The Cowboys have granted the 29-year-old running back's request for a release. Elliott will be placed on waivers, and once he clears he will be eligible to sign with any team.

The Dallas Cowboys have released running back Ezekiel Elliot from the roster. "Out of respect and appreciation for Zeke and wanting to provide him with an opportunity to pursue any potential playoff participation possible,

Dowdle carried the ball 23 times for 104 yards against the Eagles. It’s Dowdle’s fourth 100-yard performance of the season — they’ve all come in the past five games. Prior to Dowdle’s hot streak, the Cowboys had the second-longest 100-yard rusher drought in the NFL.

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy says he wants to hold off on talking about his and his staff's future until after Sunday's season finale.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones seemingly gave head coach Mike McCarthy a vote of confidence on Tuesday, but that doesn't mean he will secure a contract extension. "What I'm not going to do this morning is get into any indication that I'm not interested in having Mike back,