JAIME ARON

11 - 1:36am

ARLINGTON — Jason Garrett has a lengthy wish list for the Dallas Cowboys’ final big test of the preseason tonight in Minnesota. He’d like to see Tony Romo string together several crisp drives, especially if they can feature running backs Tashard Choice and DeMarco Murray. Injuries have kept both out all preseason, and they’re battling for the backup spot behind Felix Jones. Garrett hasn’t said whether they will play, but the club clearly hopes so.

Cowboys' Bryant learning to be more mature as pro 08/26/11 - 12:32am

ARLINGTON — Dez Bryant is listening. And learning. A month into his second season with the Dallas Cowboys, Bryant has become more than a well-intentioned kid who keeps getting into trouble. He’s becoming more of a professional. He understands what’s required from him and what the consequences are if he doesn’t live up to those requirements. He’s showing up on time for meetings and practices. He knows his playbook and runs crisp routes.

Cowboys wide receiver Bryant learning to be more of a professional 08/25/11 - 11:29pm

ARLINGTON — Dez Bryant is listening. And learning.

Cowboys extend cornerback Scandrick's contract for five more years, $27 million 08/24/11 - 11:45pm

Cowboys hope RB Jones can add strong finish to a season 08/23/11 - 12:37am

ARLINGTON — Felix Jones is doing it again, getting into open space and shimmying his way into wider, more open spaces. Through two preseason games, Jones is averaging 8.6 yards every time he touches the ball. In just 11 tries, he’s already had runs of 22, 18 and 11 yards, plus another burst of 16 yards on a screen. Having anointed him as their featured running back this season, the Dallas Cowboys are thrilled to see it. They also know this is August, and his body is as fresh as it’s going to be.

Rivers sharper than Romo, Chargers beat Cowboys 08/22/11 - 12:24am

ARLINGTON - Tony Romo was sharp. Philip Rivers was sharper. And the most accurate guy of all was San Diego coach Norv Turner.

ARLINGTON — Tony Romo was sharp. Philip Rivers was sharper. And the most accurate guy of all was San Diego coach Norv Turner. Rivers led San Diego to scores on two of his three drives, then Turner helped his club score another touchdown with two successful challenges on a single series in the Chargers’ 20-7 preseason victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.

Cowboys QB McGee making most of preseason chance 08/21/11 - 2:07am

ARLINGTON - In his third year with the Dallas Cowboys, Stephen McGee has taken on a new role: baby sitter.

ARLINGTON — In his third year with the Dallas Cowboys, Stephen McGee has taken on a new role: baby sitter. McGee is the quarterback of the third string, a collection of late-round picks, undrafted free agents and journeymen. Since he’s been around long enough to know every nuance of his role, he learned everyone else’s, too. So before every play he goes around the huddle and makes sure linemen know whom to block and that running backs and receivers know every step they’re supposed to take. That’s awfully nice of him. Pretty savvy, too.

Cowboys, Chargers bang heads in heat, on grass in scrimmage 08/19/11 - 1:57am

IRVING - The air was hot, the grass was real and the guys on the other side of scrimmage wore different uniforms. It was a practice unlike anything the Dallas Cowboys have had this preseason.

IRVING — The air was hot, the grass was real and the guys on the other side of scrimmage wore different uniforms. It was a practice unlike anything the Dallas Cowboys have had this preseason. The 4 a.m. Pacific time wake-up call was different for the San Diego Chargers, too. The Cowboys and Chargers spent the first of three days together Thursday with a morning workout on the outdoor fields at Cowboys’ headquarters. They squared off for almost two hours, leaving around the time temperatures made their near-daily bolt beyond 100 degrees.

Cowboys LB Butler ready to be unleashed by Ryan 08/15/11 - 12:25am

ARLINGTON — Victor Butler was easy to spot in the Dallas Cowboys’ preseason opener. Wherever Tim Tebow went, Butler followed. Butler wasn’t a “spy” assigned to stalk Tebow. It just seemed that way, a strong indication the third-year outside linebacker is ready to break free from his role as understudy to DeMarcus Ware and Anthony Spencer. It’s also further proof why many feel Butler could be the Cowboys player who benefits most from the arrival of new defensive coordinator Rob Ryan and his aggressive scheme.

Cowboys' Harris gets good start 08/13/11 - 12:28am

ARLINGTON - Dwayne Harris' head was spinning. Giddy just to be playing his first game for the Dallas Cowboys, the rookie receiver was learning on the fly, too.

ARLINGTON — Dwayne Harris’ head was spinning. Giddy just to be playing his first game for the Dallas Cowboys, the rookie receiver was learning on the fly, too. Coach Jason Garrett had just pointed out a mistake Harris made running with the ball after his last reception, and now quarterback Stephen McGee was telling him to be ready to recognize a blitz and change his route if it came. So, what did the kid do?