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The Cowboys approached this off-day looking for a potential replacement at backup quarterback. As a precaution, Ezekiel Elliott will be held out while he rehabs a sore hamstring.
Cowboys Looking At Nick Foles, Also Considering Trade For Backup QB - OCC, Blogging The BoysThe Cowboys are looking at various options to replace Kellen Moore after his leg injury.
Nick Foles wouldn't cost the Cowboys anything in terms of trade capital, while the Browns and Buccaneers would almost certainly demand a king's ransom in a trade for Josh McCown or Mike Glennon.
Foles Among Several Options Cowboys Are Considering To Replace Moore - David Helman, Dallas CowboysThe Cowboys don't practice on Wednesday afternoon, but their front office is hard at work addressing its recent loss at the quarterback position.
"He's had success against us for the Eagles, so we see him a lot," Jones said. "He's got a big arm. Obviously, when you have a great offensive line like we have and we thing we're going to have a very solid running game. The thing you worry about is people trying to suffocate you, and he's proven he can get the ball down the field. He's got a lot of attributes that fit well for us."
Dallas Cowboys having discussions with Nick Foles - Todd Archer, ESPNA source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Nick Foles now has a couple options, with one being Dallas, and a decision is likely Wednesday or Thursday.
"We have to un-turn every stone," Jones said. "We have teams that are obviously calling to let us know that they may have a guy, somebody available, and we have to uncover that. The No. 1 priority is to get it right. Expeditiously is No. 2. We want to get a guy in here sooner rather than later. I'm not one of those guys, 'Are you close? Will it get done by the end of the day?' We want to get it done as soon as we possibly can whether that's today, tomorrow or whenever it needs to get done."
But then this happened:
Browns' Josh McCown on the Cowboys' radar to replace Kellen Moore - Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland.comJosh McCown is on the Cowboys' radar to replace backup quarterback Kellen Moore, and will be more in the mix if they don't sign free agent Nick Foles.
If the Cowboys traded for McCown, 37, they'd assume his salary, which is $4.375 million this season and $3.625 million next season.
Cowboys in market for veteran QB - Chris Wesseling, NFL.comWith Kellen Moore out with a broken ankle, the Cowboys are kicking the tires on a couple of proven starters to back up Tony Romo, and Wesseling sound almost euphoric about what Josh McCown could add to the Cowboys.
The Cowboys are kicking the tires on a couple of proven starters with the potential to operate as significant upgrades.
NFL Media's Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday that executive vice president Stephen Jones touched base with the agent for former Pro Bowl MVP Nick Foles, recently released by the Rams; however, Foles agreed to terms with the Chiefs on Wednesday night. Even better, the team is looking into a trade for relegated Browns veteran Josh McCown, per NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport.
Should Jones pull off a swap for a capable stand-in such McCown, the Cowboys will have a chance to enter the season with their strongest quarterback room of the Romo era.
Michael Vick hopes to hear from the Cowboys - Michael David Smith, ProFootballTalkThe Cowboys have a need at backup quarterback. Michael Vick needs a job. Perhaps the two can get together.
Vick told Anderson that he's in great shape — better shape than he was in last season as a backup with the Steelers — and believes he still has something left.
"I just want to put the helmet on one more time and dedicate myself to football," Vick said.
Ezekiel Elliott May Miss Some Time (A Week) With Hamstring Injury - Dave Halprin, Blogging The BoysThe Cowboys may be without their star draft pick for a while after Ezekiel Elliott tweaked his hamstring.
We all know how hamstring issues, especially for the skill players, can be nagging, reoccurring nightmares, so it's best for the Cowboys to shut Zeke down until they can get it fully under control. Jones also said the Cowboys probably won't sign another running back because RB/FB hybrid Rod Smith can help with the rotation at camp.
Ezekiel Elliott to miss time due to hamstring - Todd Archer, ESPNCowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott will miss about a week after leaving Tuesday's practice with a sore hamstring.
Elliott was unable to finish Tuesday's practice and had his leg stretched out in the middle of the workout. Jones did not have a definitive timetable as to when Elliott would return. But a team source told ESPN's Ed Werder that Elliott will probably miss about a week.
Cowboys QB Kellen Moore undergoing surgery to repair fractured fibula, out 3-4 months - Clarence Hill, The Star-TelegramQuarterback Kellen Moore is having surgery back in Dallas today to repair his right fractured fibula. He will be out three to four months. The Cowboys are looking at veteran backup options via free agency and/or a trade.
It's a devastating setback Moore, who was vying for a legitimate role in NFL for the first time in his career. The Cowboys were grooming him in training camp and the preseason as their presumed backup quarterback to starter Tony Romo.
Extra Points- Cowboys Sign Young DT Gerald Dixon Jr. For Depth Concerns - Dallas CowboysWhile they wait to determine what they'll do at the quarterback position, the Cowboys are making moves on other areas of the roster.
It remains to be seen if they'll add Stamps, but Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones confirmed the team had signed Dixon to help with injuries along the defensive line. Dixon confirmed the news himself from his personal Twitter account.
Best Cowboys training camp quotes: WR Brice Butler says going through 4 QBs is like having 4 girlfriends -- 'you just adjust' - Jon Machota, SportsDayWednesday marks the Cowboys' first training camp off day. There have been four days of practices with the last two being in full pads. To help get you up to speed on anything you might have missed, here is Part 1 of the top 20 quotes from the first week of camp.
3.) Cornerback Morris Claiborne on trash talking with Bryant during drills: "He was chirping at me because I guess I got him pretty good. You know how Dez do. He was saying, 'Wait until we start running routes.' I said, 'I'm ready for that. I'm here.'"
Decision on abuse allegations against Elliott might come soon - Drew Davison, The Star-Telegram
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott still doesn't know if there will be a domestic abuse case filed against him.
Robert Tobias, the city's prosecution resources unit director, said the matter is still being investigated. The prosecutor's office is almost done with its part in interviewing the victim, collecting evidence and reviewing 911 calls.
Then the prosecutor's office must review information being sent by Elliott's representatives, which is expected to arrive in another day or two.
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