GREG ZUERLEIN NEWS

Placed on PUP list The Cowboys are putting Zuerlein (back) on the PUP list to start training camp, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact While there hasn't been any report of offseason surgery, Zuerlein does have a history of back injuries, including some appearances on the Cowboys' practice reports in the second half of last season. However, the 33-year-old has played 16 games in back-to-back seasons, and he could reclaim his past status as a top-five fantasy kicker if the Cowboys offense picks up where it left off before Dak Prescott (leg) suffered a season-ending injury last year. Zuerlein is the only kicker on the Cowboys' roster, so they'll need to sign someone else for training camp -- or use backup punter Hunter Niswander as a temporary kicker -- if Greg the Leg isn't ready to practice within the next few days.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas Cowboys lead 32 compensatory draft picks with 4

The Dallas Cowboys have been awarded the maximum four compensatory picks in April’s NFL draft, while the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers will get three apiece

MARCH 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Rams tab Morris to replace Staley as defensive coordinator

The Los Angeles Rams have hired Raheem Morris to be their new defensive coordinator

JANUARY 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Bounces back with Dallas Zuerlein connected on 34 of 41 field-goal attempts and 33 of 36 extra points over 16 games for the Cowboys in 2020.

Impact In his first season for a team other than the Rams, the veteran kicker rebounded from a rough 2019, setting a new career high with 41 FG attempts while converting them at better than 80 percent for the fourth time in the last five years. Zuerlein has two more seasons left on the contract he signed last offseason, and he's given Dallas little reason to go looking for a replacement.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McCarthy defends key decisions as loss eliminates Cowboys

Mike McCarthy is defending two key decisions in Dallas' 23-19 loss to the New York Giants that eliminated the Cowboys from the playoffs

JANUARY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Giants outlast Cowboys, lose division hours later to WSH

Rookie Xavier McKinney intercepted Andy Dalton in the end zone with 1:15 remaining, lifting the New York Giants to the brink of an unprecedented, six-win playoff berth with a 23-19...

JANUARY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South

The Tennessee Titans needed the game of Derrick Henry’s career and another big comeback to win their first AFC South title since 2008

JANUARY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Seeds of hope: Cowboys alive and kicking in woeful NFC East

The Dallas Cowboys are one of three teams in the NFC East that could make the playoffs after having a 2-7 record

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • Associated Press

Perfect afternoon in big win Zuerlein connected on all three of his field-goal attempts and all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's win over the Eagles.

Impact The veteran kicker has delivered double-digit points in three straight games, something he'd done only three times in his first 11 games as a Cowboy. Zuerlein will try to stay locked in and help kick Dallas to a possible division title in Week 17 against the Giants.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys beat Eagles 37-17, stay alive with Washington loss

Andy Dalton threw for 377 yards and three touchdowns, two to Michael Gallup, and the Dallas Cowboys stayed alive in the playoff race with a 37-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagl...

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • Associated Press

Big day in wild win Zuerlein converted two of his three field-goal attempts and all five of his extra points in Sunday's 41-33 win over the 49ers.

Impact His 60-yard attempt at the end of the first half drifted wide right, but otherwise Zuerlein took full advantage of his largest volume of the season, as the Cowboys scored 40 or more points for the first time since Dak Prescott (ankle) got hurt. The veteran kicker has seen at least three FG attempts in four straight games and six of the last seven, giving him significant upside in Week 16's clash with the Eagles.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pollard scores 2 with Elliott out, Cowboys beat 49ers 41-33

Tony Pollard ran for two touchdowns with Ezekiel Elliott sidelined by an injury for the first time in the two-time rushing champion’s career, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the San Fr...

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Perfect day against Cincy Zuerlein converted all three of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra points in Sunday's win over the Bengals.

Impact Three early Cincy fumbles gave the Cowboys plenty of extra possessions, and after a rough night in Baltimore last week, Zuerlein didn't waste any of his opportunities this time around. He's kicked at least three FGs in four of the last six games, and he could be busy again in Week 15's clash with the 49ers.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dalton returns to Cincy, leads Cowboys over Bengals 30-7

Andy Dalton was good enough in his return to Cincinnati, tossing two touchdown passes and helping lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 30-7 win over the Bengals

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Awful night in Baltimore Zuerlein missed three of his four field-goal attempts and connected on both his extra points in Tuesday's loss to the Ravens.

Impact The nine points he left on the table didn't ultimately matter in a 34-17 defeat, but it was still a dreadful performance from the veteran kicker. Zuerlein missed from 40, 53 and 52 yards on three straight attempts, but it may have just been one of those nights in Baltimore, as even the normally ultra-reliable Justin Tucker missed a 36-yarder. The Dallas offense has been handing him plenty of opportunities lately -- Zuerlein's attempted at least three FGs in four of the last five games -- but his inability to convert consistently puts his fantasy utility on shaky ground.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys take NFC's worst record into final quarter of season

The Dallas Cowboys have the worst record in the NFC going into the final quarter of the season

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Sinking Cowboys get run-down feeling in 34-17 loss to Ravens

The three missed field goals, the seven penalties and costly interception were not easy to take

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Jackson, Ravens run past Cowboys 34-17 to end 3-game slide

Lamar Jackson ran for 94 yards and a touchdown as the focal point of a relentless rushing attack that amassed 294 yards, and the Baltimore Ravens emerged from a COVID-19 outbreak t...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Perfect in Thanksgiving loss Zuerlein connected on all three of his field-goal attempts and his only PAT in Thursday's loss to Washington.

Impact The Cowboys' offense stalled repeatedly in the red zone thanks in large part to Washington's pass rush, and Zuerlein's longest field goal of the afternoon went for only 33 yards. The team's Week 13 matchup could feature more of the same on the road against the Ravens, potentially making the veteran kicker a solid fantasy option even if Dallas struggles as a whole.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Washington LT Cornelius Lucas out again for Dallas game

Washington left tackle Cornelius Lucas is missing his second straight game with an ankle injury in a Thanksgiving visit to Dallas

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Active Thursday Zuerlein (back) is active for Thursday's game against Washington.

Impact Zuerlein was limited in practice Monday through Wednesday, but a cloud remained over his head in advance of this contest. No matter, he's suiting up versus the Football Team's ninth-ranked scoring defense (22.7 points per game).

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Zuerlein (back) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Washington, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Zuerlein put together a trio of limited practices on a short week, and coach Mike McCarthy has said that he doesn't expect the kicker to miss Thursday's game. The Cowboys also still haven't made a move to sign another kicker to the practice squad for emergency depth, which appears to reinforce the notion that Zuerlein is on track for Thanksgiving Day.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as limited in practice The Cowboys listed Zuerlein (back) as a limited practice participant on Tuesday's estimated report, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Impact Zuerlein has now been listed as limited on both of the Cowboys' first two Week 12 injury reports, but coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that he doesn't think the kicker is in any real danger of missing the team's Thanksgiving Day matchup with Washington, according to Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News. Dallas will unveil its final injury report of the week Wednesday, at which point it will be known whether Zuerlein carries a designation into the contest.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Thursday Coach Mike McCarthy believes Zuerlein (back) will be available Thursday against Washington, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports. "He looks to be OK. He was here toda...

Impact Zuerlein tweaked his back during this past Sunday's win at Minnesota at the end of a kickoff. The injury caused the kicker to be listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report, putting him on track to uphold McCarthy's prediction. Zuerlein will have two more chances to prove his health before the Cowboys either clear him or give him a designation for Week 12.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Battling back injury Zuerlein (back) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact At this time, there's no real concern about Zuerlein's availability for Thursday's game against Washington. The Cowboys don't have a backup kicker on the active roster or the practice squad, so punter Hunter Niswander likely would take over the starting duties if Zuerlein did sit out.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE