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Dallas Cowboys news, rumors and injuriesCowboys | Rico Gathers has concussion Wed, 16 Aug 2017 12:35:56 -0700 Dallas Cowboys TE Rico Gathers (concussion) is in the NFL' concussion protocol after sustaining a concussion in practice Tuesday, Aug. 15. Comment () | Share: Cowboys | Jaylon Smith ready to make NFL debut Tue, 15 Aug 2017 19:46:04 -0700 Dallas Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith (knee), who missed all of his rookie season while recovering from a knee injury, will play Saturday, Aug. 19, versus the Indianapolis Colts. Comment () | Share: Cowboys | Dallas waives two, signs two Tue, 15 Aug 2017 16:27:53 -0700 Dallas Cowboys TE Connor Hamlett (fibula, ankle) and WR Javontee Herndon were both waived/injured Tuesday, Aug. 15. Free-agents WR Corey Washington (Chiefs) and TE M.J. McFarland (Cowboys) were signed in corresponding moves. Comment () | Share: Cowboys | Ezekiel Elliott's hearing date set Tue, 15 Aug 2017 15:33:08 -0700 Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott's appeal hearing is expected to take place Tuesday, Aug. 29, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Comment () | Share: Cowboys | Ezekiel Elliott appeals suspension Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:19:31 -0700 Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott has officially appealed his six-game suspension, according to a source. A hearing must be scheduled within 10 days of the appeal. Fantasy Tip: This appeal process could take some time, but for now Elliott will miss the Cowboys' first six games of the 2017 season. Darren McFadden makes for a suitable fantasy flex at the least if the suspension holds. Comment () | Share: Cowboys | Dallas could use committee to replace Zeke? Tue, 15 Aug 2017 10:04:59 -0700 Dallas Cowboys RB Alfred Morris may serve in a committee along with Darren McFadden during Ezekiel Elliott's six-game suspension, according to ESPN.com's Todd Archer. Fantasy Tip: This seems unlikely given how Morris was supposedly fighting for a job less than two weeks ago, but he has shown well through two preseason games. At the very least, it appears as if he is well on his way to locking down a roster spot. Elliott owners who have already made room for McFadden may want to play it safe and try to add Morris as well, but a committee approach would likely make both players flex options at best during Dallas' grueling early schedule. Comment () | Share: Cowboys | Justin Durant activated Mon, 14 Aug 2017 17:04:10 -0700 Dallas Cowboys LB Justin Durant (undisclosed) passed his physical Monday, Aug. 14, and has been activated from the Non-Football Injury list. Comment () | Share: Cowboys | Rico Gathers working in red zone Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:00:37 -0700 Dallas Cowboys TE Rico Gathers has been receiving first-team repetitions in the red zone during 7-on-7 drills. Comment () | Share: Cowboys | Dallas to use committee in backfield? Sun, 13 Aug 2017 17:10:07 -0700 Dallas Cowboys RB Darren McFadden rushed six times for 28 yards in a 13-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the preseason Saturday, Aug. 12, but Todd Archer of ESPNDallas.com believes McFadden left some yards on the field and thinks the Cowboys could go with a committee approach while RB Ezekiel Elliott is serving his suspension. Fantasy Tip: McFadden and Alfred Morris are the likely candidates to pick up the slack while Elliott is sidelined, but McFadden is still the more attractive option. He will have RB2 potential, especially in PPR formats. Morris should be owned in case McFadden struggles or is injured. Comment () | Share: Cowboys | Connor Hamlett likely done for the season Sun, 13 Aug 2017 11:55:42 -0700 Dallas Cowboys TE Connor Hamlett (fibula, ankle) suffered a fractured fibula and high-ankle sprain versus the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, Aug. 12. Comment () | Share: Cowboys | Rico Gathers scores again Sat, 12 Aug 2017 21:24:59 -0700 Dallas Cowboys TE Rico Gathers caught four passes for 47 yards and a touchdown, his second of the preseason, in a 13-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 12. Fantasy Tip: Gathers continues to show promise as he makes his transition from basketball player to tight end. If he is available in your dynasty league, he is a worthwhile stash candidate. Comment () | Share: Cowboys | Jaylon Smith expected to sit again Sat, 12 Aug 2017 12:43:32 -0700 Dallas Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith (knee) is not expected to play in the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 12, but is expected to play in the third preseason game. Comment () | Share: Cowboys | Ezekiel Elliott to appeal suspension Fri, 11 Aug 2017 12:44:29 -0700 Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott and his representatives released a statement announcing their intentions to appeal the six-game suspension handed to him Friday, Aug. 11 for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. Fantasy Tip: As it stands currently, Elliott is expected to be suspended until Week 8 - an Oct. 29 game against the Washington Redskins. Speculating about how much his suspension could be reduced at this point would be foolish, but there is definitely a chance of it happening. Risk-taking owners can use this opportunity to get Elliott on the cheap, as even a two-game reduction would make it more palatable for him to go on the second round of fantasy drafts. Expect plenty more updates in the coming days and weeks. Comment () | Share: Cowboys | Ezekiel Elliott suspended six games Fri, 11 Aug 2017 09:13:19 -0700 Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott has been suspended six games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, according to a source. Elliott is expected to file an appeal and has three business days to do so, and a hearing must be scheduled within 10 days of receipt of the notice, according to Article 46 of the collective bargaining agreement. Fantasy Tip: With the Cowboys' bye landing on Week 6, Elliott will not unable to play until Week 8 against the Washington Redskins, pending the appeal. For fantasy football purposes, Elliott should now drop out of the first round of draft and perhaps into the third round or later, while backup Darren McFadden could be considered a low-end RB1 for however long Elliott must sit out should his suspension be reduced. Comment () | Share: Cowboys | Ezekiel Elliott suspension expected Fri, 11 Aug 2017 06:29:51 -0700 Updating an ongoing story, Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott is expected to be suspended, as one league source characterized the suspension as "definite." NFL Network's Jane Slater has also heard the length is closer to the six-game benchmark. Fantasy Tip: A decision could come Friday, Aug. 11, or it could trickle into next week. There is also an appeals process, which as we learned with Tom Brady the last two years, could prolong the process. A four-to-six-game ban would heavily diminish Elliott's fantasy stock and promote Darren McFadden to potentially an RB3. Zeke would be an RB2 commodity, and you'd need to secure a safe RB3 to use in his place in the meantime. Comment () | Share:  |
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