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Jake Ferguson shows up to Cowboys camp stronger and faster in 2024
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When Dalton Schultz left in free agency ahead of the 2023 season, the Dallas Cowboys turned to second-year tight end Jake Ferguson. The fourth-round pick from Wisconsin had just 19 receptions for 174 yards with two touchdowns as a rookie.
Despite the modest numbers, the coaching staff had faith in his potential — and they weren’t wrong.
Ferguson broke out with 71 receptions for 761 yards and five touchdowns. He added three more touchdowns in the postseason and was rewarded with a trip to the Pro Bowl.
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Now entering his third season, Ferguson is looking to improve and arrived at training camp in excellent shape. After playing at 240 pounds last year, Ferguson is up to 255 and hasn’t sacrificed any speed.
“A lot of it was my speed, but also at the end of the year I finished at 240 lbs. and while I was still strong… that wasn’t the weight I can move guys at. At the exit interview coach was like we can get you to 250, 255… and right now I’m sitting at 255. I ran faster in all my testing. Ran faster than I did at the Combine. And then tested all and I lift better. I feel really good right now. Feel like I’m running well. Obviously… pads aren’t on yet so real football’s yet to be played.” — Ferguson said while speaking with reporters.
Dallas will have more targets to go around this year with Michael Gallup and Tony Pollard no longer on the roster. Much has been made of the battle for the WR3 spot, and for good reason, but Ferguson will also help pick up some of that slack.
He could also help their ground game outperform expectations should he become a better blocker, which he believes will happen thanks to the added strength.
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Best Dallas Cowboys player to wear jersey No. 41
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The sun has risen, which means we are another day closer to the start of the Dallas Cowboys season. In fact, fans are just 41 days away from watching their beloved Cowboys take the field against the Cleveland Browns.
A new day means it is time to celebrate another of the best players in the franchise’s long history.
Today, is all about the number 41.
Charlie Waters – DB
The best player to wear the 42 in Dallas was physical defensive back Barry Church. The best player to wear the 41 could be described as the same. Charlie Waters played 12 seasons in the NFL, all 12 of those years were with the Cowboys.
Waters played everywhere, from cornerback and free safety to strong safety.
The former third-round pick of the 1970 NFL Draft achieved 3 Pro Bowl selections and was a part of 2 Super Bowl-winning teams during his playing time.
After his playing career, Waters went on to become a coach for the Denver Broncos, starting in the 1988 season. Starting as the special teams coach and then working his way to defensive backs coach, Waters became the Broncos’ defensive coordinator for two seasons in 1993 and 1994.
A player with so much passion for the game, it is no surprise to see Charlie Waters as the best player to wear the number 41 in Dallas.
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Dallas Cowboys’ Sam Williams to miss 2024 NFL season after suffering knee injury
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Jaylen Waddle approves of an 18-game NFL season
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams will miss the 2024 season after tearing multiple ligaments in his left knee during Sunday’s practice, the team’s website reported.
Williams suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and torn medial collateral ligament while he was blocking during a special teams drill.
After recording 8.5 sacks over his first two NFL seasons, Williams was expected to play a greater role in Dallas’ pass rush alongside fellow defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence and All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons.
Williams, 25, has tallied 48 tackles, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 32 games (0 starts) for the Cowboys since being drafted in the second round out of Ole Miss in 2022.
Dallas’ veteran defensive depth dwindled this past offseason after Dante Fowler (45 career sacks) and Dorance Armstrong Jr. (23.5) left for the Washington Commanders in free agency.
The Cowboys selected Western Michigan defensive end Marshawn Kneeland in the second round (No. 56 overall) in April’s draft.
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WATCH: Cowboys rookie cornerback soars for impressive interception
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The Dallas Cowboys were considering taking Wake Forest cornerback Caelen Carson in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. When they decided to pass on him, they were thrilled to see him still on the board when they were back on the clock at pick No. 174 in the fifth round.
Carson is a 6-foot-0, 199-pound corner who excels in press coverage.
There’s a sense the Cowboys see him as their future slot corner with Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland locking down the outside spots.
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On Sunday, we all got to see exactly why the front office was so pumped to land Carson. In one-on-one coverage with wide receiver Kelvin Harmon, Carson was able to get in front of his man and make a leaping catch in front of the 6-2, 215-pound Harmon.
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The secondary in Dallas is loaded with Diggs, Bland, and Jourdan Lewis as their top three corners. They also have Eric Scott, Jr. who was a fifth-rounder in 2024, and Nahshon Wright, a third-round selection in 2021. It did get slightly thinner, however, when Gareon Conley was released since he plans to retire.
Carson is likely going to spend this season on special teams but should be a key member of the defense before long. Especially if he keeps making plays like this.
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