The Dallas Cowboys released Lawrence Vickers, the only fullback on their roster. Friday's move continues the phasing out of the position in today's NFL.

Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that fullback Greg Jones signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans. Arian Foster and Ben Tate get one of the NFL's better lead blockers in Jones.

The Dallas Cowboys have made room under the salary cap to add ex-Detroit Lions linebacker Justin Durant and former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Will Allen to the roster.

After Ray Lewis promised the Dallas Cowboys won't have any success on the ground against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Lawrence Vickers took to his soapbox to stand up for his team.

For the outside observer, it might have looked like a groin injury, but in fact, it could have been more serious: Cowboys FB Lawrence Vickers got ants in his pants at practice, and he's allergic.

Cowboys owner accepts cap hit, not trading Jenkins

Lawrence Vickers and Joel Dreessen are out in Houston, but the Texans' might have found their replacement for both in the versatile James Casey.

With the draft and the bulk of free agency in the rearview, what are the remaining holes on NFC East teams? Elliot Harrison identifies voids, including the Eagles' shaky backup plan for Michael Vick.

Salary cap penalty hasn't kept Dallas from moves

Browns awarded 4 picks in NFL draft

The Browns, Jets and Packers each received four more draft picks as a total of 32 compensatory choices in the 2011 NFL Draft were awarded to 15 different teams.

One week into free agency, which teams have vastly improved? Which organizations are dropping the ball? Elliot Harrison assesses the early winners and losers of the offseason feeding frenzy.

Cowboys active in free agency despite cap penalty

Cowboys agree with QB Orton, CB Carr and 2 others

All-Pro Nicks joins Bucs, others stay put

McNair wants Mario, not interested in Manning

Arian Foster and Ben Tate helped the Texans rush for a team-record 261 yards Sunday, but a third member of Houston's backfield made it all happen.