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Michael Gehlken joined the Cowboys beat for the Dallas Morning News in August 2019. He is entering his 15th season covering the NFL, having previously reported on the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders.

Dallas Cowboys breakout candidates for 2024: No. 3 WR Jalen Tolbert

Tolbert stands to be the greatest beneficiary of Michael Gallup’s release.

By Michael GehlkenCowboys1 hour agoMember Exclusive

Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) celebrates with safety Jayron Kearse (1) and...

Dallas Cowboys breakout candidates for 2024: No. 4 S Juanyeh Thomas

Can Thomas build upon the strong impression he made the past two years?

By Michael GehlkenCowboysJul 9, 2024Member Exclusive

Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant (48) reaches to catch a pass during a practice at...

Dallas Cowboys breakout candidates for 2024: No. 5 TE Princeton Fant

No position on the Cowboys’ roster is deeper with young talent than tight end.

By Michael GehlkenCowboysJul 8, 2024Member Exclusive

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver David Durden (left), tight end John Stephens (center) and...

How promising Dallas Cowboys rookie trio bonded over three ACL injuries in five days

Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and tight end John Stephens will be groomsmen at wide receiver David Durden’s wedding.

By Michael GehlkenCowboysJun 25, 2024Member Exclusive

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws to a target during the team’s mandatory...

If Trevor Lawrence’s contract affects Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys have already lost

Paying Prescott market value while signing both CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons to extensions appears prohibitive.

By Michael GehlkenCowboysJun 14, 2024Member Exclusive

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (right) competes with the quarterbacks who throw to a...

Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs feels ‘good’ in ACL recovery, may miss start of camp

The Pro Bowl cornerback missed all but two games last season after suffering a torn ACL in a Cowboys practice.

By Michael GehlkenCowboysJun 6, 2024Member Exclusive

Dallas Cowboys veteran guard Zack Martin (70) stretches at the onset of the first practice...

Cowboys RG Zack Martin prepares for potential final season: ‘I want to stay in the moment’

If the sure-fire future Hall of Famer decides to retire in 2025, he wants to finish on a high note.

By Michael GehlkenCowboysJun 5, 2024Member Exclusive

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson (left) and Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb (right). Left...

Cowboys and CeeDee Lamb have important question to answer after Justin Jefferson extension

Jefferson became the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history on Monday. It could be the ceiling, or the floor, for a Lamb extension.

By Michael GehlkenCowboysJun 4, 2024Member Exclusive

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving answers questions from the media following practice at...

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving talks time in Boston, focusing in on NBA Finals vs. Celtics

Irving described his time with the Celtics in mostly positive terms while acknowledging personal growth he experienced.

By Michael GehlkenMavericksJun 3, 2024Member Exclusive

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones, left, answers the question of a media...

Dallas Cowboys pass go, gain $9.5 million in 2024 cap space

The savings come from wide receiver Michael Gallup’s release in March as a post-June 1 cut.

By Michael GehlkenCowboysJun 3, 2024Member Exclusive