Dan Hanzus recaps the fourth episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks: The Dallas Cowboys," which suffered from a change to the NFL schedule. On the plus side, Liev Schreiber's still the G.O.A.T. and Dak Prescott has an enticing new business venture.

Which players are poised to cash in on the 2021 NFL season? Gregg Rosenthal provides an early look at the top 25 free agents in 2022, and the class is absolutely loaded with talented pass catchers and defensive backs.

What's happened roughly a week into NFL training camp? Gregg Rosenthal gets you up to speed with 16 things we've learned so far. 

How will the Cowboys respond after an injury-plagued 2020 season? Can the Eagles take flight under first-year head coach Nick Sirianni? Michael Baca provides a training camp preview for the NFC East, with position battles and key players to watch across all four rosters.

The Dallas Cowboys have been chosen for the 20th-anniversary edition of the Emmy Award-winning series "Hard Knocks." Nick Shook identifies four juicy storylines to follow in this summer's five-episode HBO run.

Will Mike McCarthy help lift Dallas back to competitiveness with Dak Prescott healthy again? Adam Rank examines the state of the Cowboys.

Rumors about the Cowboys moving on from Leighton Vander Esch via trade or release have swirled since the draft. That's all they are: talk.

Jane Slater reports that while other teams are interested in the LB, the Cowboys are not interested in a trade.

Should the Falcons trade Julio Jones? Which positional battles bear watching ahead of the 2021 season? Why are the Panthers so high on Sam Darnold? Bucky Brooks digs into these topics in the latest Scout's Notebook.

Should Lamar Jackson be excited by the Ravens' draft haul? Will Russell Wilson be displeased with the Seahawks' selections? Jeffri Chadiha reveals who was helped by the 2021 NFL Draft and who was hurt by it.

NFL Network's Jane Slater reported that the Cowboys informed Leighton Vander Esch's agent that they would not be exercising the option on the linebacker due to ongoing salary cap uncertainty.

Gregg Rosenthal eyes winners and losers from Round 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft. How much did 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan help himself? Is Justin Fields facing an uphill battle in Chicago?

The deadline for NFL teams to option the fifth year on rookie contracts for their 2018 first-round picks is Monday, May 3, and some clubs are getting out ahead of the pack.

Keanu Neal played five seasons at safety in Atlanta. Not only is the newly singed Dallas Cowboy switching cities, but he'll also have a new position. Ian Rapoport reports that the Cowboys plan to switch Neal to weakside linebacker.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks explores the interesting fifth-year option decisions around Saquon Barkley, Baker Mayfield and more. Plus, five ideal team fits for explosive RB prospect Travis Etienne.

Gil Brandt examines which first-round picks from 2018 should have their fifth-year options picked up. Where do the Browns' Baker Mayfield and the Jets' Sam Darnold stand?

Zach Banner's first season as Pittsburgh's starting right tackle is likely over after one game. Here is all the news, injuries and transactions we're tracking on Tuesday.

Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch will undergo surgery on a broken collarbone and tight end Blake Jarwin is out for the season with a torn ACL, Ian Rapoport. 

After missing a quarter in Week 1, Duke Johnson might be out for all of Week 2. The Texans RB is considered a long shot to play Sunday against the Ravens because of an ankle sprain, Ian Rapoport reported. Plus, other news Around the NFL is monitoring on Monday.

Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch suffered a broken collarbone and is headed to injured reserve after suffering the injury in the first half of Sunday's loss to the Rams.

Gregg Rosenthal identifies 13 early storylines to watch as training camps ramp up around the NFL, including a setback for the Dallas Cowboys and intrigue at quarterback for the Washington Football Team.

The 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys linebacker missed seven games last season due to a neck injury but says he's fully recovered from January surgery. 

Will the Cowboys' season be defined by a linebacker? Is Calvin Ridley about to take the torch from Julio Jones in Atlanta? Can the Seahawks let Russell Wilson be great? Dan Hanzus predicts each NFC team's MVP for the 2020 season.

Gregg Rosenthal looks at one key homegrown player on each NFC team who could make a BIG difference in 2020. Can Leighton Vander Esch stay healthy? Will Dwayne Haskins make the leap?

Who are the NFL's rising stars? Marc Sessler identifies the league's best young talent with his All-Under-25 Team. Check out who made the cut at each position.

See the highest graded players according to Pro Football Focus from Week 9 of the 2021 NFL season.

Watch the Dallas Cowboys' top plays vs. the Houston Texans during Preseason Week 2.

Take a look at an exclusive clip from the first episode of "Hard Knocks."

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch discusses his teams changes and competition on the defensive side of the ball.

NFL Network's Steve Mariucci discusses the Dallas Cowboys defense during training camp practice.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Dallas Cowboys passing on linebacker Leighton Vander Esch's fifth-year option.

Watch highlights from the Week 14 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Watch the crazy endings from Week 9 of the 2020 NFL season.

Watch the best defensive plays of Week 8.

Watch the highlights from the Week 8 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and defensive end Dorance Armstrong recovers to give the ball back to Dallas.

NFL Network's Jane Slater reports that Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is slated to return to the lineup against the Arizona Cardinals on "MNF."

NFL Network's Jane Slater offers injury updates for the Dallas Cowboys, including line backer Leighton Vander Esch and offensive tackle Tyron Smith.

NFL Network's Jane Slater discusses how the Dallas Cowboys are planning to fill linebacker roles in the wake of injuries.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rpaoport reports Dallas Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch suffered a fractured collarbone and TE Blake Jarwin tore his ACL in their Week 1 opener.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks, Daniel Jeremiah identify top players returning from injury to watch in 2020.

NFL Network's Jane Slater's top takeaways from Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch's first offseason interview.

Watch highlights from the Week 11 game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions.

Watch highlights from the Week 5 games between the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys.

Next Gen Stats looks at which players had the highest tackle rate in the 2018 season.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch reflects on his rookie season.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch donates to his former high school to renovate their weight room.

Watch Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch's top 10 plays from the 2018 season.

NFL Network's Omar Ruiz goes 1-on-1 with Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch to react to his first Pro Bowl experience.

NFL Network's Jane Slater discusses how the Dallas Cowboys are game planning defensively for Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson.