It’s a dramatic change of philosophy for a Cowboys franchise that has never known success without a top back — including Duane Thomas, Calvin Hill, Tony Dorsett and Emmitt Smith before Elliott — that is finally catching up with the rest of the league when it comes to the devaluing the running back position.

DALLAS - The Dallas Cowboys are trying, or so they say, to build a team that can win the Super Bowl. Their biggest free agent landing of the offseason thus far, though, is former Cowboy Ezekiel Elliott, who comes here on a cheap one-year deal after having been dumped from here a year ago.

Jones described Henry as one of the league’s top backs and wished him well as his new chapter in Baltimore begins.

Mike Florio and Chris Simms examine how Derrick Henry is just one example of many opportunities where the Cowboys have been unwilling to go big on difference-making players.

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones revealed that the team didn't pursue four-time Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry in free agency due