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Novice QBs use mobility to limit mistakes (1:08)

Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer 

The NFL has confirmed Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory will be suspended for the first 14 games of the season for multiple violations of the substance abuse policy. He finishes a four-game suspension Sunday but will miss the next 10 games. He is eligible to return to practice on Dec. 19.

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Nicolás Brussino busca lugar con los Mavericks

El basquetbolista argentino fue contratado por Dallas para mostrar en pretemporada si es capaz de jugar en la NBA. Leer

Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer 

Jason Witten had an interesting way to breakdown the fallout of the Dez Bryant situation from inside the Cowboys locker room, channeling his inner Jerry Jones: "Look, we all go through different things," Witten said. "That's handled within teams. Guys address it and move forward. It happens every week in the NFL from that standpoint. So, yeah, you always work together and talking and that's what teammates are, they're brothers. There's a great saying inside this building by somebody I tremendously respect – let's not circumcise a mosquito here, you know? I think that has great value in this. As things go on, move forward and we all understand that. This game means so much to Dez Bryant and that's a relationship that I've really enjoyed over the years in seeing that and the brotherhood that you have with that. Dez will be back out there in no time."

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The craziest Lamar Jackson stat

Louisville QB Lamar Jackson's 25 TDs are more than No. 1 Alabama (24) and No. 2 Ohio State (23) have scored as a team. He's scored more than a total of 123 FBS teams.

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Schefter: Gregory's rehab going well

As ESPN's Adam Schefter notes, Randy Gregory has been receiving regular treatment in Dallas since leaving rehab in Massachusetts, and his progress has impressed those around him. Mort & Schefter's notebook

Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer 

Mavs muscle watch: C/PF Dwight Powell tips the scales at a "fighting weight" of 245 now. He was a bit under 230 at the end of the season, bulked up to as high as 255 and slimmed down to a weight that allows him to maintain his energy and mobility with significantly more strength. (Powell, who signed a four-year, $37 million contract this summer, confirmed that he doesn't carry his wallet onto the scale.) "It's useful weight," coach Rick Carlisle said. "It's not just weight to be heavier. It's muscle, it's basketball weight. It's combination of strength and a little bit more dynamic thrust. It's going to help him."

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Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer 

Deron Williams is being limited early in camp as he focuses on conditioning after spending his summer rehabbing from surgery to repair a sports hernia.

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A lot is on the line for Gundy and Strong

Our experts were asked, "Which non-top-10 game is the most intriguing in Week 5?" Three of them are most intrigued by No. 22 Texas at Oklahoma State. Ted Miller thinks the result could shake up the coaching carousel. Roundtable (Insider)

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Dez Bryant's status is a mystery (2:32)

Kansas is the opposite of a road warrior

The Jayhawks have lost 36 consecutive road games since 2009, the second-longest road losing streak by an FBS team since major classification began in 1937 behind Wichita State (lost 37 straight from 1964 to '71). KU is a four-touchdown underdog at Texas Tech on Thursday night. Watercooler chatter (Insider)

Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer 

Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith is missing his second straight day of practice with back tightness. He is doing resistance training off to the side. He did not play last week vs. Chicago but the team has hope he can play Sunday at San Francisco.

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Schlereth incredulous over Bryant's selfish actions (1:37)
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NFL 60-second preview for Week 4 (1:03)
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Ian Desmond up, Carlos Gomez down

Having seen his value crash as a free agent last season, Ian Desmond is poised to strike it big on the market this winter after returning to his career norms on offense. Meanwhile, Carlos Gomez's rough season caused his stock to plummet. Bowden: FA value watch (Insider)

Max Olson ESPN Staff Writer 

TCU is rolling out a new black helmet on Saturday for its game against Oklahoma and is asking fans to "Blackout The Carter." That oversized purple Frog outline is a pretty sharp look.

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Garrett won't excuse Dez Bryant's actions (0:38)
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Oklahoma, TCU still have a lot to play for

The playoff chase heats up with three top-10 matchups in Week 5. However, Oklahoma at No. 21 TCU is pretty big, too. The two-loss Sooners can still win the Big 12, while the Horned Frogs aren't totally out of the playoff race. GameDay Kickoff