Dallas Cowboys
DeMarcus Ware - #94 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 254 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/31/1982 |
| Birthplace | Auburn, AL |
| College | Troy |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 1st round, 11th pick by Cowboys |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | 5 | 0 |
Vikings-Cowboys matchup of the day: Saturday
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Vikings-Cowboys matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a look at another key matchup in Sunday's Cowboys-Vikings game.
Spencer: Cowboys not far away defensively
The Cowboys' defense was playing at an exceptionally high level late last season prior to the playoff loss to the Vikings, and OLB Anthony Spencer told PFW he thinks the team can follow a similar path this time around.
Cowboys elevate Holly to 53-man roster
The Cowboys signed WR Jesse Holly from their practice squad on Friday and released OT Robert Brewster.
Vikings-Cowboys matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a look at another key matchup in Sunday's Cowboys-Vikings game.
Cowboys sign OT Parnell
The Cowboys signed OT Jermey Parnell from the Saints' practice squad on Thursday.
They said it: Vikings edition
Here's a sampling of things heard this week by Vikings and Cowboys players and coaches.
Favre would consider sitting to rest elbow
Vikings QB Brett Favre said Wednesday he would consider resting his sore elbow and sitting out games.
Vikings' 60-second rant: Loser goes home Sunday
Sobering news for the loser of Cowboys-Vikings: Since the NFL expanded the playoffs to 12 teams in 1990, there have been only five clubs that have started 1-4 and made the postseason.
America loves 'America's Team'
A new poll reports that for the fourth year in a row, the Cowboys have been voted as the most popular NFL team.
Cowboys' problems run deeper than simple mistakes
It would be easy to write off the Cowboys' 1-3 start as a result of a lack of discipline, but Dallas also is suffering through some poor play by players who were thought to be key pieces.
Jones wrestles away lead in Cowboys backfield
In quite possibly the league's most erratic backfield situation, Felix Jones has regained the lead for carries in Dallas.
Titans continue NFC dominance in 34-27 win vs. Cowboys
A pair of costly Cowboys mistakes led the Titans to a 34-27 win in Dallas.
Cowboys' Buehler still must improve kickoffs
Although he led the NFL in touchbacks on kickoffs last season, Cowboys PK David Buehler is struggling this year, according to NFC East Whispers.
Cowboys' run defense comes into focus
The Cowboys spent the bye week working on consistent tackling and maintaining gap responsibility, which was a problem on what amounted to three big runs in the last game.
PLAYER NEWS
The Dallas Cowboys have reworked the contracts of five starters, including Ware, to save salary cap space.|||||||
Ware's salary is going down to $1 million for this season, and a $5 million bonus is being spread over the rest of the contract, saving $4 million.
As expected, Ware is active for Sunday's season finale against washington.|||||||
Ware is dealing with shoulder and elbow injuries.
Ware was on the sideline in the fourth quarter with a right shoulder strain.|||||||
Ware has been limited in practice in recent weeks by a right elbow problem.
Ware left Sunday's game in the fourth quarter with what coach Wade Phillips believes is a sprained neck muscle.|||||||
"I think DeMarcus is going to be all right," Phillips said.
Ware missed practice Thursday because of a sore back.|||||||
The problem isn't considered serious and Ware is expected to play in Saturday night's home playoff game against Philadelphia. Ware, who has 11 sacks, has played with a fracture in his wrist for much of the season. After straining his neck in a headfirst collision against San Diego, he didn't miss a game and the following week had two sacks, forcing fumbles on both.
