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Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:07:38 -0700
Updating a previous report, the Baltimore Ravens said Friday, March 15, that DL Marcus Spears will take his physical and sign his contract in the next three days.
Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:39:09 -0700
Updating a previous item, the Baltimore Ravens signed DE Marcus Spears to a two-year, $3.55 million deal.
Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:35:21 -0700
The Baltimore Ravens signed free-agent DE Marcus Spears (Cowboys) to an undisclosed two-year deal.
Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:50:33 -0700
The Baltimore Ravens are showing interest in DE Marcus Spears (Cowboys). While there is no contract in place, talks could eventually progress into a contract.
Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:20:15 -0700
The Dallas Cowboys will release DE Marcus Spears.
Sat, 17 Nov 2012 09:10:16 -0800
The Dallas Cowboys will replace DE Kenyon Coleman (triceps) with DT Marcus Spears on run plays and DE Tyrone Crawford on passing situations. Coleman is lost for the season with a triceps injury.
Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:31:54 -0800
Dallas Cowboys DLs Tyrone Crawford, Marcus Spears and Sean Lissemore are candidates to fill in for DE Kenyon Coleman (triceps), who is out for the rest of the season. DLs Ben Bass or Robert Callaway will be promoted from the practice squad.
Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:26:54 -0800
Dallas Cowboys DE Marcus Spears is expected to take over at starting defensive end for injured DE Kenyon Coleman (triceps).
Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:15:53 -0700
The Dallas Cowboys could go into a 4-3 defensive alignment in their Week 8 game against the New York Giants due to injuries to LB Sean Lee (toe) and DE Sean Lissemore (ankle). "I think that's something they'll evaluate," DE Marcus Spears said of the defensive coaches. "We've been a multifaceted defense since the beginning of the year so guys have to prepare for 3-4 and 4-3. For us, that's the way we've been playing up to this point and I don't think that will change much." If the Cowboys went with a 4-3, a potential lineup would be at end DE Jason Hatcher and DE Kenyon Coleman with DT Josh Brent and DT Jay Ratliff the tackles. Expect LB DeMarcus Ware and LB Anthony Spencer to remain the outside linebackers with LB Bruce Carter the middle linebacker.
Sun, 14 Oct 2012 08:48:49 -0700
The Dallas Cowboys have declared LB Anthony Spencer, P Brian Moorman, WR Cole Beasley, DL Marcus Spears, FS Matt Johnson, LB Orie Lemon, OG Ryan Cook inactive for Week 6.
Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:20:18 -0700
Dallas Cowboys LB Alex Albright (neck), CB Morris Claiborne (illness), DT Kenyon Coleman (knee), C Phil Costa (back), S Matt Johnson (hamstring), DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) and DT Marcus Spears (knee) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 12, and are probable for Week 6.
Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:16:41 -0700
Dallas Cowboys LB Alex Albright (neck), DT Kenyon Coleman (knee), C Phil Costa (back), S Matt Johnson (hamstring), T Jay Ratliff (ankle) and DT Marcus Spears (knee) all fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 11.
Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:15:18 -0700
Dallas Cowboys LB Alex Albright (neck), DT Kenyon Coleman (knee), C Phil Costa (back), S Matt Johnson (hamstring), T Jay Ratliff (ankle) and DT Marcus Spears (knee) all fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 10.
Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:58:48 -0700
Dallas Cowboys DL Sean Lissemore (chest), SS Gerald Sensabaugh (calf), DL Marcus Spears (knee), LB DeMarcus Ware (hamstring) and LB Kyle Wilber (thumb) are all listed as probable for the Week 4 game Monday, Oct. 1, against the Chicago Bears.
Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:23:55 -0700
Dallas Cowboys DE Sean Lissemore (chest), DE Marcus Spears (knee), LB DeMarcus Ware (knee) and LB Kyle Wilber (thumb) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 28.
Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:13:57 -0700
Dallas Cowboys DE Sean Lissemore (chest), DT Marcus Spears (knee), LB DeMarcus Ware (hamstring) and LB Kyle Wilber (thumb) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 27.
Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:30:57 -0700
Dallas Cowboys DT Marcus Spears (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Sept. 21, and is questionable for the team's Week 3 game.
Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:10:31 -0700
Dallas Cowboys LB Sean Jones (hip) and DE Marcus Spears (knee) both were limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 20.
Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:03:05 -0700
Dallas Cowboys DE Marcus Spears (knee) returned to practice Thursday, Sept. 20.
Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:25:44 -0700
Dallas Cowboys LB Alex Albright (neck), DE Kenyon Coleman (knee), C Phil Costa (back), S Matt Johnson (hamstring), DT Jay Ratliff (ankle), S Gerald Sensabaugh (calf) and DE Marcus Spears (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 19.
Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:20:26 -0700
Dallas Cowboys C Phil Costa (back), DE Kenyon Coleman (knee), DE Marcus Spears (ankle), LB Alex Albright (stinger), SS Gerald Sensabaugh (calf) and FS Matt Johnson (hamstring) are not participating in practice Wednesday, Sept. 19.
Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:09:58 -0700
Dallas Cowboys DE Marcus Spears (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in Week 2.
Sun, 16 Sep 2012 23:10:21 -0700
Dallas Cowboys LB Alex Albright (stinger), DL Kenyon Coleman (undisclosed) and DL Marcus Spears (leg) left the Week 2 game against the Seattle Seahawks due to various injuries. Spears was able to return to the game, while the others never came back.
Sun, 26 Aug 2012 08:16:05 -0700
Dallas Cowboys DT Joshua Brent and DE Marcus Spears could see playing time at nose tackle early in the season if DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) misses games with his high ankle sprain.
Sun, 05 Aug 2012 12:20:12 -0700
Dallas Cowboys DE Marcus Spears (head) will sit out the scrimmage Sunday, Aug. 5, because of a head injury. Spears was tested for a concussion but the results were he did not have one.
Sat, 04 Aug 2012 19:53:44 -0700
Dallas Cowboys DL Marcus Spears (concussion) left practice Saturday, Aug. 4, and he was tested for concussion. The results are not yet known.
Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:32:47 -0700
Dallas Cowboys DL Kenyon Coleman is entering the final year of a two-year, $3.5 millio contract, and he is expected to make a $1.9 million base salary in 2012. The rise of DL Sean Lissemore, re-deployment of DL Marcus Spears to the left side, and with seven defensive ends in camp might make Coleman expendable.
Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:48:02 -0700
Dallas Cowboys DL Marcus Spears realizes he has yet to live up to the expectations entering the league as a first-round draft pick. "I haven't put up the gaudy sack numbers or (lived up to) the first-round hype that you get especially being drafted with DeMarcus Ware," Spears said. "But I've been doing my job for a long time at a high level and hopefully can continue to do that on the side I'm used to." Spears will be moving back to the left side of the defensive line in 2012.
Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:03:16 -0700
The Dallas Cowboys could consider releasing DE Kenyon Coleman or DE Marcus Spears if they draft a defensive linemen in one of the early rounds of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:18:39 -0800
Arizona Cardinals RB Beanie Wells' franchise-record 228-yard rushing performance against the St. Louis Rams in Week 12 does not exactly strike fear in the heart of Dallas Cowboys DL Marcus Spears. The Cowboys will square off with Wells and the Cardinals in Week 13. "I heard he ran the ball well," Spears said, "but I watched DeMarco (Murray) run for 250-something on that same defense."
Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:57:03 -0700
Dallas Cowboys DL Jason Hatcher (calf) doesn't expect to play in the Week 7 game against the St. Louis Rams, but he is targeting a return in Week 8. If he is inactive again, DL Marcus Spears is likely to start again in his absence. Hatcher has been sidelined for the past two games.
Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:25:37 -0700
Dallas Cowboys DL Marcus Spears is expected to get the start in Week 4 against the Detroit Lions in place of the injured DL Jason Hatcher (calf).
Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:18:00 -0700
Dallas Cowboys DE Marcus Spears likely would start at right defensive end in Week 4 if DE Jason Hatcher (calf) is not able to play in the game.
Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:32:50 -0700
Dallas Cowboys RB Tashard Choice (knee), LB Bradie James (ankle) and DE Marcus Spears (groin) practiced in full Friday, Sept. 9, and are probable for Week 1.
Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:54:07 -0700
Dallas Cowboys RB Tashard Choice (knee), LB Bradie James (ankle) and DE Marcus Spears (groin) practiced in full Thursday, Sept. 8.
Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:12:46 -0700
Dallas Cowboys RB Tashard Choice (knee) and DE Marcus Spears (groin) practiced in full Wednesday, Sept. 7.
Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:09:13 -0700
Dallas Cowboys C Phil Costa (knee) and DE Marcus Spears (groin) are participating in practice Wednesday, Sept. 7, but it is not known if they were limited.
Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:15:16 -0700
Dallas Cowboys DL Marcus Spears (groin) did not participate in practice Monday, Sept. 5; however, Spears expects to return to the field by Wednesday, Sept. 7.
Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:49:40 -0700
Dallas Cowboys C Phil Costa (knee) and DL Marcus Spears (groin) did not practice Monday, Sept. 5, but both are expected to practice Wednesday, Sept. 7.
Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:40:37 -0700
Dallas Cowboys DL Marcus Spears (groin) suffered a strained left groin in the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 21, against the San Diego Chargers. "Just a little strain," Spears said after the game. "Nothing too serious."
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:04:33 -0700
The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms with free-agent DE Marcus Spears (Cowboys) on a five-year deal worth $19.2 million.
Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:05:22 -0700
The Dallas Cowboys have the following unrestricted free agents to consider re-signing for the 2011 season: OT Alex Barron, DE Stephen Bowen, OT Doug Free, DE Jason Hatcher, WR Sam Hurd, OG Kyle Kosier, S Gerald Sensabaugh, DE Marcus Spears and LB Leon Williams.
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:17:30 -0700
The New England Patriots may show interest in New York Jets impending free-agent DE Shaun Ellis and Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent DE Marcus Spears once free agency begins.
Sun, 09 Jan 2011 18:12:25 -0800
The Dallas Cowboys may not re-sign impending free-agent DE Marcus Spears during the offseason, reports the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:56:33 -0800
Updating a previous report, the Dallas Cowboys have announced they have placed DE Marcus Spears (calf) and FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (ankle) on Injured Reserve, ending their 2010 season.
Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:07:58 -0800
The Dallas Cowboys could place DE Marcus Spears (calf) and FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (ankle) on Injured Reserve, a source told Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Tue, 09 Nov 2010 08:29:52 -0800
Dallas Cowboys DL Marcus Spears (calf) will be out of action four to six weeks with a calf strain, according to Calvin Watkins, of ESPNDallas.com.
Mon, 08 Nov 2010 06:30:52 -0800
Dallas Cowboys DL Marcus Spears (calf) will have an MRI Monday, Nov. 8, on his injured left calf suffered in Week 9, according to Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News.
Sun, 07 Nov 2010 22:26:13 -0800
Dallas Cowboys DE Marcus Spears (calf) was not able to return to the team's Week 9 loss to the Green Bay Packers after suffering a left calf injury, reports ESPNDallas.com's Calvin Watkins.
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:39:45 -0700
Dallas Cowboys DE Marcus Spears (knee) will wear a knee brace at least during the early portion of the season to help protect the knee he injured in the preseason, reports Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News.
