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{{short description|56th season in franchise history}} |
{{short description|56th season in franchise history}} |
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{{Infobox NFL team season |
{{Infobox NFL team season |
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| playoffs = ''Did not qualify'' |
| playoffs = ''Did not qualify'' |
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| pro bowlers = [[Dan Bailey (American football)|Dan Bailey]] PK |
| pro bowlers = [[Dan Bailey (American football)|Dan Bailey]] PK<br />[[Travis Frederick]] C<br />[[Sean Lee]] OLB<br />[[Zack Martin]] OG<br />[[Tyron Smith]] OT |
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| AP All-pros = [[Dan Bailey (American football)|Dan Bailey]] ''(2nd team)'' |
| AP All-pros = [[Dan Bailey (American football)|Dan Bailey]] ''(2nd team)''<br />[[Travis Frederick]] ''(2nd team)''<br />[[Zack Martin]] ''(2nd team)''<br />[[Tyron Smith]] ''(2nd team)'' |
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| uniform = File:Dallas Cowboys Uniforms - 2016 Season.png |
| uniform = File:Dallas Cowboys Uniforms - 2016 Season.png |
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| colors = Black, Silver, White |
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| shortnavlink = Cowboys seasons |
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The ''' |
The '''2015 Dallas Cowboys season''' was the franchise's 56th season in the [[National Football League]] (NFL), the seventh playing their home games at [[AT&T Stadium]] and the fifth full season under head coach [[Jason Garrett]]. The [[Dallas Cowboys|Cowboys]] finished the regular season at 4–12. It was the team's worst record since [[1989 Dallas Cowboys season|1989]], when they went 1–15, and the first time the Cowboys finished in last place in the [[NFC East]] since [[2002 Dallas Cowboys season|2002]]. |
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Despite starting 2–0, they would struggle immensely. Key injuries, including starting quarterback [[Tony Romo]] were factors in their struggles of the season. They were eliminated from playoff contention with their Week 15 loss to the [[2015 New York Jets season|New York Jets]]. This would be the last losing season for the Cowboys until [[2020 Dallas Cowboys season|2020]]. |
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==2015 draft class== |
==2015 draft class== |
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{{main|2015 NFL draft}} |
{{main|2015 NFL draft}} |
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| [[Laurence Gibson |
| [[Laurence Gibson]] || OT || [[Virginia Tech Hokies football|Virginia Tech]] |
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| [[Geoff Swaim]] || [[Tight |
| [[Geoff Swaim]] || [[Tight end|TE]] || [[Texas Longhorns football|Texas]] |
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'''Notes''' |
'''Notes''' |
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* Resigned right tackle Doug Free to a three-year contract |
* Resigned right tackle Doug Free to a three-year contract |
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* RB Demarco Murray departed signing a five-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles |
* RB Demarco Murray departed signing a five-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles |
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<ref>{{cite web|url= |
<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/transactions/_/name/dal/dallas-cowboys|title=Dallas Cowboys 2015 Team Transactions - Trades, Injured List, Free Agents, and Signings - ESPN|work=ESPN.com|access-date=20 December 2015}}</ref> |
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==Regular season== |
==Regular season== |
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|TeamName=Dallas Cowboys |
|TeamName=Dallas Cowboys |
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|Front Office= |
|Front Office= |
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*Owner/ |
*Owner/president/general manager – [[Jerry Jones]] |
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*COO/ |
*COO/executive vice president/director of player personnel – [[Stephen Jones (Dallas Cowboys)|Stephen Jones]] |
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*Assistant |
*Assistant director of player personnel – [[Will McClay]] |
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*Assistant Director of |
*Assistant Director of college scouting – [[Tom Ciskowski]] |
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*Assistant Director of |
*Assistant Director of pro scouting – [[Judd Garrett]] |
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*Director of |
*Director of football administration – [[Todd Williams (American football executive)|Todd Williams]] |
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|Head Coaches= |
|Head Coaches= |
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*Head |
*Head coach – [[Jason Garrett]] |
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|Offensive Coaches= |
|Offensive Coaches= |
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*Offensive |
*Offensive coordinator – [[Scott Linehan]] |
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*Quarterbacks – [[Wade Wilson (American football)|Wade Wilson]] |
*Quarterbacks – [[Wade Wilson (American football)|Wade Wilson]] |
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*Running |
*Running backs – [[Gary Brown (running back)|Gary Brown]] |
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*Wide |
*Wide receivers – [[Derek Dooley (American football)|Derek Dooley]] |
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*Assistant Wide |
*Assistant Wide receivers – [[Kyle Valero]] |
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*Tight |
*Tight ends – [[Mike Pope]] |
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*Offensive |
*Offensive line – [[Frank Pollack (American football)|Frank Pollack]] |
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*Assistant |
*Assistant offensive line – [[Marc Colombo]] |
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*Senior |
*Senior coaching consultant/Offensive Consultant – [[Jimmy Robinson (American football)|Jimmy Robinson]] |
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*Offensive |
*Offensive assistant – [[Kevin Carberry]] |
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|Defensive Coaches= |
|Defensive Coaches= |
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*Defensive |
*Defensive coordinator/Defensive line – [[Rod Marinelli]] |
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*Linebackers – [[Matt Eberflus]] |
*Linebackers – [[Matt Eberflus]] |
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*Secondary – [[Jerome Henderson]] |
*Secondary – [[Jerome Henderson]] |
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*Assistant |
*Assistant secondary – [[Joe Baker (American football)|Joe Baker]] |
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*Defensive |
*Defensive assistant – [[Turner West]] |
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*Defensive |
*Defensive assistant/defensive line – [[Leon Lett]] |
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*Defensive |
*Defensive quality control/linebackers – [[Ben Bloom]] |
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|Special Teams Coaches= |
|Special Teams Coaches= |
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*Special |
*Special teams coordinator – [[Rich Bisaccia]] |
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*Assistant |
*Assistant special teams/kickers – [[Keith O'Quinn]] |
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|Strength and Conditioning= |
|Strength and Conditioning= |
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*Strength and |
*Strength and conditioning – [[Mike Woicik]] |
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*Assistant |
*Assistant strength and conditioning – [[Brett Bech]] |
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*Assistant |
*Assistant strength and conditioning – [[Kendall Smith]] |
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==Rosters== |
==Rosters== |
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===Opening preseason roster=== |
===Opening preseason roster=== |
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! colspan="7" style="background:#c5ced6; color:black; border: 2px solid #001942; text-align: center;"|Dallas Cowboys 2015 opening preseason roster |
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| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| '''Quarterbacks''' |
| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| '''Quarterbacks''' |
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* |
* {{player| 9}} [[Tony Romo]] |
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* {{player| 7}} ''[[Jameill Showers]]'' |
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* {{player|10}} [[Dustin Vaughan]] |
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* {{player| 3}} [[Brandon Weeden]] |
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'''Running |
'''Running backs''' |
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* {{player|48}} [[Ray Agnew III]] FB |
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* {{player|44}} [[Tyler Clutts]] FB |
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* {{player|25}} [[Lance Dunbar]] |
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* {{player|37}} ''[[Gus Johnson (American football)|Gus Johnson]]'' |
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* {{player|21}} [[Joseph Randle]] |
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* {{player|30}} [[Lache Seastrunk]] |
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'''Wide |
'''Wide receivers''' |
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* |
* {{player|11}} [[Cole Beasley]] |
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* {{player|88}} [[Dez Bryant]] |
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* {{player|14}} [[Reggie Dunn]] |
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* {{player|19}} ''[[George Farmer (wide receiver, born 1993)|George Farmer]]'' |
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* {{player|85}} ''[[Antwan Goodley]]'' |
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* {{player|81}} ''[[Deontay Greenberry]]'' |
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* {{player|17}} ''[[Nick Harwell]]'' |
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* {{player|16}} [[A. J. Jenkins]] |
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* {{player|15}} [[Devin Street]] |
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* {{player|13}} ''[[Lucky Whitehead]]'' |
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* {{player|83}} [[Terrance Williams]] |
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'''Tight |
'''Tight ends''' |
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* {{player|80}} [[Brandon Barden]] |
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* {{player|89}} [[Gavin Escobar]] |
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* {{player|84}} [[James Hanna (American football)|James Hanna]] |
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* {{player|87}} ''[[Geoff Swaim]]'' |
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* {{player|82}} [[Jason Witten]] |
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| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"|'''Offensive |
| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"|'''Offensive linemen''' |
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* |
* {{player|73}} [[Mackenzy Bernadeau]] C/G |
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* {{player|69}} ''[[Cody Clay]]'' G/T |
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* {{player|71}} ''[[La'el Collins]]'' G/T |
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* {{player|74}} [[R. J. Dill]] G/T |
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* {{player|72}} [[Travis Frederick]] C |
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* {{player|68}} [[Doug Free]] T |
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* {{player|67}} ''[[Laurence Gibson]]'' T |
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* {{player|65}} [[Ronald Leary]] G |
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* {{player|70}} [[Zack Martin]] G |
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* {{player|62}} ''[[Shane McDermott (American football)|Shane McDermott]]'' C |
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* {{player|78}} [[Ronald Patrick]] G/C |
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* {{player|77}} [[Tyron Smith]] T |
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* {{player|75}} [[Darrion Weems]] T |
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* {{player|61}} [[John Wetzel (American football)|John Wetzel]] T/G |
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'''Defensive |
'''Defensive linemen''' |
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* |
* {{player|66}} [[Ken Bishop]] DT |
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* {{player|79}} [[Kenneth Boatright]] DE |
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* {{player|60}} [[Davon Coleman]] DT |
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* {{player|58}} [[Jack Crawford (American football)|Jack Crawford]] DT/DE |
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* {{player|98}} [[Tyrone Crawford]] DT |
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* {{player|95}} [[Lavar Edwards]] DE |
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* {{player|93}} [[Ben Gardner]] DE |
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* {{player|94}} ''[[Randy Gregory]]'' DE |
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* {{player|76}} [[Greg Hardy]] DE/DT |
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* {{player|96}} [[Nick Hayden]] DT |
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* {{player|90}} [[DeMarcus Lawrence]] DE |
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* {{player|97}} [[Terrell McClain]] DT |
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* {{player|92}} [[Jeremy Mincey]] DE |
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* {{player|63}} ''[[Efe Obada]]'' DE |
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* {{player|99}} ''[[Ryan Russell (American football)|Ryan Russell]]'' DE/DT |
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| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"|'''Linebackers''' |
| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"|'''Linebackers''' |
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* |
* {{player|46}} ''[[Donnie Baggs]]'' OLB |
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* {{player|54}} [[Jasper Brinkley]] MLB |
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* {{player|45}} [[Jonathan Brown (linebacker)|Jonathan Brown]] OLB/MLB |
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* {{player|52}} [[Andrew Gachkar]] OLB |
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* {{player|47}} [[Ka'Lial Glaud]] MLB/OLB |
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* {{player|59}} [[Anthony Hitchens]] OLB/MLB |
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* {{player|50}} [[Sean Lee]] OLB/MLB |
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* {{player|56}} [[Keith Smith (linebacker)|Keith Smith]] OLB |
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* {{player|51}} [[Kyle Wilber]] OLB/DE |
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* {{player|57}} ''[[Damien Wilson]]'' OLB/MLB |
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'''Defensive |
'''Defensive backs''' |
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* {{player|39}} [[Brandon Carr]] CB |
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* {{player|42}} [[Barry Church]] FS |
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* {{player|24}} [[Morris Claiborne]] CB |
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* {{player|38}} [[Jeff Heath (American football)|Jeff Heath]] SS |
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* {{player|31}} ''[[Byron Jones (American football)|Byron Jones]]'' CB/FS |
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* {{player|40}} [[Danny McCray]] FS |
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* {{player|26}} [[Tyler Patmon]] CB |
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* {{player|29}} ''[[Joel Ross (American football)|Joel Ross]]'' CB |
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* {{player|32}} [[Orlando Scandrick]] CB |
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* {{player|41}} ''[[Tim Scott (American football)|Tim Scott]]'' FS |
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* {{player|35}} [[Brandon Smith (defensive back, born 1987)|Brandon Smith]] CB |
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* {{player|28}} [[Robert Steeples]] CB |
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* {{player|36}} ''[[Ray Vinopal]]'' SS/FS |
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* {{player|23}} [[Corey White]] CB/FS |
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* {{player|27}} [[J. J. Wilcox]] SS |
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'''Special |
'''Special teams''' |
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* |
* {{player| 5}} [[Dan Bailey (American football)|Dan Bailey]] K |
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* {{player| 1}} [[Tom Hornsey]] P |
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* {{player| 6}} [[Chris Jones (punter)|Chris Jones]] P |
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* {{player|49}} [[Casey Kreiter]] LS |
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* {{player|91}} [[L. P. Ladouceur]] LS |
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| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| '''Reserve |
| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| '''Reserve lists''' |
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* |
* {{player|--}} ''[[Reshod Fortenberry]]'' G/T <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|79}} ''[[Chaz Green]]'' T <small>(Active/PUP)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|--}} [[Justin Jackson (American football)|Justin Jackson]] OLB <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* |
* {{player|--}} [[Cameron Lawrence (American football)|Cameron Lawrence]] OLB/MLB <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|55}} [[Rolando McClain]] MLB <small>(Active/PUP)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|20}} [[Darren McFadden]] RB <small>(Active/PUP)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* |
* {{player|--}} [[Ryan Miller (offensive lineman)|Ryan Miller]] T/G <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|53}} ''[[Mark Nzeocha]]'' OLB <small>(Active/NF-Inj.)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|43}} [[Will Smith (linebacker, born 1992)|Will Smith]] OLB <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|64}} [[Chris Whaley]] DT <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|34}} [[Ryan Williams (American football)|Ryan Williams]] RB <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|33}} ''[[Jason Wilson (American football)|Jason Wilson]]'' CB <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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<small>89 active, 8 inactive</small> |
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| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| '''Quarterbacks''' |
| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| '''Quarterbacks''' |
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* {{player| 9}} [[Tony Romo]] |
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* {{player| 3}} [[Brandon Weeden]] |
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'''Running |
'''Running backs''' |
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* {{player|44}} [[Tyler Clutts]] FB |
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* {{player|25}} [[Lance Dunbar]] KR |
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* {{player|20}} [[Darren McFadden]] |
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* {{player|30}} [[Christine Michael]] |
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* {{player|21}} [[Joseph Randle]] |
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'''Wide |
'''Wide receivers''' |
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* {{player|11}} [[Cole Beasley]] PR |
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* {{player|88}} [[Dez Bryant]] |
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* {{player|15}} [[Devin Street]] |
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* {{player|13}} ''[[Lucky Whitehead]]'' |
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* {{player|83}} [[Terrance Williams]] |
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'''Tight |
'''Tight ends''' |
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* {{player|89}} [[Gavin Escobar]] |
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* {{player|84}} [[James Hanna (American football)|James Hanna]] |
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* {{player|87}} ''[[Geoff Swaim]]'' |
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* {{player|82}} [[Jason Witten]] |
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| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"|'''Offensive |
| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"|'''Offensive linemen''' |
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* {{player|73}} [[Mackenzy Bernadeau]] C/G |
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* {{player|71}} ''[[La'el Collins]]'' G/T |
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* {{player|72}} [[Travis Frederick]] C |
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* {{player|68}} [[Doug Free]] T |
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* {{player|65}} [[Ronald Leary]] G |
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* {{player|70}} [[Zack Martin]] G |
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* {{player|67}} [[Jordan Mills]] T |
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* {{player|77}} [[Tyron Smith]] T |
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* {{player|75}} [[Darrion Weems]] T |
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'''Defensive |
'''Defensive linemen''' |
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* {{player|93}} [[Ken Bishop]] DT |
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* {{player|60}} [[Davon Coleman]] DT |
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* {{player|58}} [[Jack Crawford (American football)|Jack Crawford]] DT/DE |
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* {{player|98}} [[Tyrone Crawford]] DT |
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* {{player|94}} ''[[Randy Gregory]]'' DE |
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* {{player|96}} [[Nick Hayden]] DT |
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* {{player|90}} [[DeMarcus Lawrence]] DE |
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* {{player|97}} [[Terrell McClain]] DT |
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* {{player|92}} [[Jeremy Mincey]] DE |
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* {{player|99}} ''[[Ryan Russell (American football)|Ryan Russell]]'' DE/DT |
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| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"|'''Linebackers''' |
| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"|'''Linebackers''' |
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* {{player|52}} [[Andrew Gachkar]] MLB/OLB |
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* {{player|59}} [[Anthony Hitchens]] OLB/MLB |
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* {{player|50}} [[Sean Lee]] OLB/MLB |
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* {{player|56}} [[Keith Smith (linebacker)|Keith Smith]] OLB |
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* {{player|51}} [[Kyle Wilber]] OLB/DE |
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* {{player|57}} ''[[Damien Wilson]]'' OLB/MLB |
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'''Defensive |
'''Defensive backs''' |
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* {{player|39}} [[Brandon Carr]] CB |
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* {{player|42}} [[Barry Church]] SS |
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* {{player|24}} [[Morris Claiborne]] CB |
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* {{player|38}} [[Jeff Heath (American football)|Jeff Heath]] SS |
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* {{player|31}} ''[[Byron Jones (American football)|Byron Jones]]'' CB/FS |
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* {{player|40}} [[Danny McCray]] FS |
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* {{player|26}} [[Tyler Patmon]] CB |
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* {{player|23}} [[Corey White]] CB/FS |
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* {{player|27}} [[J. J. Wilcox]] FS |
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'''Special |
'''Special teams''' |
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* {{player| 5}} [[Dan Bailey (American football)|Dan Bailey]] K |
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* {{player| 6}} [[Chris Jones (punter)|Chris Jones]] P |
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* {{player|91}} [[L. P. Ladouceur]] LS |
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| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| '''Reserve |
| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| '''Reserve lists''' |
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* |
* {{player|--}} [[Kenneth Boatright]] DE <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|69}} ''[[Cody Clay]]'' G/T <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|74}} [[R. J. Dill]] G/T <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* |
* {{player|--}} ''[[Reshod Fortenberry]]'' G/T <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|47}} [[Ka'Lial Glaud]] MLB/OLB <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|79}} ''[[Chaz Green]]'' T <small>(PUP)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|76}} [[Greg Hardy]] DE/DT <small>(Susp.)</small> |
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* {{player|34}} [[Michael Hill (American football)|Michael Hill]] RB <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|--}} [[Cameron Lawrence (American football)|Cameron Lawrence]] OLB/MLB <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|55}} [[Rolando McClain]] MLB <small>(Susp.)</small> |
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* {{player|--}} [[Ryan Miller (offensive lineman)|Ryan Miller]] T/G <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|53}} ''[[Mark Nzeocha]]'' OLB <small>(NF-Inj.)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|32}} [[Orlando Scandrick]] CB <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|--}} [[Rod Sweeting]] CB <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|--}} [[Chris Whaley]] DT <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|--}} [[Ryan Williams (American football)|Ryan Williams]] RB <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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'''Practice |
'''Practice squad''' |
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* {{player|43}} ''[[Dakorey Johnson]]'' OLB |
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* {{player|37}} ''[[Gus Johnson (American football)|Gus Johnson]]'' RB |
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* {{player|85}} ''[[Vince Mayle]]'' WR |
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* {{player|17}} [[Kellen Moore]] QB |
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* |
* {{player|29}} [[Deji Olatoye]] CB |
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* |
* {{player|41}} ''[[Tim Scott (American football)|Tim Scott]]'' FS |
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* |
* {{player| 7}} ''[[Jameill Showers]]'' QB |
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* |
* {{player|14}} [[Rodney Smith (wide receiver)|Rodney Smith]] WR |
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* |
* {{player|48}} ''[[Joe Thomas (linebacker)|Joe Thomas]]'' MLB |
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* |
* {{player|61}} [[John Wetzel (American football)|John Wetzel]] T/G |
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<small>53 |
<small>53 active, 16 inactive, 10 practice squad</small> |
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! colspan="7" style="background:#c5ced6; color:black; border: 2px solid #001942; text-align: center;"|Dallas Cowboys 2015 final roster |
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|- |
|- |
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| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| '''Quarterbacks''' |
| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| '''Quarterbacks''' |
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* |
* {{player|16}} [[Matt Cassel]] |
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* |
* {{player|17}} [[Kellen Moore]] |
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* |
* {{player| 7}} ''[[Jameill Showers]]'' |
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'''Running |
'''Running backs''' |
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* |
* {{player|44}} [[Tyler Clutts]] FB |
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* |
* {{player|20}} [[Darren McFadden]] |
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* |
* {{player|45}} ''[[Rod Smith (running back)|Rod Smith]]'' |
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* |
* {{player|23}} [[Robert Turbin]] |
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'''Wide |
'''Wide receivers''' |
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* |
* {{player|11}} [[Cole Beasley]] |
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* |
* {{player|19}} [[Brice Butler]] |
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* |
* {{player|85}} ''[[Vince Mayle]]'' |
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* |
* {{player|14}} [[Rodney Smith (wide receiver)|Rodney Smith]] |
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* |
* {{player|15}} [[Devin Street]] |
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* |
* {{player|13}} ''[[Lucky Whitehead]]'' |
||
* |
* {{player|83}} [[Terrance Williams]] |
||
'''Tight |
'''Tight ends''' |
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* |
* {{player|84}} [[James Hanna (American football)|James Hanna]] |
||
* |
* {{player|87}} ''[[Geoff Swaim]]'' |
||
* |
* {{player|82}} [[Jason Witten]] |
||
| style="width: 25px;" | |
| style="width: 25px;" | |
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| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"|'''Offensive |
| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"|'''Offensive linemen''' |
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* |
* {{player|73}} [[Mackenzy Bernadeau]] G/C |
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* |
* {{player|78}} [[Charles Brown (offensive lineman)|Charles Brown]] T |
||
* |
* {{player|71}} ''[[La'el Collins]]'' G |
||
* |
* {{player|72}} [[Travis Frederick]] C |
||
* |
* {{player|68}} [[Doug Free]] T |
||
* |
* {{player|79}} ''[[Chaz Green]]'' T/G |
||
* |
* {{player|65}} [[Ronald Leary]] G |
||
* |
* {{player|70}} [[Zack Martin]] G |
||
* |
* {{player|77}} [[Tyron Smith]] T |
||
'''Defensive |
'''Defensive linemen''' |
||
* |
* {{player|58}} [[Jack Crawford (American football)|Jack Crawford]] DE |
||
* |
* {{player|98}} [[Tyrone Crawford]] DT |
||
* |
* {{player|94}} ''[[Randy Gregory]]'' DE |
||
* |
* {{player|76}} [[Greg Hardy]] DE |
||
* |
* {{player|96}} [[Nick Hayden]] DT |
||
* |
* {{player|90}} [[DeMarcus Lawrence]] DE |
||
* |
* {{player|92}} [[Jeremy Mincey]] DE |
||
* |
* {{player|63}} [[Casey Walker]] DT |
||
| style="width: 25px;" | |
| style="width: 25px;" | |
||
| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"|'''Linebackers''' |
| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"|'''Linebackers''' |
||
* |
* {{player|52}} [[Andrew Gachkar]] OLB |
||
* |
* {{player|59}} [[Anthony Hitchens]] OLB/MLB |
||
* |
* {{player|50}} [[Sean Lee]] OLB |
||
* |
* {{player|55}} [[Rolando McClain]] MLB |
||
* |
* {{player|53}} ''[[Mark Nzeocha]]'' OLB |
||
* |
* {{player|51}} [[Kyle Wilber]] OLB |
||
* |
* {{player|57}} ''[[Damien Wilson]]'' OLB/MLB |
||
'''Defensive |
'''Defensive backs''' |
||
* |
* {{player|39}} [[Brandon Carr]] CB |
||
* |
* {{player|24}} [[Morris Claiborne]] CB |
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* |
* {{player|38}} [[Jeff Heath (American football)|Jeff Heath]] SS |
||
* |
* {{player|31}} ''[[Byron Jones (American football)|Byron Jones]]'' FS/CB |
||
* |
* {{player|40}} [[Danny McCray]] SS |
||
* |
* {{player|21}} [[Terrance Mitchell]] CB |
||
* |
* {{player|29}} [[Deji Olatoye]] CB |
||
* |
* {{player|26}} [[Josh Thomas (cornerback)|Josh Thomas]] CB |
||
* |
* {{player|27}} [[J. J. Wilcox]] FS/SS |
||
'''Special |
'''Special teams''' |
||
* |
* {{player| 5}} [[Dan Bailey (American football)|Dan Bailey]] K |
||
* |
* {{player| 6}} [[Chris Jones (punter)|Chris Jones]] P |
||
* |
* {{player|91}} [[L. P. Ladouceur]] LS |
||
| style="width: 25px;" | |
| style="width: 25px;" | |
||
| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| '''Reserve |
| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| '''Reserve lists''' |
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* |
* {{player|--}} [[Kenneth Boatright]] DE <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
||
* |
* {{player|88}} [[Dez Bryant]] WR <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* |
* {{player|42}} [[Barry Church]] SS <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
||
* |
* {{player|25}} [[Lance Dunbar]] RB <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
||
* |
* {{player|89}} [[Gavin Escobar]] TE <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
||
* |
* {{player|95}} ''[[David Irving (American football)|David Irving]]'' DT/DE <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
||
* |
* {{player|97}} [[Terrell McClain]] DT <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
||
* |
* {{player| 9}} [[Tony Romo]] QB <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
||
* |
* {{player|99}} ''[[Ryan Russell (American football)|Ryan Russell]]'' DE <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* |
* {{player|32}} [[Orlando Scandrick]] CB <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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* {{player|67}} Chris Whaley DT <small>(IR)</small> [[File:Injury icon 2.svg|10px]] |
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'''Practice |
'''Practice squad''' |
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* |
* {{player|54}} ''Derek Akunne'' OLB |
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* |
* {{player|81}} [[Donte Foster]] WR |
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* |
* {{player|35}} [[Buddy Jackson]] CB |
||
* |
* {{player|61}} Antonio Johnson G |
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* |
* {{player|33}} [[Ben Malena]] RB |
||
* |
* {{player|66}} [[Mike McAdoo]] DE |
||
* |
* {{player|36}} [[Brandon McGee]] CB |
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* |
* {{player|93}} ''[[Efe Obada]]'' DE |
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* |
* {{player|56}} [[Keith Smith (fullback)|Keith Smith]] OLB |
||
* |
* {{player|75}} [[Darrion Weems]] T |
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<small>53 |
<small>53 active, 11 inactive, 10 practice squad</small> |
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|} |
|} |
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==Schedule== |
==Schedule== |
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===Preseason=== |
===Preseason=== |
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| '''W''' 27–26 |
| '''W''' 27–26 |
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| 1–0 |
| 1–0 |
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| [[AT&T Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791590|title=Tony Romo's last-minute TD keeps Cowboys perfect vs. Giants in openers|access-date=2024-06-04|website=[[ESPN.com]]|language=en}}</ref> |
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| [[AT&T Stadium]] |
|||
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015091312/2015/REG1/giants@cowboys Recap] |
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015091312/2015/REG1/giants@cowboys Recap] |
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|- style="background:#cfc" |
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| '''W''' 20–10 |
| '''W''' 20–10 |
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| 2–0 |
| 2–0 |
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| [[Lincoln Financial Field]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791705|title=Cowboys win over Eagles marred by Tony Romo injury|access-date=2024-06-04|website=[[ESPN.com]]|language=en}}</ref> |
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| [[Lincoln Financial Field]] |
|||
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015092012/2015/REG2/cowboys@eagles Recap] |
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015092012/2015/REG2/cowboys@eagles Recap] |
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|- style="background:#fcc |
|- style="background:#fcc |
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! 3 |
! 3 |
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| September 27 |
| September 27 |
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| [[2015 |
| [[2015 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]] |
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| '''L''' 28–39 |
| '''L''' 28–39 |
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| 2–1 |
| 2–1 |
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| [[AT&T Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791491|title=Falcons beat Cowboys behind Ryan-Jones combo, Freeman|access-date=2024-06-04|website=[[ESPN.com]]|language=en}}</ref> |
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| AT&T Stadium |
|||
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015092700/2015/REG3/falcons@cowboys Recap] |
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015092700/2015/REG3/falcons@cowboys Recap] |
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|- style="background:#fcc" |
|- style="background:#fcc" |
||
! 4 |
! 4 |
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| October |
| October 4 |
||
| at [[2015 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]] |
| at [[2015 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]] |
||
| '''L''' 20–26 {{small|(OT)}} |
| '''L''' 20–26 {{small|(OT)}} |
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| 2–2 |
| 2–2 |
||
| [[Mercedes-Benz Superdome]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791720|title=Drew Brees hits 2 passing milestones in Saints' OT win over Cowboys|access-date=2024-06-04|website=[[ESPN.com]]|language=en}}</ref> |
|||
| [[Mercedes-Benz Superdome]] |
|||
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015100412/2015/REG4/cowboys@saints Recap] |
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015100412/2015/REG4/cowboys@saints Recap] |
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|- style="background:#fcc" |
|- style="background:#fcc" |
||
! 5 |
! 5 |
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| October 11 |
| October 11 |
||
| [[2015 |
| [[2015 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] |
||
| '''L''' 6–30 |
| '''L''' 6–30 |
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| 2–3 |
| 2–3 |
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| [[AT&T Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791559|title=Brady, Patriots pull away from Romo-less Cowboys|access-date=2024-06-04|website=[[ESPN.com]]|language=en}}</ref> |
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| AT&T Stadium |
|||
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015101109/2015/REG5/patriots@cowboys Recap] |
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015101109/2015/REG5/patriots@cowboys Recap] |
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|- |
|- |
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| '''L''' 20–27 |
| '''L''' 20–27 |
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| 2–4 |
| 2–4 |
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| [[MetLife Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791564|title=Giants take advantage of Cowboys' mistakes|access-date=2024-06-04|website=[[ESPN.com]]|language=en}}</ref> |
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| [[MetLife Stadium]] |
|||
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015102510/2015/REG7/cowboys@giants Recap] |
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015102510/2015/REG7/cowboys@giants Recap] |
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|- style="background:#fcc" |
|- style="background:#fcc" |
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| '''L''' 12–13 |
| '''L''' 12–13 |
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| 2–5 |
| 2–5 |
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| [[AT&T Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791681|title=Russell Wilson, Seahawks squeak by at Dallas, return to .500|access-date=2024-06-04|website=[[ESPN.com]]|language=en}}</ref> |
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| AT&T Stadium |
|||
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015110110/2015/REG8/seahawks@cowboys Recap] |
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015110110/2015/REG8/seahawks@cowboys Recap] |
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|- style="background:#fcc" |
|- style="background:#fcc" |
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| '''L''' 27–33 {{small|(OT)}} |
| '''L''' 27–33 {{small|(OT)}} |
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| 2–6 |
| 2–6 |
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| [[AT&T Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791734|title=Eagles hand Cowboys sixth straight loss, 33-27 in OT|access-date=2024-06-04|website=[[ESPN.com]]|language=en}}</ref> |
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| AT&T Stadium |
|||
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015110810/2015/REG9/eagles@cowboys Recap] |
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015110810/2015/REG9/eagles@cowboys Recap] |
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|- style="background:#fcc" |
|- style="background:#fcc" |
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! 10 |
! 10 |
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| November 15 |
| November 15 |
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| at [[2015 |
| at [[2015 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] |
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| '''L''' 6–10 |
| '''L''' 6–10 |
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| 2–7 |
| 2–7 |
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| [[Raymond James Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791494|title=Winston's 1-yard TD run lifts Bucs over Cowboys 10-6|access-date=2024-06-04|website=[[ESPN.com]]|language=en}}</ref> |
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| [[Georgia Dome]] |
|||
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015111502/2015/REG10/cowboys@buccaneers Recap] |
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015111502/2015/REG10/cowboys@buccaneers Recap] |
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|- style="background:#cfc" |
|- style="background:#cfc" |
||
! 11 |
! 11 |
||
| November 22 |
| November 22 |
||
| at [[2015 |
| at [[2015 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]] |
||
| '''W''' 24–14 |
| '''W''' 24–14 |
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| 3–7 |
| 3–7 |
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| [[Sun Life Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791703|title=Romo returns from layoff to help Dallas beat Miami 24-14|access-date=2024-06-04|website=[[ESPN.com]]|language=en}}</ref> |
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| [[O.co Coliseum ] |
|||
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015112207/2015/REG11/cowboys@dolphins Recap] |
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015112207/2015/REG11/cowboys@dolphins Recap] |
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|- style="background:#fcc" |
|- style="background:#fcc" |
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| '''L''' 14–33 |
| '''L''' 14–33 |
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| 3–8 |
| 3–8 |
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| [[AT&T Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791509|title=Cam Newton, Panthers 11-0 as Tony Romo injured again after 3 INTs|access-date=2024-06-04|website=[[ESPN.com]]|language=en}}</ref> |
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| AT&T Stadium |
|||
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015112601/2015/REG12/panthers@cowboys Recap] |
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015112601/2015/REG12/panthers@cowboys Recap] |
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|- style="background:#cfc" |
|- style="background:#cfc" |
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| '''W''' 19–16 |
| '''W''' 19–16 |
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| 4–8 |
| 4–8 |
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| [[FedExField]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791686|title=Dan Bailey's 54-yard field goal lifts Cowboys past Redskins|access-date=2024-06-04|website=[[ESPN.com]]|language=en}}</ref> |
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| [[FedExField]] |
|||
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015120700/2015/REG13/cowboys@redskins Recap] |
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015120700/2015/REG13/cowboys@redskins Recap] |
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|- style="background:#fcc" |
|- style="background:#fcc" |
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| '''L''' 7–28 |
| '''L''' 7–28 |
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| 4–9 |
| 4–9 |
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| [[Lambeau Field]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791612|title=Lacy, Starks lead Packers past Cowboys 28-7|access-date=2024-06-04|website=[[ESPN.com]]|language=en}}</ref> |
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| [[Lambeau Field]] |
|||
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015121312/2015/REG14/cowboys@packers Recap] |
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015121312/2015/REG14/cowboys@packers Recap] |
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|- style="background:#fcc" |
|- style="background:#fcc" |
||
! 15 |
! 15 |
||
| {{tooltip|December 19|Saturday}} |
| {{tooltip|December 19|Saturday}} |
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| [[2015 |
| [[2015 New York Jets season|New York Jets]] |
||
| '''L''' 16–19 |
| '''L''' 16–19 |
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| 4–10 |
| 4–10 |
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| [[AT&T Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791656|title=Jets keep pressure on in wild card thanks to late FG vs. Cowboys|access-date=2024-06-04|website=[[ESPN.com]]|language=en}}</ref> |
|||
| AT&T Stadium |
|||
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015121900/2015/REG15/jets@cowboys Recap] |
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015121900/2015/REG15/jets@cowboys Recap] |
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|- style="background:#fcc" |
|- style="background:#fcc" |
||
! 16 |
! 16 |
||
| December 27 |
| December 27 |
||
| at [[2015 |
| at [[2015 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]] |
||
| '''L''' 6–16 |
| '''L''' 6–16 |
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| 4–11 |
| 4–11 |
||
| [[Ralph Wilson Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791535|title=Led by Mike Gillislee, Bills ground out win over Cowboys|access-date=2024-06-04|website=[[ESPN.com]]|language=en}}</ref> |
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| [[Qualcomm Stadium]] |
|||
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015122709/2015/REG16/cowboys@bills Recap] |
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015122709/2015/REG16/cowboys@bills Recap] |
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|- style="background:#fcc" |
|- style="background:#fcc" |
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| '''L''' 23–34 |
| '''L''' 23–34 |
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| 4–12 |
| 4–12 |
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| [[AT&T Stadium]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791651|title=Cousins, Redskins top Cowboys 34-23 in playoff tuneup|access-date=2024-06-04|website=[[ESPN.com]]|language=en}}</ref> |
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| AT&T Stadium |
|||
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2016010307/2015/REG17/redskins@cowboys Recap] |
| [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2016010307/2015/REG17/redskins@cowboys Recap] |
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|} |
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*DAL – Jason Witten 11-yard pass from Tony Romo (Dan Bailey kick), 0:13. ''Cowboys 27–26. '''Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 1:27.''''' |
*DAL – Jason Witten 11-yard pass from Tony Romo (Dan Bailey kick), 0:13. ''Cowboys 27–26. '''Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 1:27.''''' |
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|stats= |
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'''Top passers''' |
'''Top passers''' |
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*NYG – [[Eli Manning]] – 20/36, 189 yards |
*NYG – [[Eli Manning]] – 20/36, 189 yards |
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The Cowboys opened the season at home against their rival, the [[New York Giants]], led by the quarterback-receiver tandem of [[Eli Manning]] and young [[Odell Beckham Jr.]] |
The Cowboys opened the season at home against their rival, the [[New York Giants]], led by the quarterback-receiver tandem of [[Eli Manning]] and young [[Odell Beckham Jr.]] |
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[[Tony Romo]] came back late in the fourth quarter and nailed the game-winning drive to [[Jason Witten]] to give Dallas a narrow 27-26 victory. |
[[Tony Romo]] came back late in the fourth quarter and nailed the game-winning drive to [[Jason Witten]] to give Dallas a narrow 27-26 victory. |
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The victory, however, was bittersweet as [[Dez Bryant]] broke his foot in the second half. The injury required surgery and he was expected to miss 10–12 weeks. Cameras caught Bryant congratulating his teammates in the locker room after a close victory. Romo spoke on Bryant's injury: "You can't replace Dez Bryant." Three days later, the NFL came forward and apologized to the Giants for 2 blown calls. The first call led to a Cowboys touchdown due to a wrong pass interference call which set up the Cowboys on 1st and Goal on the 2 yard line, and the second was a blown defensive holding call which would have set up the Giants on first and goal with the Cowboys having no timeouts remaining and 1:36 left on the clock.<ref>{{ |
The victory, however, was bittersweet as [[Dez Bryant]] broke his foot in the second half. The injury required surgery and he was expected to miss 10–12 weeks. Cameras caught Bryant congratulating his teammates in the locker room after a close victory. Romo spoke on Bryant's injury: "You can't replace Dez Bryant." Three days later, the NFL came forward and apologized to the Giants for 2 blown calls. The first call led to a Cowboys touchdown due to a wrong pass interference call which set up the Cowboys on 1st and Goal on the 2 yard line, and the second was a blown defensive holding call which would have set up the Giants on first and goal with the Cowboys having no timeouts remaining and 1:36 left on the clock.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 September 2015 |title=Giants vs Cowboys: NFL admits two blown calls |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/09/17/new-york-giants-dallas-cowboys-blown-calls-week-one |access-date=20 December 2015 |website=SI.com}}</ref> |
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====Week 2: at Philadelphia Eagles==== |
====Week 2: at Philadelphia Eagles==== |
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Shining atop the division, the Cowboys played their divisional rivals, the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in what turned out to be a defensive juggernaut of a game. Neither team could really get anything going on offense; however, the Cowboys were able to pull away by dominating the time of possession. Already missing starting wide receiver Dez Bryant, the Cowboys experienced a devastating loss when Tony Romo was sacked by [[Jordan Hicks]]. The result of the hit was a fractured collarbone and an expected eight-week absence. The fractured collarbone is the same one Romo broke in 2010. Backup [[Brandon Weeden]] got his first taste of game time this season, completing all of his 7 passes for a total of 73 yards and one touchdown. Despite the injuries to the two key players, the Cowboys still managed to hold off the Eagles with a 20-10 victory, ultimately stunning Philadelphia's home crowd. Dallas's defense harassed [[Sam Bradford]] and ex-Cowboy [[DeMarco Murray]] all game, holding Murray to a measly 2 yards on 13 carries. [[Sean Lee]], a defensive powerhouse, finished the game with 14 tackles and an interception for the Cowboys. For his performance, Lee was given the honor of being named NFC Defensive Player of the Week. |
Shining atop the division, the Cowboys played their divisional rivals, the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in what turned out to be a defensive juggernaut of a game. Neither team could really get anything going on offense; however, the Cowboys were able to pull away by dominating the time of possession. Already missing starting wide receiver Dez Bryant, the Cowboys experienced a devastating loss when Tony Romo was sacked by [[Jordan Hicks (American football)|Jordan Hicks]]. The result of the hit was a fractured collarbone and an expected eight-week absence. The fractured collarbone is the same one Romo broke in 2010. Backup [[Brandon Weeden]] got his first taste of game time this season, completing all of his 7 passes for a total of 73 yards and one touchdown. Despite the injuries to the two key players, the Cowboys still managed to hold off the Eagles with a 20-10 victory, ultimately stunning Philadelphia's home crowd. Dallas's defense harassed [[Sam Bradford]] and ex-Cowboy [[DeMarco Murray]] all game, holding Murray to a measly 2 yards on 13 carries. [[Sean Lee]], a defensive powerhouse, finished the game with 14 tackles and an interception for the Cowboys. For his performance, Lee was given the honor of being named NFC Defensive Player of the Week. |
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====Week 3: vs. Atlanta Falcons==== |
====Week 3: vs. Atlanta Falcons==== |
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*DAL – [[Lance Dunbar]] – 3 rushes, 54 yards |
*DAL – [[Lance Dunbar]] – 3 rushes, 54 yards |
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*NO – [[Mark Ingram]] – 17 rushes, 77 yards |
*NO – [[Mark Ingram II]] – 17 rushes, 77 yards |
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*DAL – [[Brice Butler]] – 1 reception, 67 yards |
*DAL – [[Brice Butler]] – 1 reception, 67 yards |
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After back-to-back losses, Dallas returned home to face the then-undefeated Super Bowl champions, the [[New England Patriots]]. |
After back-to-back losses, Dallas returned home to face the then-undefeated defending Super Bowl champions, the [[New England Patriots]]. |
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Stout early defensive efforts kept the game close, including five sacks of Patriots quarterback [[Tom Brady (American football)|Tom Brady]], but Dallas's offense could never produce steady results. Dallas QB Brandon Weeden (1 INT) and the offensive line were ineffectual, gaining only 264 yards total offense and making 18 1st downs. The offense could manage only two [[Dan Bailey (American football)|Dan Bailey]] field goals. |
Stout early defensive efforts kept the game close, including five sacks of Patriots quarterback [[Tom Brady (American football)|Tom Brady]], but Dallas's offense could never produce steady results. Dallas QB Brandon Weeden (1 INT) and the offensive line were ineffectual, gaining only 264 yards total offense and making 18 1st downs. The offense could manage only two [[Dan Bailey (American football)|Dan Bailey]] field goals. |
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*DAL – Cole Beasley 17-yard pass from Matt Cassel (Dan Bailey kick), 2:11. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 6:32.''''' |
*DAL – Cole Beasley 17-yard pass from Matt Cassel (Dan Bailey kick), 2:11. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 6:32.''''' |
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*PHI – [[Jordan Hicks]] 67-yard interception return (Caleb Sturgis kick), 12:59. ''Eagles 21–14.'' |
*PHI – [[Jordan Hicks (American football)|Jordan Hicks]] 67-yard interception return (Caleb Sturgis kick), 12:59. ''Eagles 21–14.'' |
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*DAL – [[Dez Bryant]] 18-yard pass from Matt Cassel (Dan Bailey kick), 11:04. ''Tied 21–21. '''Drive: 3 plays, 24 yards, 1:55.''''' |
*DAL – [[Dez Bryant]] 18-yard pass from Matt Cassel (Dan Bailey kick), 11:04. ''Tied 21–21. '''Drive: 3 plays, 24 yards, 1:55.''''' |
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*PHI – Caleb Sturgis 31-yard field goal, 7:27. ''Eagles 24–21. '''Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 3:30.''''' |
*PHI – Caleb Sturgis 31-yard field goal, 7:27. ''Eagles 24–21. '''Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 3:30.''''' |
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}}The Cowboys would manage only 2 field goals during this game, as they lost to Tampa Bay 10-6. [[Jameis Winston]] would run the ball in from a yard out to give the Buccaneers the lead for good with 54 seconds left. The Cowboys tried to rally, but quarterback [[Matt Cassel]]'s deep pass into Buccaneers territory would end up getting intercepted, sealing the Cowboys' seventh straight defeat. |
}}The Cowboys would manage only 2 field goals during this game, as they lost to Tampa Bay 10-6. [[Jameis Winston]] would run the ball in from a yard out to give the Buccaneers the lead for good with 54 seconds left. The Cowboys tried to rally, but quarterback [[Matt Cassel]]'s deep pass into Buccaneers territory would end up getting intercepted, sealing the Cowboys' seventh straight defeat. |
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With the loss, the Cowboys fell to 2-7. |
With the loss, the Cowboys fell to 2-7. They became the first team since the [[2013 Houston Texans season|2013 Texans]] to lose seven consecutive games after a 2-0 start. |
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====Week 11: at Miami Dolphins==== |
====Week 11: at Miami Dolphins==== |
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*GB – [[James Starks]] 13-yard pass from [[Aaron Rodgers]] ([[Mason Crosby]] kick), 9:55. ''Packers 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 48 yards, 4:14.''''' |
*GB – [[James Starks]] 13-yard pass from [[Aaron Rodgers]] ([[Mason Crosby]] kick), 9:55. ''Packers 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 48 yards, 4:14.''''' |
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*GB – [[Richard Rodgers II]] 3-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 2:45. ''Packers 14–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 81 yards, 4:14.''''' |
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*DAL – [[Robert Turbin]] 7-yard run ([[Dan Bailey (American football)|Dan Bailey]] kick), 8:28. ''Packers 14–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:07.''''' |
*DAL – [[Robert Turbin]] 7-yard run ([[Dan Bailey (American football)|Dan Bailey]] kick), 8:28. ''Packers 14–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:07.''''' |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/dal/2015.htm | title=2015 Dallas Cowboys Statistics & Players | website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} |
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Latest revision as of 00:51, 24 November 2024
2015 Dallas Cowboys season | |
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Owner | Jerry Jones |
General manager | Jerry Jones |
Head coach | Jason Garrett |
Home field | AT&T Stadium |
Results | |
Record | 4–12 |
Division place | 4th NFC East |
Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Pro Bowlers | Dan Bailey PK Travis Frederick C Sean Lee OLB Zack Martin OG Tyron Smith OT |
AP All-Pros | Dan Bailey (2nd team) Travis Frederick (2nd team) Zack Martin (2nd team) Tyron Smith (2nd team) |
Uniform | |
The 2015 Dallas Cowboys season was the franchise's 56th season in the National Football League (NFL), the seventh playing their home games at AT&T Stadium and the fifth full season under head coach Jason Garrett. The Cowboys finished the regular season at 4–12. It was the team's worst record since 1989, when they went 1–15, and the first time the Cowboys finished in last place in the NFC East since 2002.
Despite starting 2–0, they would struggle immensely. Key injuries, including starting quarterback Tony Romo were factors in their struggles of the season. They were eliminated from playoff contention with their Week 15 loss to the New York Jets. This would be the last losing season for the Cowboys until 2020.
2015 draft class
[edit]Round | Selection | Player | Position | College |
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1 | 27 | Byron Jones | CB | UConn |
2 | 60 | Randy Gregory | DE | Nebraska |
3 | 91 | Chaz Green | OT | Florida |
4 | 127 | Damien Wilson | LB | Minnesota |
5 | 163 | Ryan Russell | DE | Purdue |
7 | 236 | Mark Nzeocha | LB | Wyoming |
7 | 243 | Laurence Gibson | OT | Virginia Tech |
7 | 246 | Geoff Swaim | TE | Texas |
Notes
- The Cowboys traded their sixth-round selection (No. 204 overall) to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for the Ravens' seventh-round selection (No. 243 overall) and linebacker Rolando McClain.
- The Cowboys traded their original seventh-round selection (No. 244 overall) to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for defensive end Caesar Rayford.
- The Cowboys acquired an additional seventh-round selection (No. 236 overall) in a trade that sent defensive tackle Sean Lissemore to the San Diego Chargers.
- Dallas acquired another additional seventh-round selection (No. 246 overall) in exchange for their sixth-round pick in 2016.[1]
Offseason
[edit]Staff transactions
[edit]- Head coach Jason Garrett remains head coach signing a five-year $30 million contract
- Defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli resigned to a three-year contract
Players transactions
[edit]- Resigned wide receiver Dez Bryant to a five-year $70 million contract
- Resigned right tackle Doug Free to a three-year contract
- RB Demarco Murray departed signing a five-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles
Regular season
[edit]Despite starting the season 2-0 and leading the NFC East, the Cowboys lost their next seven games and finished the season by going 2-12 in their final 14 games. They were eliminated from playoff contention following a loss to the NY Jets in week 15. Their collapse from a solid start was primarily due to injuries by starting quarterback Tony Romo and starting wide receiver Dez Bryant. Bryant broke a bone in his foot during the week 1 win against the Giants, and Romo suffered a broken clavicle in the week 2 triumph at Philadelphia. Brandon Weeden started the next 3 games in which the team lost, and then was benched in week 7 following the bye week in replacement for Matt Cassel who was acquired via trade from the Buffalo Bills following Romo's injury. The Cowboys, with Cassell at the helm, lost their next 4 games. Tony Romo, not fully recovered from his broken collarbone injury, started the next game against the Dolphins, which they won. However, in a week 12 loss against the undefeated Panthers, Romo suffered a second collarbone injury and was later ruled out for the season. Matt Cassel then started the next 3 games for the Cowboys with a week 13 win against the rival Redskins. However, after a poor performance against the New York Jets in week 15 in the 1st half, Cassel was benched in favor of backup Kellen Moore, and the team went on to lose the rest of the games of the season.
Staff
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Front office
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
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Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
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Rosters
[edit]Opening preseason roster
[edit]Week one roster
[edit]Final roster
[edit]Schedule
[edit]Preseason
[edit]Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Game site | NFL.com recap |
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1 | August 13 | at San Diego Chargers | L 7–17 | 0–1 | Qualcomm Stadium | Recap |
2 | August 23 | at San Francisco 49ers | L 6–23 | 0–2 | Levi's Stadium | Recap |
3 | August 29 | Minnesota Vikings | L 14–28 | 0–3 | AT&T Stadium | Recap |
4 | September 3 | Houston Texans | W 21–14 | 1–3 | AT&T Stadium | Recap |
Regular season
[edit]Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
[edit]Week 1: vs. New York Giants
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Giants | 3 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 26 |
Cowboys | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 27 |
at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Date: September 13
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 93,579
- Referee: Bill Vinovich
- TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
- Recap, Gamebook
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The Cowboys opened the season at home against their rival, the New York Giants, led by the quarterback-receiver tandem of Eli Manning and young Odell Beckham Jr.
Tony Romo came back late in the fourth quarter and nailed the game-winning drive to Jason Witten to give Dallas a narrow 27-26 victory.
The victory, however, was bittersweet as Dez Bryant broke his foot in the second half. The injury required surgery and he was expected to miss 10–12 weeks. Cameras caught Bryant congratulating his teammates in the locker room after a close victory. Romo spoke on Bryant's injury: "You can't replace Dez Bryant." Three days later, the NFL came forward and apologized to the Giants for 2 blown calls. The first call led to a Cowboys touchdown due to a wrong pass interference call which set up the Cowboys on 1st and Goal on the 2 yard line, and the second was a blown defensive holding call which would have set up the Giants on first and goal with the Cowboys having no timeouts remaining and 1:36 left on the clock.[19]
Week 2: at Philadelphia Eagles
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Cowboys | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 20 |
Eagles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Date: September 20
- Game time: 4:25 p.m. EDT/3:25 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: 77 °F (25 °C), partly cloudy
- Game attendance: 69,296
- Referee: Tony Corrente
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews
- Recap, Gamebook
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Shining atop the division, the Cowboys played their divisional rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles in what turned out to be a defensive juggernaut of a game. Neither team could really get anything going on offense; however, the Cowboys were able to pull away by dominating the time of possession. Already missing starting wide receiver Dez Bryant, the Cowboys experienced a devastating loss when Tony Romo was sacked by Jordan Hicks. The result of the hit was a fractured collarbone and an expected eight-week absence. The fractured collarbone is the same one Romo broke in 2010. Backup Brandon Weeden got his first taste of game time this season, completing all of his 7 passes for a total of 73 yards and one touchdown. Despite the injuries to the two key players, the Cowboys still managed to hold off the Eagles with a 20-10 victory, ultimately stunning Philadelphia's home crowd. Dallas's defense harassed Sam Bradford and ex-Cowboy DeMarco Murray all game, holding Murray to a measly 2 yards on 13 carries. Sean Lee, a defensive powerhouse, finished the game with 14 tackles and an interception for the Cowboys. For his performance, Lee was given the honor of being named NFC Defensive Player of the Week.
Week 3: vs. Atlanta Falcons
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Falcons | 7 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 39 |
Cowboys | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Date: September 27
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 90,345
- Referee: Pete Morelli
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews
- Recap, Gamebook
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Many questions surrounded the Dallas Cowboys as they entered Week 3, especially regarding how the team would respond to having neither Dez Bryant nor Tony Romo. Coach Jason Garrett's mantra of “next man up” played a big part in preparing for the game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Backup quarterback Brandon Weeden started for the first time since the previous season's game against the Arizona Cardinals, completing 22 of 26 passes for 232 yards and one interception with no touchdowns.
The Cowboys played very well in the first half, outscoring the Falcons 28-17; however, the Falcons made a few halftime adjustments that squashed any running game the Cowboys pursued afterwards. On the other hand, the Cowboys had no answer for Julio Jones, who caught for 164 yards and 2 touchdowns. Owner Jerry Jones said after the game that the Cowboys just looked tired in the second half. The Falcons eventually came back late in the second half and won the game 39-28.
Week 4: at New Orleans Saints
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
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Cowboys | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Saints | 7 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 26 |
at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Date: October 4
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
- Game attendance: 73,009
- Referee: Brad Allen
- TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
- Recap, Gamebook
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In another heartbreaking loss which ended a 9-0 winning streak of regular season away games, the injury bug struck the Cowboys again. Sean Lee exited the game early with a concussion, Lance Dunbar saw the last of his playing time this season with a torn ACL, and Brice Butler injured his hamstring. Despite all the injuries, the Cowboys were able to stay neck and neck with the New Orleans Saints.
Enduring a few lead changes throughout the first four quarters, the Cowboys were able to come back and tie it up 20-20 with a last minute touchdown from Brandon Weeden (16/26; 246 yards; 1 TD) to Terrance Williams. However, the Cowboys defense was not able to hold off the Saints during overtime. An 80-yard touchdown was scored within the first 13 seconds of overtime, which handed the Cowboys their second loss of the season.
Week 5: vs. New England Patriots
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Patriots | 3 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 30 |
Cowboys | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Date: October 11
- Game time: 3:25 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 93,054
- Referee: Clete Blakeman
- TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson
- Recap, Gamebook
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After back-to-back losses, Dallas returned home to face the then-undefeated defending Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots.
Stout early defensive efforts kept the game close, including five sacks of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, but Dallas's offense could never produce steady results. Dallas QB Brandon Weeden (1 INT) and the offensive line were ineffectual, gaining only 264 yards total offense and making 18 1st downs. The offense could manage only two Dan Bailey field goals.
During the first quarter, the Cowboys held the Patriots to a field goal. However, the Patriots slowly but surely pulled away afterwards for the 30-6 victory, handing Dallas the loss and a 2-3 record entering the bye week - and handing Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett his first career three-game losing streak.
Week 7: at New York Giants
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Cowboys | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
Giants | 0 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 27 |
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Date: October 25
- Game time: 4:25 p.m. EDT/3:25 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: 71 °F (22 °C), mostly cloudy
- Game attendance: 80,319
- Referee: John Parry
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews
- Recap, Gamebook
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Dallas took its perfect record in games against NFC East opponents to MetLife Stadium to face the New York Giants, and despite limiting a highly efficient Giants offense and Cassel making some clutch throws, The Giants dominance of the turnover margin and special teams spelled doom for the Cowboys as the Giants left with the 27-20 win.
Matt Cassel made his starting quarterback debut for Dallas passing for 227 yards and 1 touchdown, but his 3 interceptions - including one returned for a touchdown - led to ten Giants points. On the ground Dallas had consistent success all day with Darren McFadden substituting for mysteriously injured starter Joseph Randle and the offense accumulated 460 total yards vs. the Giants' 289.
Despite sloppy, penalty-ridden play helping enable three lead changes Dallas was able to tie the game at 20 when Cassel threw a beauty on a 25-yard touchdown pass to Devin Street who had an even better catch, tapping his feet inches from the end line. However, the Giants returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown, immediately regaining the lead. Later, a quick "three and out" by the Giants' offense preceded a Giants punt which was fumbled by Cole Beasley and recovered by the Giants, who then ran out the clock on subsequent "kneel downs" to finish the game.
The loss hands Dallas a four-game losing skid heading back home to face the defending NFC champion Seattle Seahawks.
Week 8: vs. Seattle Seahawks
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Seahawks | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
Cowboys | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Date: November 1
- Game time: 3:25 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 91,486
- Referee: Carl Cheffers
- TV announcers (Fox): Thom Brennaman, Troy Aikman and Peter Schrager
- Recap, Gamebook
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This game involved a scary moment, after Seattle's Ricardo Lockette was hit by Dallas's Jeff Heath during a kick return. He lied on the ground, motionless, for about 7 minutes before he was taken off the field on a cart. X-rays later revealed that Lockette had a broken neck, which turned out to be a career-ending injury.
The Cowboys would only kick field goals in this game, as Dan Bailey was 4 for 4 on field goals. Dallas led 12-10 with under 2 minutes to go. However, the Seahawks would march down the field and take a 13-12 lead after Steven Hauschka drilled a 24-yard field goal of his own. Dallas tried to come back, but Seattle forced a turnover on downs to end the game.
With their 5th straight loss, the Cowboys fell to 2-5.
Week 9: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
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Eagles | 0 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 33 |
Cowboys | 7 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 27 |
at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Date: November 8
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 91,827
- Referee: Ed Hochuli
- TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
- Recap, Gamebook
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The Cowboys would rally to tie the game after Dan Bailey converted a 44 yard field goal that caromed off the uprights with 2 seconds left. The Eagles would get the ball first, and would move down the field. During the drive, the Eagles faced a 4th and 1, and decided to go for it. Ryan Mathews would get the ball, but he would fumble on the play, and the Cowboys appeared to recover. However, the play was reviewed, and review showed that Mathews's knee was down prior to the ball coming out. The Eagles got another chance. On the next play, Sam Bradford found Jordan Matthews on a 41-yard touchdown reception to end the game.
With the loss, the Cowboys fell to 2-6.
Week 10: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Cowboys | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Buccaneers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
- Date: November 15
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: 79 °F (26 °C), cloudy
- Game attendance: 64,133
- Referee: Bill Vinovich
- TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, John Lynch and Pam Oliver
- Recap, Gamebook
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The Cowboys would manage only 2 field goals during this game, as they lost to Tampa Bay 10-6. Jameis Winston would run the ball in from a yard out to give the Buccaneers the lead for good with 54 seconds left. The Cowboys tried to rally, but quarterback Matt Cassel's deep pass into Buccaneers territory would end up getting intercepted, sealing the Cowboys' seventh straight defeat.
With the loss, the Cowboys fell to 2-7. They became the first team since the 2013 Texans to lose seven consecutive games after a 2-0 start.
Week 11: at Miami Dolphins
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Cowboys | 0 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 24 |
Dolphins | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
- Date: November 22
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: 74 °F (23 °C), mostly cloudy
- Game attendance: 65,115
- Referee: Jeff Triplette
- TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, John Lynch and Peter Schrager
- Recap, Gamebook
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Dallas would finally break their 7 game losing streak with a 24-14 win over the Dolphins. Tony Romo returned to action after missing 7 weeks with a collarbone injury. He would have a fine return, as he would throw 2 touchdown passes along with 2 interceptions in the win. He would also throw for 227 yards during the game.
With the win, the Cowboys improved to 3-7.
Week 12: vs. Carolina Panthers
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Panthers | 10 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 33 |
Cowboys | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 14 |
at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Date: November 26
- Game time: 3:30 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 90,909
- Referee: Ron Torbert
- TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson
- Recap, Gamebook
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Tony Romo would play at quarterback for the second straight week. However, he would get injured again, as he would suffer a clavicle injury at the end of the 3rd quarter while being sacked by Thomas Davis. Romo would throw 3 interceptions and no touchdowns as the Cowboys were rattled at home to the undefeated Panthers, 33-14.
It was later revealed that Romo would miss the rest of the season with a broken clavicle. This would be Romo's last NFL game until Week 17 of the 2016 NFL Season, as he would lose his starting job to 2016 rookie Dak Prescott after a pre-season back injury that would sideline him for the first 10 weeks of the season.
With the crushing loss, the Cowboys fell to 3-8.
Week 13: at Washington Redskins
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Cowboys | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 19 |
Redskins | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 16 |
at FedExField, Landover, Maryland
- Date: December 7
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. EST/7:30 p.m. CST
- Game weather: 41 °F (5 °C), clear
- Game attendance: 80,444
- Referee: Walt Anderson
- TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters
- Recap, Gamebook
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The Cowboys would get an upset win over the Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football. The game was mostly contested with field goals, until the end of the 4th quarter. DeSean Jackson would fumble a punt return with 1:31 remaining on the clock, which was recovered by Dallas. The Cowboys would take the lead after Darren McFadden took it in from 6 yards out to give them a 16-9 lead. On the ensuing kickoff, Washington got a good return from Rashad Ross that put the Redskins in Dallas territory. Washington would score soon afterwards, with DeSean Jackson catching a 28-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins to tie the game at 16. However, the Cowboys would march down the field in response and Dan Bailey would end the game by kicking a 54 yard field goal with 9 seconds left.
With the win, the Cowboys improved to 4-8 and remained in the playoff hunt, aided by the fact that all four NFC East teams had losing records.
Week 14: at Green Bay Packers
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Cowboys | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Packers | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
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The Cowboys traveled to Lambeau Field to take on the Packers in a rematch of last season's Divisional Round, in which Green Bay narrowly won after Dez Bryant's controversial catch was overturned, allowing the Packers to advance to the NFC Championship game.
This time, with no Tony Romo leading the Cowboys, Green Bay won handily by 28-7, which dropped the Cowboys' record to 4-9.
Week 15: vs. New York Jets
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Jets | 6 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 19 |
Cowboys | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 16 |
at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Date: December 19
- Game time: 7:25 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 90,345
- Referee: Craig Wrolstad
- TV announcers (NFLN): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson
- Recap, Gamebook
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The Cowboys came into this game needing a win to remain in the playoff hunt. However, they had to go through a hot Jets team for it. Towards the end of the game, Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick would sneak the ball across for a first down deep in his own territory. However, the replay showed that the ball might have come out as he was sneaking over the line. The play was reviewed, but the call stood, and the Jets kept the ball. The Jets would eventually march down the field. Randy Bullock would give the Jets a 19-16 lead with 36 seconds left. The Cowboys would try to go down the field with Kellen Moore at the quarterback spot. However, one of his passes would be intercepted by Darrelle Revis, ending the game.
With the loss, Dallas fell to 4-10 and was mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.
Week 16: at Buffalo Bills
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Cowboys | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Bills | 6 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 16 |
at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York
- Date: December 27
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: 39 °F (4 °C), rain showers
- Game attendance: 70,172
- Referee: Jeff Triplette
- TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Laura Okmin
- Recap, Gamebook
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The Cowboys managed only 2 field goals from Dan Bailey, as they lost 6-16 to Buffalo. Kellen Moore would start for the Cowboys again, as Matt Cassel was benched.
With the loss, the Cowboys fell to 4-11.
Week 17: vs. Washington Redskins
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Redskins | 21 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 34 |
Cowboys | 0 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 23 |
at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Date: January 3, 2016
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 90,127
- Referee: John Parry
- TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Ronde Barber and Holly Sonders
- Recap, Gamebook
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The Cowboys would trail 0-24 by the second quarter, and despite an attempt to come back, they would go on to lose 23-34 to the NFC East Champions Redskins.
With the loss, the Cowboys ended their season with a frustrating record of 4-12. They also finished 1-7 at home, their worst home record since 1989.
Standings
[edit]Division
[edit]NFC East | |||||||||
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W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | STK | |
(4) Washington Redskins | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 4–2 | 8–4 | 388 | 379 | W4 |
Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 3–3 | 4–8 | 377 | 430 | W1 |
New York Giants | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 2–4 | 4–8 | 420 | 442 | L3 |
Dallas Cowboys | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 3–3 | 3–9 | 275 | 374 | L4 |
Conference
[edit]# | Team | Division | W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | SOS | SOV | STK |
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Division Leaders | |||||||||||
1 | Carolina Panthers | South | 15 | 1 | 0 | .938 | 5–1 | 11–1 | .441 | .438 | W1 |
2 | Arizona Cardinals | West | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 4–2 | 10–2 | .477 | .457 | L1 |
3 | Minnesota Vikings | North | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 5–1 | 8–4 | .504 | .449 | W3 |
4 | Washington Redskins | East | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 4–2 | 8–4 | .465 | .403 | W4 |
Wild Cards | |||||||||||
5[a] | Green Bay Packers | North | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 3–3 | 7–5 | .531 | .450 | L2 |
6[a] | Seattle Seahawks | West | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 3–3 | 7–5 | .520 | .431 | W1 |
Did not qualify for the postseason | |||||||||||
7 | Atlanta Falcons | South | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 1–5 | 5–7 | .480 | .453 | L1 |
8[b] | St. Louis Rams | West | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 4–2 | 6–6 | .527 | .482 | L1 |
9[b] | Detroit Lions | North | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 3–3 | 6–6 | .535 | .429 | W3 |
10[b] | Philadelphia Eagles | East | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 3–3 | 4–8 | .508 | .473 | W1 |
11[b] | New Orleans Saints | South | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 3–3 | 5–7 | .504 | .402 | W2 |
12[c] | New York Giants | East | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 2–4 | 4–8 | .500 | .396 | L3 |
13[c] | Chicago Bears | North | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 1–5 | 3–9 | .547 | .469 | L1 |
14[c] | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | South | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 3–3 | 5–7 | .484 | .406 | L4 |
15 | San Francisco 49ers | West | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 1–5 | 4–8 | .539 | .463 | W1 |
16 | Dallas Cowboys | East | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 3–3 | 3–9 | .531 | .438 | L4 |
Tiebreakers[d] | |||||||||||
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References
[edit]- ^ "2015 NFL Draft Pick Transactions". ProSportsTransactions.com.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys 2015 Team Transactions - Trades, Injured List, Free Agents, and Signings - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 20, 2015.
- ^ "Tony Romo's last-minute TD keeps Cowboys perfect vs. Giants in openers". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Cowboys win over Eagles marred by Tony Romo injury". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Falcons beat Cowboys behind Ryan-Jones combo, Freeman". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Drew Brees hits 2 passing milestones in Saints' OT win over Cowboys". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Brady, Patriots pull away from Romo-less Cowboys". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Giants take advantage of Cowboys' mistakes". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Russell Wilson, Seahawks squeak by at Dallas, return to .500". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Eagles hand Cowboys sixth straight loss, 33-27 in OT". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Winston's 1-yard TD run lifts Bucs over Cowboys 10-6". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Romo returns from layoff to help Dallas beat Miami 24-14". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Cam Newton, Panthers 11-0 as Tony Romo injured again after 3 INTs". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Dan Bailey's 54-yard field goal lifts Cowboys past Redskins". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Lacy, Starks lead Packers past Cowboys 28-7". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Jets keep pressure on in wild card thanks to late FG vs. Cowboys". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Led by Mike Gillislee, Bills ground out win over Cowboys". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Cousins, Redskins top Cowboys 34-23 in playoff tuneup". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Giants vs Cowboys: NFL admits two blown calls". SI.com. September 17, 2015. Retrieved December 20, 2015.
External links
[edit]- "2015 Dallas Cowboys Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- Official website