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John Owning

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3 things we learned from the Dallas Cowboys' preseason win over the Raiders: Mazi Smith update, TJ Bass' roster hopes and a final 53-man roster projection

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John Owning breaks down the biggest takeaways from the Dallas Cowboys' preseason victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in addition to giving his final Cowboys 53-man roster projection.

by John Owning Aug 27, 2023 12:45 pm EDT

Cowboys News: How QB Trey Lance fits with the Dallas Cowboys

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John Owning breaks down how Trey Lance fits with the Dallas Cowboys.

by John Owning Aug 25, 2023 8:45 pm EDT

Dallas Cowboys mailbag: Chauncey Golston vs. Viliami Fehoko, Isaiah Land's fantastic start and more

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John Owning dives into the preseason Week 3 edition of his Dallas Cowboys mailbag.

by John Owning Aug 25, 2023 6:15 am EDT

3 things we learned from the Cowboys' preseason loss to the Seahawks: Mazi Smith's struggles, Kelvin Joseph's impressive performance and more

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John Owning breaks down a few things he learned from the Dallas Cowboys' preseason Week 2 loss.

by John Owning Aug 21, 2023 8:30 am EDT

Dallas Cowboys mailbag: Peyton Hendershot's job could be in trouble, offensive line musical chairs and more

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John Owning dives into the preseason Week 2 edition of his Dallas Cowboys mailbag.

by John Owning Aug 18, 2023 6:00 am EDT

3 things we learned from the Dallas Cowboys' preseason loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars

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John Owning breaks down three things he learned from the Dallas Cowboys' previous game.

by John Owning Aug 14, 2023 7:15 am EDT

Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster projection ahead of preseason Week 1

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John Owning dives into his early 53-man roster projection for the Dallas Cowboys.

by John Owning Aug 9, 2023 8:00 am EDT

3 most impressive under-the-radar young edge rushers in NFL

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John Owning breaks down three of the most impressive up-and-coming pass-rushers who weren't selected with first-round draft capital.

by John Owning Jul 31, 2023 8:45 am EDT

Why Trevon Diggs' extension was a huge win for the Dallas Cowboys

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John Owning breaks down Dallas Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs after he signed a five-year contract extension.

by John Owning Jul 27, 2023 8:12 am EDT

2023 NFL Draft: How TE Luke Schoonmaker fits with the Cowboys' offense

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John Owning breaks down how Michigan tight end Luke Schoonmaker fits on offense.

by John Owning Apr 28, 2023 9:28 pm EDT

2023 NFL Draft: How Michigan NT Mazi Smith fits with the Dallas Cowboys

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John Owning breaks down how Michigan NT Mazi Smith fits with the Dallas Cowboys.

by John Owning Apr 27, 2023 11:51 pm EDT

2023 NFL Draft: 5 best mid-round fits for the Dallas Cowboys

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John Owning breaks down five great mid-round fits for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2023 NFL Draft.

by John Owning Apr 20, 2023 7:39 am EDT

2023 NFL Draft: 5 best early-round fits for the Dallas Cowboys

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John Owning provides some of his favorite early-round 2023 NFL Draft fits for the Dallas Cowboys.

by John Owning Apr 19, 2023 7:00 am EDT

Cowboys 7-Round 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Dallas trades down, picks up RB Zach Charbonnet in Round 2

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John Owning drops his latest Dallas Cowboys mock draft, predicting the team's picks for all seven rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft.

by John Owning Apr 17, 2023 7:30 am EDT

2023 NFL Draft: 5 biggest sleeper edge defenders

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John Owning breaks down some of the 2023 NFL Draft's biggest sleeper edge defenders, including Louisville's Yasir Abdullah.

by John Owning Apr 13, 2023 6:15 am EDT

Cowboys 7-Round 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Tennessee's Darnell Wright, Cedric Tillman land in Dallas

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Two top Tennessee prospects join the Dallas Cowboys in this seven-round team mock draft with the 2023 NFL Draft mere weeks away.

by John Owning Apr 10, 2023 7:15 am EDT

2023 NFL Draft's best at everything: Top defensive line performers in 10 distinct categories

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Wisconsin's Nick Herbig, Pittsburgh's Calijah Kancey and Wake Forest's Kobie Turner are among the 2023 NFL Draft's top defensive line performers in 10 distinct categories.

by John Owning Apr 4, 2023 6:00 am EDT

Dallas Cowboys seven-round mock draft: Post-free agency edition

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With the first wave of free agency over, John Owning dives into a seven-round Dallas Cowboys mock draft.

by John Owning Mar 24, 2023 6:00 am EDT

Dallas Cowboys trade for Brandin Cooks: Breaking down his skill set, fit and 2023 NFL Draft implications

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John Owning breaks down how WR Brandin Cooks fits inside the Dallas Cowboys offense.

by John Owning Mar 19, 2023 11:43 am EDT

How Stephon Gilmore fits with Dallas Cowboys after being traded from Indianapolis Colts

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John Owning breaks down how Stephon Gilmore fits with the Dallas Cowboys after being traded from the Indianapolis Colts.

by John Owning Mar 14, 2023 6:55 pm EDT

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