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KaVontae Turpin
WR · DAL · 29 yrs · exp 4 · TCU
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#154
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Latest: Jul 24, 2026 · 1,134
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Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 59
It is Day 59 of our 100-day countdown to kickoff. We are looking back at the 100 most iconic games in Dallas Cowboys history. The countdown will leads us right up to the opening game of 2026. Our look back doesn’t depend on just one criteria for our rankings. We take into consideration things like how big the game was for the organization, how memorable the game was, games that had unusual events take place, games that are a part of NFL lore, Cowboys firsts, and games where the Cowboys just plain dominated. Variety is the spice of life and we have all different kind of Cowboys games to review. At the bottom, we’ll link each day of the countdown so you can go back and check out any you missed. We’re now on Day 59 of our 100-day countdown to kickoff, when we revisit a Thanksgiving blowout that became historic because of one unbelievable defensive play. The Cowboys entered Thanksgiving 2023 at 7-3, still perfect at home and trying to keep pressure on Philadelphia in the NFC East. Washington came in at 4-7, with Sam Howell throwing for a ton of yards but also taking sacks and turning the ball over at a high rate. Dallas did not explode immediately. The Cowboys’ first touchdown came late in the first quarter after a 90-yard drive, with Prescott finding Rico Dowdle for a 15-yard score. Washington answered in the second quarter with a Joey Slye field goal, but Dallas regained control before halftime. Prescott found Brandin Cooks for a 31-yard touchdown, Tony Pollard scored from seven yards out with 26 seconds left in the half, and the Cowboys went to the locker room up 20-10. The third quarter was quiet on the scoreboard, but the fourth quarter became a holiday avalanche. Brandon Aubrey opened the quarter with a 52-yard field goal, then Prescott hit CeeDee Lamb for a 15-yard touchdown and found Lamb again for the two-point conversion. A few minutes later, Prescott connected with KaVontae Turpin for a 34-yard touchdown, stretching the lead to 38-10 and turning the game into a full Thanksgiving party at AT&T Stadium. Then came the historic moment of the day. With 4:39 left, Howell threw toward the sideline, DaRon Bland jumped the route, and suddenly history was in motion. He intercepted the pass, spun away from traffic, dodged multiple Washington players, and returned it 63 yards for a touchdown. It was his fifth pick-six of the 2023 season, breaking the NFL single-season record for interception returns for touchdowns. The play put Dallas ahead 45-10 and transformed an already-dominant win into one of the most memorable Thanksgiving games in Cowboys and NFL history. This game belongs on the countdown because it was more than another Thanksgiving rout. It was the day Bland turned a great season into a record-breaking one, doing it on one of the NFL’s most visible stages. The Cowboys improved to 8-3, extended their home winning streak, and gave fans the perfect holiday celebration. DaRon Bland’s pick-six was his fifth of the 2023 season, breaking the NFL single-season record. He passed Eric Allen , Jim Kearney, and Ken Houston, who had shared the previous record with four. Countdown To Kickoff by day: 1 00 , 99 , 98 , 97 , 96 , 95 , 94 , 93 , 92 , 91 , 90 , 89 , 88 , 87 , 86 , 85 , 84 , 83 , 82 , 81 , 80 , 79 , 78 , 77 , 76 , 75 , 74 , 73 , 72 , 71 , 70 , 69 , 68 , 67 , 66 , 65 , 64 , 63 , 62 , 61 , 60
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Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: WR KaVontae Turpin
Despite turning 30 next month, KaVontae Turpin should remain the Cowboys’ fastest man in 2026. But while that’s made him a perennial Pro Bowler as a return specialist, it’s never really translated to a significant offensive role. With a lot of new players in the mix this summer, just how strong is Turpin’s grip on his roster spot? Years in NFL: 4 Acquired by: Free agent (2022) Despite reported 4.31 speed and nation-leading stats as a punt returner coming out of TCU in 2019, the NFL seemingly shut Turpin out because of multiple off-field issues related to domestic violence. He was dismissed by the Horned Frogs in October 2018 because of these repeated incidents, having to hold his own private workout for scouts as he wasn’t invited to the Combine or TCU’s Pro Day. He went undrafted in 2019 and signed with a team in the Indoor Football League a year later, but never played due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Turpin continued to find work in alternative professional leagues from 2021-2022: another indoor league, The Spring League, the European League, and then the USFL. His one year with the New Jersey Generals was a big one. being named USFL Most Valuable Player for his work on offense and in the return game. A few weeks later, Turpin was signed by the Cowboys at the start of their 2022 training camp. He cemented his role as the team’s return specialist with two long touchdowns, one on a kickoff and the other on a punt, in a preseason game against the Chargers. He was a true specialist as a rookie, only getting four touches on offense, but earning a Pro Bowl trip as a returner. Coaches have since tried to find more ways to get Turpin the ball. He was targeted 18 times in 2023, 52 in 2024, and 38 last year. He’s also had between 11 and 17 rushing attempts in each of the last three seasons. But the return work, which has led to three Pro Bowls and two All-Pro selections, is what’s kept him employed. Years Left: 2 2026 Cap Hit: $4.64 million Because he remains on the bottom half of the WR depth chart, Turpin’s contract could put him in the crosshair. The average value of his contract puts him in the top 60 for all NFL receivers, which is hardly where he ranks in terms of offensive contribution. Without the accolades as a returner, he’d be a goner. Role: Backup WR & KR/PR Specialist Roster Chance: 90% If another player with more value on offense and defense can also be a solid return man, Dallas could decide that there’s a better use for Turpin’s money and roster spot. We don’t think it’s likely, hence the 90%, but it’s not unreasonable. And as he does turn 30 this August, Turpin’s most important asset is always at risk of declining. Any diminished speed could quickly be his undoing. One threat who’s likely to be on the team and in a significant role is RB Jaydon Blue . A speedster in his own right, Blue is the lead candidate to be Javonte Williams ’ backup. If he can add return duties to his workload, Blue could make Turpin expendable. Dallas did let him return a few kickoffs last season, though only when Turpin was out with a minor injury. Rookie safety Caleb Downs was reportedly getting work as a punt returner during OTAs, which he also handled at times in college. Though he doesn’t have sub 4.4 speed like Turpin or Blue, Downs’ vision and football instincts can be just as deadly in a punt returner. But given his expected major role on defense, Dallas may not want to risk Downs getting hurt on special teams. There are plenty of other options who could emerge this summer. One might be rookie WR Anthony Smith, who has 4.32 speed but wasn’t a return man the last few years in college. Going from WR1 at ECU to Dallas’ roster bubble should have him looking for other way to provide value. It’s still Turpin’s job to lose, of course. Other guys have speed, but he has proven dynamic skills as a returner which maximize his athletic gifts. It’s hard to imagine Dallas dumping a player that gives them a weekly edge over most competition [... truncated ...]
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Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 64
This article is part of a 100-day countdown to the Cowboys' 2026 season opener, focusing on iconic games in the team's history. Day 64 revisits a comeback victory against the Philadelphia Eagles, highlighting key plays and players from both teams. The game was significant as the Cowboys, at 4-5-1, overcame an early deficit against the 8-2 Eagles to reignite their season
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ESPN ranks Dallas Cowboys projected starters near average across NFL
ESPN's ranking of NFL projected starters placed the Dallas Cowboys at number 14, around average. The Cowboys' biggest strength is their wide receiver room, led by CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, with Ryan Flournoy and KaVontae Turpin adding depth. The biggest weakness is cornerback, with an unproven group including DaRon Bland, newly acquired Cobie Durant and Derion Kendrick, and second-year player Shavon Revel Jr. Safety Caleb Downs is identified as a potential X factor
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Cowboys news: Predicted roster cuts for the Dallas 2026 roster
The Dallas Cowboys are making roster predictions for their 2026 season, with key decisions looming at wide receiver, tight end, and along the offensive line. While CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson are expected to retain their spots, notable cuts like Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Luke Schoonmaker are anticipated. Sam Howell is favored for the backup quarterback role over Joe Milton, and Phil Mafah is projected to edge out Malik Davis at running back. Defensive players Reddy Steward and Trikweze Bridges face uncertain futures despite significant playing time last season
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This Cowboys receiver has extremely high expectations for 2026
One of the biggest surprises from a disappointing 2025 season was seeing second-year wide receiver Ryan Flournoy take on a bigger role in the Cowboys offense. Flournoy, a 2024 sixth-round pick out of Southeast Missouri, played in 11 games his rookie year as a role player, but stepped into a much bigger role last season as a key contributor. Flournoy was waived in August, but was thankfully not claimed by another team and signed back to the Cowboys practice squad. Flournoy was signed to the active roster on September 9th and immediately started making an impact on offense when called upon. With CeeDee Lamb , George Pickens , and Jake Ferguson getting a majority of the work from the Cowboys’ receivers, it was impressive to see Flournoy post two 100-yard receiving games throughout the season, and he really blossomed into the teams WR3 towards the end of the season, where he averaged 35 receiving yards and caught two touchdowns over the final five games of the 2025 regular season. In an offense that possesses two dynamic weapons, it sometimes hard for the role players to stand out, but Flournoy has impressed in limited opportunities, and he’s carrying over a hot end to the 2025 season with a hot start to the Cowboys 2026 OTA practices. It seems to be a common theme every offseason for a Cowboys receiver to really shine over the course of an entire offseason, but struggle to carry offseason success into the regular season. Being that we’ve already seen Flournoy have success in the NFL during the regular season, year three for Flournoy is already picking up some buzz from Cowboys’ beat writers and analysts around the NFL. With Jalen Tolbert now in Miami and KaVontae Turpin struggling as a receiver the last season or two, Ryan Flournoy is penciled in as the Cowboys WR3, and while some may be writing that in with a pencil, early indications say that should be written in with a permanent marker. How many yards and TDs do you think Flournoy will get in 2026?
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2026 Season Outlook
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Turpin is a superstar in some leagues that count return yardage, but any hope for more value on offense is unlikely to be fulfilled. He's a late bloomer, turning 30 a few weeks before the start of his fifth NFL season. Turpin is also one of the smallest players in the league, listed at 5-foot-9, 153. He's had a few chances as the No. 3 receiver in Dallas, but he fits better as the No. 4, handling 2-3 targets and a carry per game. That's what he did for the Cowboys the past two seasons, in addition to his strong work on kick and punt returns. It'll likely be more of the same in 2026, with CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens and Ryan Flournoy set for the top three spots at wide receiver
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Cowboys sign WR Romello Brinson
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The retirement of Parris Campbell opened a spot on the Cowboys' 90-man roster when he retired last week and the team filled it on Monday. They did so by replacing Campbell in the wide receiver room. They announced the signing of rookie free agent Romello Brinson. Brinson tried out for the Dolphins after being passed over in April, but did not sign with the team. He had 43 catches for 638 yards and three touchdowns in his final season at SMU. CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens head up a Dallas receiver group that also includes Ryan Flournoy , Marquez Valdes-Scantling , KaVontae Turpin , Jonathan Mingo , Tyler Johnson, seventh-round pick Anthony Smith, and Brinson's former college teammate Jordan Hudson
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Cowboys sign WR Romello Brinson
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The Cowboys have signed rookie free agent wide receiver Romello Brinson to fill the roster spot vacated by Parris Campbell's retirement. Brinson, who had a productive final season at SMU, will join a crowded Cowboys receiving corps
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A closer look at WR position heading into Cowboys OTAs
One of the position groups we have talked very little about this offseason has been the wide receiver position. Outside of some early offseason George Pickens contract drama, everyone expects CeeDee Lamb , George Pickens, and Ryan Flournoy to be the teams top three wide receivers. Behind those three, which is a very solid trio, things get a little more interesting. Kavontae Turpin was given more opportunities on offense over the last two seasons, but the results never showed up consistently. The Cowboys traded a 2025 fourth-round pick for Jonathan Mingo at the trade deadline during the 2024 season. Since his arrival, Mingo has caught six passes for 21 yards and zero touchdowns. Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Tyler Johnson were both signed this offseason as veteran insurance at the receiver position. Valdes-Scantling and Johnson have both had multiple stops in the league, but with the future of George Pickens unclear, it was obvious the team wanted to have some veteran insurance heading into the season. The Cowboys have some young guys on the roster as well as their seventh-round draft pick, Anthony Smith, could fight for a roster spot. With 2025 training camp star Traeshon Holden also in the mix for a roster spot this offseason, the rookie draft pcik Smith will need to have a very strong training camp and preseason in order to find himself on the 53-man roster after cutdowns. All-in-all, the Cowboys have a lot of bodies on the roster as of today to fill five, possibly six roster spots. We have a very good idea that Lamb, Pickens, Flournoy, and Turpin feel like locks to make the Cowboys 53-man roster. That leaves one, possibly two jobs up for grabs. That final spot or two will likely lean on special teams impact a lot, which sets things up nicely for Holden and Smith to earn their way onto the team. With OTA’s starting up this week, we will get a glimpse into how this wide receiver room could look by the time September rolls around. Who do you have as the five or six players that will make up the Cowboys WR group?
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Dallas Cowboys WR Parris Campbell retires at 28 after 7 NFL seasons
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Parris Campbell is calling it a career at 28 years old. Campbell didn't make an announcement about his decision, but the Cowboys officially moved the veteran receiver to the reserve/retired list on May 27. Campbell played seven NFL seasons after being a second-round pick by the Indianapolis Colts out of Ohio State. He played sparingly across his first three seasons before enjoying a breakout 2022 season on eve of free agency, generating 63 catches for 623 yards and three touchdowns, all representing career-best marks. Since that campaign, Campbell has played in just 18 total games for three different teams – the New York Giants , Philadelphia Eagles and Cowboys – across a tour of the NFC East. OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) Campbell spent most of the 2025 season on Dallas' practice squad. The veteran appeared in just one game for the team, playing two offensive snaps and six special teams snaps without recording a statistic. The Cowboys signed Campbell to a reserve/future deal after the season to keep him on the 90-man roster. He was set to make the veteran minimum on a one-year deal but was facing an uphill battle to make a Dallas receiver room that already features established players like CeeDee Lamb , George Pickens , KaVontae Turpin , Ryan Flournoy and Marquez Valdes-Scantling . As such, Campbell will ride off into the sunset having totaled 123 catches for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns across 50 games (27 starts) and having made just under $10.7 million in career earnings, according to Spotrac.com . This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Dallas Cowboys WR Parris Campbell retires at 28 years old
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Cowboys news: Dallas named a top fit for free agent running back
The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly considering free agent running back Nick Chubb, whom ESPN's Matt Bowen identified as a potential fit for the team. Chubb, who suffered a major knee injury in 2023, showed flashes of his former self last season with 506 rushing yards and three touchdowns, averaging over four yards per attempt. He could serve as a valuable RB2 or RB3 behind starter Javonte Williams, providing power and vision in short-yardage situations and contributing in the passing game on checkdowns. A one-year, inexpensive deal is seen as a possibility for the 30-year-old back
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Report: George Pickens not present for Cowboys' voluntary offseason work
Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens signed his franchise tag on April 29, and executive vice president Stephen Jones said soon after the team expected Pickens to show up for voluntary work. Monday was the first team workout for the Cowboys since Pickens signed the one-year, $27.3 million deal, and Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that Pickens was not present. Nothing is mandatory until June 16, so he can stay away until then without being fined. The Cowboys announced they will not negotiate a long-term deal with Pickens this offseason, and Jones has repeatedly said the team has “zero interest” in trading Pickens. The Cowboys traded for Pickens a year ago, and he led the team in targets (137), catches (93), yards (1,429) and touchdowns (eight) in 2025
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Brian Schottenheimer: No plan to discuss decision to accept franchise tender with George Pickens
The unexpected decision of Cowboys receiver George Pickens to accept his franchise tender has sparked plenty of speculation
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