Latest news with #Tolbert
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
$97 million investment, 1st-round pick, among 3 Cowboys under most pressure in 2025
From contract years to injury comeback attempts, these Cowboys players are under the microscope heading into a pivotal season. Training camp is just around the corner for the 66th edition of the Dallas Cowboys, and once again, America's Team enters the summer spotlight carrying sky-high expectations. The 2025 season has a different feel to it. Owner Jerry Jones ushered in a new era in January with the hiring of head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who replaced Mike McCarthy after five seasons. Along with the appointed Schottenheimer comes new faces on the staff and several newcomers to the roster. While these changes and editions will look to help steer Dallas back to its winning ways after a disappointing 7-10 campaign a year ago, the familiar names who have been in the building will be counted on more than ever to lead the turnaround. For some of those names it may feel like the pressure is mounting and that 2025 could be the last chance to prove worthy of being around longer. Here is a look at three Cowboys facing the heat ahead of the new season. WR Jalen Tolbert The 2025 season is Tolbert's final under his rookie contract. Dallas selected the veteran wideout in the third-round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of South Alabama. Since entering the league, Tolbert has been tasked with playing the role of Dallas' No. 3 option at WR with the one and two spots set in place. Since his rookie year, he has recorded just 73 receptions for 890 yards and nine touchdowns. Despite the lack of production, there is a silver lining; Tolbert is coming off a 2024 season in which he totaled career highs in receptions (49), receiving yards (610), and touchdowns (7). The production could continue to see a turn in the right direction with a now healthy CeeDee Lamb, and the addition of George Pickens could lead to the 26-year-old getting more one-on-one looks during the season. In this league, chances come often for some, while others may have one shot at proving they belong. For Tolbert, Year 4 has the clear feeling that this could be his final attempt to prove he can be a consistent target. OT Tyler Guyton It may be just his second season, but the pressure has already mounted on second-year left tackle Tyler Guyton. Right out of the gate, the former 2024 first-round pick was tasked with transitioning from right to left tackle and replacing franchise legend and future hall of famer Tyron Smith. Guyton went through growing pains as a first-year tackle. Per Pro Football Focus, the 6-foot-7, 322-pound blind-side protector finished with an overall grade of 49.4, which ranked 115th of 140 tackles. Furthermore, he ranked 81st in pass protection and 116th as a run blocker. Additionally, he allowed six sacks and 26 pressures and committed 18 penalties across 15 games played with 11 starts. As a result, the Cowboys benched him mid-way through last season in favor of Chuma Edoga and Asim Richards. Now entering his second season and under the direction of new offensive line coach Conor Riley, Guyton will look to turn things around quickly and prove the Cowboys have their post-Tyron Smith replacement. More importantly, he will be tasked with keeping quarterback Dak Prescott upright and healthy, with the veteran signal-caller returning from a season-ending hamstring injury last November. CB Trevon Diggs Throughout his Cowboy tenure, Trevon Diggs has been a fan favorite and one of the team's top defensive players. Diggs emerged onto the scene during his second season in 2021, snagging a league-high and franchise-record 11 interceptions. Overall, the All-Pro has recorded 215 tackles, 20 interceptions, and 63 pass deflections over his first five seasons. So, what seems to be the issue? A high-priced contract coupled with major injuries which has led to lost time. Before the start of the 2023 season, the Cowboys rewarded Diggs' strong play with a five–year, $97 million contract extension. Since then, the two-time Pro Bowler has missed 21 games over the past two seasons due to an ACL tear in 2023 and season-ending surgery last December to repair a knee injury in the same leg that he tore his ACL from the year prior. Even when healthy in 2024, Diggs had trouble finding his rhythm. In 11 games, he posted an overall PFF grade of just 56.6—ranking 145th out of 222 qualified cornerbacks, finishing 120th in pass coverage. He also gave up an 89.3 passer rating and allowed 11.2 yards per reception. Time may be catching up with the former 2020 second-rounder. If injuries continue to pile up, Dallas could be forced to make a tough financial call on their star corner. Diggs carries cap hits of $18.4 million in 2026, $23.4 million in 2027, and $21 million in 2028, numbers that will be hard to justify without consistent production. While Diggs is hoping for a Week 1 return, the Cowboys are hoping to see their ball-hawk corner regain his All-Pro form and stay consistent within his health, while fans are eager to see him and his All-Pro counterpart Daron Bland on the field together for an entire season. Follow Cowboys Wire on Facebook to join in on the conversation with fellow fans!
San Francisco Chronicle
13-07-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Nick Loftin hits second game-winner in less than a week, Royals beat Mets 3-2 to avoid 3-game sweep
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nick Loftin delivered his second game-winning hit in less than a week, driving in Tyler Tolbert from second base with a single in the ninth inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 3-2 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. Tolbert singled off Sean Manaea, who had been dominant in relief in his season debut for the Mets. And when the speedster stole second base, that gave Loftin the chance to deliver another winner after his deciding single Tuesday against Pittsburgh. Manaea (0-1), who had been out after straining an oblique in spring training and then developing an elbow issue during his rehab outings, allowed that lone run and five hits while striking out seven in 3 1/3 innings. Noah Cameron delivered another brilliant start for Kansas City, scattering seven hits while matching a career best with eight strikeouts over 6 2/3 scoreless innings. And the rookie left-hander was in line for his fourth win when John Schreiber and Lucas Erceg shepherded a 2-0 lead — courtesy of John Rave's second-inning double — to All-Star closer Carlos Estévez. Ronny Mauricio led off the ninth with a double off Estévez (4-2). Jeff McNeil followed with an RBI triple off the center-field wall, and fellow pinch hitter Jared Young delivered a sacrifice fly moments later to tie the game. Tolbert entered the game in the eighth for Jac Caglianone for his defense. It wound up being his offense that mattered, helping the Royals avoid a three-game sweep heading into the All-Star break. Key stat The Mets went 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position and stranded eight in the game. Up next The Mets will be represented at the All-Star Game in Atlanta this week by LHP David Peterson, RHP Edwin Diaz, SS Francisco Lindor and 1B Pete Alonso. The Royals will have INF Maikel Garcia, Estévez, SS Bobby Witt Jr. and LHP Kris Bubic there. ___
Hamilton Spectator
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Nick Loftin hits second game-winner in less than a week, Royals beat Mets 3-2 to avoid 3-game sweep
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nick Loftin delivered his second game-winning hit in less than a week, driving in Tyler Tolbert from second base with a single in the ninth inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 3-2 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. Tolbert singled off Sean Manaea, who had been dominant in relief in his season debut for the Mets. And when the speedster stole second base, that gave Loftin the chance to deliver another winner after his deciding single Tuesday against Pittsburgh. Manaea (0-1), who had been out after straining an oblique in spring training and then developing an elbow issue during his rehab outings, allowed that lone run and five hits while striking out seven in 3 1/3 innings. Noah Cameron delivered another brilliant start for Kansas City, scattering seven hits while matching a career best with eight strikeouts over 6 2/3 scoreless innings. And the rookie left-hander was in line for his fourth win when John Schreiber and Lucas Erceg shepherded a 2-0 lead — courtesy of John Rave's second-inning double — to All-Star closer Carlos Estévez. Ronny Mauricio led off the ninth with a double off Estévez (4-2). Jeff McNeil followed with an RBI triple off the center-field wall, and fellow pinch hitter Jared Young delivered a sacrifice fly moments later to tie the game. Clay Holmes allowed two runs and five hits and a walk over five innings for New York. Key moment Tolbert entered the game in the eighth for Jac Caglianone for his defense. It wound up being his offense that mattered, helping the Royals avoid a three-game sweep heading into the All-Star break. Key stat The Mets went 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position and stranded eight in the game. Up next The Mets will be represented at the All-Star Game in Atlanta this week by LHP David Peterson, RHP Edwin Diaz, SS Francisco Lindor and 1B Pete Alonso. The Royals will have INF Maikel Garcia, Estévez, SS Bobby Witt Jr. and LHP Kris Bubic there. ___ AP MLB:
Fox Sports
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Nick Loftin hits second game-winner in less than a week, Royals beat Mets 3-2 to avoid 3-game sweep
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nick Loftin delivered his second game-winning hit in less than a week, driving in Tyler Tolbert from second base with a single in the ninth inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 3-2 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. Tolbert singled off Sean Manaea, who had been dominant in relief in his season debut for the Mets. And when the speedster stole second base, that gave Loftin the chance to deliver another winner after his deciding single Tuesday against Pittsburgh. Manaea (0-1), who had been out after straining an oblique in spring training and then developing an elbow issue during his rehab outings, allowed that lone run and five hits while striking out seven in 3 1/3 innings. Noah Cameron delivered another brilliant start for Kansas City, scattering seven hits while matching a career best with eight strikeouts over 6 2/3 scoreless innings. And the rookie left-hander was in line for his fourth win when John Schreiber and Lucas Erceg shepherded a 2-0 lead — courtesy of John Rave's second-inning double — to All-Star closer Carlos Estévez. Ronny Mauricio led off the ninth with a double off Estévez (4-2). Jeff McNeil followed with an RBI triple off the center-field wall, and fellow pinch hitter Jared Young delivered a sacrifice fly moments later to tie the game. Clay Holmes allowed two runs and five hits and a walk over five innings for New York. Key moment Tolbert entered the game in the eighth for Jac Caglianone for his defense. It wound up being his offense that mattered, helping the Royals avoid a three-game sweep heading into the All-Star break. Key stat The Mets went 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position and stranded eight in the game. Up next The Mets will be represented at the All-Star Game in Atlanta this week by LHP David Peterson, RHP Edwin Diaz, SS Francisco Lindor and 1B Pete Alonso. The Royals will have INF Maikel Garcia, Estévez, SS Bobby Witt Jr. and LHP Kris Bubic there. ___ AP MLB: recommended Item 1 of 3
Winnipeg Free Press
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Nick Loftin hits second game-winner in less than a week, Royals beat Mets 3-2 to avoid 3-game sweep
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nick Loftin delivered his second game-winning hit in less than a week, driving in Tyler Tolbert from second base with a single in the ninth inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 3-2 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. Tolbert singled off Sean Manaea, who had been dominant in relief in his season debut for the Mets. And when the speedster stole second base, that gave Loftin the chance to deliver another winner after his deciding single Tuesday against Pittsburgh. Manaea (0-1), who had been out after straining an oblique in spring training and then developing an elbow issue during his rehab outings, allowed that lone run and five hits while striking out seven in 3 1/3 innings. Noah Cameron delivered another brilliant start for Kansas City, scattering seven hits while matching a career best with eight strikeouts over 6 2/3 scoreless innings. And the rookie left-hander was in line for his fourth win when John Schreiber and Lucas Erceg shepherded a 2-0 lead — courtesy of John Rave's second-inning double — to All-Star closer Carlos Estévez. Ronny Mauricio led off the ninth with a double off Estévez (4-2). Jeff McNeil followed with an RBI triple off the center-field wall, and fellow pinch hitter Jared Young delivered a sacrifice fly moments later to tie the game. Clay Holmes allowed two runs and five hits and a walk over five innings for New York. Key moment Tolbert entered the game in the eighth for Jac Caglianone for his defense. It wound up being his offense that mattered, helping the Royals avoid a three-game sweep heading into the All-Star break. Key stat Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. The Mets went 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position and stranded eight in the game. Up next The Mets will be represented at the All-Star Game in Atlanta this week by LHP David Peterson, RHP Edwin Diaz, SS Francisco Lindor and 1B Pete Alonso. The Royals will have INF Maikel Garcia, Estévez, SS Bobby Witt Jr. and LHP Kris Bubic there. ___ AP MLB:
