{"id":47277,"date":"2025-04-07T12:35:08","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T12:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=47277"},"modified":"2025-04-07T12:35:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T12:35:08","slug":"breaking-cowboys-pegged-to-land-21-game-starter-who-was-just-cut-gridiron-heroics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=47277","title":{"rendered":"Breaking: Cowboys Pegged To Land 21-Game Starter Who Was Just Cut &#8211; Gridiron Heroics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>The Dallas Cowboys know that the 2025 season will be under a microscope.\u00a0 While they had an incredible amount of regular season success under Mike McCarthy, their post-season appearances left a lot to be desired.<\/p>\n<p>Going into this season, fans will immediately have high expectations for new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.\u00a0 As it turns out, one long-time start is being directly linked to the team for their turnaround.<\/p>\n<h3>Breaking: Cowboys Pegged To Land 21-Game Starter Who Was Just Cut<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_311840\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-311840\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Breaking: Cowboys Pegged To Land 21-Game Starter Who Was Just Cut 1\" src=\"https:\/\/gridironheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USATSI_21111555_168400517_lowres-scaled-e1741704313568.jpg\" alt=\"Breaking: Cowboys Pegged To Land 21-Game Starter Who Was Just Cut - Gridiron Heroics\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-311840\">Jul 29, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer during training camp at the River Ridge Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are a number of questions facing the Dallas Cowboys secondary heading into the 2025 season, varying in scope and importance. From the top of the depth chart, they trickle down to the smaller names. One name could help with that:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;,&quot;t&quot;:13,&quot;a&quot;:&quot;click&quot;,&quot;b&quot;:76}\">A franchise notorious for giving players second chances, the Cowboys could be a landing spot for former Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Jack Jones. The Raiders released Jones after a lackluster showing last season and a general scheme change incoming with Pete Carroll becoming the new head coach.<\/p>\n<p data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;,&quot;t&quot;:13,&quot;a&quot;:&quot;click&quot;,&quot;b&quot;:76}\">Jones posted career bests in tackles (69) and interceptions (three), ending his tenure as one of the most productive players from the Antonio Pierce regime. However, his 698 yards and nine touchdowns allowed in coverage remain a glaring negative for any team willing to take him on.<\/p>\n<p data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;,&quot;t&quot;:13,&quot;a&quot;:&quot;click&quot;,&quot;b&quot;:76}\">The uncertainty around Diggs makes the need for a backup plan more pertinent for this group. Jones may not be more steady than the options at hand, but Jones combined with the addition of a rookie generates more competition in the offseason.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ATTEhkOjFN8?si=ZrOS4VIj3rJBimp1\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_275272\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-275272\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Breaking: Cowboys Pegged To Land 21-Game Starter Who Was Just Cut 2\" src=\"https:\/\/gridironheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USATSI_24024062_168400517_lowres-scaled.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gridironheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USATSI_24024062_168400517_lowres-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/gridironheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USATSI_24024062_168400517_lowres-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gridironheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USATSI_24024062_168400517_lowres-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gridironheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USATSI_24024062_168400517_lowres-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gridironheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USATSI_24024062_168400517_lowres-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gridironheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USATSI_24024062_168400517_lowres-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gridironheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USATSI_24024062_168400517_lowres-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gridironheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USATSI_24024062_168400517_lowres-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/gridironheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USATSI_24024062_168400517_lowres-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Breaking: Cowboys Pegged To Land 21-Game Starter Who Was Just Cut - Gridiron Heroics\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-275272\">Aug 17, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) and cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) celebrate a play against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here is a full breakdown of Jones\u2019 career stats:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_219374\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-219374\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Breaking: Cowboys Pegged To Land 21-Game Starter Who Was Just Cut 3\" src=\"https:\/\/gridironheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/USATSI_21098236_168400517_lowres-scaled-e1719415719723.jpg\" alt=\"Breaking: Cowboys Pegged To Land 21-Game Starter Who Was Just Cut - Gridiron Heroics\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-219374\">Jul 27, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; A Dallas Cowboys helmet with Oakley visor at training camp at Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>For All NFL And College Football Content:<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gridironheroics.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/03\/image-10.png.webp\" alt=\"Breaking: Cowboys Pegged To Land 21-Game Starter Who Was Just Cut - Gridiron Heroics\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Get the latest Pro and College Football news, analysis, and breaking stories on the NFL, NCAA, Fantasy Football, and more! 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