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The tattoo on Anthony Spencer's left arm reads: Only the beginning. It was the first tattoo he got as a sophomore in high school.

Ending Greg Ellis' decade-plus tenure with the Cowboys makes financial sense. The team would create more than $5 million in cap space if they can trade him, $4.15 million if they cut him.

Sometimes I even shock myself. A month ago I pointed out how many of the Cowboys' off-season moves were made with the idea of getting younger, realizing it's better - and cheaper - to build a team from within by grooming your own to take over for aging veterans than constantly speculating in free agency on players you know less about.

SMU punter Thomas Morstead was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft on Sunday, April 26.

There are certain things defenses cannot have enough of: cornerbacks and pass rushers.

The Cowboys had so much success finding an inside linebacker in the middle rounds of the 2003 draft, they've apparently decided not to push their luck.

IRVING, Texas - Here is the position most essential to the success of any 3-4 defense: Outside linebacker.

After reading every one of Wade Phillips' comments at last Wednesday's media breakfast from the NFL meetings, this occurred to me: Either by coincidence or on purpose with the off-season moves already having taken place, the Dallas Cowboys are trying to get younger.

Name: Greg Ellis Position: Outside Linebacker Height/Weight: 6-6, 262 Experience: 11 seasons College: North Carolina Key stat: Since sacks became an official NFL statistic in 1982, Ellis currently ranks second on the club with 77 career sacks.

The Cowboys' goal when free agency opened was to shore up a few positions of weakness: backup quarterback, defensive end, safety, linebacker.

Well, for those of you participating in the Roy Williams-to-Detroit Lions debate, the scenario is at least plausible.

The Cowboys' addition of veteran free-agent linebacker Keith Brooking prompted the question, "This team needs another linebacker?" Yes.

Cowboys fans should be pleased to know that owner Jerry Jones is about to break the bank for DeMarcus Ware , who has just one year remaining on his current deal.

This is the eighth of a 10-part series assessing each position on the Cowboys as well as free agent and draft possibilities.

While Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has cleared the air surrounding his comments on Marion Barber's toughness, there are differing reports on how much the running back actuallyA practiced on Wednesday.

Tex Schramm was always impressed by how the New York Yankees honored their best players in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium.

Jon Henderson stood in a suite at Texas Stadium, spouting off player statistics in a rhythmic staccato.

Not only has Wade Phillips taken a more active role in the Cowboys' defense, the head coach has been calling all of the defensive signals for the last six weeks.

Star-crossed CB Pacman Jones will miss Sunday's game against the New York Giants and possibly the remainder of the season after he suffered a neck injury against the Steelers, Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said ...

If the Friday after Thanksgiving is considered the official start of the holiday season, the Cowboys received quite a gift already.