Fox NFL broadcaster Jimmy Johnson said he’s made the “difficult decision” he’s been weighing for years and announced that he’s retiring.
During Johnson’s Monday appearance on “The Herd,” the former head coach of the Dallas Cowboys said after nearly three decades, he’s leaving the Fox Sports NFL show, <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jimmy-johnson-announces-retirement-from-fox-sports">NBC Sports</a> reported.
“I’ve made an extremely difficult decision,” Johnson said. “I’ve been thinking about it for the last four or five years, and I’ve decided to retire from Fox.”
“I’m gonna miss it, I’m gonna miss all the guys … but it has been a great run starting 31 years ago,” he added.
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It was a great run! <a href="https://t.co/zk08wQdXu7">https://t.co/zk08wQdXu7</a>
— Jimmy Johnson (@JimmyJohnson) <a href="https://twitter.com/JimmyJohnson/status/1896649465664319961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
Johnson famously started commenting on what was happening during NFL games on Sundays, after walking away from coaching the Cowboys in March 1994. He then returned to coaching with the Miami Dolphins for a brief run from 1996-1999, before going back into the booth in 2002, per the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/jimmy-johnson-fox-nfl-retires-f4b6943415d3037e210becc9b098b311" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Associated Press</a>.
&#8220;The Herd&#8221; host Colin Herd asked the 81-year-old former NFL coach, Hall of Famer, and two-time Super Bowl winner about taking on the role of coach behind the scenes on the show.
Johnson agreed and pointed out that it was because he watched those he worked with on the set, like Howie Long and Michael Strahan when they were coming up in the football world, before they became giants in the NFL.
“So, we are all very, very close,” the Fox sports commentator said. “Kurt Menefee [sportscaster], he was in Dallas when I was in Dallas. And so it was just natural for me to be somewhat of a coach … so I just kind of played the same role that I played for many, many years as a head football coach.”
Shortly after the news broke, Strahan shared a touching message on <a href="https://x.com/michaelstrahan/status/1896639546176991623">X</a> to his friend.
“Congratulations on your retirement @JimmyJohnson!&#8221; Strahan wrote. “It has been 17 seasons of fun and laughs sitting next to you. You’re truly one of a kind and thanks for being you and gifting me with one of the best friendships anyone could ever ask for.”
“Hope you enjoy fishing and drinking beers on the boat,” he added. “You deserve it, love you Coach!  @NFLonFOX.”
Former NFL wide receiver Julian Edelman also wished coach well, sharing on <a href="https://x.com/JimmyJohnson/status/1896666953701539952">X</a>, “Coach, I grew up watching you win at every level. Then when I came into the Fox family and saw your work ethic, I got to see first hand why you had so much success.”
“Thanks for welcoming me in, letting me pick your brain each week, and retired or not, you still got the best head of hair in the biz,&#8221; he added. &#8220;Enjoy retirement coach.”
Related: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/travis-kelce-makes-decision-about-nfl-retirement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Travis Kelce Makes Decision About NFL Retirement</a>

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Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is out — after five seasons with the Dallas team — after he and the team failed to come to terms on an agreement on the length of a new contract.
McCarthy — whose contract expires on Tuesday — is now free to look for a new team after the Cowboys finished the 2024 season with a 7-10 record and missed the playoffs, the <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/mike-mccarthy-will-not-return-as-cowboys-hc-as-sides-could-not-agree-on-new-deal">NFL reported</a>.
During the head coach’s time with the Cowboys, he had a 49-35 record during the regular season with three playoff appearances. Starting with the team in 2020, his first season was affected by QB Dak Prescott going down with a leg injury in week 5. However, the following year saw the Cowboys bounce back — and he had the first of three consecutive 12-5 seasons, nabbing two NFC East titles.
Last week, the Chicago Bears requested to interview him, but Dallas, at the time, declined the request. The New Orleans Saints have also shown an interest, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
Cowboys longtime owner Jerry Jones released a <a href="https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/jerry-jones-on-mccarthy-exit-from-cowboys-i-have-great-respect-for-mike">statement</a> on Monday thanking McCarthy for his time with the team.
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Thank you, Coach McCarthy<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DallasCowboys?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DallasCowboys</a> | 📰 <a href="https://t.co/lZcM1wJESO">https://t.co/lZcM1wJESO</a> <a href="https://t.co/FKAHQ2MFWB">pic.twitter.com/FKAHQ2MFWB</a>
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) <a href="https://twitter.com/dallascowboys/status/1878903783713042859?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
&#8220;Throughout Mike McCarthy&#8217;s tenure here, including the last several weeks, I have been very complimentary of the job he has done,&#8221; Jones said. &#8220;That has applied to our record over that time period, our team unity and culture, Mike&#8217;s qualifications and track record of success, and on a personal level as a tremendous human being.&#8221;
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&#8220;I have great respect for Mike, and he has led the team through some very unique and challenging times during his tenure,&#8221; the statement added. “Over the past week, Mike and I had the opportunity to conduct a joint review of all aspects of the past season, our players and staff, and also spent considerable time discussing the road forward for the team.&#8221;
 “Prior to reaching the point of contract negotiations, though, it became mutually clear that it would be better for us each to head in a different direction,&#8221; Jones statement continued. &#8220;I thank Mike and wish him, his wife Jessica and their family the best. They have been a wonderful part of our community here. &#8220;
The statement concluded with a message that the team will &#8220;commence a search process immediately to hire the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.”
Related: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/texas-gov-greg-abbott-goes-viral-with-brutal-dallas-cowboys-playoffs-tweet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Goes Viral With Brutal Dallas Cowboys Playoffs Tweet</a>

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A sexual assault lawsuit against Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott has been dismissed by a Texas judge after a woman accused the NFL player of allegedly assaulting her in 2017.
On Wednesday, Collin County Judge Angela Tucker dismissed the suit after Dallas police announced in May it had found &#8220;insufficient evidence&#8221; to charge Prescott or support a case against the Cowboys star, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40440645/judge-drops-civil-lawsuit-cowboys-dak-prescott">ESPN</a> reported. The suit was filed in Collin County after a similar one in Dallas county was dropped.
Earlier this year attorneys Bethen and Yoel Zehaie sent a letter on behalf of the woman who claimed Prescott assaulted her in the back of a car in a strip club parking lot. In the letter she said she was &#8220;willing to forego pursuing criminal charges, along with disclosing this information to the public, in exchange for compensating her for the mental anguish she has suffered,” putting the value at $100 million, the outlet noted.
Prescott denied the claims and filed a countersuit against the woman and her attorneys, as well as extortion charges, all of which remain active, ESPN noted.
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ICYMI: A sexual assault lawsuit filed against Dak Prescott earlier this year has been dismissed.
Details here 👇 <a href="https://t.co/TRPgg3IMOB">https://t.co/TRPgg3IMOB</a> <a href="https://t.co/r2vK9q31xc">pic.twitter.com/r2vK9q31xc</a>
— TMZ (@TMZ) <a href="https://twitter.com/TMZ/status/1806418430754496782?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
&#8220;Despite [the woman&#8217;s] and her legal team&#8217;s relentless efforts to extort money and damage Dak&#8217;s reputation, justice has consistently prevailed and will continue to do so,&#8221; Prescott&#8217;s attorney, Levi G. McCathern, said in a statement to the outlet.
“The original lies by (the accuser), her team, and their recent failed attempt to sue him civilly are all just a continuation of their extortion plot against Dak,” McCathern said in a statement to <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/06/26/dak-prescott-sexual-assault-lawsuit-against-cowboys/74226268007/">USA TODAY</a> Sports.
“These ploys distract from the trauma of legitimate sexual assault survivors and undermine the progress that our society has made in supporting them,” the statement added.
Judge Tucker also set a hearing in September to determine if legal sanctions will be taken against the accuser and her attorneys, the outlet noted.
In 2023, Prescott led the NFL with the most touchdown passes and was second in MVP voting. He was drafted in fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Cowboys. During his career he’s won the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award and has been selected three times for the Pro-Bowl, USA Today noted.
The Cowboys QB is in his final season of a four year deal worth $160 million, the outlet noted.
Related: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/tiger-woods-ex-drops-sexual-assault-lawsuit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tiger Woods’ Ex Drops Sexual Assault Lawsuit</a>

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Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen passed away unexpectedly over the weekend while on vacation with his family in Mexico. He was 52 years old.
The 6&#8217;3&#8221;, 330-pound, 11-time Pro Bowl pick is widely considered to be one of the best offensive lineman in the history of the National Football League. He was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013.
He played most of his career with the Cowboys from 1994 to 2005 and played his final two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.
&#8220;Larry, known for his great athleticism and incredible strength, was one of the most respected, accomplished offensive linemen to ever play in the NFL,&#8221; the team said in a statement. &#8220;His versatility and dependability were also signature parts of his career. Through that, he continued to serve as inspiration for many other players, defining what it meant to be a great teammate, competitor and winner.&#8221;
&#8220;He was deeply loved and cared for by his wife, Janelle — whom he referred to as his heart and soul — his daughters Jayla and Loriana and son, Larry III. The Jones family and the Cowboys extend their deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Allen family and grieve along with the many other friends and Cowboys teammates that also loved Larry.&#8221;
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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Cowboys Legend Larry Allen 💙 <a href="https://t.co/l351PCkqdG">pic.twitter.com/l351PCkqdG</a>
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) <a href="https://twitter.com/dallascowboys/status/1797656646002655708?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
Former Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman posted on X: &#8220;Just received the heartbreaking news of the passing of our beloved teammate Larry Allen. He was a HOF offensive lineman that dominated opponents regardless of the position played. Off the field, he was a gentle giant that loved his family. Rest in Peace LA.&#8221;
Former Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith said that news of Allen&#8217;s passing &#8220;just breaks my heart.&#8221;
&#8220;I&#8217;m at a loss of words right now. Such a good dude, great player, super person,&#8221; Smith said. &#8220;The one thing about Larry Allen, I know. He had a big heart and he lived life to the fullest. A man of very few words but on the football field was a beast. And [he] will be sorely missed.&#8221;
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Here is Larry Allen bench pressing 700 pounds. It’s a moment that is still talked about in the halls of the Dallas Cowboys.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DallasCowboys?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DallasCowboys</a> <a href="https://t.co/nuTidXD0TY">pic.twitter.com/nuTidXD0TY</a>
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Larry Allen was one of the most incredible athletes the NFL has ever seen 
Maybe the most dominant run blocker ever, but legitimately insane speed too
Here he was making a chase down tackle out of nowhere <a href="https://t.co/vTSPLXrlrm">pic.twitter.com/vTSPLXrlrm</a>
&mdash; Field Yates (@FieldYates) <a href="https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/1797657790405656697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott went viral when he tweeted a brutal jab during the Dallas Cowboys playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
Abbott, who is paralyzed from the waist down and uses a wheelchair, <a href="https://twitter.com/GregAbbott_TX/status/1617318243043086337?s=20&amp;t=ghStC9WkGe9ERJNzNpOq_g">took to Twitter</a> after Cowboys kicker Brett Maher failed to convert an extra point when it was blocked by 49ers defensive lineman Samson Ebukam, <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/01/23/texas-governor-greg-abbott-trolls-brett-maher-cowboys-49ers-nfl-playoffs/">TMZ</a> reported. San Francisco ended up winning the game and advancing to the NFC Championship.
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Brett Maher is 1/6 on PATs this post season after missing here
If this kick wasn’t blocked, it still wouldn’t have been good. <a href="https://t.co/Dd9Wl7zIST">https://t.co/Dd9Wl7zIST</a>
&mdash; JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/jasrifootball/status/1617317872459456516?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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&#8220;I swear, I can kick as good as the Dallas Cowboys kicker,&#8221; Abbott tweeted to his more than one million followers.
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I swear, I can kick as good as the Dallas Cowboys kicker.
&mdash; Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) <a href="https://twitter.com/GregAbbott_TX/status/1617318243043086337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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And Abbott wasn&#8217;t the only person who criticized the Cowboys&#8217; kicker. Several accounts flooded the social media platform with videos and memes mocking Maher.
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Jerry Jones to Brett Maher in the Cowboys locker room at halftime… <a href="https://t.co/bcSYi5ER75">pic.twitter.com/bcSYi5ER75</a>
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Brett Maher lining up to kick an extra point <a href="https://t.co/7hhRNWrVAQ">pic.twitter.com/7hhRNWrVAQ</a>
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Brett Maher lining up to kick an extra point <a href="https://t.co/3Z6B8JIVt3">pic.twitter.com/3Z6B8JIVt3</a>
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Maher has struggled in the playoffs this season, missing five extra point attempts in the past two games, including four on January 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He has the second most missed extra point attempts in NFL playoff history.
However, the Cowboys kicker did manage to nail two field goals on Sunday, a 25-yarder in the third quarter and a 43-yarder in the fourth. He has made 12 consecutive field goal attempts.
<a href="https://apnews.com/article/san-francisco-49ers-dallas-cowboys-nfl-sports-football-eb7e3a98a43c901478292c0f8875eef0">According</a> to The Associated Press, there was a brief altercation before the game when some 49ers players attempted to disrupt Maher while he was warming up.
Related: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/can-you-cut-a-guy-at-halftime-peyton-manning-reacts-to-cowboys-kicker-missing-third-straight-extra-point">&#8216;Can You Cut A Guy At Halftime?&#8217;: Peyton Manning Reacts To Cowboys Kicker Missing Third Straight Extra Point</a>

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Hall-of-Fame bound quarterback Tom Brady has been fined $16,444 for unnecessary roughness after he tried to trip Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooper by sliding into his legs on January 16.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bucs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bucs</a> QB Tom Brady was fined $16,444 for unnecessary roughness for trying to trip <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cowboys</a> S Malik Hooker on Monday night and C Ryan Jensen was fined $8,333.33 for unnecessary roughness on the same play.
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Hooker had recovered a fumble from Tampa Bay wide receiver Chris Goodwin in the third quarter and was heading upfield when Tampa Bay wide receiver Julio Jones tackled him as Brady attempted to take Hooker’s legs out from under him. The Buccaneers ultimately lost the game, 31-14, marking the end of the 45-year-old’s season and possibly the end of his storied career.
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red card and a fine<a href="https://t.co/AE7MvQVeYb">pic.twitter.com/AE7MvQVeYb</a>
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“It’s a dirty play from Brady. Filthy. Unacceptable,” Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk <a href="https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/01/17/tom-brady-gets-away-with-a-dirty-move-for-now/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reacted</a>, adding, “Brady has, in the past, used his shoe as a weapon when sliding. A decade ago, he was fined $10,000 for putting a foot in the crotch of Ravens safety Ed Reed. Brady has done similar things since then, without incident.”
At the time of Brady’s slide, the Cowboys led 24-0. In the first half, Brady had been held to 11-of-23 passing for only 96 yards. Generally, the kind of slide that Brady executed would warrant a penalty.
Last February 1, Brady officially announced his retirement from football.
“I have always believed the sport of football is an ‘all-in’ proposition – if a 100% competitive commitment isn’t there, you won’t succeed and success is what I love so much about our game,” Brady <a href="https://twitter.com/rapsheet/status/1488521931158695940?s=27" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wrote</a> in an Instagram post. “There is a physical, mental, and emotional challenge EVERY single day that has allowed me to maximize my highest potential. And I have tried my very best these past 22 years. There are no shortcuts to success on the field or in life.”
“This is difficult for me to write, but here it goes: I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore,” Brady continued. “I have loved my NFL career, and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other things that require my attention.”
But in March, 40 days after he had announced his retirement, Brady said he would play a 23rd season.
“These past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands,” Brady tweeted. “That time will come. But it’s not now. I love my teammates, and I love my supportive family. They make it all possible. I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa. Unfinished business LFG.”

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‘Filthy … Unacceptable’: Tom Brady Fined For Sliding Attempt To Take Down Cowboys Safety

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Dak Prescott had a hell of a game on Monday night in the dispatching of Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but make no mistake, that has not been nor will be the norm.
Prescott has been the model of inconsistency in his career, including the playoffs, and now they’re going on the road to face the most consistent team the league has to offer in the San Francisco 49ers.
Even with rookie quarterback Brock Purdy — who is balling by the way — the 49ers have more pieces than a big ass puzzle.
But it all goes back to me not trusting Dak.
After the Cowboys loss to the Jags, he was the league leader in interception percentage while playing in way less games than pretty much everyone else.
Listen, Dak had a great game against the Bucs: He threw for 305 yards, was 25 of 33 for a 76% completion rate, averaged over nine yards per completion and had one rushing touchdown.
The last time he threw for over 300 yards was at home against the Eagles.
But all that was accomplished against a dysfunctional team with Tom Brady on his way out and coach Todd Bowles most likely on his way out as well.
From a purely analytical perspective, I don’t trust Dak to have a similar performance against the 49ers the same game as he did against the Bucs.
Coming off his best games, Dak tends to turn the ball over in follow up games — at least twice.
Also Dak has what I call the Carson Wentz syndrome — when it goes bad, it doesn’t just go bad, it goes “five alarm fire” bad. Dak doesn’t just make mistakes, he makes catastrophic mistakes and we have seen it in crucial moments down the stretch.
He still has never made it past the divisional round and is 2-3 in the playoffs, and even though he was efficient and effective against the Bucs, I don’t trust him against a team that isn’t dysfunctional.
But the Cowboys have a great defense, you say. Yes, but it’s not yet at the level of the Ray Lewis Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl winning defense. That defense made Trent Dilfer look good. And the Cowboys certainly don’t have a defense at the same level as the 49ers.
I like Dak Prescott. I like the way he handles his business. He’s the ultimate professional and you don’t hear about a lot of off-field drama. I just don’t see four great back-to-back quarters coming from Dak.
The Cowboys have a good defense and they have the pieces on offense around the quarterback, but in my opinion — and it’s nothing personal — they just don’t have a championship quarterback.
The San Francisco 49ers, on the other hand, are the most balanced team playing with the best personnel.
Jake Crain is co-host of <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/show/crain-and-company">&#8220;Crain &amp; Company.&#8221;</a> the Daily Wire&#8217;s sports show hosted by former athletes and coaches Jake Crain, Blain Crain, and David Cone. Follow him on Twitter: @JakeCrain_
The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

NFL: JAN 16 NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Cowboys at Buccaneers

Dak Played Lights Out On Monday Night, But Here’s Why He Will Never Win The Big One

Dak Played Lights Out On Monday Night, But Here's Why He Will Never Win The Big One

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Buccaneers&#8217; QB Tom Brady thanked members of the press for their &#8220;effort&#8221; this year and said he was &#8220;very grateful&#8221; for everyone&#8217;s support as speculation mounts about his NFL future.
Following Monday Night&#8217;s playoff loss by Tampa Bay — where the Bucs fell to the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 — the <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/tom-brady">45-year-old QB</a> <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/tom-brady-sounds-less-like-hes-taken-his-last-snap-and-more-like-hes-uncertain-where-his-next-one-will-be-060546366.html">spoke to the media</a> about the game and said he knew that in that moment, the better team on the field had won.  He also made some comments that have many thinking that if it was not his last game in the league, it quite possibly could have been his last one wearing a Bucs jersey.
&#8220;Not the way we wanted to end it, but we didn&#8217;t deserve it,&#8221; Brady shared. &#8220;I give them a lot of credit. They played a good game. Made a lot more plays than we did, so a tough night.&#8221;
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&#8220;I just want to say thank you guys for everything you did this year,&#8221; he added. &#8220;I really appreciate all your effort. I know it&#8217;s hard for you guys. I know it&#8217;s hard for us players to make it through. You guys got a tough job, and I appreciate all that you guys do to cover us, and everyone who watches and is a big fan of the sport — we&#8217;re very grateful for everyone&#8217;s support. You know hopefully, I love this organization. It&#8217;s a great place to be.&#8221;
&#8220;Thank you everybody for welcoming me, all the regulars,&#8221; Brady continued,  as he sounded like he was getting choked up. &#8220;And I&#8217;m just very grateful for the respect, and I hope I gave the same thing back to you guys. So thank you very much.&#8221;
The 23-year veteran made headlines a year ago when he announced he was finally walking away from the game. But 40 days later he reversed that decision and returned to play with the Bucs for another season, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35464228/tom-brady-says-no-table-decision-bucs-eliminated">ESPN</a> noted.
The <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/get-your-fing-act-together-tom-brady-rips-into-offensive-line-during-ugly-loss-to-steelers">Super Bowl-winning QB</a> finished the year with an average of 9.6 yards per completion, the lowest of his career and second-lowest in the NFL, <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/tom-brady-sounds-less-like-hes-taken-his-last-snap-and-more-like-hes-uncertain-where-his-next-one-will-be-060546366.html">Yahoo.com</a> noted. His contract will soon expire with a &#8220;no-tag&#8221; clause, ESPN noted. At the age of 45 he will then become an unrestricted free agent unless the Bucs can re-sign him. Otherwise, he&#8217;s free to sign with any team, if he chooses to stay in the league and keep playing.
Related: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/tom-brady-apologizes-for-comparing-football-to-military-deployment">Tom Brady Apologizes For Comparing Football To Military Deployment</a>

Atlanta Falcons v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

‘Just Very Grateful’: Tom Brady Thanks Press For All Their ‘Effort’ This Year As Speculation Mounts About His NFL Future

‘Just Very Grateful’: Tom Brady Thanks Press For All Their 'Effort' This Year As Speculation Mounts About His NFL Future

ESPN commentator <a href="https://dailywire.com/news/peyton-manning-offers-hilarious-advice-to-tom-brady-on-retirement-during-snl-skit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peyton Manning</a> and his brother Eli were clearly taken aback when Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher missed his third consecutive extra point during Monday&#8217;s playoff game.
The Cowboys came out on top regardless — besting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 31-14 — but by the time Maher whiffed his third kick, Manning was ready to pull him from the game even though his team was winning 18-0 at the time.
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&#8220;You have got to be kidding me!&#8221; Manning stood up and walked out of frame, visibly frustrated as Maher missed the kick. &#8220;Why are we kicking it?! Why are we kicking it?!&#8221;
ESPN panned to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who also appeared to be annoyed by the turn of events.
&#8220;He can’t believe it. Talk about a buzz-kill,&#8221; Eli Manning said of Jones. &#8220;No one’s ever missed three extra points in a row. Gotta be a record.&#8221;
&#8220;Can you cut a guy at halftime of a playoff game?&#8221; Peyton asked.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott defended Maher after the game, however, noting that he himself had played poorly in recent weeks.
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&#8220;Yeah, I mean, I&#8217;m Money Maher&#8217;s biggest fan,&#8221; Prescott said. &#8220;I talked to him individually, just told him after the game, &#8216;He let that go, we&#8217;re going to need it.&#8217; I just played like s*** a week ago, so I mean, that happens.&#8221;
Prescott went on to say that he believed Maher was absolutely capable of letting it go and doing better when he came back for the next game.
&#8220;Knowing what that guy&#8217;s done, with the resiliency he&#8217;s shown throughout his career, personally, no doubt that he&#8217;ll come back next week and be perfect and help us win,&#8221; Prescott added.
Maher ultimately missed four extra points during Monday&#8217;s game.
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Brett Maher’s FOURTH missed extra point tonight <a href="https://t.co/LVtJHjeVWh">pic.twitter.com/LVtJHjeVWh</a>
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Up until Monday&#8217;s game, Maher had been having a good season — nailing 50 of 53 extra point attempts — but the <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/cowboys-brett-maher-misses-nfl-record-4-extra-points-023951271.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">four misses</a> landed him in the NFL record books for most extra point misses in a playoff game.
&#8220;They might be looking for a kicker next week,&#8221; ESPN commentator and former Cowboy Troy Aikman responded after Maher missed the fourth.

Kansas City Chiefs v Denver Broncos

‘Can You Cut A Guy At Halftime?’: Peyton Manning Reacts To Cowboys Kicker Missing Third Straight Extra Point

Peyton Manning Reacts To Cowboys Kicker Missing Third Straight Extra Point

Dallas Cowboy Micah Parsons quickly reversed course, apologizing after slamming President Joe Biden in the wake of the prisoner swap that secured WNBA star <a href="https://dailywire.com/news/wnba-star-brittney-griner-freed-from-russian-prison-in-swap-for-arms-dealer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brittney Griner&#8217;s release</a>.
Parsons, upon learning that Russia was trading Griner for international arms dealer Viktor &#8220;Merchant of Death&#8221; Bout — and that Marine veteran Paul Whelan was being left behind in a Russian prison — <a href="https://dailywire.com/news/hell-nah-dallas-cowboy-has-strong-reaction-to-brittney-griner-swap/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">lashed out</a> at the Biden administration for failing to secure Whelan&#8217;s release as well.
&#8220;Wait nah!! We left a marine?!! Hell nah,&#8221; Parsons tweeted.
But a short time later, apparently upon learning more about the context of the prisoner exchange, Parsons tweeted his apology and said that he should not have allowed his emotions to get the best of him.
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then the best outcome was accomplished. I pray Mr. Whelan comes home but am extremely happy for Brittney and her family. I am not too prideful to admit when I’ve made a mistake.
&mdash; Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) <a href="https://twitter.com/MicahhParsons11/status/1600870691326554112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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&#8220;Just spoke to some people that I respect and trust. I should have been more educated on the topic and not tweeted out of emotion for my family and other (sic) who have served. For that I apologize,&#8221; Parsons began, adding that he had also learned more about the Biden administration&#8217;s efforts to bring Whelan home.
&#8220;Also if what I’m told about the attempts to bring Ret Marine Paul Whelan home are true, then the best outcome was accomplished,&#8221; he added. &#8220;I pray Mr. Whelan comes home but am extremely happy for Brittney and her family. I am not too prideful to admit when I’ve made a mistake.&#8221;
Whelan also <a href="https://www.mediaite.com/news/just-in-paul-whelan-says-hes-greatly-disappointed-brittney-griner-prisoner-swap-didnt-secure-his-release-too/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">spoke to CNN</a> — from the Russian prison where he is serving a 16-year sentence for espionage — about the exchange. He told the outlet&#8217;s Jennifer Hansler that he was &#8220;greatly disappointed&#8221; that the final deal had not included him.
The Marine veteran, who has always maintained his innocence, told CNN that in the weeks leading up to Thursday&#8217;s announcement, he had actually begun to believe there was hope that his release would be part of the arrangement.
Whelan&#8217;s brother, David, also released a statement on the exchange, noting that the family had at least been warned ahead of Thursday&#8217;s announcement that Paul would not be a part of the deal — and said that while they were certainly happy to see one wrongfully imprisoned American go free, they were still devastated that he was left behind.

New York Giants v Dallas Cowboys

‘I Should Have Been More Educated’: Dallas Cowboy Walks Back Biden Slam Over Griner Case

Dallas Cowboy Micah Parsons Walks Back Biden Slam Over Griner Case

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<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/dallas-cowboys" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dallas Cowboys</a> linebacker Micah Parsons reacted strongly online over the news of the release of WNBA star <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/wnba-star-brittney-griner-freed-from-russian-prison-in-swap-for-arms-dealer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brittney Griner</a>, who was freed in a one-to-one prisoner swap in exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, dubbed the “Merchant of Death.”
Parsons seemed to take particular issue with the Biden administration failing to secure the release of Paul Whelan, a retired U.S. Marine jailed in Russia since December 2018 on espionage charges that the U.S. government said are baseless.
&#8220;Wait nah!!&#8221; the athlete posted. &#8220;We left a marine?!! Hell nah.&#8221;
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Wait nah!! We left a marine?!! Hell nah <a href="https://t.co/3AeQx8K9OZ">https://t.co/3AeQx8K9OZ</a>
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Later on Thursday, Parsons reversed course, apologizing and saying that he should not have allowed his emotions to get the best of him.
“Just spoke to some people that I respect and trust. I should have been more educated on the topic and not tweeted out of emotion for my family and other (sic) who have served. For that I apologize,” Parsons began, adding that he had also learned more about the Biden administration’s efforts to bring Whelan home.
Griner was arrested in February at a Moscow airport after being caught with marijuana vaping materials and sentenced to nine years in prison in August.
UPDATE: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/i-should-have-been-more-educated-dallas-cowboy-walks-back-biden-slam-over-griner-case">‘I Should Have Been More Educated’: Dallas Cowboy Walks Back Biden Slam Over Griner Case</a>
“Moments ago I spoke to Brittney Griner,” President Joe Biden tweeted early Thursday. “She is safe. She is on a plane. She is on her way home, after months of being unjustly detained in Russia, held under intolerable circumstances. Brittney will soon be back in the arms of her loved ones and she should have been there all along. This is a day we’ve worked toward for a long time. We never stopped pushing for her release.”
Whelan was personally informed about Griner’s release Thursday by a senior Biden administration official, according to Fox News reporter Nick Kalman.
David Whelan, brother of the imprisoned Michigan man, said in a statement that he &#8220;can&#8217;t fathom&#8221; how his brother would feel upon hearing the news of Griner&#8217;s release.
“Despite the possibility that there might be an exchange without Paul, our family is still devastated,” David said, <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/wnba-star-brittney-griner-freed-from-russian-prison-in-swap-for-arms-dealer">The Daily Wire</a> reported. “I can’t even fathom how Paul will feel when he learns. Paul has worked so hard to survive nearly 4 years of this injustice. His hopes had soared with the knowledge that the US government was taking concrete steps for once towards his release. He’d been worrying about where he’d live when he got back to the U.S.”
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A statement from the Whelan family said the Biden administration made the &#8220;right decision&#8221; in securing Griner&#8217;s release.
&#8220;There is no greater success than for a wrongful detainee to be freed &amp; for them to go home,&#8221; the statement said, Kalman reported Thursday morning. &#8220;The Biden Admin made the right decision to bring Ms. Griner home, &amp; to make the deal that was possible, rather than waiting for one that wasn&#8217;t going to.&#8221;
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NEW from the Whelan family: &quot;There is no greater success than for a wrongful detainee to be freed &amp; for them to go home. The Biden Admin made the right decision to bring Ms. Griner home, &amp; to make the deal that was possible, rather than waiting for one that wasn&#39;t going to..”
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The Biden administration said Whelan&#8217;s case is being treated &#8220;differently&#8221; by Russia &#8220;for totally illegitimate reasons,&#8221; Kalman noted.
&#8220;While we have not yet succeeded in securing Paul’s release we are not giving up,&#8221; the administration added. &#8220;We will never give up.”
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Biden says Russia is treating the Paul Whelan case “differently &#8211; for totally illegitimate reasons.” Adds “While we have not yet succeeded in securing Paul’s release we are not giving up. We will never give up.”
&mdash; Nick Kalman (@NickKalmanFN) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickKalmanFN/status/1600849174928293888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Greg Wilson contributed to this report. 
Related: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/wnba-star-brittney-griner-freed-from-russian-prison-in-swap-for-arms-dealer">WNBA Star Brittney Griner Freed From Russian Prison In Swap For Arms Dealer</a>

Washington Commanders v Dallas Cowboys

‘Hell Nah’: Dallas Cowboy Has Strong Reaction To Brittney Griner Swap, Walks It Back

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NBA star <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a> said he stopped being a fan of the Dallas Cowboys over what he called the organization&#8217;s stance regarding its players kneeling during the national anthem.
During the 37-year-old Lakers star&#8217;s appearance with his business partner Maverick Carter on <a href="https://twitter.com/LandonBuford/status/1585782157770891264?s=20&amp;t=9KUK8d4CbBwTyZb9j2tWVg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram Live</a> Thursday night, James was asked about his notable silence showing his fandom for the Cowboys, reports <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lebron-james-is-no-longer-a-cowboys-fan-because-of-teams-alleged-stance-on-kneeling-during-national-anthem/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CBS Sports</a>.
Carter told the basketball star that he hadn&#8217;t heard James &#8220;talk s*** about the Cowboys in a long time.”
“You still a Cowboys fan?” Carter asked.
&#8220;Nah man, I had to sit out on the Cowboys, man. It just a lot of things that [were] going on when guys were kneeling and guys were having freedom of speech,&#8221; James said. &#8220;And wanted to do it in a very peaceful manner. You know, a lot of people in the front office and a lot of people that ran the organization was like, &#8216;If you do that around here, you won&#8217;t ever play for this franchise again.’ And I just didn&#8217;t think that was appropriate.&#8221;
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“Nah man I had to sit put on the Cowboys man. It just a things that were going on when guys were kneeling&#8230; [The] organization were like if do that around here you won’t play for this franchise again.”<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DallasCowboys?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DallasCowboys</a> <a href="https://t.co/gYusCcs8KY">pic.twitter.com/gYusCcs8KY</a>
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&#8220;I like a lot of the players on the team still,&#8221; he added, before noting that he had to &#8220;turn it in,” revealing which team he now favors.
&#8220;I&#8217;m all in on the [Cleveland] Browns,&#8221; James continued, throwing his support behind the team that currently stands at 2-5 for the season.
During the 2017 season, the Cowboys players did not join with other professional sports teams at the time who kneeled before the anthem. The owner of the team, Jerry Jones, <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/cowboys-owner-players-no-more-dissing-flaganthem-robert-kraychik" target="_blank" rel="noopener">made it known</a> that kneeling wasn&#8217;t going to be supported.
&#8220;If there is anything disrespecting the flag, then we will not play,&#8221; Jones said at the time. &#8220;Period. We&#8217;re going to respect the flag and I&#8217;m going to create the perception of it.&#8221;
&#8220;I know this, we cannot &#8230; in the NFL in any way give the implication that we tolerate disrespecting the flag,&#8221; he added. &#8220;We know that there is a serious debate in this country about those issues, but there is no question in my mind that the National Football League and the Dallas Cowboys are going to stand up for the flag. So we&#8217;re clear.&#8221;
At one point on the show, James made an announcement that his show &#8220;The Shop&#8221; was going to be part of the November 17 Thursday Night Football broadcast.

New Orleans Pelicans v Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James Says He Stopped Being A Cowboys Fan Over Team’s Kneeling Stance

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