La'el Collins on his two-year extension with the Dallas Cowboys: "Definitely means a lot to me. Means a lot to my family in so many ways. I'm super excited and I'm just happy that I get to be with the Cowboys for the amount of time that I do and I look to really be here forever. So I'm going to continue to do what I got to do to make that happen."
Dez Bryant made Joshua Williams day Tuesday. Bryant pulled Williams out of the stands after practice and played catch for a few minutes. Bryant signed the football when they finished. It just so happened to be Williams' ninth birthday. He was overcome with emotion after meeting Bryant. His mom, Jessica, admitted it will be hard to top this birthday celebration.
Joey Gallo, this is your life: With his two-homer game, Gallo now has more multi-homer games (2) than multi-single games (1). Thirty-nine of his 54 hits have gone for extra bases.
Jerry Jones was asked about the Lucky Whitehead situation and had some interesting responses.
Ezekiel Elliott signing autographs while being surrounded by media after Cowboys practice in Oxnard.
Cowboys linebackers Sean Lee, Anthony Hitchens and Jaylon Smith go through drills in individual work.
Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has a message on the back of his Nike cleats. He would like to eat in 2017.
Cowboys rookie cornerback Jourdan Lewis has been found not guilty of misdemeanor domestic violence and assault and battery, stemming from an argument with his then-girlfriend over finances.
Benson Mayowa, who led the Cowboys in sacks last season with six, is not practicing Tuesday. He is expected to be limited as he deals with knee soreness that limited him in the spring.
In addition to the $4 million signing bonus, La'el Collins will receive $9.5 million fully guaranteed over the next two years. He has base salaries of $1 million and $4.5 million in 2017-18. His base salary in 2019 is $6.5 million and can grow to $8.5 million if he plays in 85% of the snaps in each of the next two seasons.
The NFC East hasn't had a repeat winner since the Eagles won the division from 2001-2004. The last time the Cowboys won the division in 2014 they finished last the next season.
Cowboys CB Jourdan Lewis briefly told the media after a not guilty verdict Tuesday "I'm elated," and said he will be releasing a full statement later. Lewis hugged his family and friends in the courtroom after the verdict.
Jourdan Lewis has been found not guilty on both domestic violence and assault and battery counts.
Attorneys in the Jourdan Lewis domestic violence case have been told a verdict has been reached. Court is back in session.
Jason Garrett made clear that Lucky Whitehead will not be returning to the Cowboys, and the Dallas coach was in no mood to elaborate on the decision.
What prospects are the Dodgers willing to give up for Yu Darvish? Plus, ESPN's Pedro Gomez explains which team the Dodgers need to keep their eye on going into the playoffs.
Closing arguments have ended and Judge Elizabeth Pollard Hines is reading the jury instructions in the Jourdan Lewis misdemeanor domestic violence trial. During closing arguments, the accuser and the accuser's mother, who also testified, sat in the last row of the courtroom for at least part of closing statements.
The Cowboys boast three Pro Bowlers on their offensive line, but there is still some uncertainty at left guard and right tackle.
Alfred Morris has three 1,000-yard seasons under his belt, but the Cowboys could look to keep younger backs with more versatility.
After riding Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott to a 13-3 record in '16, the Cowboys aim to avoid a letdown and prove they belong in the NFL's top tier.
The Cowboys have agreed to a two-year extension worth up to $17.4 million with right tackle La'el Collins, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Cowboys right tackle La'el Collins has agreed to a two-year extension through 2019 worth up to $16 million, according to sources. Collins, who joined the Cowboys in 2015 as an undrafted free agent, is expected to be the starting right tackle this season. He started 14 games at left guard in his first two seasons.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 67 | 33 | .670 | - | W2 |
| Seattle | 50 | 51 | .495 | 17.5 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 49 | 51 | .490 | 18 | W2 |
| Texas | 48 | 51 | .485 | 18.5 | L1 |
| Oakland | 44 | 56 | .440 | 23 | L2 |
