One of the first changes Cowboys players became aware of when they arrived for offseason work was a reorganized locker room Among the moves are that Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons now has his locker right next to quarterback Dak Prescott’s in an effort to join two top players and team leaders First-year Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer says the players have no say in where their lockers are “We moved some guys around,” Schottenheimer said I think when the guys went into the team room for the first time I made them all stand up after they sat down I let them sit down and I had them stand up and move seats but there’s a method to the madness at times.” Schottenheimer has been in Dallas the last three years as an assistant coach so he’s well aware of how the facility has been organized but now that he’s in charge he’s making some changes A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome If you or someone you know has a gambling problem There are some changes happening in the Dallas Cowboys locker room Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons now have their lockers right next to each other That links the offensive and defensive leaders and tone-setters of the Cowboys but it's an effort being made by first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer to move his team in the right direction “We moved some guys around,” Schottenheimer said "I think when the guys went into the team room for the first time MORE: Eagles fans stressing over A.J. Brown photos without Jalen Hurts He has been an assistant in Dallas for the past three years It likely can't hurt to try and have Prescott and Parsons growing in relationship with one another Billy Heyen is a freelance writer with The Sporting News He is a 2019 graduate of Syracuse University who has written about many sports and fantasy sports for The Sporting News Sports reporting work has also appeared in a number of newspapers including the Sandusky Register and Rochester Democrat & Chronicle Flagstaff Business News Northern Arizona’s premier source for business May 4, 2025 By Leave a Comment Filed Under: Business, Local News Tagged With: , The Cowboys will be wrapping up their rookie camp on Monday fans will be anxiously counting down the long days of summer to see their team back in action MORE: Cowboys' Solomon Thomas celebrates Star Wars Day in full Jedi robe with lightsaber However, the players appear to be enjoying a little bit of downtime, as a few Cowboys stars were spotted at the NASCAR race at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday Just some #Cowboys hanging out at the @TXMotorSpeedway 🏎️💨(📸: @jqfergy11 on IG) pic.twitter.com/hUwIqcbEnq Cowboys offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley shared a photo with tight end Jake Ferguson and quarterback Dak Prescott soaking in the NASCAR fun as the crew posed for a photo with Richard Childress Racing driver Austin Dillon MORE: Dallas Cowboys UDFA tight end could be unlikely hidden gem for offense A NASCAR race is one of the more underrated events a fan can attend Those who may not follow the sport can still enjoy a day at the track NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace drives during the Wurth 400 race at Texas Motor Speedway / Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesThe boys are enjoying a beautiful day at the track they will be hearing and seeing fans be angry after every bad play that happens for the Cowboys which could signal the start of new contract drama with defensive superstar Micah Parsons — Enjoy free coverage of the Cowboys from Dallas Cowboys on SI — Cowboys' first rookie minicamp media practice summarized in one exciting word Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer does something no Dallas head coach has done since 2010 Cowboys RB named best value pick of NFL Draft — but not Jaydon Blue Cowboys LB levels coach during rookie minicamp pad drills, gets staff fired up Meet Victoria Kalina: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader TYLER REEDTyler is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he majored in communications. 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The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER By Richard Paolinelli 1 Comment After receiver CeeDee Lamb and tight end Jake Ferguson on the depth chart The Cowboys chose to ignore filling the WR2 slot on the depth chart last week Despite Jerry Jones’ adamant stance that Jonathan Mingo was their fourth-round pick on Saturday the WR2 was a need even with Mingo already on the roster before the draft Roll the dice with what they currently have on the roster go out and land that WR2 in free agency or in a trade “We like our guys” is almost as eye-twitch-inducing to Cowboys Nation as “we’re all-in” so this one is already off to a bad start Lamb is as good as a WR1 as the Cowboys could hope for Despite being pretty much the only threat beyond the line of scrimmage in 2024 he still put up his fourth-straight 1,000-yard season It was also the third straight year of over 100 receptions for the latest member of the 88 Club Despite going without a touchdown all year Ferguson is still the top tight end in Dallas Since trading away Amari Cooper after the 2021 season the Cowboys haven’t had a solid WR2 in the building Michael Gallup never fully returned from a leg injury suffered in 2021 he had 842 yards and six touchdowns on 73 catches in 31 games He was out of football in 2024 and has recently signed with the Commanders in a comeback bid Dallas has tried to replace Gallup with Brandin Cooks None of them have secured the WR2 slot with their play Last year, the Cowboys traded away last week’s fourth-round pick to Carolina for Mingo In 24 games over a season-and-a-half for the Panthers He enters his third season this fall still looking for his first NFL touchdown The good news is that he will be playing in his third year in the NFL That seems to be the year receivers blossom the Cowboys passed on drafting a wide receiver They have added two as undrafted free agents though Could Oregon’s Traeshon Holden or Texas Tech’s Josh Kelly be the answer So it seems unwise for Dallas to stand pat here over the summer at receiver The tight end room is overflowing after Ferguson though Luke Schoonmaker rebounded from his disappointing rookie year with an improved sophomore run Brevyn Spann-Ford showed some flashes in limited time in his rookie year last season The Cowboys even added two more undrafted free agent tight ends to the mix in addition to hoping John Stephens Jr what exactly is out there in free agency that would help shore up the WR2 There are some interesting possibilities out there He’s available and Prescott knows and trusts him from Cooper’s first go around Would Jerry Jones be able to swallow his Texas-sized ego the Cowboys chances of a winning season and a return to the playoffs double from their current dismal state Prescott suddenly has plenty of playmakers to distribute the ball too And NFL defensive coordinators will be ordering aspirin by the truckloads The Cowboys were linked to a trade with Pittsburgh for George Pickens prior to the draft Nor does there appear to be an abundance of WR2-type receivers who would be on the trade block either So it seems that Dallas is actually down to two options at this point Or pray that Mingo turns into one in his third NFL season Richard Paolinelli Richard Paolinelli is a sports journalist and author In addition to his work at InsideTheStar.com he has a Substack -- Dispatches From A SciFi Scribe – where he discusses numerous topics He started his newspaper career in 1991 with the Gallup (NM) Independent before going to the Modesto (CA) Bee and Turlock (CA) Journal -- where he won the 2001 Best Sports Story in the annual California Newspaper Publishers Association’s Better Newspapers Contest Patch and finished his career in 2011 with the San Francisco (CA) Examiner He has written two Non-Fiction sports books Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_2").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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Check out the WRITER APPLICATION page for more info We're also looking for Contributors with an interest in building something new, for all sports and topics, at Daily Rivals By Brad TownsendSports enterprise reporter Arriving in clusters by car and bus, sleepy teens cheerfully were greeted by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott who alternately held poster boards with messages like “Ask 4 Help,” “Don’t Give Up” and “Be Kind.” for the 75-mile drive from his Prosper home was all the more poignant He called it a Day of Hope to help spearhead National Mental Health Awareness Month It’s no coincidence Prescott came to Aledo High and why he addressed students faculty and administrators alongside Brad Hunstable GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy This would have been Hayden’s senior year at Aledo ‘What would be one life taken to save millions?’ said Prescott seated next to Hunstable in the Aledo High library it’s our pain that we’ve turned into a purpose “It’s not just to continue the lives of Jace and Hayden but it’s to make sure that others understand how important their lives are and how special they are to everyone.” 9 imagesView GalleryPrescott and Hunstable connected a few years ago through a Zoom call and collaborated to plan the Day of Hope launch with a goal of making it a national initiative quarterbacks one of professional sports’ most iconic franchises And that he has 1.4 million followers on X and 2.2 million on Instagram the magnetic Prescott drew them in by offering to pose for selfies as “Sweet Home Alabama” played in the background Within 30 minutes he’d posed for dozens if not hundreds of selfies and was surrounded by several hundred students Prescott asked about 20 onlookers to join hands and bow their heads in prayer: “We know in this case we’re here for unfortunate circumstances please continue to have your presence here; continue to put your hand of comfort over each and every one of us continue to protect those who have been called home early I ask you to allow each and every one of us to continue our journey.” Besides Prescott and Hunstable, among those handing out boxfuls of Prescott Foundation “Faith. Fight. Finish.” rubber wristbands and keychains with “Ask 4 Help: Crisis Hotline 988” were Prescott’s brother Nathaniel Prescott has watched his son throw for 31,437 NFL yards and 213 touchdowns He’s also seen Dak use his platform to raise cancer research funds and public awareness to honor his mother his name was added to the Prescott Foundation’s mission to invest in a better future by empowering individuals families and communities to find strength through adversity Nathaniel proudly watched as wide-eyed Aledo students flocked to Dak “I have personally told him several times that I pray that someday I’m the man he is,” Nathaniel said “It’s hell to be that person that has to deliver the bad news We’ve prayed together and I’ve watched his strength with God‘s help we’re going to save so many more.’” Granbury native Brad Hunstable isn’t NFL-famous but he’s certainly been professionally successful He also co-founded and was CEO of UStream.tv before selling it to IBM in 2016 Hayden was Brad and April Hunstable’s middle child Hayden played youth and middle school football and aspired to become a varsity Bearcat “I’m so glad we had that experience,” Brad Hunstable said “He even got a pick-six and I got the video of it Hayden also was a big Cowboys fan and loved going to games he even got to meet all-time NFL rushing leader Emmitt Smith in a suite “Are you that old guy from ‘Madden’?” Hayden asked Brad Hunstable says he believes the sudden loss of socialization when schools shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to Hayden’s depression and certainly by our family,” Hunstable said “Suicide is the second-leading cause of death in 10- to 17-year-olds What I tell parents is the second-most likely way your kid might die is to take their own life meaning they made the decision very rapidly.” The Hunstable family started the nonprofit Hayden’s Corner to promote parents starting conversations with their children to help prevent suicide Hayden took his life four days before his 13th birthday the Hunstable family has been embraced by the Aledo community and Brad and April have made it a point to keep relationships with Hayden’s classmates “I see him in their eyes now,” Brad Hunstable said He recognized many of the kids Friday and reveled in their elation at getting to meet Prescott Several students quickly volunteered to hold signs which also included messages like “You’re Stronger Than You Think You Are” and “You Can Do Amazing Things!” ‘How are you?’ ‘I just want you to know that you matter.’ And to see them light up is powerful.” ropes were set up outside of Aledo’s entrance to help manage the frenzy that was sure to ensue in the immediate aftermath of Jace’s death that there is a stigma about openly discussing suicide But as the guy playing the most prominent position for arguably the most visible sports franchise in the world Prescott understood that he would be asked about Jace’s passing Since becoming the Cowboys’ starter in 2016 he has also come to understand the weight his voice carries and the power of his platform Roughly 15 minutes before the first period bell sounded Friday morning Prescott asked for the music to be turned down so he and Hunstable could address students “You guys know the Hunstable family,” he said “It’s an honor to be here in Aledo amongst you Bearcats and sharing love sharing hope and just starting the day off I’m just starting today and it’s up to you to continue this national Day of Hope that we’re beginning to honor Jace and Hayden but it’s affecting each and every one of us Even if you don’t think it’s special to you it’s special to your friends and especially your brothers celebrated the birth of daughter Margaret Jane whom they’ve decided to give the same first name as Dak’s Prescott says that during that first Zoom call with Hunstable he came to understand deep loss from a different perspective “But it was also warming to have somebody that understands that relates to the pain and the way that you want to grieve but you knew immediately that this would be a passion project that goes well beyond honoring his son and my brother Prescott says he has learned that he’ll never get over the pain of losing Peggy and Jace “The more times that you get to shine light on their lives He was asked by The Dallas Morning News whether he felt that heaviness when he awoke Friday or during the nearly two-hour drive to Aledo “I thought about how excited I was to get to go and honor my brother and honor Hayden and to do it with Brad,” he said “Even out there in those times of heaviness it’s a joy because the kids are receiving what you’re trying to do It’s transpiring right before our eyes and Crisis Text Line: 24-hour support by texting HOME to 741741. More information at crisistextline.org Dallas Metrocare Services: For help, call 214-743-1215 or visit metrocareservices.org Here For Texas Mental Health Navigation Line: Connects North Texans with customized mental health resources. 972-525-8181 or HereForTexas.com National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 24-hour hotline at 800-273-8255 or 988, and suicidepreventionlifeline.org Prior to that he worked at The Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Light Eight-time APSE award winner; 2016 National Headliner Award; 2018 Celeste Williams Texas Sportswriter of the Year; 2021 NSMA Texas Sportswriter of the Year that will be a tricky situation to navigate for the front office in the coming years $260 million deal he signed in 2023 has him representing $43.5 million of the Baltimore cap in the 2025 season .. In the 2026 and 2027 seasons (the final two years of his contract), Jackson's total cap hit will reach an absurd $74.5 million, which will account for more than 20% of the Ravens budget those seasons Sign Jackson to an extension this season so his contract terms aren't so back-loaded If this happens, Jackson's contract will be more affordable for the longterm, while also making him the highest-paid player in NFL by annual salary. Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott currently holds that position with his $60 million a year this idea for Jackson isn't unheard of conversations have been had about getting it done "There's been conversations about that internally, I know," Harbaugh said at the annual league meetings in Florida earlier this offseason. I definitely think it's an obvious point .. that's going to continue to have to be addressed really with all those guys (eligible for an extension) and Lamar is the main part of that because he's the franchise player The Ravens have plenty of time to get something signed with Jackson The fact that the front office is already in discussion tells us they recognize the steep problem Jackson's current deal could lead to without an extension Harbaugh - and just about the rest of the league - recognize Jackson's worth there is no question who can surpass Prescott's total next he's going to be the highest-paid player in football I think every contract he signs probably until he decides to hang up his cleats he's going to be that guy," Harbaugh said and photos opens this weekend near the confluence of the St Greg Seitz delightful resort of jaded summer tourists; then progressive Red Wing; and Diamond Bluff impressive and preponderous in its lone sublimity; then Prescott and the St Croix; and anon we see bursting upon us the domes and steeples of St marching with seven-league stride in the van of progress bannerbearer of the highest and newest civilization…” The community sits on the eastern banks of both the St and this position has long made it an important place: a hub for transportation An exhibit this summer at the Prescott Historical Society digs deep into these stories and River History” opens May 3 and will be open on weekends through the end of August several volunteers were working to get everything ready: hanging maps on walls Historical Society president Dallas Eggers stopped what he was doing to give me a tour and tell me about the long history of Prescott and its relationship with the rivers Click to enlargeA few of the many historic photos in slideshows being shown on large digital screens at the Prescott Historical Society (Courtesy Dallas Eggers/Prescott Historical Society) The Historical Society’s museum is located in historic buildings on Prescott’s Main Street A lot of people and goods have passed this spot over the centuries The building was constructed in 1885 as the H.S Miller Rank and used as the Prescott City Hall from 1944 to 1991 From the financial sector to government operations today it’s home to the settlement’s stories worked on the river for several years as a young man before deliveries were switched to the Union Pacific railroad He was once away for more than two months on voyages around the river network His story is one of a long line of river work and river workers in Prescott there were 43 licensed river boat pilots living in the town But it was no way to live if Eggers wanted to be a husband and father so he eventually left the river boats and began a career as a high school teacher and sharing his hometown’s history and its long connections with the major rivers that meet at its doorstep Prescott’s position as a crossroads plainly contributed to its rich history He says that it was particularly important to the settlement of the St The big paddleboats that came up the Mississippi — starting from St or even New Orleans — often couldn’t make it up the smaller and shallower St They would discharge passengers at Prescott who would transfer to smaller boats that would carry them the last leg of their journey up the St there would often be a thousand people staying overnight in town,” Eggers says There were hotels and other accommodations “…I went on to work and finished my house at the mouth of the St There was one little boat that done all the business This boat run from Galena to the fort once a week and then did not get enough to pay her expenses but there was no market for anything and nothing to be made.” The new exhibit Eggers has helped develop at the Historical Society puts on display unique collections and old stories Highlights of the exhibit range from the city’s fishing industry to its popular beaches bridges and ferries to paddlewheelers and log rafts One wall is dedicated to a display from the Prescott Spinner Co. a fishing lure business founded in 1893 which once produced a quarter million products per year at its factory down the street where the popular restaurant Muddy Waters is now located Another display features a complete set of “steel jewelry,” the heavy rigging materials used to connect tow boats and barges There are meticulous detailed models of different kinds of river boats made by Reuben Atchinson and a huge collection of hats for a variety of vessels One of the main attractions are a complete set of maps of the lower St They are original prints produced in 1932 by cartographer George H showing the river in great detail for boat pilots to navigate its many channels In addition to depicting the sinuous boat route zig-zagging across the river bottoms to follow the deep water (Courtesy Dallas Eggers/Prescott Historical Society)Click to enlarge The maps also show a generally shallower river with many areas that are now submerged depicted as swamps and sloughs Croix River before the construction of Lock and Dam #3 at Red Wing which has caused elevated water levels far up the St and other forces have also affected the river’s depth and flow The maps are a little like looking at a friend’s childhood photos The whole exhibit offers a window into a rich period of time from when rivers were the main highways to now when they are beloved and storied parts of many lives (Note: Prescott and the confluence area have a long and continuing connection to Native American people An important Dakota settlement was once located across the St Croix at what is now called Point Douglas and the entire region is part of their homeland The new exhibit focuses on stories since the city of Prescott’s founding in the 1840s as part of the United States of America.) “Steamboats, Towboats, and River History”Open Saturdays and Sundays11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Prescott Historical Society235 Broad StreetPrescott, WI 54021 (map) The Prescott Historical Society is also presenting five talks this summer by experts on different aspects of river history Dallas Eggers will close out the series with an overview of steamboat history on August 8 historian“Views on the Upper Mississippi River: The Photographs of Henry Peter Bosse” June 6 @ 7 p.m.Lee Hendrix“Peep Light: Stories of a Mississippi River Boat Captain” July 11 @ 7 p.m.Robert Taunt“Recollections of a Steamboat Pilot – George Byron Merrick” July 12 @ 11 a.m.Kelly Johsnon and Jean Halverson“Grandma and Grandpa’s Great Loop Adventure” August 8 @ 7 p.m.Dallas Eggers“Steamboats Comin’ Croix 360 offers commenting to support productive discussion This discussion may be heavily moderated and we reserve the right to block nonconstructive comments Thank you!“Opinion is really the lowest form of human knowledge no understanding.” – Bill Bullard Good to see this story about the extreme Southern point of your compass!! 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Our work is possible only because of our generous supporters List of supporters Contribute today Hand-crafted in May Township, Minnesota. | news@stcroix360.com We will never share or sell your information For those who were hoping that the Browns would really trade for Prescott and are now wondering why the deal fell through Dak was joined by star tight end Jake Ferguson and offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley as they hit up pit road before The Würth 400 in Fort Worth While everyone was getting ready for the 267-lap journey around the 1.5-mile Texas Motor Speedway oval Prescott decided to get his arm loose and played some catch on pit road MORE: Dak Prescott, Cowboys stars check out NASCAR action at Texas Motor Speedway FOX Sports shared video of the moment where the franchise quarterback had a little fun and showed off a quick glimpse of his viral "hip-whip" warm-up Dak Prescott playing catch on pit road. 🏈 🏁@NFLonFOX | #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/1IgYwbBm1g MORE: Cowboys' 2025 offseason workout schedule following rookie minicamp While Dak's patchwork denim fit needs a little work, it's nice to see him out there moving around. After all, his 2024 NFL campaign came to an early end after suffering a partial avulsion of his hamstring which means the tendon partially tore off the bone Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott stands on crutches before the game against the New York Giants / Chris Jones-Imagn ImagesPrescott is expected to be ready for the start of the 2025 season so let's hope he avoids any setbacks throughout the course of the summer If the team is going to have a bounceback year to start the Brian Schottenheimer era they are going to need a health Dak Prescott under center and leading the offense — Enjoy free coverage of the Cowboys from Dallas Cowboys on SI — Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster prediction after rookie minicamp Cowboys named biggest NFC East offseason loser despite recent optimism Dallas Cowboys UDFA tight end could be unlikely hidden gem for offense New Cowboys EDGE gets high praise from staff for embracing coaching playCanty: Cowboys have to start considering a Dak Prescott trade (0:42)Chris Canty explains why the Cowboys' lack of playoff success will pressure them to consider trading Dak Prescott Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott says he is progressing in his recovery from his season-ending hamstring injury that Prescott said he would be able to suit up right now if needed I definitely could do that," Prescott said Friday at the 35th annual Children's Cancer Fund gala "It's about moving forward healthy to make sure I can play 17 times 20 [games] -- whatever we get to when the time's right." Signed to a four-year, $240 million contract extension in September that made him the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history in terms of annual average value, Prescott played just eight games before sustaining his season-ending injury With 11 touchdown passes and eight interceptions Prescott was on pace for one of his worst statistical seasons said Friday that he plans to participate in organized team activities in some capacity after they begin next month I don't want to put a percentage on it," Prescott said "I know we've got team activities coming up imagine myself being involved in some sort if not all Prescott owns a 76-46 record in 122 career starts since being picked by Dallas in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL draft He has thrown for 31,437 yards with 213 touchdowns and 82 interceptions Texas – Over the course of his nine-year career in Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has unequivocally earned the role as one of being one of if not the most influential voice in the locker room the Cowboys lost some of their other veteran leaders in Jourdan Lewis and DeMarcus Lawrence leaving openings for new players to step into their shoes "I almost don't want to say one because I want to challenge them," Prescott said when asked who he wanted to see step up at the Children's Cancer Fund gala on Friday QB Dak Prescott speaks with media from the 35th annual Children's Cancer Fund gala about his health heading into offseason activities "There's a lot of slates at a lot of positions but there's a lot of the guys that have an opportunity to step up." only one is heading into the final year of his rookie deal: Micah Parsons Parsons' contract extension has been a major talking point of Dallas' offseason amplified after Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones alluded to wanting to see more from Parsons from a leadership standpoint before offering the All-Pro a new deal he's got great potential to do more," Jones said at the NFL's league meetings whether it be in my mind physically or from the standpoint of physically he has a lot of potential and he is so capable mentally that he could make us all follow him a little bit." "I think he's that kind of individual and that kind of person But I will tell you that those are the kinds of things that I want to personally have total and complete satisfaction that I've got a commitment from him and that I can see that it's not just contract talk." Prescott said that he and Parsons have spoken in the locker room about his leadership role and that the talk would stay there is high on Parsons' ceiling as a voice for the team "Very confident in [Micah Parsons] and what he can do," Prescott said "Who he is and what he wants to is as important as anything The first step to being a good leader is being present, and Parsons stuck to his word on Monday by attending the first day of the Cowboys’ voluntary workouts with other key players like Prescott to bring in the beginning of the Brian Schottenheimer era The two have also spoken about Parsons' contract situation a spot that Prescott is very familiar with after long negotiations finally resulted in his record-breaking four-year $240 million extension heading into the 2024 season "I don't have the full answer for it or I think all of mine would've been done a lot earlier than they were," Prescott said with a laugh Understand and make sure that his team knows what he wants and what he believes." Jerry Jones and the Cowboys have made it clear what they want from Parsons before the extension, and for the most part, Jones said the two sides have agreements set on parameters of the deal. Jones has seen what he needs to see to sign the check The former Bruin showed what he could do at UCLA and he explained what NFL gamewreckers he's been studying to bring that same violence for the Cowboys the Cowboys have added 30 new players to the roster creating plenty of changes at each position Former NFL head coach and current Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien has a unique perspective on the Cowboys' first two 2025 NFL Draft picks He offered his perspective on the two and what they bring to Dallas When Brian Schottenheimer became Cowboys' head coach and that includes some that required looking in the mirror It's been a long journey to the NFL for new Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. but he's finally gotten to where he's wanted to be his entire life and now is looking to prove to everyone why he belongs When Shemar James got the call from the Cowboys during the 2025 NFL Draft the moment was as manifestation of everything he dreamt about his entire life former Oregon wide receiver Traeshon Holden got his opportunity in the NFL when the Cowboys signed him While all eyes might be on the first-round pick named Tyler there's another player – Tyler Neville – whose journey to get here is why he calls himself "the luckiest guy on the planet." New Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku is ready to get to work in his new home and prides himself on being a versatile "dawg" that can cause havoc in the backfield The Cowboys hosted all 18 of their rookies at the Star in Frisco on Thursday to start the preparations for the team's rookie minicamp Not content to use only one 2025 NFL Draft pick on a running back the Cowboys launched one at Jaydon Blue and the other at Phil Mafah; and both appear ready for impact the Cowboys had a successful result but there are still lingering questions Peter Prescott is still fighting a speeding ticket he received in 2016 A man who took his fight against an $80 speeding ticket all the way to the Supreme Court racked up $34,000 in legal fees and was declared bankrupt when he couldn’t pay them Peter Prescott has now failed to have his bankruptcy annulled and is liable to pay more legal fees to the New Zealand Police after another unsuccessful trip to court Prescott was caught driving 64km/h in a 50km/h zone and was sent a ticket for it he tried to claim he wasn’t driving the car When he didn’t pay the fine and the matter went to court Prescott didn’t show up and he was fined a further $80 and $30 in court costs Prescott unsuccessfully appealed the fine in the District Court and rather than seek leave to appeal he sought a judicial review of that decision That request for review was struck out and Prescott was ordered to pay nearly $7000 in court costs Prescott tried unsuccessfully to have the High Court recall that judgment before making a bid to the Court of Appeal to stay the costs order That was also dismissed and close to $6000 was added to his burgeoning debt A further $2500 was added to the bill after Prescott tried and failed to get leave to apply to the Supreme Court Prescott did have one small win in 2020 when he applied to the High Court to appeal the original District Court decision before applying to the High Appeal and Supreme courts to recall earlier decisions to decline a judicial review Then in December 2020 police served a bankruptcy notice on Prescott for failing to pay them close to $7000 in court costs Prescott tried and failed to have this bankruptcy notice set aside and was ordered to pay a further $12,000 in costs By September 2021 Prescott owed the police $27,000 and in 2022 he was declared bankrupt then tried his hand at the Court of Appeal to have the order reversed Prescott tried to have his bankruptcy annulled in the High Court at Auckland on the basis that the process of the hearing was unfair because he had a hearing deficiency that prevented him from fully participating in the hearing Prescott raised five cross-claims against the police but didn’t produce any actual evidence to support them Prescott claimed he raised this issue with the court at the time which states that a person must be given a fair opportunity to be heard and a reasonable opportunity to present their case Prescott said he was deprived of the opportunity to properly or fully present his case and this was a failure in procedure and process Associate Judge Paul Cogswell said he had carefully considered Prescott’s submissions but couldn’t find anything in the conduct at the original bankruptcy hearing that reached the standard to annul the order the applicant was never deprived of an opportunity to raise cross-claims in opposition to the bankruptcy application,” he said “The applicant’s claimed hearing deficiencies did not interfere with his ability to properly prepare his adjudication opposition and substantiate his alleged cross-claims The applicant had known for many months that evidence was required to support any such argument “He simply failed to bring the requisite evidence to establish the cross-claims.” Associate Judge Cogswell said nothing police did or said prevented Prescott from putting his case forward “The applicant has not pointed to any ground relied on by the police in the adjudication hearing that he could not respond to or was embarrassed by,” he said Prescott also did not provide any evidence that he had a hearing impediment to the court Associate Judge Cogswell dismissed Prescott’s claim on the basis he was unable to prove that the hearing had defects there was any evidence that could have affected the outcome or that there was any other reason why he shouldn’t have been declared bankrupt Police are entitled to claim more legal costs against Prescott because of the unfavourable ruling Jeremy Wilkinson is an Open Justice reporter based in Manawatū covering courts and justice issues with an interest in tribunals He has been a journalist for nearly a decade and has worked for NZME since 2022 An ambulance and rapid response vehicle are on-site Dak Prescott won’t play a real game for another five months and his surgically repaired hamstring is almost healed now “If I had to play a game today, I definitely could do that,” the Cowboys quarterback said Friday via Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram “It’s about moving forward healthy to make sure I can play 17-20 times when the time is right.” Video on social media has shown Prescott throwing to teammates at a local high school in preparation for the opening of the team’s offseason program on Monday Prescott’s right hamstring tore off the bone in a Week 9 game against the Falcons “I’m getting close to where I want to be,” Prescott said I imagine myself being involved in some sort understanding my age and what I’ve been through has missed a total of 26 games the past five seasons with ankle He also had a shoulder injury that caused him to miss practice time in training camp in 2021 unfortunately I’ve been through this process of recovering from injuries before that I embrace it,” Prescott said “I know that a better version of me is on the other side so that’s just the way that I’ve approached this whole offseason and this whole rehab process.” Prescott ran for 1,221 yards on 241 carries He averaged 5.1 yards per carry and 19.1 yards per game He averaged 3.9 yards per carry and 11.8 yards per game Prescott downplays any question about his mobility no longer being what it once was “whether it’s actually running past the line of scrimmage or just scrambling making plays happen with my arm you’ve got to when you’re rehabbing a hamstring It’s about just staying on that trend of just getting better staying mobile but doing it while feeling healthy.” the Cowboys acquired Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III and a seventh-round pick for a fifth-round selection as Dallas accomplished their goal of getting younger at the position with a high-upside player to backup Dak Prescott Even though he only just completed his rookie season it's a blessing come true," Milton said of the trade "That was something that me and my team talked about and was able to get done with the Cowboys Milton was the second quarterback that the Patriots drafted last season along with Drake Maye who was the third overall pick and finished the year as the starter for New England used his time to learn about his teammates and grow his own knowledge Newly acquired Quarterback Joe Milton III talked with Staff Writer Tommy Yarrish about being traded to the Cowboys football is football at the end of the day enjoying the best thing I can do and that's going out there and just having fun with it and enjoying my teammates being able to learn my teammates and get to explore and experience different things with them." The only playing time that Milton received with the Patriots was in the final game of the 2024 season where he went 22 of 29 through the air for 241 yards and a touchdown through the air in a 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills but he's looking to approach every week he gets from here on out the same way "Go out there and execute the way you will if you were in college or high school," Milton said Always prepare as if you're the starter and then go out there and execute when your name is called." The learning process of his new teammates and coaching staff in Dallas is still in the early stages and Milton hasn't had in-depth conversations yet with Brian Schottenheimer and Klayton Adams Milton gave some insight into what he's all about on and off the field and I'm always going to enjoy my teammates to the best that I can." One new teammate that Milton has already met is Dak Prescott a player that he's looking forward to learning from he's a great person," Milton said of being able to play alongside Prescott so just being around him I feel the great energy that he brings and just willing and look forward to learn from him and really compete." The trait that Milton is best known for as a player is his ridiculous arm strength and the velocity on this throws Milton threw the ball 62 miles per hour and launched several deep balls north of 70 yards downfield but with the Cowboys not using the NFL Draft to add one their attention shifts back to trying to do so via trade or free agency signing The Cowboys are adding more depth to their offensive line room agreeing to terms with offensive lineman Hakeem Adeniji on Thursday The Cowboys agreed to terms on a one-year deal with offensive guard Saahdiq Charles on Wednesday as Charles returns to the NFL after retiring in 2024 due to personal reasons The Cowboys have found the young quarterback they've been looking for acquiring Joe Milton III from the New England Patriots alongside a seventh-round pick in exchange for a fifth-round selection Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones says he's agreed to most contract extension details with pass rusher Micah Parsons but there's still work to be done before anything is finished With the NFL draft just over three weeks away Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer spoke about the free agency additions Dallas has made what they're looking for with the 12th overall pick and more Dak Prescott and Will Grier are currently the only two quarterbacks on the Cowboys roster COO and co-owner Stephen Jones spoke about how the team will go about finding another backup option this offseason The Cowboys are expected to lose veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the New Orleans Saints in free agency reuniting Cooks with the organization that selected him in the 2014 NFL Draft The Cowboys are rebuilding their running back room under Brian Schottenheimer and former Panthers running back Miles Sanders is looking to get back to his Pro-Bowl ways with a fresh start in Dallas Dante Fowler is back with the Cowboys and Parris Campbell has a connection that wooed him to Dallas and both gave their insights into what 2025 might look like Jack Sanborn and other newly-signed free agents spoke in-depth about what the Cowboys expect of them in 2025 and where their respective position could be headed We've made it to the weekend and there is no shortage of content surrounding America's Team as we step into Saturday NFL rookie minicamps are underway as we get our first glimpse of the 2025 NFL draft class taking the field for their respective teams and there are high hopes in Dallas after the impressive haul a weekend ago MORE: NFL executives enamored with Cowboys' 2025 draft class With impressive talent and value added on both sides of the ball it's going to be exciting to see how the rookie class responds to the new coaching staff and embraces the everchanging Cowboys culture While we wait to see what news comes out of rookie minicamp on Saturday afternoon let's check out some of the headlines making waves around the web and on social media Some locker room changes (for now) Micah Parsons moved next to Dak Prescott CeeDee Lamb takes Zack Martin locker spot and Terence Steele has DeMarcus Lawrence's old locker The Dallas Cowboys have made some changes in the locker room with the team shuffling locker positions and moving the team's offensive and defensive leaders closer together Texas Longhorn Jaydon Blue heard his name called in the fifth round and will bring one key element to the Cowboys' run game that they haven't had in years - genuine home-run speed and while Dallas fans gravitate to Jaydon's blistering speed he brings a whole lot more to the offense than just that Blue is speaking out and revealed he's ready to do it all "I'll say the versatility, the home run hitter," Blue said "The guy that can take it to the house at any moment I'm just willing to do whatever to help the team get to that level." Blue's speed out of the backfield is key here but with Schottenheimer wanting his backs to be able to catch as well posting 56 receptions for 503 yards and seven touchdowns in his three college seasons A key ingredient for rookies to survive roster cuts is versatility and while Blue's value will be in the run game his ability to be used as a receiver and possibly on special teams as well is a big feather in his cap Granted, with Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams ahead of him, Blue - who at 5-9 and 195 might not be ready for a full load as an NFL back - will have to show he's worthy of being a part of Schottenheimer's offense May 5, 2025 By Leave a Comment Join us for a week of unforgettable rodeo experiences With record-breaking rodeo attendances over the last three years and unprecedented sponsor participation this year promises to be another triumphant showcase of world-class rodeo competition and family-oriented activities This year’s highlights include Beau Schueth a national champion bullfighter who grew up in O’Neill who has been joining the Prescott rodeo for more than two decades; Rockin’ Robbie Hodges known for his amusing acts as a rodeo clown; the Riata Ranch Cowboy Cowgirls a fan favorite and talented ladies who master trick riding and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Announcer Randy Corley the stock contractor that makes the Prescott Rodeo go ‘round bring the Prescott rodeo together and offer a show that continues to draw new rodeo fans and audiences to the Prescott area every Fourth of July themed “Women in Rodeo,” is set to take place at 9 a.m. we will celebrate the grand marshal honoree and many female rodeo representatives to be featured in this year’s rodeo Join us as we celebrate the enduring spirit of Western traditions at the World’s Oldest Rodeo World’s Oldest Rodeo Performance Schedule: 2025 Rodeo Days Fine Arts & Crafts Show sponsored by the Prescott Downtown Partnership Rodeo Dance | Depot Marketplace/BMO Harris Bank 303 N Cowboy Church at the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo Grounds Whiskey Row Boot Race sponsored by Budweiser Join us for a week of unforgettable rodeo experiences. Tickets are on sale now only at www.worldsoldestrodeo.com where you can purchase via our only certified ticket vendor The rodeo ticket office is open 10 a.m.- 3p.m. Contact Tickets at 928-445-4320 or Tickets@worldsoldestrodeo.com please contact the rodeo office at 928-445-3103 or email info@worldsoldestrodeo.com The Prescott rodeo office is located at 840 Rodeo Drive Prescott Donna Werking has been marketing the Northern Arizona region since 2006 Northern AZ Social has been named Best Marketing Agency by FBN for seven consecutive years She is the co-founder of the New Year’s Eve Boot Drop she was named TOP 3 marketing agencies in Arizona by SocialAppsHQ and also featured on PBS’s Road Trip Nation as an Arizona leader in her industry Donna also serves on the Board of Advisors for the ACFYC and volunteers her time to her community in Prescott Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: , At the commencement ceremony for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona, campus the president and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace Technologies described the university as a “crucible of precision and passion.” Embry-Riddle “is a launchpad where theory meets practice where your hopes and dreams of flight and exploration are matched with the discipline to bring them to life,” Currier told graduates and their families at the May 3 ceremony held in Prescott Valley’s Findlay Toyota Center The ceremony honored 476 graduating students, including eight students who received master’s degrees. Twelve students from the Worldwide Campus participated in the ceremony including five who earned master’s degrees Twenty-seven graduating ROTC students were commissioned as officers: 21 Air Force cadets and 6 Army cadets Currier reflected on the university’s history — from its founding to its revival as the Embry-Riddle School of Aviation in Miami and its later expansion west with the opening of the Prescott Campus in 1978 He connected that history to his own. The son of Cuban immigrants and raised in Miami, Currier earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Miami and is now head of Honeywell Aerospace Technologies An International Space Hall of Fame inductee for his role in pioneering reusable rocket technology Currier told the graduates that he was drawn to engineering by the same passion that brought many of them to Embry-Riddle: “the drive to push boundaries and to be part of something greater than yourself.” He described how Honeywell Aerospace works every day on “technology that pushes the edge of the possible,” from avionics and propulsion systems to spaceborne sensors and next-gen autonomy “What I can tell you from experience is that all of the innovation in the world comes down to people — people like you,” he said Currier told the students that they are entering an area of rapid transformation “are real,” including geopolitical uncertainty “But I am not discouraged,” he said will not only face those challenges — you will outthink them He encouraged the students to keep their “compass true,” “lead boldly” and “to never forget to look up.” telling the graduates that he was deeply impressed by their accomplishments “I know that this is just the beginning,” he said The ceremony’s featured student speaker was Chancellor’s Award winner Hailey Murray, who earned her Bachelor of Science in Space Physics and is now going on to pursue her doctorate at Cornell University in New York Murray told her fellow Eagles that her greatest growth as a researcher and as a person during her past four years at Embry-Riddle came from “being in a state of uncertainty or unfamiliarity.” “I encourage all of you to seek out opportunities with the confidence you have gained as a result of working for this degree.” Brock McHood, an Aeronautical Science graduate who is applying to be a Prescott Campus flight instructor compared the journey of being an Embry-Riddle student to that of a pilot the Space Force’s deputy chief for operations gave the keynote address at the Air Force ROTC Detachment 028 commissioning ceremony at the Prescott Campus She also swore in 22 new second lieutenants “There will be shining moments and stormy weather,” he said “How you endure the more difficult moments can make the difference in how you grow as a professional aviator.” Nicholas Kopacek, an Aerospace Engineering graduate on the Astronautics track said he was most proud of the two years he spent as a co-leader of an electronic propulsion team on the Prescott Campus.  He said the team designed and optimized “an ion thruster to simulate what NASA does with ion propulsion,” a method of spacecraft propulsion that uses electrical energy to accelerate ionized gas Kopacek, who has a job lined up with Raytheon Technologies in Tucson, said he was deeply grateful to Dr. Darrell Smith, a professor in the Physics and Astronomy Department has provided me with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in industry,” he said “My professors have been very supportive — Keaton Ziem contributed to this report Posted In: Applied Science | Aviation | Engineering | Institutional News | Space Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Thomas James Prescott (Tommy) completed his long goodbye on April 29 He was surrounded by love throughout his journey with early onset Alzheimer's and love continued to surround him as he took his last breath on this earth.  A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held at St The family will receive friends immediately after the service at the church Tommy was the son of the late Jim and Jeanne Prescott He spent many hours in the woods growing up both in the Columbus area and at the family farm in Wrens Tommy learned to hunt and fish at an early age and the outdoors became a life long passion He spent countless hours in the woods or on the water with family and friends Tommy graduated from Hardaway High School and Columbus College (now Columbus State University) He loved his community and began working in banking shortly after graduation from college He worked at what was then known as First National Bank of Columbus and continued to be friends with many of those colleagues after switching to what is now known as Synovus Financial Corporation where he retired as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer He served the community in a variety of ways He served on many boards and committees: Family Life Center Luke United Methodist Church and the United Way to name a few His family remembers less visible moments of service as a strength of Tommy's character Whether making impromptu care packages for the unhoused discreetly supporting a student's education or financing and participating in yearly shopping trips to provide Christmas presents for another family Tommy was quiet and unassuming in his generosity The great love of Tommy's life was his family They began a love story that spanned almost 50 years the wedding scheduled around hunting season and the Georgia Bulldogs football schedule They later welcomed two daughters to their family and Tommy's pride and devotion to them has never been questioned He passed on his love for the outdoors to his daughters The family spent many weekends and holidays at their home on Lake Martin in Alabama They also enjoyed many family trips both abroad and in the US Tommy and Nancy continued to travel even after his diagnosis FL where family and friends often joined them they moved to be closer to family in Nashville where he received excellent medical care.  SC and Blair Prescott (Andy Kahrs Erickson) of Nashville Numerous nieces and nephews and cherished cousins and friends the family requests memorial donations be made to Alive Hospice in Nashville TN; US Against Alzheimer's; or MercyMed in Columbus Add to Calendar Complete the form below to get directions for the Memorial Service for Thomas James Prescott Add to Calendar Complete the form below to get directions for the Visitation for Thomas James Prescott This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors THE DALLAS COWBOYS have added a "freakish" new quarterback option to their roster Dallas already have their No1 QB locked in with Dak Prescott as he works back from surgery on a hamstring tear Behind him they have new arrival Joe Milton III and journeyman Will Grier they are now poised to take on another reserve option to further bolster their ranks ahead of the new season That player comes in the form of former Houston and Texas Tech quarterback According to ESPN's Todd Archer Smith was invited to work at their minicamp from May 2 over a three-day weekend on a "tryout" basis he said: "The Cowboys will have former Houston and Texas Tech quarterback Donovan Smith work their rookie minicamp this weekend on a tryout basis "The two practices open to the media on Friday Saturday will only be about an hour each to serve as introduction for the rookies." Smith, 23, was ghosted on NFL draft day as he checked in as the No.20 quarterback according to the consensus rankings. But his invite to the camp appears to be a bet on bringing in bonus physical traits like mobility as opposed to production. throwing for 867 yards at 65.7 per cent of his throws and four touchdowns though this was overshadowed by eight interceptions The 2023 was far more productive for him as he registered 2,801 yards 22 touchdowns and 13 interceptions - all being career highs Athlon Sports describe the 6ft 6" 238lbs star - who has a 4.63 seconds 40-yard dash and 37-inch vertical - as "freakish" As the minicamp wrapped up, Prescott and some team-mates were seen enjoying some NASCAR action at the Texas Motor Speedway was joined by tight end Jake Ferguson and offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley During the visit Prescott was seen playing some catch on pit road September 4 - 2025 season opener (TBC vs Eagles) November 27 - Thanksgiving Day triple header 2026 - Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara THE Dallas Cowboys have made a big shake-up as a signal of the new coach's intent Brian Schottenheimer took over from Mike McCarthy after the end of the 2024 season And the head coach has made a non-negotiable change behind the scenes The 51-year-old has changed the positions of his Dallas Cowboys players' lockers And he has placed Dak Prescott right next to Micah Parsons in the center of the room The move is seemingly designed to establish the pair as leaders of the team “We moved some guys around,” the Cowboys coach said. “This year, I did, along with the help of the staff. "They don’t really get a say in that, but there’s a method to the madness. "I let them sit down and I had them stand up and move seats but there’s a method to the madness at times." Defensive superstar Parsons is yet to agree to a new contract with the team Parsons is headed into the final year of his rookie deal in 2025 He is seeking a new contract worth in excess of $40 million a season Owner Jerry Jones publicly revealed an offer had been sent to Parsons' camp Cowboys icon Tony Romo told The U.S. Sun he thinks there's a "great chance" a new deal will be agreed "I think you'll see Micah sign a long-term contract soon and both sides will be happy." DAK Prescott will not have it easy after the Dallas Cowboys' NFL Draft decision The Cowboys chose to ignore a key position for Prescott in last week's draft festivities in Green Bay Prescott has the benefit of utilizing star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb but there is a lot left to be desired on the roster After the four-time Pro Bowler Lamb and tight end Jake Ferguson the Cowboys have holes at their skill positions The Cowboys have a thin wide receiver room and didn't select a wide receiver in the 2025 NFL Draft The franchise, instead, took offensive lineman Tyler Booker with their No. 12 overall pick to help replace their left guard spot after the icon Zack Martin's retirement The Cowboys did draft two running backs, Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah, in the late rounds. Nonetheless, the Cowboys didn't add a threat to work alongside Lamb, who has recorded four-straight 1,000-yard seasons. They haven't had a consistent WR2 on their roster since trading away Amari Cooper after the 2021 season. but brought up that the franchise looks at the 24-year-old wide receiver Jonathan Mingo as this year's draft selection "It definitely was a big-time thought but the train has not left the station if improvement is needed from what we've got on campus," Jones told reporters "I'm looking at the same sheet maybe you got in front of you that I have in front of me and it shows our No 114 pick trade to Carolina for Jonathan Mingo Jones referenced that the Cowboys traded a 2025 fourth-round pick to acquire Mingo's services from the Carolina Panthers Mingo has put up less-than-stellar numbers in the NFL putting up 539 yards on 55 catches in 24 games but the previously mentioned Cooper could be an option for them Cooper, who's a free agent, has been linked to a reunion with the team The 30-year-old recorded 292 receptions for 3,893 yards and 27 touchdowns Dallas can also look to sign free-agent wide receivers