Dallas, TX
Fool Me Twice? Cowboys could infuriate fans with another aging RB blunder
The Dallas Cowboys were 27th in the NFL last year with 1,705 yards on the ground. The only reason they finished that high was thanks to a late-season push from Rico Dowdle, who finished with 1,079 yards.
Outside of Dowdle, the Cowboys had no one they could depend on to move the chains consistently. That included Ezekiel Elliott, who returned to the franchise after a year with the New England Patriots.
MORE: Cowboys blockbuster trade idea ships Micah Parsons to Bills for star RB & more
While most fans believed Elliott was washed, owner and general manager Jerry Jones was convinced he was still a featured back. Jones was proven wrong, as Zeke had 226 yards on the ground while averaging a career-worst 3.1 yards per attempt.
He was released before the conclusion of the regular season, but again, the front office refused to admit he wasn’t the same player. Instead, they said they were allowing him to sign with a team for a playoff run.
That’s why it’s a little alarming to read the latest prediction from Jacob Camenker of USA Today. He selected one free agency target for all 32 teams and has Dallas signing Raheem Mostert, who will be 33 when the season begins.
“The Cowboys are another team with cap issues, and Jerry Jones’ team hasn’t been interested in spending much in recent offseasons. That means they will be bargain-hunting. That makes Mostert a nice fit, as Dallas needs to add a veteran running back to its roster. Deuce Vaughn is the only one currently under contract for 2025 and Brian Schottenheimer’s teams have typically skewed run-heavy during his career. Pairing Mostert with a rookie from a loaded class would be an ideal situation for the Cowboys.” — Camenker, USA Today
Camenker is correct that the Cowboys also need to add a rookie running back, and the idea of Mostert isn’t terrible. That said, this team doesn’t need to try the same approach that failed them in 2024.
Mostert is not only older than Elliott was when he returned but is coming off a far worse season. The veteran back had just 278 yards with an average of 3.3 yards per attempt. Elliott recorded 642 yards during his 2023 campaign with the Patriots, so the Cowboys could at least point to that number as a reason for hope.
A better option for Dallas would be to bring back Rico Dowdle and pair him with a rookie. If Dowdle hits free agency and the price tag becomes too high, then they could look for outside options, but it’s best to stick with players under 30 at this position — unless their name is Derrick Henry.
— Enjoy free coverage of the Cowboys from Dallas Cowboys on SI —
Cowboys gifted DeMarcus Lawrence replacement in 7-round mock draft
6 late-round wide receivers Cowboys should monitor at NFL Combine
3 key Dallas Cowboys free agents among top NFL defenders available
Cowboys named ‘best fit’ for intriguing young free agent running back
Brian Schottenheimer’s full Cowboys coaching staff officially announced
Meet Abby Summers: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Rookie
Dallas, TX
Trackdown: Dallas 7-Eleven robbery suspect wanted
DALLAS – Dallas police need a name for a dangerous robber who pulled a gun on a 7-Eleven clerk and walked out with the cash register drawer.
He was caught on camera. But it’s been six months, and he’s still at large.
7-Eleven Robberies
What we know:
The robbery in question happened on Jan. 13 around 10:30 p.m. at the store at 302 North Marsalis Avenue.
A Black male who is about 5 feet 8 inches tall and about 170 to 180 pounds walked in and waited until no other customers were inside.
“After it’s empty, he displays a handgun and points it at the cashier,” said Det. Eduardo Lopez Villa. “I don’t know what he said. He just demanded the cash from the cash register.”
Det. Villa said the suspect took the whole cash register drawer before fleeing eastbound on foot on 8th Street.
What you can do:
The detective believes anyone who knows the suspect will be able to recognize him.
“Yes, most definitely based on the video and the screenshot. If you know him, you’ll recognize him,” he said.
Tipsters can call or text Det. Villa at 469-755-8445.
“I need his information so I can talk to him about this incident,” he said.
FOX 4’s Trackdown
You can watch Shaun Rabb’s Trackdown series every Wednesday on FOX 4. Episodes are also posted weekly online, on YouTube and on FOX Local.
FOX 4 viewers have now helped to make 220 arrests.
The Source: The information in this story comes from Dallas Police Det. Eduardo Lopez Villa.
Dallas, TX
Dallas weighs $500 million‑plus repair plans as City Hall’s future comes up for debate
Dallas, TX
Dallas weather: Flash flooding strands vehicles near DFW Airport after heavy rain
DALLAS – Slow-moving thunderstorms brought localized flash flooding to parts of North Texas on Tuesday evening, blocking highways near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and dropping several inches of rain in portions of Tarrant and Parker counties.
Flash Flood Warnings
Local perspective:
Flash flood warnings are in effect for Hopkins, Hunt, Rains and Van Zandt counties until 7:45 p.m.
Flooding was reported along Texas 183 near Valley View Lane south of DFW Airport, where stranded vehicles and water-covered roadways created hazardous travel conditions.
A flash flood warning remained in effect near the airport, although rainfall rates had begun to diminish as the storm weakened.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
The National Weather Service also issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northern Hood County, citing the potential for gusty winds and small hail. Forecasters reported hail ranging from pea-sized to marble-sized in parts of Hood, Parker and Denton counties.
Forecasters attributed the weakening storms in Denton County to an outflow boundary, a meteorological feature that can disrupt thunderstorm development.
The warning area was reduced as the storm weakened near sunset.
LIVE RADAR
What they’re saying:
FOX 4’s Kylie Capps said the storms moved unusually slowly from east to west, allowing heavy rain to accumulate over the same areas for several hours.
Rainfall estimates showed some locations in eastern Parker County and western Tarrant County received nearly 5 inches of rain during a six-hour period, while areas near DFW Airport recorded more than 2 inches.
Elsewhere in North Texas, northern Rains County received nearly 5 inches of rain.
7-Day Forecast
What’s next:
Forecasters expect a quieter overnight period, with only isolated showers lingering into the evening. Additional thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon, though coverage and the threat of severe weather are expected to remain limited.
Temperatures are forecast to reach about 90 degrees Wednesday.
Rain chances are expected to continue through the remainder of the workweek and into the weekend as an upper-level low-pressure system sends multiple disturbances across North Texas.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by FOX 4’s Weather Team
-
Washington, D.C1 minute agoWashington archbishop removes priest as exorcist after comments on UFOs and demons
-
Cleveland, OH4 minutes agoMale dead after running from crash scene and shooting another in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood, police say
-
Austin, TX10 minutes agoAustin, TX venue Emo’s on the move again, AEG to take over the building
-
Alabama16 minutes agoAlabama Baseball Host St Johns For A Trip To The World Series
-
Alaska19 minutes agoFirst Alaska mule deer harvest follows years of fleeting appearances in the state
-
Arizona24 minutes agoArizona’s dry heat may be deadlier than we thought
-
Arkansas31 minutes agoTexas bee swarm hospitalizes 3; Arkansas doctors explain warning signs of severe reactions
-
California34 minutes agoCalifornia man charged with bringing explosives to Sacramento airport after repeatedly calling FBI tip line | CNN