HUNTER LUEPKE NEWS

Records short reception in win Luepke corralled his lone target for a three-yard reception in Sunday's 44-22 win over the Commanders.

Impact After hauling in a three-yard catch for the second touchdown of his career in a Week 6 loss to the Panthers, Luepke was unable to find paydirt Sunday but was one of eight Dallas pass catchers to finish with a reception. The fullback played just 11 of 67 snaps on offense and will continue to handle a limited role in the weeks to come.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Porous Cowboys defense is wasting Dak Prescott's sparkling QB play

The porous Dallas defense is wasting the sparkling play of quarterback Dak Prescott

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Dowdle has 239 yards from scrimmage vs. former team as Panthers beat Cowboys on FG as time expires

Rico Dowdle went over 200 yards from scrimmage for the second straight week — this time against his former team — and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 33-yard field goal as time exp...

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Hunter Luepke's first NFL TD comes on fourth down Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott throws a 3-yard touchdown pass to running back Hunter Luepke.

OCTOBER 12 • NFL.COM

Cowboys' overlooked playmaker has quietly become a key piece of the offense Hunter Luepke has finally found his role on the Dallas Cowboys, and all fans should love it.

OCTOBER 7 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Hunter Luepke charges through two Jets en route to first-down marker Dallas Cowboys running back Hunter Luepke charges through two Jets en route to first-down marker.

OCTOBER 5 • NFL.COM

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SEPTEMBER 16 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Hangin' with the 'Boys: Keep Bringing the Heat The fans are hanging with us today as we take a few calls and get your feedback on all things Cowboys. We're talking CeeDee Lamb, George Pic...

SEPTEMBER 9 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Despite new contract, Hunter Luepke not changing his mindset Hunter Luepke signed a two-year extension last week but his focus hasn't changed from his "just make the team" philosophy.

SEPTEMBER 8 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Suprise extension indicates Cowboys HC has big plans for under-utilized weapon in 2025 When the Cowboys sign someone a role player like Hunter Luepke preemptively, it means they have a pretty strong feeling he's about to break...

SEPTEMBER 4 • USATODAY.COM

Cowboys FB Hunter Luepke agrees to 2-year contract extension Dallas Cowboys fullback Hunter Luepke has agreed to terms on a two-year extension worth up to $7.5 million, the team announced on Wednesday....

SEPTEMBER 3 • THESTATE.COM

Deadspin | Cowboys FB Hunter Luepke agrees to 2-year contract extension Deadspin | Cowboys FB Hunter Luepke agrees to 2-year contract extension

SEPTEMBER 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

Inks extension Luepke signed a two-year extension with the Cowboys on Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 25-year-old fullback will now remain in Dallas after spending the first two seasons of his career with the team. Over 33 regular-season appearances, Luepke has tallied 18 rushes for 57 yards and one touchdown to go along with 15 receptions for 129 yards. He's expected to serve as the Cowboys' top fullback throughout the 2025 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys lock in another key piece with last-minute deal fans didn't see coming The Dallas Cowboys have extended another young player on offense ahead of Week 1, signing fullback Hunter Luepke to a two-year deal.

SEPTEMBER 3 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Mailbag: Is Luepke part of RB picture? Having read the articles dealing with the projected running back competition, why is Hunter Luepke being overlooked? It seems for what Brian...

JULY 15 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Sees increased role as receiver Luepke carried the ball 12 times for 38 yards and caught 12 of 16 targets for 111 yards over 16 regular-season games in 2024.

Impact The second-year fullback saw more snaps on offense (304) than he did on special teams (170), a reversal of his usage as a rookie. Luepke didn't get many touches, but he did flash some ability as a pass catcher when called upon and set career highs in receptions and receiving yards. With the Dallas backfield in flux once again as Rico Dowdle heads into free agency, Luepke could see his touch volume increase once again in 2025, but he's still very unlikely to be much of a fantasy asset.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys Hour: Hunter Luepke | 2024 Join Brad Sham and Nicole Hutchison on the Miller Lite Cowboys Hour presented by Albertsons and Tom Thumb with special guest Hunter Luepke o...

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

One catch in Week 12 win Luepke played 15 of the Cowboys' 66 snaps on offense and hauled in his lone target for a 10-yard reception in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Commanders.

Impact After sitting out the Cowboys' Week 11 loss to the Texans due to a calf injury, Luepke was cleared to return to action Week 12. The fullback continued to handle a limited role on offense, but he still came away with his 10th reception of the season. Luepke has yet to find the end zone across his 16 touches through the Cowboys' first 11 games of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Past calf issue Luepke (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Luepke appeared to be in jeopardy of the missing the Week 12 divisional matchup after opening the Cowboys' week of practice with an estimated DNP. However, he practiced in a limited capacity Thursday before logging a full session Friday, indicating that he's recovered from his calf injury. Expect the second-year pro from North Dakota State to serve as Dallas' top fullback Sunday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Luepke (calf) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's injury report, Joe Hoyt of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Thursday was the first time Luepke had practiced or played since Dallas' Week 10 loss to Philadelphia. It's a sign that the second-year fullback is progressing through his calf injury, and if he's able to practice Friday, he would have a good shot at playing in Sunday's NFC East clash against Washington. Luepke's return would give the Cowboys' running game a boost and open up space for Rico Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott and Deuce Vaughn.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on estimated walkthrough Luepke (calf) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact A calf injury prevented Luepke from practicing all of last week, which caused him to be inactive against the Texans this past Monday. Luepke will have to return to practice Thursday or Friday to give himself a chance to play against the Commanders on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for MNF Luepke (calf) is inactive for Monday's Week 11 game against Houston, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact This was expected, as Luepke didn't practice at all this week and was deemed doubtful after the Cowboys' final practice. While the second-year fullback hasn't gotten more than four touches in any of his nine games so far this season, he's a key part of the team's running game as a blocker. Those duties could fall upon backup tight ends Luke Schoonmaker and/or Brevyn Spann-Ford with Luepke unable to suit up against the Texans.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play vs. Houston Luepke (calf) did not practice Saturday and is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Texans, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Luepke has been unable to practice all week due to a calf injury, and while he hasn't been ruled out for Monday's game, it's unlikely he will suit up. The Cowboys will likely turn to tight ends Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford to pick up additional run-blocking duties if Luepke is indeed sidelined.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf injury Luepke (calf) did not practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Luepke played 23 snaps (14 on offense, nine on special teams) during the Cowboys' Week 10 loss to the Eagles, but it appears he may have picked up a calf injury in the process. The 24-year-old fullback will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Monday night's game against the Texans. Luepke has logged six carries for 19 yards and nine catches (on 11 targets) for 95 yards through the first nine games of the regular season.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE