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Cowboys' secret offensive weapon finally being used the right way

When Brian Schottenheimer took over as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, he made it clear that a goal was to get more creative on offense and to use more motion, something the fan base was calling for under Mike McCarthy.

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Throughout the NFL offseason, Brian Schottenheimer has made it clear that the Dallas Cowboys plan to get All-Pro return specialist KaVontae Turpin more involved in the offense.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Jalen Tolbert and KaVontae Turpin And How 'Dirty Work' Is Key To Cowboys Depth Chart

The Dallas Cowboys' third receiver spot, for me, is down to two players in Jalen Tolbert and KaVontae Turpin. Yes, others in Jonathan Mingo, Traeshon Holden, Ryan Flournoy, and Jalen Brooks have flashed this preseason, but there is something that both Tolbert and Turpin have in their kit bag that the others don't.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / July 31

Cowboys 'Game-Changer' KaVontae Turpin Earns Promise From Brian Schottenheimer

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro returner KaVontae Turpin is no longer the one-trick pony we first saw when he entered the league. Used as a receiver sparingly under Mike McCarthy in the past two seasons, Turpin's usage in Brian Schottenheimer's offense is expected to increase ...

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Cowboys' offensive twist could favor KaVontae Turpin, Jadyon Blue

The Dallas Cowboys offense is expected to have an explosive passing game entering the 2025-26 NFL season, thanks to the wide receiver duo of CeeDee Lamb and offseason acquisition George Pickens, who was acquired in a post-NFL draft trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / July 28

153-pound KaVontae Turpin levels 332-pound Tyler Smith in training camp collision

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro return specialist KaVontae Turnpin is known for his blazing speed, registering the fastest speed of any player in the NFL last season, while All-Pro guard Tyler Smith is known for his strength and ability to maul defenders.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Cowboys' KaVontae Turpin Reveals New 'Goal' At Running Back

When you have an offensive weapon like KaVontae Turpin, you need to get the ball in his hands as much as possible, and it's clear that is what Dallas Cowboys head coach/offensive play-caller Brian Schottenheimer is going to do.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / July 24

KaVontae Turpin Places Blame For Arrest As Cowboys Experiment On Offense

The Dallas Cowboys' running back room is seen as one of the most hotly contested battles of training camp to watch play out over the coming weeks. But after just two days in Oxnard, the group of Miles Sanders, Javonte Williams, Jaydon Blue and Deuce Vaughn might now be nervously looking over their shoulder.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / July 23

KaVontae Turpin breaks silence on recent marijuana, weapons arrest

The Dallas Cowboys have been adding some exciting wrinkles to the offense early on in training camp, with All-Pro return specialist KaVontae Turpin getting some work out of the backfield as a running back.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / July 23

KaVontae Turpin might be more than just a WR on offense

Welcome to the first week of Dallas Cowboys training camp, the time we all get to overreact to the first handful of things we see on the field. Well, here is mine.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / July 22

It took one training camp practice for the Dallas Cowboys to tease something everyone wants to see on offense

What a time to be alive: Football is back on our social media feeds as those with boots on the ground bring us video clips from Dallas Cowboys practice

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / July 22

Best highlights from Dallas Cowboys first 2025 training camp practice

The energy was cranked up to 10 as the Dallas Cowboys held their first practice of training camp on Tuesday. The session was open to fans and media members, so there was no shortage of clips to get the fans ready for the new season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / July 22

KaVontae Turpin gets new role in Cowboys offense that will excite fans

Dallas Cowboys training camp is underway in Oxnard, California, and fans got their first look at the revamped roster on the field during the team's first open practice on Tuesday afternoon.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / July 22

Brian Schottenheimer addresses KaVontae Turpin's offseason arrest

Throughout the NFL offseason, the majority of the conversation surrounding the Dallas Cowboys centered on the team's aggressive offseason moves and the Micah Parsons contract situation.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / July 12

Turpin’s legal issues hurt his chances at WR3

Just when it looked like the Dallas Cowboys’ offseason was finally free of distractions, trouble emerged in the form of an unexpected legal issue. In the early morning hours one June Sunday, wide receiver and return specialist KaVontae Turpin was arrested by the Allen Police Department and charged with two misdemeanors in Collin County.

Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / July 8

Troubling details emerge from Cowboys WR’s arrest

Troubling details emerge from Cowboys WR KaVontae Turpin’s arrest

He signed a new contract with Dallas in March that is worth up to $18 million over three years.

Dallas Cowboys News / Field Level Media / July 6

Cowboys All-Pro KR KaVontae Turpin arrested on 2 charges

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro kick returner KaVontae Turpin is facing misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana (less than 2 ounces) and unlawful carrying of a weapon following his arrest on Saturday.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 6

Cowboys WR KaVontae Turpin Arrested On Weapon & Marijuana Charges

According to CBS, Cowboys WR KaVontae Turpin was arrested Sunday morning for weapon and marijuana charges in Collin County. He was booked into the Collin County jail for possession of marijuana and unlawful carrying of a weapon, two misdemeanors.

Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7

Cowboys player arrested on drug and gun charges

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin is facing multiple charges after he was arrested on Sunday morning. Turpin was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with possession of marijuana and unlawful carrying of a weapon, according to police records.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / June 5

Is KaVontae Turpin poised for biggest season yet?

The Dallas Cowboys are going to be looking to get some production from nearly everyone under first-year head coach, Brian Schottenheimer. This team found an All-Pro in KaVontae Turpin just a few years ago after he won the MVP of the UFL.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / May 24

How will KaVontae Turpin fit into the 2025 Cowboys offense?

In one of the most covered Cowboys offseasons in recent memory, one major contract is flying far under the radar. KaVontae Turpin, Dallas’ special-teams ace and emerging offensive weapon, signed a three-year, $18M extension in March.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / March 11

Cowboys to re-sign KaVontae Turpin

KaVontae Turpin has managed to land a deal keeping him in place with the Cowboys. The pending restricted free agent will not need a tender after all. Turpin and the Cowboys have agreed to a three-year deal, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 11

Cowboys Re-Signing WR KaVontae Turpin To Three-Year Deal

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Cowboys are re-signing WR KaVontae Turpin to a three-year deal. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero adds the deal is worth $18 million. Turpin was a restricted free agent and Dallas used the second-round tender on him.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / March 3

Cowboys planning to use second-round RFA tender on KaVontae Turpin

The Cowboys are interested in keeping a number of their pending unrestricted free agents from hitting the market next week. One of their RFAs, meanwhile, is unlikely to become available.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 3

Cowboys Using Second Round Tender On RFA WR KaVontae Turpin

Per Calvin Watkins, the Cowboys are using a second-round tender on restricted free agent WR KaVontae Turpin. Watkins adds the tender is worth $5.34 million and they will receive a second-round pick should they decide to not match an offer Turpin receives from another team.