We’re talking wide receivers in this news recap, including CeeDee Lamb showing off some new party skills, Jalen Brooks doing some serious cooking over the offseason, we’re forecasting what the new regime in Dallas could mean for KaVontae Turpin’s usage on offense, and Dez Bryant uncharacteristically tries to water down some online hype. We’re also talking tight ends: we’ll tell you which trio of Cowboys are attending TEU this year.
Also in the Cowboys headlines, we look into the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ long awaited pay raise, we’re spotlighting two big-time position battles, we’re wondering about midsummer trades, we’re revisiting a potential Micah Parsons megacontract that works for all sides, and we’re telling you why the Cowboys are among the best in the league when it comes to players’ families. All that, plus an update on the Kelvin Joseph case, but we start with a bizarre prediction from an NBA A-lister involving the team’s top defender wearing… Commanders burgundy and gold???
Parsons responds to Durant’s belief the Cowboy could join Commanders with some Quinn love :: Cowboys Wire
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NBA star and Commanders fan Kevin Durant predicted that Parsons could be reunited with his former defensive coordinator in Washington within two years. “I only rock with Dan Quinn,” Parsons allowed, going on to intimate that nothing else about the rival organization would hold any interest for him.
20 Questions: Do you see a new role for KaVontae Turpin? :: The Mothership
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The Pro Bowl return man got the ball more on offense last year supposedly at Brian Schottenheimer’s urging, so this year could theoretically mean even more of an expanded role. But with George Pickens in town and a revamped rushing attack, there simply may not be a huge jump to be had in this hybrid playmaker’s touches.
Dez Bryant has succinct response after efforts to crown son prematurely :: Cowboys Wire
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Bryant’s son was featured in an online post, with the account wondering if he’d end up being better than his dad. Dez jumped in quickly to shut it down, but not in the way you might think. “We dont need this hype train around my son,” Bryant replied, “because that’s not the goal. I care for him to be judged on his honest work..and he has a long way to go to get where he wants to be.”
This Dallas Cowboys receiver is spending the offseason cooking for his teammates :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Jalen Brooks has been cooking since he was 12, having learned from his grandmother and mother. Multiple times already this offseason, Brooks has had teammates over at his house to act as chef, whipping up everything from ribs and steak to spicy lobster pasta for his fellow Cowboys. “It’s 10 out of 10, for real,” Jonathan Mingo raved.
CeeDee Lamb dominates in Cane’s Sauce pong at Fanatics Fest :: Raising Cane’s
PFF spotlights 2 Cowboys position battles among NFL’s most intriguing this preseason :: Cowboys Wire
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Of the 10 NFL position battles most worth watching this summer, the Cowboys have two. Many believe either Javonte Williams or Miles Sanders will make the final roster, but maybe not both. How they duke it out during camp will be interesting. And there’s a five-way fight shaping up for the edge rusher position opposite Micah Parsons, with rookie Donovan Ezeiruaku expected to make a huge impact.
5 Fringe Cowboys who could be traded during training camp before roster cuts :: Cowboys Wire
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There’s still time to get something in return for a player who won’t make the Week 1 roster. Luke Schoonmaker, T.J. Bass, Dakoda Shepley, and Tyrus Wheat could find new life with another organization. Same goes for Parris Campbell, who saw his chances in Dallas take a hit when the Cowboys traded for George Pickens.
NFC East 2025: One reason the Cowboys, Eagles, Commanders can win competitive division :: CBS Sports
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The East is, once again, a beast. For the Cowboys, just having their best players healthy will be a welcome change from 2024. The defense will still have some key injuries to contend with, but if George Pickens can open up the offense as expected, there’s no reason Dallas can’t make a run at the division crown.
Cowboys need to stop delaying inevitable, award Parsons this $200 million deal :: Cowboys Wire
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No movement yet, but it’s not because there isn’t a set of numbers that would work for both sides. A five-year, $205 million deal with a $27.5 million signing bonus would give Parsons a big payment in March of most seasons, and then weekly salaries during the season. There could be exit deals for the club and even a “Zack Martin clause” that lets Parsons walk away if he wants.
Cowboys 53-man pre-training camp projection: Does Diggs make it? 2nd rounder cut? :: Cowboys Wire
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This projection says goodbye to Deuce Vaughn and Buddy Johnson, trades Luke Schoonmaker away, and sees Phil Mafah go to the practice squad. And in a surprise that shows how deep the Cowboys are at the position, cornerback Caelen Carson is no sure thing to land a roster spot.
Jake Ferguson one of 3 Cowboys tight ends at TEU :: Tom Downey
Family of motorcyclist killed in crash with ex-Dallas Cowboys player files lawsuit :: Dallas Morning News
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Cody Morris’s family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against former Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph. The Plano woman was killed in early June when her motorcycle was hit on U.S. 75 in Richardson. Joseph notified police that he had been involved in the crash and was observed as having signs of intoxication. Two businesses that allegedly served Joseph alcohol before the crash are also named in the lawsuit. The suit was filed on behalf of the woman’s 7-year-old daughter.
Why did it take 65 seasons to pay the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders a living wage? :: Texas Monthly
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During the squad’s cultural peak of the early 1980s, gameday pay was just $15: “It wasn’t even enough to pay for their pantyhose, for goodness sake,” former DCC director Suzanne Mitchell recalled. We learned during a 2017 lawsuit that modern-day squad members were allegedly paid just $8 an hour, well below the $23-per-hour rate currently considered a living wage in the Dallas area. That’s even three times less than what Rowdy makes, so the new raise is long, long overdue.
Ice cream trucks, the Landry Room: ESPN says Cowboys treat players’ families right :: Cowboys Wire
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For three years running, Dallas has placed in the top five leaguewide for their treatment of players’ families. The gameday family gathering area gets high marks, much better than teams like Cleveland, who sets up a tent outside the stadium in the parking lot, or the Bengals, who don’t offer childcare at all. Perks like ice cream trucks for families at The Star on the Saturday before a home game also got favorable reviews.
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