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Dynasty Leagues: Israel Abanikanda

The later rounds of rookie drafts are hard places to find top-level contributors. After all, there’s a reason the guys available in the third round haven’t been selected. But every year there’s always a couple that end up being solid or even elite players. Getting one of those guys can dramatically change your dynasty team’s future. The problem is that it’s the most difficult thing to do in fantasy football.  more »

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Jun
2

Cowboys RB Pollard “faster” heading into upcoming season

You can’t make this stuff up, fantasy owners. Dallas Cowboys starting running back TONY POLLARD said this week that he is “feeling really good” in his recovery from a broken legMore suffered in January. Pollard went on to say that he honestly feels “faster”, adding that “I feel like I’ve got a lot of juice in me”. Pollard looked like his old self in recent OTAs, and the Cowboys expect that he will be fully cleared for training camp and ready to roll as the starting running back in the team’s season opener on September 10th against the New York Giants. Less

Source: Team Website

Around the NFL: Dallas Cowboys

I want to see what Dallas does at running back in the next 48 hours. Are they going to use a notable draft pick on the position? Or will they instead opt to bring back Ezekiel Elliott?   more »

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Mar
23

Cowboys add RoJo to backfield mix

The Dallas Cowboys are adding former Tampa Bay running back RONALD JONES to their running back corps heading into the 2023 NFL season. Jones, 25, is a former second round pickMore of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from back in 2018. Jones will be a likely backup to Pro Bowl running back TONY POLLARD, who received the franchise tag by the Cowboys to keep him in Dallas this season. Less

Source: Team Website

Mar
16

Cowboys release veteran RB Elliott after 7 seasons

The Dallas Cowboys officially released veteran running back EZEKIEL ELLIOTT on Wednesday, completing a seven year career that began when the team drafted him with the fourth overall pick back inMore the 2016 NFL Draft. Elliott’s numbers have declined over the last few years, and the team recently placed the one-year franchise tag on fellow running back TONY POLLARD. Elliott, meanwhile, finishes his time in Dallas with the third-most rushing yards in franchise history, trailing only Emmitt Smith and Tony Dorsett. Less

Source: Team Website

Mar
9

Cowboys place franchise tag on RB Pollard

The Dallas Cowboys are using the franchise tag to keep running back TONY POLLARD with the team for the upcoming 2023 NFL season. By using the franchise tag, the Cowboys areMore giving Pollard a one-year, guaranteed deal of just over $10 million. The two sides will likely continue negotiations on a possible long-term deal. With the Cowboys using the tag on Pollard, the team is at risk of losing tight end DALTON SCHULTZ to free agency unless a new deal is done before March 15th. Less

Source: Team Website

Mar
6

Cowboys expected to use franchise tag on RB Pollard

The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly planning to place the franchise tag on running back TONY POLLARD if the two sides are not able to reach a long-term deal before the TuesdayMore deadline. The one-year tag will cost just over $10 million for next season. The Cowboys have until July 17th to reach an extension before the tag becomes Pollard’s permanent price tag for the year. Less

Source: NFL.com

Feb
2

Cowboys want Elliott, Pollard back in Dallas

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and EVP Stephen Jones both expressed optimism on Wednesday at keeping veteran running back EZEKIEL ELLIOTT for next season. Elliott previously said he wants to returnMore to Dallas, adding that he would be willing to accept a reduced salary for the opportunity to do so. Fellow running back TONY POLLARD is set to become a free agent this offseason, but the Cowboys want to bring him back next season too. Dallas could keep Pollard by using the franchise tag, but the team would likely prefer to sign him to a long-term deal. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Jan
25

Cowboys RB Pollard one tough cookie

Dallas Cowboys running back TONY POLLARD had surgery on Tuesday, undergoing something called a tightrope procedure to repair the ligaments in his left ankle. The surgery uses a braided polyethylene cord,More rather than a rigid surgical screw, to restore the original position of the bones and to allow for proper healing. TUA TAGOVAILOA underwent a similar surgery while at Alabama, and Titans quarterback RYAN TANNEHILL had the procedure recently. Pollard also has a fractured left fibula that is expected to heal on its own. He is expected to be fully healed in time for the start of training camp. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Jan
23

Cowboys RB Pollard suffers fractured fibula

Dallas Cowboys running back TONY POLLARD fractured his left fibula in Sunday’s playoff game loss to the San Francisco 49ers and did not return after leaving late in the first half.More Pollard needed help getting off the field before taking a cart to the training room. Pollard has been one of Dallas’ top playmakers this season, totaling 1,378 scrimmage yards and 12 total touchdowns. He is scheduled to be a free agent in March. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Dec
28

Cowboys RB Pollard misses another practice

Dallas Cowboys running back TONY POLLARD (thigh) again was listed as DNP on the team’s practice report, even though head coach Mike McCarthy said earlier in the day that he expectedMore Pollard to be a part of a light practice. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that he expects Pollard to play in Thursday night’s game against the Tennessee Titans. Jones said that Pollard “looks good for the game”, adding that the Cowboys were “counting on him playing. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Fantasy News: Dallas Cowboys

Philadelphia and Kansas City look like Super Bowl contenders, but the Cowboys also belong on that list. The defense is great, and they’ve got the most improved offense in the league.   more »

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Nov
21

Pollard leads Cowboys as Dallas crushes Minnesota

Dallas Cowboys running back EZEKIEL ELLIOTT returned to action in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, but it was fellow running back TONY POLLARD who stole the headlines. Pollard and ElliottMore both scored 2 touchdowns against the Vikings, but Pollard also added 80 rushing yards and another 109 yards on a team-high six receptions. Pollard and Elliott will be back in action again soon, squaring off on Thanksgiving Day against the Division rival New York Giants. Less

Source: Team Website

Podcast: November 17 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff review Week 10 of the NFL regular season, then look ahead to tonight's Titans-Packers matchup. Sponsored by the Fantasy Football Counselor.  more »

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Nov
16

Bears place RB Herbert on injured reserve

The Chicago Bears placed running back KHALIL HERBERT on injured reserve on Tuesday, two days after he hurt his hip while returning a fourth-quarter kickoff in a loss against the DetroitMore Lions. With the move to injured reserve, Chicago will be without its leading running back for at least the next four weeks. Herbert has averaged 6 yards per carry so far this season, tied with Dallas Cowboys running back TONY POLLARD for the most by any healthy running back in the NFL. Less

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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