett said. "Certainly those other guys have to be ready to play." RBs Phillip Tanner and Lance Dunbar are the only two healthy backs currently on the roster.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer

Cowboys | Felix Jones to start in Week 8

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:55:52 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RB Felix Jones (knee) will start in Week 8 in place of RB DeMarco Murray (foot). RB Phillip Tanner will also see action, and there's a good chance the team finds a role for RB Lance Dunbar in the game as well.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: The Dallas Morning News - David Moore

Cowboys | Phillip Tanner works with starters

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:54:53 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RB Phillip Tanner worked with the first-team offense during practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, because of injuries to RB DeMarco Murray (foot) and RB Felix Jones (knee).

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Cowboys | Phillip Tanner led RBs in snaps in Week 7

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:01:54 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RB Phillip Tanner played 35 of the team's 68 offensive snaps in Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers, two more snaps than RB Felix Jones (knee).

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNDallas.com - Jean-Jacques Taylor

Cowboys | DeMarco Murray not limping

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:39:28 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray (foot) was seen carrying crutches without a limp Monday, Oct. 22, but he's still unlikely to return in Week 8 against the New York Giants. RB Felix Jones (knee, neck) is expected to start despite being nicked up in Week 7. Jones will likely split the load with RP Phillip Tanner.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Clarence E. Hill Jr.

Cowboys | Relied on Phillip Tanner late in Week 7

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 08:12:33 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RB Phillip Tanner served as the offense's closer in Week 7 at running back. With RB Felix Jones (knee) injured, the Cowboys handed the ball to Tanner on five of their final six snaps of the game. Tanner finished with a career-high 13 carries and 30 yards, and he also caught one pass for eight yards.

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Cowboys | Felix Jones, Phillip Tanner split carries

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 17:10:37 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RBs Felix Jones and Phillip Tanner split the carries in Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers. Jones carried 15 times for a team-high 44 yards, while Tanner ran for 30 yards on 13 totes. Jones was also good for five receptions and 30 yards, while Tanner added an eight-yard reception.

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Cowboys | Should still be able to run in Week 7

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:07:25 -0700

Despite the loss of Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray (foot) for the Week 7 game against the Carolina Panthers, the combination of RBs Felix Jones, Phillip Tanner and Lance Dunbar should be able to run against a rush defense allowing 127 yards per game.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano

Cowboys | DeMarco Murray unlikely to play in Week 7

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:41:45 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray (foot) is unlikely to play in Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers after suffering ligament damage in his left foot in Week 6. Murray will likely be on a week-to-week status, according to sources. An MRI exam showed no broken bones, though. Murray was not in a walking boot after the game.

Fantasy Tip: If Murray misses significant time, look for Felix Jones to become the every-down back, with Phillip Tanner and Lance Dunbar also having increased roles.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer

Cowboys | Felix Jones could be removed from return role

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:40:02 -0700

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said the team is open to removing RB Felix Jones from the kick return role after he fumbled the opening kickoff against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2. WRs Kevin Ogletree and Dwayne Harris, RB Phillip Tanner and CB Morris Claiborne could be other options to return kicks.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: The Dallas Morning News - Rainer Sabin

Cowboys | Four probable

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:21:17 -0700

Dallas Cowboys LB Dan Connor (hip), C Phil Costa (back), RB Phillip Tanner (hand) and LB DeMarcus Ware (hamstring) practiced in full Tuesday, Sept. 4, and are probable for Week 1.

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Cowboys | Four players fully practice

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:19:48 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RB Phillip Tanner (hand), C Phil Costa (back), LB Dan Connor (hip) and LB DeMarcus Ware (hamstring) fully participated in practice Monday, Sept. 3.

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Cowboys | Three participate in practice

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 13:04:16 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RB Phillip Tanner (hand), C Phil Costa (back) and LB DeMarcus Ware (hamstring) fully participated in practice Sunday, Sept. 2.

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Cowboys | Phillip Tanner finds end zone in preseason finale

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:59:26 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RB Phillip Tanner carried nine times for 48 yards and a touchdown in the preseason finale Wednesday, Aug. 29, against the Miami Dolphins. Tanner is battling RB Lance Dunbar for the No. 3 tailback job.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNDallas.com - Tim MacMahon

Cowboys | Lance Dunbar rolls for 105 yards, TD

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:58:55 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RB Lance Dunbar carried 15 times for 105 yards and a touchdown in the preseason finale Wednesday, Aug. 29, against the Miami Dolphins. He also had two receptions for five yards. Dunbar is battling RB Phillip Tanner for the No. 3 tailback job. If Dunbar fails to win a roster spot, he is believed to be a prime practice squad candidate.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNDallas.com - Tim MacMahon

Cowboys | Phillip Tanner practices

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:51:14 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RB Phillip Tanner (hand) participated in practice Thursday, Aug. 23. He is not sure if he will play in the third preseason game Saturday, Aug. 25.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer

Cowboys | Phillip Tanner undergoes surgery

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:06:43 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RB Phillip Tanner (hand) had surgery on his broken hand Tuesday, Aug. 7. The team is hopeful Tanner will not be sidelined more than two weeks.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: San Antonio Express-News - Tom Orsborn

Cowboys | Phillip Tanner to undergo surgery

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 13:35:22 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RB Phillip Tanner (hand) traveled to Dallas to have surgery on his broken hand.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNDallas.com - Calvin Watkins

Cowboys | Phillip Tanner sitting out practice

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 11:15:53 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RB Phillip Tanner (hand) is not practicing Saturday, Aug. 4, because of a hand injury.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNDallas.com - Calvin Watkins

Cowboys | Phillip Tanner has competition for No. 3 RB job

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 19:05:25 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RB Phillip Tanner will try to hold off a charge from RB Lance Dunbar for the third running back job in training camp. Both players are the result of scouting work done in Dallas Day workouts, the team's pre-draft workouts for Dallas-area prospects.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNDallas.com - Tim MacMahon

Cowboys | Dallas Day workouts netted four good ones

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 19:04:53 -0700

The Dallas Cowboys hold their annual Dallas Day workouts before the draft for players with ties to the local area. Former WR Patrick Crayton is the biggest success story from past workouts, but current RB Phillip Tanner is an example on the current roster of a player who caught the eye of the team in Dallas Day workouts. Four players were inked as a result of these workouts this year. LB Adrian Hamilton is a pass rusher who has a chance to make the team. CB Isaac Madison earned some reps with the first-team nickel package, and will be fighting for a fifth cornerback job in training camp. WR Cole Beasley might be another option in the pass game, while RB Lance Dunbar will be fighting for the No. 3 running back job. Dunbar will also get a chance to impress on kickoff returns.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNDallas.com - Tim MacMahon

Cowboys | Phillip Tanner expected to compete for more playing time

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:12 -0800

Dallas Cowboys RB Phillip Tanner is expected to compete for more playing time during training camp next season.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNDallas.com - Calvin Watkins

Cowboys | Phillip Tanner to IR

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:20:04 -0800

The Dallas Cowboys placed RB Phillip Tanner (hamstring) on the Injured Reserve Friday, Dec. 9, and promoted WR Andre Holmes to the active roster in a corresponding move.

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Cowboys | Six miss practice

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:12:48 -0800

Dallas Cowboys TE Martellus Bennett (ribs), DL Joshua Brent (knee), S Abram Elam (personal), QB Jon Kitna (back), S Danny McCray (ankle) and RB Phillip Tanner (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 8.

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Cowboys | Seven players sit out practice

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:59:35 -0800

Dallas Cowboys QB Jon Kitna (back), RB Phillip Tanner (hamstring), TE Martellus Bennett (ribs), OG Kyle Kosier (foot), DL Joshua Brent (knee), LB DeMarcus Ware (neck) and SS Danny McCray (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 7.

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Cowboys | Week 13 Inactives

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:18:23 -0800

The Dallas Cowboys have declared OG Daniel Loper, OG David Arkin, QB Jon Kitna, DL Joshua Brent, WR Miles Austin, RB Phillip Tanner, FB Tony Fiammetta inactive for Week 13.

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Cowboys | Only two tailbacks to be active in Week 13

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:46:53 -0800

The Dallas Cowboys will have just two tailbacks, RBs DeMarco Murray and Felix Jones, active in Week 13 against the Arizona Cardinals with RB Phillip Tanner (hamstring) inactive.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer

Cowboys | Four ruled out

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:34:50 -0800

Dallas Cowboys DL Joshua Brent (knee), FB Tony Fiammetta (illness), QB Jon Kitna (back) and RB Phillip Tanner (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Dec. 2, and are ruled out for Week 13.

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Cowboys | Four miss practice

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:28:21 -0800

Dallas Cowboys FB Tony Fiammetta (illness), QB Jon Kitna (back), DL Joshua Brent (knee) and RB Phillip Tanner (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 1.

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Cowboys | Five miss practice

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:00:16 -0800

Dallas Cowboys DL Joshua Brent (knee), FB Tony Fiammetta (illness), QB Jon Kitna (back), OG Kyle Kosier (foot) and RB Phillip Tanner (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 30.

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Cowboys | Felix Jones not practicing

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:04:16 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RB Felix Jones (ankle) is not practicing with the team Wednesday, Nov. 2, and has missed the last two games. RBs DeMarco Murray and Phillip Tanner are the only other rushers on roster.

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Cowboys | Likely will have two RBs Week 8

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 10:20:48 -0700

The Dallas Cowboys likely will enter Week 8 with only RBs DeMarco Murray and Phillip Tanner after the team released RB Tashard Choice.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: DallasCowboys.com - Nick Eatman

Cowboys | Phillip Tanner finds end zone

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:15:03 -0700

Dallas Cowboys RB Phillip Tanner checked in on offense for the first time this season in Week 7 against the St. Louis Rams, and made some nice blocks. He also received six carries for 34 yards and a touchdown.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNDallas.com - Calvin Watkins

Cowboys | Felix Jones out

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:42:48 -0700

As expected, Dallas Cowboys RB Felix Jones (ankle) will miss the team's Week 7 game with a high left ankle sprain. RBs DeMarco Murray and Tashard Choice will split the carries in his absence. RB Phillip Tanner could also factor into the game plan.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer

Cowboys | Phillip Tanner to see time soon?

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:24:07 -0700

Dallas Cowboys rookie free agent RB Phillip Tanner might see snaps soon with RB Felix Jones (ankle) nursing a high ankle sprain. Tanner has been active for the past three weeks, but only as a special teams player.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: DallasCowboys.com - Nick Eatman

Cowboys | Week 3 Inactives

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:43:04 -0700

The Dallas Cowboys have declared DL Clifton Geathers, OG David Arkin, PK David Buehler, WR Miles Austin, CB Orlando Scandrick, RB Phillip Tanner inactive for Week 3.

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Cowboys | Week 1 Inactives

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:47:22 -0700

The Dallas Cowboys have declared DL Clifton Geathers, OG David Arkin, WR Laurent Robinson, TE Martellus Bennett, RB Phillip Tanner, QB Stephen McGee, CB Terence Newman inactive for Week 1.

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