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USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Cowboys Twitter reacts to Guyton injury news roller coaster: 'And this is why we wait'
And with one tweet, an entire nation took a hugely deep sigh of relief. Tyler Guyton's season isn't over after all. Cowboys Nation was going through every level of grief as the left tackle position is the shakiest of all of the Money 5 roles (QB, LT, CB, WR, Edge) on the team's 2025 roster. With limited plug-and-play options that wouldn't disrupt other positions, and almost non-existent outside options, hearing that Guyton won't be out for the year and could potentially return by Week 1 was really the best fans could hope for. The best case scenario would've been no injury at all. Missing the next 4-6 weeks, for a player who needed every single practice rep he could get is an extremely major blow to the team's plans for this season. Dallas needed Guyton to work religiously next to Tyler Smith so the two's chemistry continued to meld. He needs experience after being benched twice last season. But Guyton was already showing signs of being a legitimate tackle while the backup situation was murky. So while it isn't all good, it's nowhere near all bad as he'll be available for much of the season. So naturally, Twitter was filled with great reactions once Archer's report began to circulate.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Cowboys chaos brews as Micah Parsons calls out Jerry Jones at training camp over deal delay
Micah Parsons-Jerry Jones clash (Imagn Images) The Dallas Cowboys are stepping into the 2025 NFL season with renewed leadership but also rising tension. With Brian Schottenheimer now steering the ship and Mike McCarthy stepping aside to eye future coaching opportunities, attention has shifted to one of the team's brightest stars—Micah Parsons. Once again, contract drama takes center stage in Cowboys Nation, and this time, it's Parsons laying it all out on the table. Micah Parsons Sends Message to Jerry Jones Micah Parsons isn't just another player asking for a raise—he's the engine of Dallas' defense, a four-time Pro Bowler, and one of the NFL's most feared linebackers. Yet as he enters the final year of his rookie deal, he remains without a contract extension. During the team's training camp in Oxnard, California, Parsons took the opportunity to make his feelings known—and he didn't hold back. When asked about how close a deal might be, Parsons calmly replied, '...We'll see.' But it was his next answer that cut deeper. "You see a lot of people around the league who are taken care of, you wish you had something, you know, that same type of energy,' he said. It's not hard to see why frustration is creeping in. Players like T.J. Watt, Maxx Crosby, and Myles Garrett have all received top-tier deals—some with multiple years left on their contracts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Parsons, meanwhile, watches from the sidelines, literally and figuratively. Though he's shown up to camp, he's holding in, choosing not to participate until the Cowboys show their commitment. 'I Want to Be Here': But does the front office want the same? Despite his frustration, Parsons insists he wants to stay in Dallas. 'At the end of the day, they sign the checks. Let's see if they want me to be here,' he told The Athletic's Jon Machota. Still, there's no hiding the sting behind his words: 'This isn't for Jerry. I'm doing this for myself and my teammates.' Owner Jerry Jones hasn't helped the situation. Instead of reassuring fans, he pointed to injury concerns as a reason for not locking down his All-Pro linebacker. His hesitation hasn't gone unnoticed—nor uncriticized. NFL great J.J. Watt even fired back in a tweet that Parsons eagerly retweeted, reinforcing that the respect Parsons seeks isn't just about money—it's about recognition. 'If they don't want me here, they don't want me here,' Parsons said bluntly. 'I'll go about my business. I understand the nature of the business.' That may be true, but the ball is undeniably in Jerry Jones' court. If history is any indication, the Cowboys might eventually backtrack with a record-breaking deal—just as they did with Dak Prescott. But every day they wait, the risk grows: of damaging trust, and possibly, of losing one of the NFL's premier defenders. FAQs 1. What is Micah Parsons' current contract status with the Cowboys? Parsons is entering the final year of his rookie deal and has yet to receive a contract extension. 2. How does Micah Parsons feel about staying with the Cowboys? Parsons has expressed his desire to stay but says, 'Let's see if they want me to be here.' 3. Why is there tension between Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones? Tension has grown due to Jerry Jones' hesitancy to offer Parsons a new deal, citing injury concerns. Also Read: 'I don't have time': Erin Andrews exposes dark side of IVF, miscarriage, and cancer in emotional reveal Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
USA Today
18-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2nd-year sixth-round pick is Cowboys WR sleeper with chance to shine
Ryan Flournoy was drafted in round 6 pick 216 in the 2024 draft class. He scored a 9.89 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 38 out of 3402 WR from 1987 to 2024. No position will ofer more false positives in training camp than wide receiver. Early practices are in shells and without contact, tilting advantages grossly in the offense's direction. Running backs look like home run machines and pass catchers look like unstoppable forces. It seems every year a down-roster WR catches the eyes of Cowboys Nation early, only to disappoint late. It's why this year we identify a WR with the traits to see it through to the end. The reason so many WR prospects flame out in training camp is they don't have NFL caliber traits. Lots of players can look good in shells, in man coverage and against down-roster cornerbacks. But when the coverages start changing, the pads come on, and a better contingent of talent takes the field, the wheat and chaff separate. Ryan Flournoy is a player who may just be the wheat the Cowboys are looking for. Flournoy, drafted in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft, is the very definition of 'project player.' The athletically gifted prospect played in an extremely vanilla scheme in a fairly obscure football program. The Southeast Missouri product entered the league abnormally raw and showed steady progress as a rookie. His 10 receptions for 102 yards were actually more than Jalen Tolbert posted in his first season and a sign Flournoy is on the right trajectory for a breakout. Rookie Ryan Flournoy with the TD catch 🔥 Given the Cowboys' roster situation, it's extremely unlikely Flournoy will be vying for a starting spot in 2025. CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens have the top two spots locked down and Tobert is the favorite for WR3. The best Flournoy could hope to do is challenge third-year pro Jonathan Mingo for a role. Mingo is someone everyone's been waiting to pop since he joined the league and is now probably the anthesis of a sleeper since he's tasked with living up to the hype. Flournoy, the better special teams player of the two, is behind Mingo on the depth chart and it's not unreasonable to think he could jump him on the active roster some weeks. Dak going to rookie WR Ryan Flournoy on back to back plays Flournoy (9.89) and Mingo (9.86) have nearly identical Relative Athletic Scores so it's clear the Cowboys front office has a 'type' they scout for. They want developmental players to have an NFL skillset and Flournoy has that and then some. As much fun as it is to root for down-roster WRs like Jalen Brooks, Jalen Cropper, Kelvin Harmon, or Josh Kelly, they just don't have the same skillset Flournoy brings to the table which is why Flournoy is the sleeper to watch this summer in training camp. You can follow Reid on X @ReidDHanson and be sure to follow Cowboys Wire on Facebook to join in on the conversation with fellow fans!
USA Today
17-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Double-ACL injury or not, this Cowboy is sleeper at the TE position for 2025
The Dallas Cowboys are pretty set at the tight end position in 2025. Their top three spots are essentially written in ink with Jake Ferguson, Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford all but certain to claim active spots on the final 53-man roster. There's a temptation to name Spann-Ford the sleeper of the TE room, but his buzz has been so active, and the hype has been so prevalent, he's become the furthest thing from a sleeper. Spann-Ford is expected to earn similar snaps to Schoonmaker and there's hope he'll eventually compete for TE1 someday in the not-too-distant future. He's too good of a prospect and too forefront on the minds of Cowboys Nation to be a sleeper. No, the sleeper is a player Cowboys fans know but might have forgotten. He's a player who's flashed playmaking ability in the past but injuries and circumstances have always gotten in the way of opportunity. He's a player, who even now, could shine in training camp and force the Cowboys to go four-deep at the TE position in 2025. It's John Stephens, Jr. At 6-foot-5, 221-pounds, Stephens is the leanest TE on the Dallas roster. A converted receiver, Stephens displays pass catching ability the others do not on this roster. It's those plays downfield that's allowed the 25-year-old to stand out in previous training camps and it's what earned him a place on the team just one season ago. Unfortunately for Stephens, his 2024 season came to an abrupt end after he suffered a torn ACL in practice late October. It's the same knee and same injury as a year before and may even delay the start to his 2025 campaign as a result. If anyone has earned sleeper status, it's Stephens. Fellow TE Princton Fant has the inside track on TE4 if such a roster spot is made. And new undrafted rookie free agents Rivaldo Fairweather and Tyler Neville have the years of controllability working in their favor. But it's Stephens who makes the plays downfield others don't. It's Stephens who already has a relationship with Dak Prescott and it's Stephens who Brian Schottenheimer is most familiar. Stephens may never be a do-everything every down TE but he's a situational weapon who's able to shine downfield as a pass catcher. If he can get a clean bill of health and be a full participant in training camp, he's the sleeper to watch from the TE position in 2025 You can follow Reid on X @ReidDHanson and be sure to follow Cowboys Wire on Facebook to join in on the conversation with fellow fans!
USA Today
09-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Expectations for Cowboys have changed drastically with Schottenheimer replacing McCarthy
I'm usually a big believer in the betting markets and national odds makers but I'm having a tough time accepting the Cowboys are this big of long shots in 2025. Bottom 10 playoff odds? Are you kidding me? It's a positive vibes era for Cowboys Nation these days. A brand-new, player-friendly coaching staff is in place, morale around the Star has been boosted and an acclaimed rookie draft class is in place and ready to roll. The national media and local fanbase are at odds and a healthy, 'us versus them' attitude has been rostered. Fresh starts have a way of instilling such feelings and it's one that hasn't been felt around these parts in five years. The year was 2020 and a certain Super Bowl-winning head coach named Mike McCarthy was hired to replace the stale Jason Garrett. McCarthy was handed a ready-made contender, and expectations were through the roof. So, it's fair to say the feelings of today are similar to that of the 2020 offseason. but expectations have changed considerably. Even though Cowboys fans are optimistic, their expectations pale in comparison to what they were in 2020. Those McCarthy teams were touted as some as the most talented rosters since the Super Bowl years. They were seemingly already a contender under Garrett; they just couldn't figure out how to get over the postseason hump. That's what McCarthy was for. It's important to remember, McCarthy wasn't brought in to get them more wins in the regular season. He was brought in to get them more wins in the postseason. It's what made his tenure such a massive failure. The Cowboys were repeatedly outcoached in the playoffs and their only success came against a lowly, eight-win Buccaneers team. The scene for Schottenheimer is markedly different. Schottenheimer takes over a team that floundered through the previous season. Even before the Cowboys lost Dak Prescott for the second half of the season, they held a losing record that could've been worse. Poor performance, predictable play-calling and a windfall of injuries took their toll, and the Cowboys now enter 2025 as long shots to even make the playoffs, let alone make noise. The world champion Philadelphia Eagles once again look to be the class of the NFL and the Washington Commanders, NFC East brethren, appear to be hard changing to join them at the top of the power rankings. Just finishing between the two in the final standings would constitute a win for Schottenheimer and that's likely where the Cowboys will have to finish if they want to make the playoffs. It's safe to say the expectations are considerably lower for Schottenheimer than they were for McCarthy, but that's not to say patience will be as long. How McCarthy survived as long as he did is hard to explain. He didn't remotely approach the expectations placed on him when he was first hired. Will Schottenheimer be given the same grace? Jerry Jones doesn't like to fire his head coaches before they've exhausted the terms of their deal, so Schottenheimer, like McCarthy, has that working in his favor. But McCarthy's Super Bowl pedigree and his three 12-win seasons bought him the benefit of the doubt. Schottenheimer won't be afforded those same benefits. Even if a postseason appearance is a Vegas longshot, it's probably what the front office and the Cowboys fanbase expect from their new head coach in Year 1. To most outside analysts, a double-digit win total and close finish down the stretch would constitute victory. Playoffs or not. However much the two side differ in their expectations for the Cowboys this year, it's certainly a departure from where we were in 2020. My, how the times have changed in Dallas. You can follow Reid on X @ReidDHanson and be sure to follow Cowboys Wire on Facebook to join in on the conversation with fellow fans!
