NFL Hall of Famer, Former Cowboys Star Larry Allen Dies at Age 52

June 3, 2024 Jimm Sallivan

Former Dallas Cowboys guard Larry Allen died on Sunday at age 52, his family shared on Monday.

Allen played for the Cowboys from 1994–2005 before finishing his last two NFL seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. As a Cowboy, he was part of the Super Bowl XXX triumph, an 11-time Pro Bowler and a seven-time All-Pro selection.

After his retirement from the NFL, Allen was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and to the Cowboys Ring of Honor. The Cowboys released a statement on Monday following the news of Allen’s death.

“Larry, known for his great athleticism and incredible strength, was one of the most respected, accomplished offensive lineman to ever play in the NFL,” the Cowboys’ statement read. “His versatility and dependability were also signature parts of his career. Through that, he continued to serve as inspiration for many other players, defining what it meant to be a great teammate, competitor and winner.”

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Cowboys Legend Larry Allen 💙 pic.twitter.com/l351PCkqdG

— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) June 3, 2024

Allen was also named to the NFL’s 100th Anniversary All-Time Team, the NFL’s 1990s All-Decade Team and the NFL’s 2000s All-Decade Team.

1 May 24 Jimm Sallivan

Ezekiel Elliott Won’t Wear His Old No. 21 Jersey in Second Cowboys Stint

The Dallas Cowboys reunited with running back Ezekiel Elliott this offseason, bringing him back for a second stint with the organization after he spent one season with the New England Patriots in 2023.

There will be one key change for Elliott in his return to the Cowboys, however.

Rather than re-claim the No. 21 jersey he wore throughout his first seven seasons in the NFL, he plans to continue donning the No. 15 that he wore at Ohio State and last year with the Patriots. The No. 15 had been occupied by quarterback Trey Lance in '23, but he's agreed to shed the digits and wear No. 19 in '24, per a team announcement.

Elliott returned to Dallas on a one-year deal with a maximum value of $3 million. He joins a running backs room consisting of Royce Freeman, Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn, and figures to compete for a healthy share of the workload.

The 28-year-old had a down year in '23 with the Patriots, registering career lows with 184 carries, 642 yards and three rushing touchdowns. Across 103 games with the Cowboys from 2016 to '22, Elliott had four seasons with over 1,000 rushing yards and scored a total of 80 touchdowns.

4 Jun 24 Jimm Sallivan

Micah Parsons Explains Why He Skipped Voluntary Cowboys OTAs

Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons is present at this week's mandatory minicamp, but he missed out on the team's voluntary offseason workouts leading up to this week.

Parsons explained why he chose to skip the voluntary OTAs, which some people guessed was due to his ongoing contract negotiations. However, the three-time Pro Bowler just wanted to follow his own workout plan.

"That's always been my style," Parsons said, via the team's website. "I have been here [for voluntary workouts] since my rookie season. I don't think it's anything new. I have my own way of doing things."

On top of conducting his own workouts, Parsons focuses on recovery when the team is at voluntary camp.

"I'm just looking at letting my body heal," Parsons said. "I'm an undersized rusher that gets banged up every year. I'm just letting my body heal and grow, strengthen, and get ready for the year."

It sounds like his ongoing contract discussions is at the forefront of his mind, too.

"Understanding the business side of it, too, this is all I have. This is all I have to offer to the Cowboys," Parsons said. "Before you sign a contract, you go through a physical, before you're even on a team."

Unlike Parsons who is at the mandatory minicamp, his teammate receiver CeeDee Lamb is skipping this week's camp amid his contract negotiations. Quarterback Dak Prescott is also in contract discussions, but he was present at the minicamp.

6 Jun 24 Jimm Sallivan

Dak Prescott Describes Mindset Around Uncertain Cowboys Future: ‘I’m a Gambling Man’

Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback Dak Prescott worked out with the team at mandatory minicamp this week as he prepares for the new season without a contract extension signed.

Prescott, who turns 31 in July, is entering the final year of a four-year, $160 million contract that he signed in 2021. Despite the uncertainty about his future, Prescott is ready to roll the dice with his teammates.

"This is the urgency you should always have, to be honest," Prescott said when asked if there was a sense of urgency entering a contract year. "Maybe guys who wouldn't normally feel it, feel it. I don't mind it. I've been in this position before. I'm a gambling man. I'll gamble on myself and my guys."

Prescott made it clear that he didn't mean actual gambling.

"Not actually, guys," Prescott quipped.

Expectations are always high in Dallas, and as the starting quarterback, Prescott is certainly under the microscope.

However, Prescott put together another strong season under center for the Cowboys last season. In 17 starts, he completed 69.5% of his passes for 4,516 yards and 36 touchdowns to nine interceptions. His completion percentage and touchdown marks were both career highs.

Unless a contract extension is reached before the start of the season, the Cowboys' front office will need to determine if it's worth it to pay Prescott on a lucrative extension, or move forward without him after next season.

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NFL Hall of Famer, Former Cowboys Star Larry Allen Dies at Age 52

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