Dak Prescott's 'Nightmare' Game Blasted by Fans During Cowboys' Near Loss to Texans
Dec 11, 2022
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 11: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up prior to a game against the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Houston Texans 27-23 on Sunday afternoon at AT&T Stadium, but it was anything but an easy game for the franchise.
Dallas trailed Houston all game until running back Ezekiel Elliott scored a touchdown with 41 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.
Quarterback Dak Prescott had an abysmal afternoon, completing just 24 of 39 passes for 284 yards and one touchdown against two interceptions. His second interception came with 5:45 remaining in the fourth quarter and Dallas trailing 23-20.
The defense bailed out Prescott and forced the Texans to turn the ball over on downs at the Dallas 2-yard line before the Cowboys offense drove down the field for the game-winning score.
While Prescott managed to put together the game-winning drive, he was still heavily criticized by NFL Twitter for his "nightmare" performance that nearly cost Dallas the victory.
Despite Prescott's struggles, the Cowboys still got the victory, moving to 10-3 on the season.
That said, if Dallas wants to win the Super Bowl, Prescott is going to need to clean up the issues that plagued him Sunday against the 1-11-1 Texans, who have been the worst team in the NFL this year.
Cowboys' Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott Fined for Salvation Army Kettle TD Celebration
Dec 10, 2022
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 04: Ezekiel Elliott #21 celebrates a touchdown with Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter of a game against the Indianapolis Colts at AT&T Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
The NFL fined Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott and quarterback Dak Prescott $13,261 apiece for unsportsmanlike conduct after their "Zeke in the Box" touchdown celebration in the Salvation Army kettle during Dallas' 54-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Elliott galloped into the end zone on a four-yard touchdown run to give the Cowboys a 46-17 fourth-quarter lead. He then motioned for Prescott to meet him at the Salvation Army kettle beyond the end zone.
Officials didn't throw a flag on the pair as Prescott wound up an imaginary crank before Elliott popped up and did his "feed me" gesture.
On Thanksgiving Day, the Cowboys' four active tight ends did their own Salvation Army kettle celebration after Peyton Hendershot's two-yard run. Hendershot proceeded to play Whac-A-Mole with Jake Ferguson, Dalton Schultz and Sean McKeon. The Cowboys weren't flagged but received a total of $27,094 in fines.
Elliott notably began the Salvation Army kettle celebration trend in 2017 after jumping into it and slowly rising up after a touchdown run vs. the Detroit Lions.
The Salvation Army told TMZ that "the number of donors to the Salvation Army that day doubled compared with the game last year" after Elliott's celebration.
"We love it when players jump in the giant red kettle after scoring a touchdown because it does have an impact," said the Salvation Army, per TMZ.
Elliott's contributions to the Salvation Army go far beyond celebrations, however, as noted by the Cowboys, as well as Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News.
RB @EzekielElliott is donating $2,100 to the @ntfb for every TD he scores this season. With his tally now up to 8 touchdowns, that means his total is over $15k! 🍽
Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott presented a $50,000 donation tonight to the Salvation Army of North Texas, supporting the organization’s Angel Tree program that collects holiday gifts for nearly 40,000 locals in need. https://t.co/3VX75GcLwipic.twitter.com/TdodqMMtF7
Elliott and the 9-3 Cowboys will return home to host the Houston Texans on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
Cowboys' Jerry Jones: Investigation of Commanders' Daniel Snyder 'Politically Biased'
Dec 9, 2022
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 4: Jerry Jones, Owner of the Dallas Cowboys, on the field before a game against the Indianapolis Colts at AT&T Stadium on December 4, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Colts 54-19. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones criticized what he called a "politically biased" congressional investigation into Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder.
During an appearance Friday on 105.3 The Fan's K&C Masterpiece, Jones said lawmakers had an ax to grind and that the report "doesn't even come out if the Republicans were in Congress":
It's that stupid. My point is there is biasness all the way through. There are stories behind the stories. The facts are that Mr. Snyder's minority partners really went out a long way to try and make him sell. He ended up buying them out. But a lot of this is that.
A lot of the testimony I was involved first-hand. I was among the handful of owners that looked at all of the transcripts. That looked at all of the messages. That looked at all of the data. This attorney is on a campaign to stop having settlements. When you have workplace settlements that's another issue. But that's part of why this has the front that it has.
On Thursday, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform released its report after investigating the Commanders' workplace culture. The inquiry included a series of interviews and depositions. Former team employees and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell were among those the committee reached out to.
Through the investigation, the committee said it found "sexual harassment, bullying, and other toxic conduct pervaded the Commanders workplace, perpetuated by a culture of fear instilled by the Team's owner."
The House members contend Snyder "also obstructed the Committee's inquiry" and "failed to provide full and complete testimony" during his private deposition.
The Republican Oversight Committee issued a response to the report, arguing it "has been an egregious waste of taxpayer-funded resources."
Republicans also attempted to connect the investigation with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' interest in potentially purchasing the Commanders.
The franchise came under significant scrutiny after a pair of Washington Postinvestigations outlined allegations of misconduct and harassment toward female employees. Bezos owns the Washington Post, and Republicans claimed there was a coordinated effort to force Snyder out and pave the way for Bezos to own the Commanders.
The House Committee's report came more than one year after the NFL announced the findings of an independent investigation led by Beth Wilkinson in July 2021:
Based on Wilkinson's review, the Commissioner concluded that for many years the workplace environment at the Washington Football Team, both generally and particularly for women, was highly unprofessional. Bullying and intimidation frequently took place and many described the culture as one of fear, and numerous female employees reported having experienced sexual harassment and a general lack of respect in the workplace.
The Commanders were fined $10 million and Snyder no longer maintained day-to-day control of the organization in the wake of the Wilkinson investigation.
ESPN's Don Van Natta Jr., Seth Wickersham and Tisha Thompson reported in October there was "a growing consensus around the league that, despite news releases to the contrary, the Commanders have struggled to establish a more inclusive culture."
The report also called into question how much power Snyder had truly relinquished behind the scenes.
Cowboys' Jerry Jones Wants NFL to Play 18 Games, Doesn't Envision 20-Game Schedule
Dec 9, 2022
INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 20: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones looks on before the NFL preseason game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Chargers on August 20, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is hopeful that further expansion of the NFL regular-season schedule is forthcoming.
Appearing Friday on 105.3 The Fan (h/t Jon Machota of The Athletic), Jones expressed his belief that while a 20-game regular season is unlikely, an 18-game season could and should happen: "I don't see that. That's too many. One more, I see, and I'm a big proponent of it. … I'd like to play two preseason games and 18 regular-season games."
With the exception of the 1982 and 1987 strike-shortened seasons, the NFL schedule consisted of four preseason games and 16 regular-season games per team from 1978 to 2020.
That changed last season with each team now playing three preseason contests and 17 regular-season games over the course of 18 weeks.
As part of collective bargaining agreement negotiations in 2020, it was agreed that the regular season could be expanded by one game in exchange for eliminating one preseason game, and that was put into action last season.
Additionally, each conference now has only one team receiving a bye in the playoffs, as the playoff field was expanded from six teams per conference to seven.
The current CBA runs until 2030, meaning it may be several years before another regular-season game is added, if it happens at all.
When the NFL signed new television rights deals with CBS, NBC, Fox, ESPN and Amazon last year, the contracts added up to a total of over $110 billion, per Ken Belson and Kevin Draper of the New York Times.
The new contracts will begin in 2023 and run through 2033, which is another potential target year for schedule expansion.
If the NFL can add one regular-season game per team by the time the next television rights negotiations take place, it would go a long way toward giving the league even more leverage and the ability to land a bigger deal.
NFL owners will undoubtedly be in favor of such a change, but it may not be such an easy sell for the players.
Players could demand higher salaries in order to account for another regular-season week, or they could push for a second bye week for each team.
Regardless of when or if it happens, it seems inevitable that further schedule-expansion talks will happen over the course of the next eight to 10 years.
Cowboys' Micah Parsons: Odell Beckham Jr. Said He Could Return from Injury in 5 Weeks
Dec 7, 2022
DALLAS, TEXAS - DECEMBER 05: Odell Beckham Jr. attends the NBA game between the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks with Dallas Cowboys Micah Parsons and Trevon Diggs at American Airlines Center on December 05, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. indicated to Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons he needs another five weeks to recover from his torn ACL.
Parsons made the revelation Wednesday when speaking to reporters about Beckham's visit.
"Obviously he knows we want him, but really just wanted to make him feel at home," he said. "There’s only so much you can say… This ain’t college, like you’re saying you’re gonna get the best education. I’m pretty sure he knows what we got here."
Beckham underwent surgery in February shortly after the Los Angeles Rams' 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.
In October, ESPN's Dan Graziano reported two NFL team executives thought mid-December might be when the three-time Pro Bowler could play again. That forecast might have been optimistic.
Ed Werder of ESPN reported Tuesday a source in Dallas believes signing Beckham possibly "would have no benefit until the 2023 season." NFL Network's Jane Slater followed up Wednesday by saying the Cowboys haven't yet made a formal offer because his status is in such flux.
#Cowboys owner Jerry Jones could surprise us all but getting the sense the #Cowboys are walking away from this one due to concerns about his ability to play this season. I’ll explain. pic.twitter.com/8rqygL5rFA
The team has five games left in the regular season, so OBJ's personal five-week timeline would basically mean he wouldn't make his Cowboys debut until the playoffs.
At that point, you'd have to question how much the 30-year-old would help. He will have gone roughly 11 months without playing, and he'd be trying to shake off the rust in the middle of the postseason. Even expecting Beckham to occupy the secondary role he had behind Cooper Kupp in Los Angeles may be unrealistic.
Regardless of whether it's the Cowboys or another team, signing Beckham to a multiyear contract now would allow everybody to head into 2023 on the same page. But it's looking increasingly likely fans won't see him make his return this year.
INGLEWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 8: Odell Beckham Jr. of the Rams with the Vince Lombarbi Trophy during an NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills on September 08, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Icon Sportswire)
The Dallas Cowboys reportedly declined to offer Odell Beckham Jr. a contract because of concerns about the status of his surgically repaired left knee.
Jane Slater of NFL Network reported the Cowboys have "serious concerns" about whether Beckham can play this season as he continues to recover from a torn ACL suffered in Super Bowl LVI.
“We're still working on it," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said about Beckham on Wednesday.
The Cowboys signed Michael Gallup to a five-year contract extension in March even though he was coming off an ACL tear, but the team was more comfortable with Gallup's status because his surgery was performed by team doctor Dan Cooper, per Slater.
The Buffalo Bills and New York Giants are also expected to be contenders for Beckham's services. It's unclear whether they have the same level of concern regarding his health.
With Beckham's ACL tear coming just 10 months ago, it's healthy to have skepticism regarding his playing status this season. The team that signs him is more likely to be making an investment for the 2023 campaign than this year.
The most logical scenario would see Beckham sign a two-year deal structured so his cap hit is team-friendly next season. Front-loading the deal would allow him to create a financial windfall for himself while the expectations are low this season and give his new team some comfort in 2023 if things don't work out as planned.
It's fair to wonder whether Beckham's name value is larger than his ability to contribute, though. He's a 30-year-old who has not made a Pro Bowl since 2016 and is coming off ACL tears in consecutive seasons. When attempting to bounce back from his first ACL tear, he recorded just 44 receptions for 537 yards and five touchdowns in 2021.
In his last fully healthy campaign (2019), he finished 26th in the NFL in receiving yards. Even a healthy version of Beckham isn't guaranteed to be a contributor, so the Cowboys' hesitance makes sense.
Odell Beckham Jr.'s ACL Injury Rehab Reportedly Expected to Extend into Postseason
Dec 6, 2022
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 30: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Rams takes the field prior to the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Rams won 20-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Even if Odell Beckham Jr. signs with a new team within the next few days, it could still be some time before the free-agent wide receiver is back on the field.
The Dallas Morning News' David Moore reported Tuesday that Beckham's rehab from a torn ACL may "extend into the postseason." Moore added that if the Dallas Cowboys ultimately sign the 30-year-old, "it will be with the understanding that the veteran receiver is unlikely to play before the regular season is done."
ESPN's Ed Werder and Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News echoed Moore's reporting:
Source: The #Cowboys have concerns after Odell Beckham Jr.’s physical that his recovery from torn left ACL in Super Bowl has not progressed enough to ensure he would play before mid-January and possibility exists signing him would have no benefit until 2023 season.
A person with knowledge of the OBJ talks said there was a low expectation he would workout but when he didn’t it just confirmed to the club he’s not ready to play.
Fresh off visiting with Beckham on Monday, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on 105.3 The Fan's Shan & RJ the team was well aware of the risk presented by the move. He explained the inability to see the three-time Pro Bowler work out left him "not confident, at all," but clarified Dallas has enough information to feel good about a possible partnership:
It's not like a draft pick coming at you, we've got a lot of history here and you take a good look at everything. Not only the obvious, and that's his performance, but also any issues regarding health. So, all of this, we've got to come in with our eyes wide open and it has to be addressed and that’s when you see if you can make a deal or not.
Beckham's free agency has certainly garnered plenty of attention, but Moore's report underlines how he may not tilt the balance of power in the NFL this year.
Even if he's back in time for the playoffs, it's fair to question how effective he'll be. Beyond having to learn a new playbook on the fly, there's always a level of rust when a player has missed nearly a full year of action.
A final decision for Beckham could be imminent. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday the unsigned pass-catcher planned to speak with his family and might pick a team by mid-week.
Fans of whatever team wins the OBJ sweepstakes are likely to celebrate, but it could be 2023 before he starts paying meaningful dividends.
Cowboys' Jerry Jones Says He Enjoyed 'Every Minute' of Odell Beckham Jr.'s Visit
Dec 6, 2022
Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones stands for the playing of the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
The Dallas Cowboys had a productive meeting with free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in the eyes of team owner Jerry Jones.
"We had pretty extensive meetings," he said of Monday's visit on 105.3 The Fan's Shan & RJ (via Jon Machota of The Athletic). "We spent quite a bit of time together. I enjoyed every minute of it. We'll get back together today and see where we go from here. A lot of variables. It has to fit for both parties."
Jones expressed concern that the Cowboys haven't seen Beckham work out in person and said he was "not confident, at all" in signing the three-time Pro Bowler without some sort of workout. He hasn't played since suffering a torn ACL during the Super Bowl in February.
Still, Jones said the Cowboys have "got a good beat" on the torn ACL and what it might mean and are well aware of Beckham's playing resume. He contrasted the situation with the uncertainty teams often have with incoming rookies:
"It's not like a draft pick coming at you, we've got a lot of history here and you take a good look at everything. Not only the obvious, and that's his performance, but also any issues regarding health. So, all of this, we've got to come in with our eyes wide open and it has to be addressed and that's when you see if you can make a deal or not."
On Sunday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Beckham had visited with the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills before his trip to Dallas. Rapoport reported the Cowboys were "considered to be the favorite" but that the star wideout may not make a decision until the middle of the week.
Nobody knows what Jones and the team's representatives included in their pitch to Beckham, but they might have only needed to point to the last three weeks.
Dallas made an emphatic statement with a 40-3 drubbing of the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 20 before taking down the Giants on Thanksgiving. The Cowboys followed that with a win over the Indianapolis Colts in which they scored 33 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.
At 9-3, Mike McCarthy's squad may not have the NFL's best record, but it is one of the strongest in the league. Among the reported finalists, the Cowboys might give Beckham his best shot at winning a second Super Bowl title.
Odell Beckham Jr. Says Cowboys Have 'Good Possibility' of Signing Him to Contract
Dec 6, 2022
INGLEWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 8: Odell Beckham Jr. of the Rams with the Vince Lombarbi Trophy during an NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills on September 08, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Icon Sportswire)
Dallas Cowboys fans hoping for their team to sign Odell Beckham Jr. might not have to wait much longer.
Tim MacMahon of ESPN asked the wide receiver how likely it is that the Cowboys will sign him, and he responded by saying, "It's a good possibility."
The comment came after Beckham visited the team Monday.
Dallas isn't the only team interested in landing the LSU product. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that OBJ also met with the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills and planned on making a decision by the middle of this week ahead of the stretch run.
While Beckham played for the Giants during the first five seasons of his career, the Bills and Cowboys stand out.
If he signed with Buffalo, he could catch passes from Josh Allen and take advantage of the spacing that comes with playing alongside Stefon Diggs. The same could be said about Dallas with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb.
There was a time when Beckham was a No. 1 wide receiver, as he recorded more than 1,000 receiving yards in five of his first six seasons.
However, his health is a question mark after he suffered a torn ACL while helping lead the Los Angeles Rams to a Super Bowl LVI win over the Cincinnati Bengals. An NFC executive said there is "considerable doubt" about whether Beckham is healthy and can play effectively, per Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports.
"And that's a problem because Beckham has informed teams he's seeking a multiyear contract that he hopes will end up being worth $20 million per year," Vacchiano wrote.
Yet the Cowboys have made no secret about their desire to add him to an offense that already has Prescott, Lamb, Tony Pollard, Ezekiel Elliott, Michael Gallup, Dalton Schultz and Noah Brown.
A number of players have said they want him on the team, and the version of Beckham who scored a touchdown in the Super Bowl and posted nine catches and 113 receiving yards in the NFC Championship Game last season could be quite the difference-maker.
It appears as if there is a solid chance Beckham will go for a second straight ring while wearing a Cowboys uniform.
Odell Beckham Jr. Need Not Apply: Dallas Cowboys Are Already a Contender
Dec 5, 2022
ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 04: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) carries the ball during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Indianapolis Colts on December 4, 2022 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX. (Photo by George Walker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
A potential Odell Beckham Jr. signing is a luxury for the Dallas Cowboys. The team is already built to win at a high level now. In fact, Jerry Jones' squad is operating at a Super Bowl standard with a 9-3 record.
With Sunday's 54-19 victory over the spiraling-into-the-abyss Indianapolis Colts, the Cowboys did what good teams should do: They didn't play their best ball yet still found ways to win. Not only did Dallas capture another tally in the win column, the contest quickly became a blowout in the fourth quarter.
During victory Monday, the organization will celebrate by hosting Beckham. The open flirtation between these two parties has been as embarrassing as teenage public displays of affection.
Coincidentally, Beckham tweeted he "will return to greatness" a day before the visit.
A week ago, head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters that the Cowboys were "moving full steam ahead" in pursuit of the 30-year-old wide receiver. An incident aboard an American Airlines flight last week where Beckham had to be removed from the plane for reportedly going "in and out of consciousness" didn't even faze Jones.
"It did not," Jones said on 105.3 The Fan (h/t The Athletic's Jon Machota). "His overall team compatibility, his judgment, his behavior is not an issue with him. It is with many, but not with him."
The owner didn't mince words on why he wanted to sign the target, who hasn't played since he tore his ACL in Super Bowl LVI.
"We have to have this year," Jones said. "It's very important, the things we do to have him impact this year. This year has to be a big part of it. We have six regular-season games and the playoffs, we have, in my mind, almost the whole show ahead of us. We got to have a situation where he can really contribute now."
Jerry Jones watches before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
The Cowboys don't really, though. A move born out of desperation after years of disappointment could upset the balance of one of the NFL's best teams.
The fourth-quarter performance showed exactly why the Cowboys are so dangerous as currently constructed. They're not reliant on a singular player or one phase of the game. Their roster is as well-rounded as any.
Entering Sunday's final frame, the Cowboys held a tenuous two-point lead. The Colts moved the ball late in the third quarter, which resulted in an impressive 15-yard scoring grab by rookie wide receiver Alec Pierce.
From that point forward, Dallas scored 33 unanswered points in a variety of manners:
Wide receiver Michael Gallup snagged a three-yard lob pass from quarterback Dak Prescott.
Safety Malik Hooker converted a 38-yard scoop-and-score after Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox fumbled.
Tony Pollard ripped off a 30-yard touchdown run against one of the league's best rushing defenses. In fact, the Cowboys gained 79 rushing yards over expected against an Indianapolis defense that had previously allowed the fewest in the category, according to NFL Next Gen Stats.
Ezekiel Elliott slammed his way into the end zone from four yards out for Dallas' penultimate score.
Third-string running back Malik Davis called game when the undrafted rookie went up the gut for a 23-yard touchdown.
With the scoreboard stuck on tilt, the Cowboys forced four turnovers during that stretch. DaRon Bland, who stepped in for injured cornerback Anthony Brown, grabbed a pair of interceptions. Unfortunately, Brown looks to have suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, according to Jones.
The 33 unanswered fourth-quarter points became the second-most ever in NFL history, per ESPN Stats & Info. It's also Dallas' sixth game with four or more takeaways since Dan Quinn took over as defensive coordinator, which is the most by any unit since the start of the 2021 campaign.
Players all over the roster are having an impact for Dallas. McCarthy's group has won five of their last six games, with the only loss coming in overtime to the Green Bay Packers.
Odell Beckham Jr. is seen on the sidelines before an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
The possible addition of the mercurial wide receiver could upset the balance within the current setup. However, a healthy Beckham could be beneficial based purely on his skill set. After all, he provided the Los Angeles Rams a spark last season after the Cleveland Browns released him last November.
But his health remains in question, and Jones clearly stated Beckham's addition is based on what he can do right now.
"There is 'considerable doubt' around the league about just how healthy Beckham is, one NFC executive said, and whether he'll really be able to contribute much this season," FOX Sports' Ralph Vacchiano reported.
Besides, competition for the wide receiver's services remains stiff. Beckham already visited the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills. Suspiciously, Beckham's free-agent stops have not and will not include on-field workouts, according to the New York Post's Paul Schwartz.
ESPN's Jordan Raanan reported that Beckham prefers a reunion with the Giants. Dallas' NFC East counterpart is certainly more desperate to land his services since New York has next to nothing among its wide receiver corps.
Furthermore, the G-Men fell 1.5 games behind the Cowboys for second place in the division with Sunday's tie against the Washington Commanders.
ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 04: Tony Pollard #20 of the Dallas Cowboys scores a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half at AT&T Stadium on December 4, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Dallas already features numerous weapons.
Elliott and Pollard are a dynamic duo in the backfield. CeeDee Lamb is a slippery and explosive top target. Gallup caught two touchdown passes against the Colts. Tight end Dalton Schultz is currently designated as the organization's franchise player after getting the tag last offseason.
The return on investment in Beckham, who is looking for a multi-year deal, might be minimal, especially in the short term.
"We've just got to get down to a contract, an amount and health," Jones reiterated after the game. "There's no question in my mind that under the right circumstances, he can help us."
As of now, Dallas is very much in the conversation as the second-best team the NFC has to offer, only behind the Philadelphia Eagles. Jones doesn't need to be blinded by shiny objects or make another splashy signing.
The Cowboys are for real. They can beat anyone in the NFL. An addition just to make one at this point of the season isn't enough reason to possibly disturb everything going right at the moment.
Brent Sobleski covers the NFL for Bleacher Report. Follow him on Twitter, @brentsobleski.
