Bill Belichick’s shocking decision to become the next head coach of the University of North Carolina made waves throughout the NFL, but especially in Dallas, where some observers considered him a leading candidate to succeed Mike McCarthy in 2025. Stephen Jones brushed off questions about the legend on Thursday, even as it was revealed that an unusual contract clause could – believe it or not – keep him in the running for an NFL job. . for a price, and up to summer. We will explain.
Meanwhile, the Cowboys prepare for a trip to Carolina by adding depth to the offensive line, several stars are limited in practice and the Panthers appear to be in a rare position when kickoff takes place on Sunday. We’ll preview Zack Martin’s surgery and argue that DeMarvion Overshown’s serious injury may not be the career-ender some have suggested. However, this will likely affect the team’s offseason strategy, and the front office is setting the stage for another frustrating spring and summer where they sit idly by. A Cowboys player says he was a victim of the same crime ring that hit several NFL superstars, Cooper Rush’s wife shares disturbing details about a threat received after Monday’s game, and the Cowboys reach heights without precedent in terms of dollars and cents. All of this, plus the son of a late Cowboy, continues his father’s legacy by joining his high school team.
Updates: Zack Martin operated on, OL signed :: The Mothership
Martin’s surgery is expected to take place this weekend. The Cowboys added some depth to the OL by signing Braeden Daniels to the practice squad. Daniels is a Metroplex native and was a fourth-round pick by Washington in 2023. The tackle also spent time with the Texans, Chargers and Eagles.
Cowboys vs Panthers Week 15 injury report: Beebe concussion, Lamb and Diggs hampered :: Cowboys Wire
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Beebe did not participate in Thursday’s practice, nor did safety Juanyeh Thomas or linebackers Eric Kendricks and Buddy Johnson. (The Cowboys are suddenly a little thin without DeMarvion Overshown.) Diggs, Lamb, Jourdan Lewis and CJ Goodwin were limited.
Panthers favored over Cowboys, Carolina’s first game as a favorite in two years :: ProFootballTalk
Sports books have the Panthers as 1- to 1.5-point favorites when they host the 5-8 Cowboys on Sunday. The last time they were favored to win a game was December 18, 2022.
Science Lab: DeMarvion Overshown is far from done with the NFL and the Cowboys :: The Mothership
Rumors that Overshown’s latest injury will end his career may be more than a little premature. There would be no nerve damage, as was the case with Jaylon Smith. Closer comparisons might be to Navarro Bowman (who returned in 20 months to earn a spot on the All-Pro first team), Nick Chubb (who suffered a catastrophic knee injury in college and appeared in four Pro Bowls) and teammate Terence Steele (who returned after nine months to play 100% of the snaps).
Major injury to former 3rd round pick will shake up Cowboys 2025 draft plans :: Cowboys Wire
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With Overshown’s 2025 season in jeopardy, Dallas now has no choice but to look to the draft to find a young backup linebacker who can also rush the passer, blitz from anywhere, and show range from key to key. Mariste Liufau could move up, but Eric Kendricks is a possibility to leave in free agency. This could lead to the Cowboys looking for a second linebacker this offseason.
Cowboys predict another ‘tight’ budget looming this offseason, says Stephen Jones :: Dallas Morning News
Get ready for another offseason of small bucks. “It’s going to be really, really tight,” Stephen Jones told the media, “because we still have some money left from some guys who aren’t here today. And you’re going to have some other guys who won’t be around in the future and you still have the cap count The Cowboys currently rank 24th in the NFL in salary cap space in 2025, at just over $20 million.
House of Cowboys DT Linval Joseph targeted in league-wide robbery spree, NFL says :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Add Joseph to the list of professional athletes who have been victims of home break-ins while playing. The Minnesota defensive tackle’s home was targeted Nov. 18 as the Cowboys played the Texans in Arlington. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Joe Burrow were also victims of what is known as an international organized crime ring, possibly linked to a South American group.
Cowboys Today: Have the Cowboys ever seriously considered hiring Bill Belichick? :: Athletics
Stephen Jones deflected Thursday when asked if there had been any internal conversations about considering Belichick as a possible Cowboys coach. “We are worried about the next match,” he replied. Remember, they could have hired him in February. And if there had been serious interest midseason, they easily could have relayed that message before Belichick took the North Carolina job.
Bill Belichick’s UNC buyout is a perfect escape route for the NFL :: Yahoo Sports
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Don’t expect the Belichick-Dallas rumors to go away completely. The coach’s UNC contract reportedly has a buyout clause that drops to a measly $1 million on June 1, 2025. That means an interested team (the Cowboys or otherwise) could still swoop in and hire him before camp. next summer’s training and three tanks. months before his first match with the Tar Heels. It’s well past the end of the practice cycle, but the flaw is an issue that will entice NFL observers throughout the offseason, at the very least.
Ranking Mike McCarthy’s Week 15 backups: Belichick at UNC opens room for Wes Phillips :: Cowboys Wire
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The Vikings offensive coordinator should receive serious attention this hiring cycle, while Mike Vrabel continues to be a popular name. This week’s review of potential candidates includes many of the usual suspects: Brian Flores, Bobby Slowik, Aaron Glenn, Kliff Kingsbury and Todd Monken, among them. Belichick may not be on the agenda, but long shots like Deion Sanders, Kyle Shanahan and Ben Johnson are still unimaginable possibilities that need to be considered.
Cowboys become first sports franchise to reach $10 billion valuation :: Cowboys WIre
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The team that Jerry Jones bought for $140 million is now the first to be valued at a number that takes 11 digits to write. The Cowboys are the most valuable team in the NFL for the ninth year in a row. The Los Angeles Rams have the second-highest valuation in the league, but they cost $2.5 billion behind Dallas.
Creating a legacy: Southlake utilityman Carroll, son of late Cowboys star, takes on new role: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Christian Glenn began the season as a backup receiver and special teams contributor for Southlake Carroll. Injuries, however, pushed the son of former Cowboys wide receiver Terry Glenn to become the Rams’ starting running back, and he delivered. Leading the team to the Class 6A Division 2 state semifinals this weekend, the senior says even though he’s never seen his father play live, he tries to represent him when he puts on his own uniform, down to the same number. Jersey 83. “I continued to work every day hoping that a chance would present itself for me to show off.” Now, he adds, “I become the player.” »
Cooper Rush’s Wife Exposes Disturbing Hate Message She Received After Cowboys-Bengals :: Athlon Sports
Lauryn Rush posted a screenshot on Instagram of a threatening message she received following her husband Cooper’s performance in Monday night’s loss. “I really try not to look at posts like this, but what’s really sad is the fact that he thinks he can say that to anyone. How twisted are you ?In prison,” she wrote. She continued in a later post, “I actually laugh and ignore most of them. But that was another level. Unless you’ve been in the league, don’t threaten me or my family nor my husband. And in fact, if you “I’ve been in the league and I still don’t threaten him. “
This article was originally published on Cowboys Wire: Cowboys Headlines: O-Line Depth Added, Panthers Few Favorites, Contract Leaves Belichick Still in the Mix?
