![]() 195 overall) selection to the Dolphins in exchange for 20 sixth-round (Nos. The Cowboys traded defensive tackle Jason Ferguson and their 2008 sixth-round (No.213 overall) selections to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a fifth-round (No. The Cowboys were to receive a conditional 2009 fourth-round selection if Jones is not reinstated, or a conditional 2009 fifth-round selection if Jones is reinstated but gets suspended again (the Cowboys received the Titans' 2009 fifth-round selection, No. 126 overall) selection to the Tennessee Titans for cornerback Adam Jones. The Cowboys traded their original fourth-round (No.111 overall) selection to the Browns in exchange for a 2009 third-round (No. The Cowboys traded their 2008 fourth-round (No.104 overall) selection to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for fourth (No. The Cowboys traded their fourth-round (No.100 overall) selection to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for fourth (No. The Cowboys traded linebacker Akin Ayodele and tight end Anthony Fasano to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a fourth-round (No.92 overall) selection to the Detroit Lions for 20 fourth-round (Nos. The Cowboys traded their third-round (No.25 overall) selection in order to move up in the first-round and select Mike Jenkins. 235 overall) selections for the Seattle Seahawks' first-round (No. 22 overall) selection to the Cleveland Browns for 2007 second-round (No. The Cowboys traded their 2007 first-round (No.Made roster † Pro Football Hall of Fame * Made at least one Pro Bowl during career Main article: 2008 NFL draft 2008 Dallas Cowboys draft Then, in a surprising turn of events, Dallas CB Evan Ogelsby was released to make room on the roster for Special Teams Ace Keith Davis who returned to the Cowboys after being cut from the Dolphins. The following players made it through waivers to land spots on the practice squad: Danny Amendola, Alonzo Coleman, Tearrius George, Rodney Hannah, Mike Jefferson, Marcus Dixon and Julius Crosslin. Walden was picked up on waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs. The Cowboys cut the roster from 80 to 75 immediately after training camp, then waived more players following the final pre-season game to drop the roster count to league limit of 53, one of which was 6th-round draft pick Eric Walden. Newman injured his groin on July 28, and is expected to be out for three weeks. Jones was proving daily in camp that he is still worthy of being named one of the top cornerbacks in the league, but was not fully reinstated to the NFL until August 28. Owner Jerry Jones explained that, "I think at the end of the day, it had more to do with where we are right now, the managing of how he got to the field, the aspect of concentrating on the what ifs and how it might've impacted how we give our young players a chance, and how we evaluate that position." The main story lines in camp have revolved around the new addition of Adam "Pacman" Jones, and the injury to Terence Newman. Soon afterward, Terry Glenn was released to waivers. Jones and Jenkins both signed contracts the next day, and flew out to California to report. The Cowboys began camp with all but three players: Felix Jones, Mike Jenkins, and Terry Glenn. HBO and NFL Films filmed the Cowboys for the fourth season of Hard Knocks which premiered on August 6. The Cowboys arrived in Oxnard, California for training camp on July 24. Defensive tackle Jason Ferguson, linebacker Akin Ayodele and tight end Anthony Fasano traded to the Miami Dolphins.įree agents heading into the 2008 season.Safety Keith Davis signed with the Miami Dolphins, but re-signed with the Cowboys after his subsequent release from Miami.Running back Julius Jones signed a four-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks.Cornerback Jacques Reeves joined the Houston Texans.Released fullback Oliver Hoyte who has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.Traded for Ex-Titan defensive back Adam "Pacman" Jones.Placed the franchise tag on pro-bowl free safety Ken Hamlin.Signed veteran linebacker Zach Thomas to one-year, $3 million deal.Re-signed pro-bowl left offensive tackle Flozell Adams.Ladouceur to a five-year contract extension. ![]() ![]() Offseason The Cowboys' offense breaks huddle against the New York Giants, DecemSignings 500, they failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2005, losing three of their last four games and finishing with a 9–7 record. Despite entering the last month of the season four games above. It was the last season the Cowboys played at Texas Stadium they moved to Cowboys Stadium in 2009. The season ended when the Cowboys were blown out by the Philadelphia Eagles 44–6 in week 17, their worst loss since the 1985 Chicago Bears came to Texas Stadium and beat the Cowboys 44–0. The 2008 Dallas Cowboys season was the franchise's 49th season in the National Football League (NFL).
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