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Cowboys keep 3 more of club's free agents, push total to 12

The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed defensive tackle Carlos Watkins, tight end Jeremy Sprinkle and punter Bryan Anger
MARCH 23, 2022 • Associated Press
Jayron Kearse Reveals 'NFL's Best Safety' Goal; Cowboys Contract Details “Anything short of me being the best safety in the league next year,’’ Kearse says, “ain’t gone cut it.’’
MARCH 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Inks two-year deal Kearse signed a two-year contract with the Cowboys on Monday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Kearse put together one of his best seasons so far in the NFL in 2021, recording 101 tackles (67 solo), 10 passes defensed, two picks and one fumble recovery over 16 games with Dallas. He can earn up to $11 million through incentives built into his contract during the 2022 season, with a base salary of $10 million, per Watkins.
MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys add free agents Fowler, Washington; Kearse returning

The Dallas Cowboys have added defensive end Dante Fowler and receiver James Washington in free agency while safety Jayron Kearse is returning
MARCH 21, 2022 • Associated Press
Cowboys Retain Key Starter Jayron Kearse The Cowboys retained one of the biggest pieces of their free agency puzzle, agreeing to terms on a 2-year deal for Jayron Kearse.
MARCH 21, 2022 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Dallas Cowboys keep valued SS Jayron Kearse in fold with 2-year, $11 million deal The Cowboys achieved their two big priorities at safety with the re-signing of Jayron Kearse and Malik Hooker.
MARCH 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cowboys BREAKING: Jayron Kearse Signs 2-Year Contract With Dallas Meet Jayron Kearse, the 2022 poster guy for the upside of the system.
MARCH 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cowboys re-signing starting safety Jayron Kearse to two-year, $10M deal Safety Jayron Kearse is re-signing with the Cowboys on a two-year deal worth $10 million with a max value of $11 million, NFL Network Insi...
MARCH 21, 2022 • NFL.COM
How Jayron Kearse turned a perceived weakness into a strength in breakout season with the Cowboys Six years ago, Jayron Kearse stewed during the NFL draft, watching safety after safety be selected before him. The former Clemson standout k...
MARCH 12, 2022 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Cowboys focus in house in free agency with Gregory, Gallup

The Dallas Cowboys are focused on their own players in free agency
MARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press
Source: Cowboys Open Contract Negotiations with Safety Surprise Jayron Kearse Want a Dallas blueprint to celebrate how “prove-it” contracts and NFL free agency is supposed to work?
MARCH 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Source: Cowboys Open Contract Negotiations with Safety Surprise Jayron Kearse Want a Dallas blueprint to celebrate how “prove-it” contracts and NFL free agency is supposed to work?
MARCH 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
What's Next For Safety: Jayron Kearse's Market? Jayron Kearse should be one of the Cowboys’ top priorities among a loaded group of free agents. But what would it cost to retain the veteran...
MARCH 7, 2022 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Jayron Kearse: Keeping Dan Quinn "A Huge Win" Chalk Jayron Kearse up as a supporter of the Cowboys’ offseason maneuvering to this point.
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Jayron Kearse: I'm Ready for the Task Safety Jayron Kearse talk about returning from the COVID protocols, facing TE George Kittle in the Sundays Wildcard game and more.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Activated by Dallas The Cowboys activated Kearse (hamstring/undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
Impact Kearse was ruled out for Saturday's Week 18 win over the Eagles due to a hamstring injury before landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list. While he'll now be able to rejoin the team, it's unclear whether his hamstring injury will impact his availability for Sunday's wild-card matchup against San Francisco.
JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys get rhythm, higher seed for playoffs; Niners next

The Dallas Cowboys believe they found an offensive rhythm for the playoffs in a regular-season finale without much meaning at Philadelphia
JANUARY 10, 2022 • Associated Press
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list Kearse (hamstring) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
Impact The safety did not travel with the team this weekend for its matchup with the Eagles on Saturday, and he will now enter league protocols surrounding COVID-19 and try to get ready for the Cowboys' playoff game next week. In Kearse's absence Saturday, Israel Mukuamu will draw the start in his place against the Eagles.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out Saturday Kearse (hamstring) isn't traveling with the team and won't play Saturday at Philadelphia, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kearse was originally considered questionable for Saturday's contest but won't make the trip to Philadelphia. The 27-year-old will look to get healthy for the first round of the playoffs next weekend.
JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Week 18 Kearse (hamstring) has been deemed questionable to play in Week 18 against the Eagles, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact The safety was able to practice in a limited capacity at all three of the Cowboys' practices this week, opening the door for him to play Saturday. Kearse has yet to miss a game this season while having a career year. He has 101 tackles, 10 pass deflections and two interceptions, all representing career-highs for the 27-year-old.
JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jayron Kearse Postgame Week 16 ' #WASvsDAL Safety Jayron Kearse shares his thoughts following a 56-14 win over the Washington Football Team.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Jayron Kearse Postgame Week 16 ' #WASvsDAL ' Dallas Cowboys 2021
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Jayron Kearse Executes Safety Blitz on Heinicke Dallas Cowboys safety Jayron Kearse executes a safety blitz for a speedy sack on Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Jayron Kearse executes safety blitz for speedy sack on Heinicke Dallas Cowboys safety Jayron Kearse executes a safety blitz for a speedy sack on Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • NFL.COM
Jayron Kearse: That Was A Goal Safety Jayron Kearse discusses the defense's rise in takeaways this season, currently tied for the league lead with 31.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
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