Dallas Cowboys headlines: Terrance Williams’ injury, O-Line signings
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams suffered a major injury recently. We’ll have those details and more in today’s headlines.
After calm seas through the first week of free agency, a tsunami of news is suddenly flooding out of the Dallas Cowboys‘ camp. It took some time, but we are now seeing the Cowboys’ free agency plan finally come together. That includes the signing of three offensive lineman on Monday.
We’ll cover that news as well as the revelation of an injury suffered by starting wide receiver Terrance Williams that will delay his offseason training and more in today’s edition of headlines.
Terrance Williams recovering from foot surgery, to miss some offseason prep – ESPN.com
Four weeks. That’s how long it’s been since Williams had surgery after suffering a broken foot this offseason. That’s a long time to keep such a secret, but give the Cowboys credit. For how much they seem to embrace the press, they are also able to keep things under wraps when they want to. As for Williams, he’s expected to return by the start of training camp or earlier.
Cowboys add two new offensive linemen and re-sign Joe Looney – Dallas Morning News
Suddenly, the depth along the offensive line in Dallas appears flush. That’s due to the signing of free agents Cameron Fleming, Marcus Martin and the re-signing of Joe Looney on Monday. Both Looney and Martin provide position flex as they both can play at guard or center. Fleming appears to be a candidate to start at right tackle or become the team’s much needed swing tackle.
Scouting Report: Cowboys Getting A Smart, Experienced Player In Fleming – DallasCowboys.com
In the above breakdown by Bryan Broaddus, it appears the Cowboys landed themselves a solid player in Fleming. But based on this assessment, the 25-year old offensive lineman, who started in the the Super Bowl earlier this year, would be the worst starter along Dallas’ talented O-Line if he was cemented at right tackle.
Top prospect fits for 2018 NFL Draft interior defenders – Pro Football Focus
Here, the football analytic site Pro Football Focus believes Michigan defensive tackle Maurice Hurst is a good fit for the Dallas Cowboys with their first round selection. That’s despite his recently discovered heart condition and the Cowboys’ front office’s statements about not drafting a defensive tackle high.
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2018 NFL Draft: Pro comparisons for top wide receiver prospects – NFL.com
The Dallas Cowboys figure to be in the market for one of the top wide receivers in this draft class. And some of the pro names being tossed around in comparison to this rookie group in the above article are shocking.