Cowboys K Brandon Aubrey on having a new contract: I'm happy to have it behind me. Happy to be able to stay here and play for a record-setting contract. It's an awesome achievement, something that I never thought I would be able to say.I just wanted to have a job, and this locks me up for the foreseeable future and gives me that job that I wanted when I started this thing. I'm just excited to have a job and have it right here in Dallas where I grew up.

Chris Boswell and the Steelers have agreed to terms on a four-year, $28 million extension, league source confirmed.One of the NFL's most consistent and clutch kickers is now tied as the highest-paid in NFL history, matching the deal Brandon Aubrey signed less than a month ago.

Chris Boswell has expressed his desire for higher compensation dating back to last offseason. Steelers get it done now and reward him with a $28 mil extension.

@AdamSchefter: Steelers have agreed to terms with K Chris Boswell on a four-year, $28 million extension. The $7 million average per year ties him with Brandon Aubrey for highest paid kicker in NFL history, per CAA Football. Boswell is now locked in with the Steelers through the 2030 season.

New Cowboys QB Sam Howell on growing up a Dallas Cowboys fan: "My dad grew up a big Cowboys fan. He said when you were growing up you were either kind of a Cowboys fan or Steelers fan, so I was a Cowboys fan. Unfortunately not too many good memories when I was growing up. But I was a big fan of the Cowboys. I loved Tony Romo. I love watching Romo play. Even when I was in college, watching Dak play. Big fan of Dak and big fan of all the players I watched growing up. Definitely some good memories. Unfortunately, we weren't able to win it all, but hopefully we can change that."

New Cowboys QB Sam Howell: "I think there is a lot of good football ahead of me. I think the opportunity to develop under (Brian Schottenheimer) is obviously something that was very enticing to me, which ultimately kind of led to me wanting to come here. "... I'm just excited to be there. Try to make the (QB) room better. We'll all try to make each other better every single day. That's kind of the mentality and mindset I have coming in. At the end of the day, we're there to support Dak and try to help Dak and get better along the way."

The Cowboys released quarterback Will Grier on Thursday, a day after coming to terms with Sam Howell.

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer doesn't feel like they need to add another young running back into the mix. He spoke highly of Jaydon Blue, Phil Mafah and Malik Davis. "That should be a very competitive position, but we gotta get those young guys going."

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer when asked about rookie RB Jaydon Blue potentially playing in the next three weeks: “Yeah, if he earns the right to do it, absolutely. He's no different than the other guys. I see flashes from Jaydon all the time. I see that the talent is real. The standard is not always met, just being quite honest and frank with you guys. I'm not saying anything I haven't said to Jaydon. But if he keeps working and continues to do a great job in his preparation and all that, then of course he can earn the right to play.”

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer on the decision to go with Malik Davis over Jaydon Blue at No. 2 RB Monday night: "It's really everything. When you get to sometimes that second and third back and we're carrying a little heavy at some other positions, whether it's linebacker or corner or defensive linemen, you're a little bit short in some areas. But it's really both phases, it's offense and special teams. "Malik has done an incredible job since he's got back. He's a personal protector. He's doing a great job. I think he's on three of the four core special teams units. He's running well. He and Jaydon will continue to compete. But right now, when you're looking at the two, that's where Jaydon has to understand, until you're the guy, which at some point hopefully he is the guy, you got to be able to impact the game in other ways. I think he understands that. "Jaydon is learning a lot about this league. He's always going to continue to compete and put his best foot forward. He doesn't have to like the decision if it goes against him to play someone else, but he's got to make sure he's always prepared to go play."

People forget just how good pre-ACL tear Javonte Williams was. pic.x.com/WcaHpnPU58

Here's a look at the details of the new deal signed by Cowboys RB Javonte Williams. nbcsports.com/nfl/profootbal

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said they're always looking to upgrade but he feels great about where the running back room is with Javonte Williams re-signed

The Cowboys will place rookie running back Phil Mafah on injured reserve to begin the season, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.

Report: Cowboys rookie RB Phil Mafah will begin season on IR. nbcsports.com/nfl/profootbal…

The #Cowboys will place rookie RB Phil Mafah (shoulder) on Injured Reserve, per sources. The plan is for him to return during the season. Mafah had 15 carries for 59 yards and one touchdown in the preseason.

Although Malik Davis gets few opportunities to showcase his rushing ability, he has a great chance to beat the Vikings' defense for nine or more yards in Week 15.

RT: Malik Davis hit a top speed of 19.84 MPH on this 43-yard TD, per @NextGenStats 😮‍💨 KCvsDAL on CBS/Paramount+ Also streaming on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Jf0fpiyXRL

Cowboys activate safety Malik Hooker off IR, elevate RB Malik Davis to active roster nfl.com/news/nfl-news-… pic.x.com/M04w3k2seh

Cowboys' latest injury report continues to look good for Trevon Diggs, Tyler Guyton and Brevyn Spann-Ford pic.x.com/j5mjijhK3r

Good sign for Trevon Diggs, Tyler Guyton and Brevyn Spann-Ford. All full participants in practice pic.x.com/JDA1qeX9q0

Cowboys' Forgotten Man Slowly Making Oxnard Comeback originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

We have heard all offseason how the Dallas Cowboys' tight end position is in good shape with Jake Ferguson, Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford all putting their best foot forward.

But there's one name that is perhaps getting lost, and it's one that just 12 months ago, had big expectations placed upon it, and that's John Stephens Jr.

Back-to-back ACL injuries to the same knee have seen this once-super promising tight end have to take a back seat after impressing in preseason games and camps prior to his injuries

The Dallas Cowboys added TE Princeton Fant (calf) to the injury report following the team's practice on Saturday, and his status for the game is questionable. The club also made the following transactions: pic.x.com/yG1Y0mmhd5

Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson says Dallas has only barely scratched the surface of who they can be on offense.He also said this is the best talent he's seen in the Cowboys' tight end room.facebook.com/share/v/1RUzyq

Hilarious: Cowboys star TE Jake Ferguson has made a TikTok account where he rates the sandwiches his fiancee, Haley Cavinder, makes for him."Wow. Coming out the backside. This is probably a 9.1. She needs to crisp the bread more. It's a great 9.1." pic.x.com/FPKZdvD3rs

Hilarious: Cowboys star TE Jake Ferguson has made a TikTok account where he rates the sandwiches his fiancee, Haley Cavinder, makes for him."Great sandwich. I don't know why she's chiming in. This sandwich is an 8.1 breakfast sandwich. It elevated me." pic.x.com/5eDvdfB3Az

Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy's practice participation moved in the wrong direction on Tuesday.

Cowboys WR Ryan Flournoy left yesterday's game with what he thought could be a significant knee injury. But he received good news today. It's only a sprain. He's not sure if he'll play Thursday. “I got great news and I've been happy all day for real.”

Ryan Flournoy has been ruled out

@jonmachota: Cowboys WR Ryan Flournoy is questionable with a knee injury

CeeDee Lamb: Our new defense is "annoying to prepare against." nbcsports.com/nfl/profootbal

What are the early impressions of the Cowboys' defense?CeeDee Lamb: Very tricky and annoying nytimes.com/athletic/73404

Scary: Cowboys star WR CeeDee Lamb praises the team's new defense and additions..."It's annoying. It's been annoying to prepare against, but obviously just seeing it practice every day...it's kind of unique, just seeing different guys communicate."Dallas is going to be contders this season

Brian Schottenheimer said KaVontae Turpin's 86-yard TD on Christmas was the same play Dallas ran against Washington on a third-and-long a couple of years ago. Here it is ... Week 12, 2023 ... on Thanksgiving. A 34-yard TD for Turpin. pic.x.com/xpYzA3TtU7

Cowboys WR KaVontae Turpin on his fair catch penalties: “I'm just trying to be aggressive. I ain't got too many punt returns … so I'm just back there trying to be aggressive, trying to get something started. … I'm just gonna stop and do what needs to be done.” Turpin on kickoff returns: “The blocking technique is not going right the way that we want it to. We need to start holding people like they holding us on kickoff (returns). That's what I feel like. That's a lot of what we did last year. I just feel like we get back to that, we just start holding like they're holding us on kickoffs, I feel like things will be all right.”

What an incredible play by KaVontae Turpin. pic.x.com/yDMDPXojSk

Cowboys' 2026 draft class and the positions they're listed at on the rookie minicamp roster:1st: Caleb Downs, safety1st: Malachi Lawrence, OLB3rd: Jaishawn Barham, ILB4th: Drew Shelton, OT4th: Devin Moore, CB4th: LT Overton, DE7th: Anthony Smith, WR

RT: The @dallascowboys signed the following draft selections:DB Caleb DownsLB Jaishawn BarhamT Drew SheltonDB Devin MooreDL LT OvertonWR Anthony Smith

The following Cowboys have signed their rookie contracts:First round: Caleb Downs, DBThird round: Jaishawn Barham, LB/EdgeFourth round: Drew Shelton, OTFourth round: Devin Moore, CBFourth round: LT Overton, EdgeSeventh round: Anthony Smith, WR