The Dallas Cowboys have decided to sign free agent Anthony Barr on a one-year contract, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported. The deal is believed to be worth up to $3 million.

Barr played for the Minnesota Vikings last season, yet was granted permission by the team to leave as a free agent. The Vikings are reported to be carrying approximately $10 million in dead cap space after entering into a restructured contract with Barr.

A UCLA alumn, Barr was the number nine pick overall in the 2014 NFL draft, emerging as a crucial member of the Vikings’ roster. During his time in Minnesota, he was named to four consecutive Pro Bowls from 2015 to 2018.

While initially a staple in the Vikings’ team, Barr’s appearances became more sporadic after the linebacker almost left the Vikings in 2019 for a move to the New York Jets. With the deal all but confirmed, second thoughts drew him back to Minnesota. Since then, Barr has appeared in just 27 out of a possible 49 games.

Now at the Cowboys, Barr will play alongside 2021 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Micah Parsons and Leighton Vander Esch; the linebacking duo that is viewed as the backbone of the Cowboys’ defense.

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Dallas Cowboys have made a purge in their defense recently, releasing or trading several veterans including Everson Griffin and Dontari Poe. But despite this fire sale, it appears there are some players that Dallas doesn’t want to let go.

According to NFL Network’s Mike Garofolo, multiple teams have approached Cowboys to inquire about defensive end Aldon Smith and received a negative answer. Seattle Seahawks even made an offer for Smith, but Dallas wasn’t interested in dealing.

Smith, who’s 31 years old, was out of the league since 2015 and signed by Cowboys to a one-year deal in the offseason. It proved to be a wise decision by the franchise considering that he was one of the rare bright spots in their struggling defense in 2020.

Smith leads the team with 4.0 sacks while also having 32 tackles, eight QB hits, and two pass deflections. He also ranks No.8 among all edge defenders in terms of pass-rush productivity.

It isn’t hard to see why Dallas Cowboys want to keep Aldon Smith around. Quality pass rushers are hard to come by, and Dallas appears to have struck gold by finding one on the cheap with Smith.

However, there is also a chance that other teams just didn’t make a good enough offer to convince the Cowboys to sell. We’ll see if this might change soon.

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The Seattle Seahawks are giving former Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch another shot in the NFL after he remained unsigned in the 2018 season.

Paxton, 24, was one of the most sought after names in the 2016 draft pick. At the time, he was due to join the Seahawks as a No.26 overall selection. However, the Dallas Cowboys and the Broncos dearly wanted him.

The Cowboys were willing to offer their first and third-round selections for the quarterback. When Denver learned about the dal, they upped their game and ended up with him. Dallas owner Jerry Jones was so mad at not getting Paxton that he spent the next few weeks talking about it during TV interviews.

In Denver, Paxton did not live up to the hype. He lost his quarterback position to Trevor Siemian. In the two games he started, the then 22-year-old managed to complete passes at 59% and at 6 yards per attempt. In 2017, he ended up losing his backup position to Brock Osweiler. The Broncos ultimately cut him in March 2018 after a record of 79 of 128 for 792 yards. He also had four touchdowns and four interceptions in the five games he played.

Now in Seattle, the 24-year-old hopes to get a spot if he wows the team at training camp later this upcoming offseason.  

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Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten decided it was time to end his football career. The 35-year-old announced his retirement on Thursday and is set to join ESPN’s Monday Night Football as an analyst. Witten will leave the Cowboys as the player who played most games in the franchise’s history.

“I never wanted this day to come.” – said Witten at a press conference announcing his retirement. “But it does come for all of us. My mindset has always been that they would probably have to drag me off the field. And I was OK with that.“

Witten considered joining the Monday Night Football for some time now and reportedly had an option to play out the 2018 and join the MNF’s team in 2019. Still, the offer was too good, and he decided to take the opportunity right away.

“If you can’t play it, you want to coach it. And if you can’t coach it, you want to be around it,” – Witten explained his decision to join MNF. “I think it’s a unique opportunity to join a good team and to be able to partner with guys that have that same passion and a huge platform to share our love for the game and the National Football League.“

Cowboys drafted Jason Witten in the third round of 2003 NFL Draft and played in 15 games in his rookie season while earning NFL All-Rookie Team honors. He went on to establish himself as one of the league’s most reliable players, playing in all games of the regular season from 2004 to 2017. Witten earned 11 Pro Bowl selections during his career alongside two First-team All-Pro and two Second-team All-Pro honors.

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Dallas Cowboys keep on adding wide receivers after they moved on from Dez Bryant earlier this month. The team’s latest acquisition is WR Tavon Austin, who joins from the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a sixth-round pick (No. 162).

This trade comes as a surprise since Austin just recently reconstructed four-year, $42 million extension he signed in 2016. According to the new deal, the 28-year-old will get $5 million guaranteed and $3 million in incentives.

“I definitely didn’t see this coming at all, but it’s the business side of football and the NFL,” – said Austin after the trade was announced. “I’m definitely appreciative of my opportunities that I have and I’m just glad it’s the Dallas Cowboys.“

Tavon Austin was drafted with the eighth overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft by the Rams but never managed to truly reach his potential. In 2017 NFL season, Austin had only 13 catches for 47 yards, although he partially made up for it in the running game, having 59 carries for 270 yards and a touchdown.

“One of the issues for him has been his size and how you use him in the NFL and we probably see him as a guy who can be versatile for us,” – said Cowboys coach Jason Garrett. “Stephen [Jones, Cowboys’ VP] referenced a web back, a dynamic, mismatch running back out of the backfield, but obviously he played the slot, he’s a returner. So what you try to do is you try to get the ball in his hands a number of different ways. … We felt like he could add some explosiveness to our offense.“

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The Dallas Cowboys have decided to sign free agent Anthony Barr on a one-year contract, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported. The deal is believed to be worth up to $3 million.

Barr played for the Minnesota Vikings last season, yet was granted permission by the team to leave as a free agent. The Vikings are reported to be carrying approximately $10 million in dead cap space after entering into a restructured contract with Barr.

A UCLA alumn, Barr was the number nine pick overall in the 2014 NFL draft, emerging as a crucial member of the Vikings’ roster. During his time in Minnesota, he was named to four consecutive Pro Bowls from 2015 to 2018.

While initially a staple in the Vikings’ team, Barr’s appearances became more sporadic after the linebacker almost left the Vikings in 2019 for a move to the New York Jets. With the deal all but confirmed, second thoughts drew him back to Minnesota. Since then, Barr has appeared in just 27 out of a possible 49 games.

Now at the Cowboys, Barr will play alongside 2021 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Micah Parsons and Leighton Vander Esch; the linebacking duo that is viewed as the backbone of the Cowboys’ defense.

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Dallas Cowboys have made a purge in their defense recently, releasing or trading several veterans including Everson Griffin and Dontari Poe. But despite this fire sale, it appears there are some players that Dallas doesn’t want to let go.

According to NFL Network’s Mike Garofolo, multiple teams have approached Cowboys to inquire about defensive end Aldon Smith and received a negative answer. Seattle Seahawks even made an offer for Smith, but Dallas wasn’t interested in dealing.

Smith, who’s 31 years old, was out of the league since 2015 and signed by Cowboys to a one-year deal in the offseason. It proved to be a wise decision by the franchise considering that he was one of the rare bright spots in their struggling defense in 2020.

Smith leads the team with 4.0 sacks while also having 32 tackles, eight QB hits, and two pass deflections. He also ranks No.8 among all edge defenders in terms of pass-rush productivity.

It isn’t hard to see why Dallas Cowboys want to keep Aldon Smith around. Quality pass rushers are hard to come by, and Dallas appears to have struck gold by finding one on the cheap with Smith.

However, there is also a chance that other teams just didn’t make a good enough offer to convince the Cowboys to sell. We’ll see if this might change soon.

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The Seattle Seahawks are giving former Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch another shot in the NFL after he remained unsigned in the 2018 season.

Paxton, 24, was one of the most sought after names in the 2016 draft pick. At the time, he was due to join the Seahawks as a No.26 overall selection. However, the Dallas Cowboys and the Broncos dearly wanted him.

The Cowboys were willing to offer their first and third-round selections for the quarterback. When Denver learned about the dal, they upped their game and ended up with him. Dallas owner Jerry Jones was so mad at not getting Paxton that he spent the next few weeks talking about it during TV interviews.

In Denver, Paxton did not live up to the hype. He lost his quarterback position to Trevor Siemian. In the two games he started, the then 22-year-old managed to complete passes at 59% and at 6 yards per attempt. In 2017, he ended up losing his backup position to Brock Osweiler. The Broncos ultimately cut him in March 2018 after a record of 79 of 128 for 792 yards. He also had four touchdowns and four interceptions in the five games he played.

Now in Seattle, the 24-year-old hopes to get a spot if he wows the team at training camp later this upcoming offseason.  

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Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten decided it was time to end his football career. The 35-year-old announced his retirement on Thursday and is set to join ESPN’s Monday Night Football as an analyst. Witten will leave the Cowboys as the player who played most games in the franchise’s history.

“I never wanted this day to come.” – said Witten at a press conference announcing his retirement. “But it does come for all of us. My mindset has always been that they would probably have to drag me off the field. And I was OK with that.“

Witten considered joining the Monday Night Football for some time now and reportedly had an option to play out the 2018 and join the MNF’s team in 2019. Still, the offer was too good, and he decided to take the opportunity right away.

“If you can’t play it, you want to coach it. And if you can’t coach it, you want to be around it,” – Witten explained his decision to join MNF. “I think it’s a unique opportunity to join a good team and to be able to partner with guys that have that same passion and a huge platform to share our love for the game and the National Football League.“

Cowboys drafted Jason Witten in the third round of 2003 NFL Draft and played in 15 games in his rookie season while earning NFL All-Rookie Team honors. He went on to establish himself as one of the league’s most reliable players, playing in all games of the regular season from 2004 to 2017. Witten earned 11 Pro Bowl selections during his career alongside two First-team All-Pro and two Second-team All-Pro honors.

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Dallas Cowboys keep on adding wide receivers after they moved on from Dez Bryant earlier this month. The team’s latest acquisition is WR Tavon Austin, who joins from the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a sixth-round pick (No. 162).

This trade comes as a surprise since Austin just recently reconstructed four-year, $42 million extension he signed in 2016. According to the new deal, the 28-year-old will get $5 million guaranteed and $3 million in incentives.

“I definitely didn’t see this coming at all, but it’s the business side of football and the NFL,” – said Austin after the trade was announced. “I’m definitely appreciative of my opportunities that I have and I’m just glad it’s the Dallas Cowboys.“

Tavon Austin was drafted with the eighth overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft by the Rams but never managed to truly reach his potential. In 2017 NFL season, Austin had only 13 catches for 47 yards, although he partially made up for it in the running game, having 59 carries for 270 yards and a touchdown.

“One of the issues for him has been his size and how you use him in the NFL and we probably see him as a guy who can be versatile for us,” – said Cowboys coach Jason Garrett. “Stephen [Jones, Cowboys’ VP] referenced a web back, a dynamic, mismatch running back out of the backfield, but obviously he played the slot, he’s a returner. So what you try to do is you try to get the ball in his hands a number of different ways. … We felt like he could add some explosiveness to our offense.“

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