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Darren McFadden: Announces retirement
Darren McFadden announced Tuesday that he is retiring from the NFL.This decision comes just two days after McFadden and the Cowboys agreed to mutually part ways, as the tailback officially decides to end a career that was slowed by injuries. McFadden finishes his professional career with 5,421 yards rushing and 28 touchdowns, but he only managed to play 103 games across 10 NFL seasons.
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Darren McFadden: Parting ways with Dallas
The Cowboys will waive Darren McFadden after the two sides mutually agreed to part ways, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.McFadden has been stuck at fourth on the depth chart at running back all season, and even with starter Ezekiel Elliott (suspension) missing the Cowboys' last three contests, head coach Jason Garrett hasn't elected to keep McFadden active for the past two games. With an opportunity to play meaningful snaps unlikely to come McFadden's way barring an injury to either Alfred Morris or Rod Smith, the Cowboys elected to cut the veteran and allow him to pursue his options elsewhere.
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Cowboys' Darren McFadden: Not active Thursday
Darren McFadden (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game versus the Chargers, David Helman of the Dallas Cowboys' official site reports.As the Cowboys enter a third game without the suspended Ezekiel Elliott, McFadden will remain in street clothes for the second game in a row. Without an injury to Alfred Morris or Rod Smith, McFadden is unlikely to make an appearance before Elliott returns in Week 16.
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Cowboys' Darren McFadden: Inactive for SNF
Darren McFadden is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles, David Helman of the Dallas Cowboys' official site reports.After playing just one snap in the first game during Ezekiel Elliott's six-week suspension, McFadden finds himself relegated to the inactive list, where he's resided for most of the season. The Cowboys would turn to fullback Keith Smith as an emergency backup tailback if Alfred Morris or Rod Smith were to suffer an injury.
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Cowboys' Darren McFadden: Barely used Sunday
Darren McFadden carried the ball once for minus-2 yards in Sunday's loss to the Falcons.With Ezekiel Elliott (suspension) unavailable, McFadden was the clear No. 3 in the Dallas Cowboys backfield behind Alfred Morris and Rod Smith, although his limited usage may have been partially due to the team's need for extra pass protection with left tackle Tyron Smith (groin) also out of action. McFadden may see a few more touches next week against the Eagles, but it's unlikely he'll suddenly become a major part of the Dallas offense.
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Cowboys' Darren McFadden: Should be a factor Sunday
Darren McFadden will be active following the reinstatement of Ezekiel Elliott's six-game suspension Thursday, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.McFadden has been a healthy scratch for the first half of the season as Alfred Morris served as Elliott's backup and Rod Smith contributed on special teams. Thursday's decision ensures McFadden will be available out of the Dallas Cowboys backfield Sunday in Atlanta, but there's no guarantee he'll supersede Morris or Smith in the pecking order.
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Cowboys' Darren McFadden: Stuck behind Elliott again
Darren McFadden could be inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs after starting running back Ezekiel Elliott was granted a temporary stay of his six-game suspension Friday, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.A healthy scratch all season, McFadden was expected to play in Sunday's game, though he would have still been behind Alfred Morris and likely Rod Smith in the pecking order. Since the Dallas Cowboys aren't likely to keep four running backs active with Elliott now eligible to play in the contest, McFadden will likely be left as the odd man out.
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Cowboys' Darren McFadden: Will be active Week 9
Darren McFadden will be the Dallas Cowboys' No. 3 running back behind Alfred Morris and Rod Smith on Sunday versus the Chiefs, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.Morris has been confirmed as the starter in Dallas' first game without Ezekiel Elliott, who will start his six-game suspension this weekend. After Morris, the depth chart reads Smith and McFadden. Smith may have earned the role due to his special-teams prowess, which has ensured active status in all seven outings this season. As for McFadden, he's been a regular deactivation on game day. With his first touch of the campaign imminent, though, he'll have a chance to commence his push up the roster.
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Cowboys' Darren McFadden: Should rejoin backfield mix
Darren McFadden is expected to rejoin the gameday roster beginning in Week 9 now that Ezekiel Elliott's bid to have the courts overturn or delay his six-game suspension has been rejected. Elliott's group does have until very late Tuesday to exhaust all possible avenues, as there was a 24-hour window placed on the latest order.The veteran back has yet to see a snap this season, being inactive for all seven games so far, but with Elliott now likely sidelined, the Dallas Cowboys will probably cash in the insurance policy McFadden represented. His upside is fairly significant running behind the Cowboys' all-world offensive line -- and don't forget that he topped 1,000 rushing yards in 2015 during his first season with Dallas -- but how the team divides touches between McFadden, Alfred Morris and Rod Smith has yet to be determined, making each RB a volatile fantasy asset until the situation becomes clearer.
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Cowboys' Darren McFadden: Out Sunday
Darren McFadden (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game in San Francisco, David Helman of the Dallas Cowboys' official site reports.If the Cowboys hadn't had a Week 6 bye, McFadden may have been active for the first time last weekend. Instead, the legal process first went against Ezekiel Elliott before a court instituted another temporary restraining order, allowing him to play Sunday. As such, Alfred Morris will serve as Elliott's direct backup for yet another game. McFadden's next chance to suit up is next Sunday in Washington, assuming Elliott's suspension is reinstated or Morris suffers an injury.
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