Senior Director of Football Operations/Football Administration – Todd Williams.COO/Executive Vice President/Director of Player Personnel – Stephen Jones.Owner/President/General Manager – Jerry Jones.211 overall) selection to the New England Patriots in exchange for sixth (No.
The Cowboys traded their original sixth-round (No.The Cowboys traded their 2018 fifth-round selection to the New York Jets in exchange for a 2017 sixth-round (No.228 overall) selection and quarterback Matt Cassell. 171 overall) selection to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a seventh-round (No. The Cowboys traded their original fifth-round (No.After a Week 16 loss at home to the Seattle Seahawks, the Cowboys were mathematically and barely eliminated from playoff contention. Elliott began serving the suspension on Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons, and the suspension expired after Week 15 against the Oakland Raiders.
But 62 days later, on November 9, the suspension was reinstated when the Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied an emergency injunction. While this ruling did not indicate innocence of the accusations, it meant Elliott would most likely be able to play the entire 2017 season. District Judge Amos Mazzant ruled that Elliott had not received a fair trial therefore, he blocked the NFL's 6-game suspension. However, on August 11, 2017, it was announced that Elliott would miss the first 6 games of the season due to suspension, although he planned to appeal it. The Cowboys attempted to return to the playoffs after successful rookie campaigns by Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott in the previous year. "Bum" Bright.įor the first time since 2002, quarterback Tony Romo was not on the opening day roster, as he announced his retirement on April 4, 2017. It was also the 29th season under owner Jerry Jones, meaning that by the end of the season his tenure as owner was equal to the combined tenures of previous owners Clint Murchison Jr. The 2017 NFL season Dallas Cowboys season was the franchise's 58th season in the National Football League, the ninth playing their home games at AT&T Stadium and the seventh full season under head coach Jason Garrett.