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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Chris Jones: Let go by Cowboys
The Cowboys released Chris Jones (abdomen) on Wednesday, The Dallas Morning News reports.Jones was placed on injured reserve Nov. 7 after undergoing core-muscle surgery. It's uncertain if he's healthy yet, but the Cowboys ultimately chose to move on from Jones, saving $2 million in salary-cap space as a result. Jones has played 126 games for the Cowboys since his rookie season in 2011, averaging 44.5 yards per punt for his career.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Cowboys' Chris Jones: Put on IR
Chris Jones (abdomen) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Rob Phillips of the Dallas Cowboys' official site reports.After suffering multiple abdominal injuries over the years, Jones is finally undergoing surgery and will be placed on IR. Rookie Hunter Niswander will make his NFL debut and take over Jones' role as the Cowboys' punter until the 31-year-old recovers from his procedure, which could take at least a few weeks.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Cowboys' Chris Jones: Getting core muscle surgery
Chris Jones will undergo core-muscle surgery Thursday and has been ruled out indefinitely, Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News reports.Jones has battled abdominal injuries in the past, and he'll finally require a procedure with the hope that it provides a permanent fix. The Dallas Cowboys are expected to promote Hunter Niswander from the practice squad to handle punting duties as long as Jones is sidelined.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Cowboys' Chris Jones: Will play Sunday
Chris Jones (abdomen) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.Jones was limited in practice all week but will give it a go Sunday. There was never much doubt as Dallas did not sign any alternatives.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Cowboys' Chris Jones: Nursing abdomen strain
Chris Jones is apparently dealing with an abdomen strain, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.Given the news about Jones' abdomen strain, his status is worth monitoring as kickoff approaches next week. The Dallas Cowboys currently do not have another punter on their roster.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Cowboys' Chris Jones: Signs four-year extension with Dallas
Chris Jones inked a four-year extension with the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.Jones has been the Cowboys' starting punter since 2013 and will be expected to carry the punting torch through at least the 2021 season. Through six seasons, Jones has recorded a net average of 40.9 yards per punt.
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by Sean D'Oliveira | CBS Sports Staff
Cowboys sign punter Chris Jones through 2017
The Dallas Cowboys agreed to a contract extension with punter Chris Jones on Tuesday, the team announced. The deal will keep Jones under contract with the Cowboys through the 2017 season. He recently signed his tender offer of $1.54 million.
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by Sean D'Oliveira | CBS Sports Staff
Cowboys sign Lance Dunbar, Chris Jones to tender offers
The Dallas Cowboys signed running back Lance Dunbar and punter Chris Jones to their restricted free agent tender offers Tuesday, reports The Dallas Morning News. The offers were for $1.542 million.
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by Dave Peters | CBSSports.com
Report: Cowboys give tenders to RB Lance Dunbar and P Chris Jones
The Dallas Cowboys have given low tenders to running back Lance Dunbar and punter Chris Jones, according to ESPN.com. Each tender is worth $1.542 million. Should either player sign with another team, the Cowboys will not receive any compensation due to both Dunbar and Jones coming into the NFL as undrafted free agents. Dunbar spent his time as the third-down back for the last two seasons, bringing in 18 receptions for 217 while carrying the ball 29 times for 99 yards. Jones finished the 2014 season with an average of 45.4 yards per punt.
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by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com
Cowboys sign Tom Hornsey
The Dallas Cowboys reached agreement on a contract with punter Tom Hornsey , according to MMQB's Robert Klemko. The Australian-born Hornsey won the Ray Guy Award for top college punter in 2013. He was with the Cowboys for two weeks in training camp last season. Hornsey provides insurance for the Cowboys. 2014 punter Chris Jones is a restricted free agent.
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