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Jon Machota

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Covering the Dallas Cowboys for @TheAthletic. Previously: Dallas Morning News, Detroit Free Press. Podcast: “About Them Cowboys” Email: [email protected]

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Dak Prescott said he doesn’t necessarily need to be the NFL’s highest-paid quarterback.

However, the Dallas Cowboys and their franchise QB haven’t been able to find a common ground on his next deal.

Jon Machota with more:

theathletic.com/5430638/2024/0…

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Cowboys’ Dak Prescott talks contract situation, says ‘real’ negotiations haven’t started

“I don’t have any fears. I’m not going to say I fear being here or not. I don’t fear either situation, to be candid with you. theathletic.com/5430638/2024/0…

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Troy Aikman when asked about former Dallas Cowboys being frustrated by the franchise’s lack of playoff success

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Cowboys QB Dak Prescott said he has no fears about his NFL future, whether it’s in Dallas or somewhere else

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Troy Aikman and Dak Prescott taking part in a Children’s Cancer Fund event in Dallas tonight at the Hilton Anatole

Troy Aikman and Dak Prescott taking part in a Children’s Cancer Fund event in Dallas tonight at the Hilton Anatole
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Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones on 105.3 The FAN on all of their QBs being free agents at the end of the 2024 season:

“Certainly, Dak (Prescott) is a priority in terms of his contract. Certainly, we’ll be taking a look at Trey (Lance). I know Trey will look at his situation as well, in

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Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones on 105.3 The FAN on QB Trey Lance: “He’s done nothing but excite us even more as he’s worked here all of last season and in the offseason, in terms of his work ethic, his skill level. We’re very pleased.

“He exhibits everything you would think a top 5/top

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Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones on 105.3 The FAN on Dallas’ defensive changes: “Philosophically, I think we’ll have more of a 3-linebacker system rather than a 2-linebacker and 3-safety system. … I think the other thing is we’ll probably look to be bigger and stronger in the middle.”

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Nobody is working as hard this time of year as Dane Brugler. Yesterday, he put out a seven-round mock draft, making every single selection.

Let’s analyze the haul he has set up for the Cowboys, which includes a very on-brand pick that may make fans groan
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Trade up, trade down, stay: What’s most likely for the Cowboys next week in the first round? theathletic.com/5420780/2024/0…

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We spend a lot of time leading up to the draft looking for practical outcomes. But let’s lean fully into the extremes for a second… what are the best and worst case scenarios (within reason) for the Cowboys?

Let’s explore ⤵️

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The Cowboys are signing free agent RB Royce Freeman to a one-year deal. The 28-year-old was a third round pick in 2018. He played for the Rams last season, rushing for 319 yards and 2 TDs on 77 carries

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