Dallas Cowboys
Justin Durant - #52 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 240 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/20/1985 |
| Birthplace | Florence, SC |
| College | Hampton |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 2nd round, 16th pick by Jaguars |
Cowboys sign P Moorman
The Cowboys signed former Bills P Brian Moorman, the team announced Thursday.
Cowboys sign S Frampton
The Cowboys signed S Eric Frampton on Tuesday. Frampton was one of five safeties who tried out for the Cowboys.
NFC East Spin cycle: Week Three
The Giants and Eagles are heading in opposite directions; the Cowboys clawed back; and the Redskins lost again.
Cowboys S Church tears Achilles
Cowboys S Barry Church suffered an Achilles tendon injury and is expected to undergo surgery on Tuesday.
Cowboys top Bucs 16-10 in home opener
DeMarco Murray had an 11-yard touchdown run, Dan Bailey kicked three field goals and the Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 16-10 Sunday.
Cowboys' DL depth will be tested again
Injuries have hurt the Cowboys up front defensively, but their depth appears pretty strong.
Key matchup: Buccaneers OTs vs. Cowboys pass rush
In Thursday’s Key Matchup, we analyze the battle on the edges in pass-rush situations when the Bucs visit the Cowboys in Week Three.
Report: NFL fines Seahawks WR Tate
Seahawks WR Golden Tate was fined $21,000 for his Week Two blindside block of Cowboys ILB Sean Lee, according to an ESPN Dallas report.
Guilty plea close for ex-NFL WR Hurd
Former NFL WR Sam Hurd is moving closer to a deal to plead guilty in the federal drug-distribution case against him, his attorney said.
NFC East Spin cycle: Week Two
The Cowboys and Redskins take two big steps back, the Giants avoid 0-2 and the Eagles keep winning. But how exactly?
Cowboys' offense stalls in loss to Seahawks
Marshawn Lynch and the Seahawks took control of the clock and the scoreboard in the second half, shutting down Tony Romo and the Cowboys.
Cowboys' Tyron Smith fined $15K for horse-collar
Cowboys OLT Tyron Smith has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for his horse-collar tackle in the season-opening win over the Giants.
Cowboys release TE Cochart
The Cowboys released TE Colin Cochart, who had originally been claimed off waivers from Cincinnati.
NFC East Spin cycle: Week One
The Giants are 0-1, the Eagles barely survived Cleveland and the Redskins and Cowboys appear to be top dogs in the division.
Cowboys still have OL issues to ponder
The Cowboys turned in a gutsy Week One victory at the Giants, but not one without some OL concerns.
PLAYER NEWS
The Dallas Cowboys have signed Durant to a free-agent contract.|||||||
Durant started 14 games and had 103 tackles last season for Detroit, where he played the last two years after starting his career with four seasons in Jacksonville.
The Detroit Lions are without leading tackler Justin Durant for their game at Dallas.|||||||
Durant was inactive Sunday because of a concussion. Bobby Carpenter, a former first-round pick by the Cowboys, replaced Durant in the starting lineup at outside linebacker.
Durant is set to join the Detroit Lions. Teams can talk to veteran free agents, but can't sign them until Friday.|||||||
Durant, a linebacker who played four seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, confirmed Thursday that he will sign a two-year contract with the Lions. The 6-foot-1, 240-pound Durant started nine games last season for the Jaguars while battling injuries.
Durant is out for Sunday's game at Houston.|||||||
The Jaguars need a victory and a loss by the Colts to clinch their first AFC South crown.
Durant will likely miss the Jaguars' contest against Houston on Sunday.|||||||
Durant, who pulled a groin muscle two weeks ago against Buffalo and missed last week's game, was listed as doubtful.
