Let's project all 14 seeds in next season's NFL playoffs: Why the Bucs and Packers will be back
Tampa Bay and Green Bay have the roster to compete again. Other playoff teams from 2020 aren't so lucky. And could the Jags win the AFC South?
Tampa Bay and Green Bay have the roster to compete again. Other playoff teams from 2020 aren't so lucky. And could the Jags win the AFC South?
Chiney and Golic Jr. are joined by former center for the San Diego Chargers Nick Hardwick to discuss Philip Rivers' career before talking which NFL team needs a fresh start.
The Cowboys will name Aden Durde as their defensive line coach, according to multiple sources. He was with new coordinator Dan Quinn in Atlanta for three seasons, spending the 2020 season as outside linebackers coach. An England native, Durde spent a year with the Cowboys coaching staff as an intern when Jason Garrett was head coach. He replaces Jim Tomsula, who was let go with defensive coordinator Mike Nolan.
Despite a 6-10 record and numerous struggles on both sides of the ball, Dallas had a few bright spots and promising players emerge.
As part of a staff overhaul on defense, Michigan has hired Cowboys defensive backs coach Maurice Linguist to be the Wolverines' co-defensive coordinator.
The Chicago Bears have requested permission to speak with Cowboys senior defensive assistant George Edwards regarding their defensive coordinator opening, according to a source. Because it is for a coordinator's job, the Cowboys cannot block the request, but the organization wants to keep Edwards, who spoke with Mike McCarthy about the Cowboys' coordinator job before it went to Dan Quinn. Edwards was Minnesota's defensive coordinator from 2014-19.
From franchises that will tear it all down to those that just need a few tweaks, here are the offseason priorities for every team no longer playing.
Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith is set to undergo left wrist surgery, sources tell ESPN's Todd Archer.
Linebacker Jaylon Smith will undergo left wrist surgery Thursday, according to multiple sources. Smith did not miss a game in 2020, leading the Cowboys with 161 tackles. He was on the injury report in Week 16 with a wrist injury but was a full practice participant. The sources said Smith should be ready for the beginning of the offseason program.
Casting a wide net for Doug Pederson's successor, the Philadelphia Eagles have requested an interview with an NFC East rival, Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, for their head coach opening, according to a source. Moore, 32, signed a three-year deal at the end of the 2020 season to remain with the Cowboys, pulling his name from the Boise State vacancy. The Cowboys had 513 yards and 37 points in Week 16 win vs. Eagles.
Sure, getting Dak Prescott and Tyron Smith back, among others, will elevate Dallas, but there's plenty of work to do elsewhere on the roster in 2021.
The Broncos legend relinquished his GM role recently, which left Dallas fans to ponder if its owner might do the same. Hint: Don't count on it.
Dallas has some players to build around, but not enough for the new coordinator to fix the unit unless he gets more help at every level.
Former Falcons' HC Dan Quinn and the Cowboys reach agreement for him to become Dallas' defensive coordinator, per source.
Former Falcons head coach Dan Quinn has been hired as the Cowboys' next defensive coordinator, replacing Mike Nolan.
While the Cowboys' 6-10 season was "uniquely challenging," as the coach puts it, it also highlights the many areas that need immediate attention.
Defensive coordinator Mike Nolan and defensive line coach Jim Tomsula have been let go by the Cowboys after the defense this season allowed the most points in franchise history (473) and were ranked 31st in the league in run defense.
The Cowboys have released a statement from Mike McCarthy on the firings if Mike Nolan and Jim Tomsula: "I am appreciative of my relationships with both Mike and Jim, and I am grateful for the contributions that both of them made to our team under difficult circumstances in 2020,.These are never easy decisions to make, and we wish them, and their families, the very best in the future."
A source confirms Mike Nolan had been fired as Cowboys defensive coordinator. Cowboys allowed the most points franchise history and finished ranked 31st in run defense. It's the first of what could be a couple changes on the defensive side of the ball.
Sources told ESPN that Amari Cooper's ankle surgery was a clean-up that will not require a long rehab for the Cowboys receiver.
TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
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Washington | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 335 | 329 |
New York | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 280 | 357 |
Dallas | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 395 | 473 |
Philadelphia | 4 | 11 | 1 | .281 | 334 | 418 |