Dallas Cowboys
NFC East
The Cowboys are expected to re-sign RB Rico Dowdle. (Source: SportsTrust Advisors on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Dowdle will rejoin a backfield that no longer includes starting RB Tony Pollard. Fantasy managers should wait and see if the Cowboys add depth at running back before looking at Dowdle’s fantasy value in 2024.
Category: Transactions
The Cowboys have released WR Michael Gallup. (Source: Michael Gehlken on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: The move is designated as a post-June 1 cut to save the team $9.5M in 2024 cap space. The Cowboys have been quiet in free agency as the team has limited cap space to work with, making this more necessary in order to fill needs at other positions.
Category: Transactions
Thu, Mar 14th 2:39pm EDT
By Mike Maher
Earlier this week, reports came out that Cowboys QB Dak Prescott was filing a civil lawsuit against a woman who was accusing him of sexual assault. Prescott stated he was the victim of an extortion attempt. On Thursday, the Dallas Morning News reports that authorities in Prosper, Texas are looking into the extortion claim and the alleged sexual assault incident, meaning a criminal investigation has been opened. The alleged assault took place in February of 2017 in the parking lot of a Dallas strip club. Authorities have not shared specifics but explained that the case is in preliminary stages and is considered an active investigation. Prescott's accuser is also reportedly filing a counterclaim against him. (Source: Dallas Morning News)
Fantasy Impact: It goes without saying (but we'll say it here anyway) that the NFL will monitor this situation and likely launch its own investigation. The league has shown in the past that the results of criminal or civil investigations don't necessarily impact the punishment they hand out themselves. That isn't to say Prescott is definitely in danger of being suspended or punished by the league in any way. We still don't know many details about this case. This alleged incident is from several years ago, and Prescott has been aggressive in proclaiming his innocence, going so far as to file a civil suit against the woman before any investigation was opened. For now, there is no fantasy impact. But this situation is at least worth monitoring in the coming weeks and months. In dynasty leagues, it might be worth seeing if you can trade for Cowboys backup QB Trey Lance, just in case.
The Washington Commanders are signing Dante Fowler Jr. (Source: Jordan Schultz on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Fowler has combined for 10 sacks the past two seasons with the Cowboys. He'll remain in the NFC East where he'll look to help improve the pass rush for the Commanders.
Category: Transactions
The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed long snapper Trent Sieg. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Sieg was with Dallas for the first year last season. He'll remain the long snapper for the Cowboys next season.
Category: Transactions
The Washington Commanders are signing DT Dorance Armstrong Jr. from the Dallas Cowboys, who played under new head coach Dan Quinn. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Armstrong is signing a three-year deal worth $45 million. He has 21 sacks and 108 tackles with 20 for a loss in his last three seasons. After six seasons with the rival Cowboys to begin his career, he will join a Washington defense that needs an infusion of talent following recent trades.
Category: Transactions
The Commanders are expected to sign C Tyler Biadasz. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Biadasz will follow former Cowboys’ defensive coordinator to the Commanders. Biadasz will provide some stability on the Commanders’ offensive line.
Category: Transactions
The Titans are expected to sign RB Tony Pollard. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Pollard is coming off his second consecutive 1,000 yard season with the Cowboys. The move will give the Titans a strong duo of Pollard and Tyjae Spears as they prepare for their first season without Derrick Henry. Pollard should remain a top fantasy running back option heading into the 2024 season.
Category: Transactions
The Cowboys placed the fifth-year option on Micah Parsons. (Source: Michael Gehlken on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Parsons will have his fifth-year option picked up as a defensive end, earning him $21.32 million compared to $24 million as a linebacker. He figures to remain one of the top defensive players in the NFL.
Category: Transactions
Trey Lance has reportedly been rumored to be linked to the Vikings. (Source: Josh Norris on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This is if Kirk Cousins decides to leave in free agency. Lance, who is from Minnesota, had his roster bonus picked up by the Cowboys. It is still likely a longshot to happen, but this could be something to monitor if Cousins signs with a new team.
Category: Rumors
Veteran OT Tyron Smith, a pending free agent, and the Dallas Cowboys are expected to part ways, with Smith set to be a free agent and "unlikely to return." (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Smith has spent 13 seasons in Dallas, starting 161 games while making five All-Pro teams and eight Pro Bowls. One of the best blindside protectors of his generation, Smith has struggled with health in recent years, playing 30 games over the last four seasons and playing 13 or fewer games in each of his previous eight seasons. Plenty of contenders could look to Smith, assuming he doesn't chase what could be the final major paycheck of his career.
Category: Injury Updates
The Cowboys D/ST allowed 10 points while picking up four sacks and forcing three turnovers in a 38-10 win over the Commanders in Week 18.
Fantasy Impact: Dallas dominated the Commanders as they held them to just 180 yards of total offense. They were led by Dante Fowler Jr., who had 1.5 sacks. Dallas will now prepare to face the Packers in next week's playoff game.
Category: Game Recaps
Brandon Aubrey made one of his three field goals and five extra points in a 38-10 win over the Commanders in Week 18.
Fantasy Impact: Aubrey came into the game perfect on his 35 field-goal tries but he had one of his field goals blocked by the Commanders in the first quarter. The rookie kicker wraps up his debut season with 36 field goals on 38 attempts while adding 49 extra points. He will kick against the Packers in next week's playoff game.
Category: Game Recaps
Jake Ferguson caught all six of his targets for 69 yards in a 38-10 win over the Commanders in Week 18.
Fantasy Impact: Ferguson finished off a breakout season with a solid game for the Cowboys. He seamlessly stepped in for Dalton Schultz, who left for the Texans in the offseason, and wound up catching 71 balls for 761 yards and five touchdowns. Ferguson will now get ready to face off against the Packers in next week's playoff game.
Category: Game Recaps
Brandin Cooks caught six of his eight targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in a 38-10 win over the Commanders in Week 18.
Fantasy Impact: Cooks wraps up his first season with the Cowboys with 54 catches for 657 yards and eight touchdowns. Cooks got off to a slow start with the Cowboys over the first month of the season but he settled in nicely as the team's No. 2 receiver as the year went on. Cooks will now prepare to take on the Packers in next week's playoff game.
Category: Game Recaps
CeeDee Lamb caught all 13 of his targets for 98 yards and two touchdowns in a 38-10 win over the Commanders in Week 18.
Fantasy Impact: Lamb dominated the Commanders in the blowout win. The star wideout caps off the best season of his NFL career with 135 catches for 1,749 yards and 12 touchdowns. He will now prepare to face off against the Packers in next week's playoff game.
Category: Game Recaps
Cowboys' coach Mike McCarthy said Tyler Smith “has a chance” to play Sunday at Commanders despite a complete tear to his plantar fascia. (Source: Michael Gehlken on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: McCarthy added that Smith is still sore. He could be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Category: Injury Updates
Jalen Tolbert hauled in his lone target for nine yards in the Cowboys' 20-19 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 17.
Fantasy Impact: Tolbert continues to be a non-factor as part of the Dallas offense, finishing with two receptions or less in each of his last five games for the Cowboys. The wideout is a difficult option to trust ahead of a Week 18 matchup against the Washington Commanders.
Category: Game Recaps
Deuce Vaughn carried the ball twice for two yards while also catching his lone target for 10 yards in the Cowboys' Week 17 20-19 win over the Detroit Lions.
Fantasy Impact: Vaughn saw little involvement in the Dallas offense despite backup running back Rico Dowdle sidelined for the Week 17 contest, averaging just 1.0 yard per carry in a dismal performance Saturday night. The rookie running back will be best left out of lineups ahead of a Week 18 contest against the Washington Commanders.
Category: Game Recaps
Peyton Hendershot caught his lone target for six yards in the Cowboys' 20-19 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 17.
Fantasy Impact: Hendershot continues to see minimal involvement in the Dallas offense, finishing with one reception or less in each of his last four games for the Cowboys. Fantasy managers will be better served relying on a more consistent option ahead of a Week 18 matchup against the Washington Commanders.
Category: Game Recaps