2020 Schedule

2020 Schedule
6-10, 2nd in NFC East
Jimmy Johnson blames Stephen A. for 'Cowboys curse' (1:39)
3d
Foxworth: Dak should get out of Dallas (0:58)
12h
Brent Taylor & Paul Lanterman/OMS for ESPN
4d

Stories behind every Super Bowl ring

They're big and small. They've been lost while surfing in Hawaii and dancing at Studio 54. They've been found in taxis and hotel nightstands. Each ring, and its wearer, has a unique story to tell.

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5dTodd Archer

Jason Witten retiring: 'Gave it my absolute all'

Jason Witten is retiring after 17 seasons and intends to sign a one-day contract with the Cowboys to retire with the franchise, he told ESPN's Todd Archer.

Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer 

“A coach once told me, ‘The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example,'” Jason Witten told ESPN. “As I hang it up, I walk away knowing that for 17 seasons I gave it my absolute all. I am proud of my accomplishments as a football player on the field and the example I tried to set off of it. Football is a great game that has taught me many valuable lessons, and I look forward to passing on that knowledge to the next generation.”

Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer 

Jason Witten has told ESPN he is retiring from the NFL after a 17-year career. He intends to sign one-day contract and retire as a member of the Dallas Cowboys in March when his contract with the Las Vegas Raiders expires in March. He finishes his career with 1,228 catches, 13,046 yards, 74 touchdowns and 271 games played, which are the most in NFL history by a tight end.

Foxworth does not want Dak back with the Cowboys next season (2:10)
12d

Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer 

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.

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13dAdam Rittenberg

Michigan turns to Cowboys' Linguist as co-DC

As part of a staff overhaul on defense, Michigan has hired Cowboys defensive backs coach Maurice Linguist to be the Wolverines' co-defensive coordinator.

Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer 

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.

Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer 

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.

Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer 

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.

Team Stats

Passing Yards260.18th
Rushing Yards111.817th
Points For24.717th
Points Against29.65th