Dallas Cowboys
Bruce Carter - #54 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 240 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/19/1988 |
| Birthplace | Havelock, NC |
| College | North Carolina |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 2nd round, 8th pick by Cowboys |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | 0 | 0 |
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Jones must get out of own way
The Cowboys hit rock bottom Sunday night with an overmatched offensive line and no running game, but it has been a void in leadership that has left a Super Bowl-caliber roster performing like an expansion franchise.
Cowboys' reeling continues in 45-7 loss to Pack
Aaron Rodgers threw for 289 yards and three touchdowns, Brandon Jackson scored twice and Green Bay routed the free-falling Cowboys 45-7 on Sunday night.
Packers-Cowboys prediction
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush offers his prediction for the Week Nine Packers-Cowboys game.
Cowboys continue to struggle at free safety
Dallas' long-standing problems at free safety haven't been alleviated by Alan Ball, who is proving to be no more than a stopgap, according to NFC East Whispers.
Packers-Cowboys matchup of the day: Saturday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the fifth of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ Week Nine game against the Cowboys.
Cowboys must examine right side of O-line
The Cowboys headed into this season feeling good overall about their offensive line, but problems have cropped up at almost every spot.
Packers-Cowboys matchup of the day: Friday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the fourth of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ Week Nine game against the Cowboys.
Colledge does not practice for Packers
The most noteworthy development on the Packers-Cowboys Thursday injury report was the disclosure that starting OLG Daryn Colledge (back) did not participate in the Thursday practice after seeing limited action in the practice the previous day.
Packers-Cowboys matchup of the day: Thursday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the third of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ Week Nine game against the Cowboys.
Cowboys sign CB McCann to 53-man roster
The Cowboys have elevated CB Bryan McCann from their practice squad to the 53-man roster.
Packers-Cowboys matchup of the day: Tuesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the first of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ Week Nine game against the Cowboys.
Cowboys release former third-rounder Williams
The Cowboys released former third-round pick LB Jason Williams, whose contributions had been mostly on special teams.
Kitna doesn’t spell doom for Cowboys’ receivers
The fact that QB Jon Kitna is starting for the injured Tony Romo doesn't mean you should abandon hope for the Dallas receiving corps.
Cowboys' Jones should make coaching change
As if it wasn't clear in last Monday's loss to the Giants, the Cowboys confirmed on Sunday that they are a team that will lose a lot of games this season.
PLAYER NEWS
Carter is out of for the season with a dislocated left elbow, making him the fourth Dallas defensive starter to go on injured reserve. The Cowboys said Monday they filled Carter's roster spot by signing Brady Poppinga, a seven-year veteran who last played for St. Louis in 2011.|||||||
Carter injured the elbow in Thursday's 38-31 loss to Washington. The Cowboys have lost both inside linebackers with defensive leader Sean Lee suffering a season-ending toe injury last month. The other defensive starters out for the year are safety Barry Church and defensive end Kenyon Coleman.
