Cowboys Headlines: OC already being eyed; no Clowney comeback? Sorsby case fallout
Klayton Adams is in just his second season as an NFL offensive coordinator. But in a league where everyone is on the hunt for the next big thing, there’s already a sense that the Cowboys staffer could be a hot candidate on the head coach interview circuit in the very near future. Thankfully for Cowboys fans, his focus right now is taking Dallas to the next level.
The majority of the headlines in this Tuesday wrapup, though, focus where the team has all offseason, on defense. One fan is asking the team’s staff writers if a return from Jadeveon Clowney could still be in the works after a season in which the former No. 1 pick led the team in sacks. Things could change, of course, but it sure seems like the staff has moved on. Additionally, we’re getting early reviews on the defense from the Cowboys’ own offense, one staffer projects a major leap for third-year man Marist Liufau, and the notion of trading for Josh Sweat just won’t die.
Monday was a busy contract day, as the Chiefs finally inked both of their first-round draft picks to their rookie deals, and New England has made it official with Caleb Lomu. Things aren’t coming together, however, for Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers. The QB entering his final year has drawn a line in the sand in Tampa.
Elsewhere, Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper is pleading not guilty to domestic violence charges in a troubling incident that could be headed for a jury trial right around the time of Denver’s training camp. The Chiefs are reuniting with cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, and both Josh Sweat and Jacoby Brissett are present at Cardinals minicamp despite swirling uncertainty about the long-term status of both.
But it’s the case of Brendan Sorsby that dominated the news Monday. The Texas Tech quarterback has been granted permission to play for the Red Raiders this season despite a serious gambling history, even involving bets on teams he was playing for. While it now means teams like the Dolphins, Cardinals, and (reportedly) even the Eagles likely won’t have the chance to take Sorsby in the NFL’s supplemental draft, the fallout in the college ranks is likely just beginning. Georgia and Nebraska have already banned their teams from playing Texas Tech- in any sport- and more high-profile programs could follow suit.
Dallas Cowboys Top Headlines
- Cowboys OC Klayton Adams doubling down in Dallas amid increased interest around NFL :: Dallas Morning News (Link)
- Cowboys DC Parker looks to beat curve in adjusting to large NFL trend :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Mailbag: Interest in bringing back Clowney? :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- Dallas Cowboys linked to possible Josh Sweat trade with Cardinals by ESPN reporter :: SI.com (Link)
- What are the early impressions of Cowboys’ defense? ‘Very tricky’ and ‘annoying’ :: The Athletic (Link)
- Cowboys scout hints 3rd-round pick about to leap off TV in new role :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Cowboys hope to turn IPP flier into defensive line success story :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown celebrates East Texas wedding in hometown ceremony :: CBS19 (Link)
- PFF got too cute with its Cowboys offense list :: Inside the Star (Link)
Latest NFL Contract News
- Chiefs sign CB Mansoor Delane, DT Peter Woods to rookie contracts :: SI.com (Link)
- Patriots sign first-round draft pick Caleb Lomu :: Patriots.com (Link)
- Baker Mayfield says he’s ‘not anywhere close’ to deal with Buccaneers; sets training camp deadline :: The Athletic (Link)
News & Headlines from Around the NFL
- Broncos’ Cooper pleads not guilty; trial set for late July :: ESPN (Link)
- Josh Sweat, Jacoby Brissett in attendance for Cardinals’ mandatory minicamp :: ProFootballTalk (Link)
- Chiefs expected to sign CB L’Jarius Sneed :: NFL Trade Rumors (Link)
- NFL teams learn Brendan Sorsby verdict for supplemental draft :: Yardbarker (Link)
- Georgia, Nebraska ban teams from scheduling Texas Tech in wake of Brendan Sorsby ruling :: The Athletic (Link)
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