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Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 4:07 p.m. Read more: Wiu , College Herb Donaldson Signed by Dallas Cowboys Former Leatherneck All-America joins practice squad DALLAS, Texas a ' Former Western Illinois All-American running back Herb Donaldson was signed by the Dallas Cowboys to the practice squad.

Biggest surprise: In what has been a largely disappointing class, kickoff specialist David Buehler has probably been the best find.

The Cowboys have filled their practice squad vacancy created by last week's departure of Chauncey Washington to the New York Jets by signing running back Herb Donaldson.

Cowboys defensive end Igor Olshansky likes a physical game, even if it's against his former Chargers teammates.

After five straight weeks of holding opponents to fewer than 20 points, the Cowboys' defense has emerged as a club strength.

Calvin Watkins and Tim MacMahon have the Cowboys blanketed for ESPNDallas.com. Check in with their constantly updated coverage.

We've been hearing it all morning, but the Redskins have made it official that defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth will not play today against the Cowboys.

Cowboys owner-general manager Jerry Jones reaffirmed his confidence in the "special qualities" of Felix Jones , saying he favors giving him more chances.

For a team that is 5-4, one whose chances for a division title appear to be out of reach, some of Green Bay's games this season have generated huge national television audiences.

JEFF CAPLAN The Dallas Cowboys thought they had a nifty draft combination when they selected Cincinnati defensive backs DeAngelo Smith and Mike Mickens.Both are now gone as the 2009 draft class takes another hit.On Monday, Tampa Bay snatched Mickens, a seventh-round pick who had first-round potential before suffering a knee injury his senior ...

Cowboys receiver Patrick Crayton had a bye week to forget in mid-October. First, the Cowboys replace him with Miles Austin in the starting lineup.

Allen Rossum will be the kick and punt returner for the rest of the season now that he's signed on.

Pretty cool that several Cowboys are going to Medrano Middle School in Dallas on Tuesday to give instruction on fitness activities.

The marquee game in the Missouri Valley Football Conference this weekend pits Southern Illinois at Northern Iowa .

ACOMB, Ill., Oct. 12 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: NFL Dallas Cowboy linebacker Jason Williams , a star player for the Western Illinois University Fighting Leathernecks from 2005-2008, is the Grand Marshal for Western's Saturday, Oct.

TV, radio: Fox, WOAI-AM 1200, KCOR-AM 1350 Line: Cowboys by 7 1/2 Series: Cowboys lead 5-3. Last meeting: Cowboys won 31-28 on Dec.

It's starting to look like the bye week couldn't have been scheduled at a better time for the Cowboys than the Oct.

The Dallas Cowboys official injury report for Sunday's game at Denver yielded no surprises.

Barber was held out Monday against Carolina with a left quadriceps injury. Barber had been limited in practice since suffering his injury in the fourth quarter of the Cowboys ' loss to the New York Giants two weeks ago.

The Denver Broncos have allowed a league-low 16 points in their first three games.