Jon Machota

Jon Machota

Staff Writer, Cowboys

Jon Machota is a staff writer covering the Dallas Cowboys for The Athletic. He previously covered the Cowboys for The Dallas Morning News. He's a Detroit native and graduate of Wayne State University.

Jon Machota is a staff writer covering the Dallas Cowboys for The Athletic. He previously covered the Cowboys for The Dallas Morning News. He's a Detroit native and graduate of Wayne State University.

Dak Prescott not pleased with his play vs. Browns but 'happy' with new contract

Dak Prescott not pleased with his play vs. Browns but 'happy' with new contract

A "sloppy second half" can't take away from a road win for the Cowboys in Week 1 and a new contract for Prescott.

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Key takeaways from Cowboys-Browns: Dallas gets complete effort from Dak Prescott, defense, special teams

Key takeaways from Cowboys-Browns: Dallas gets complete effort from Dak Prescott, defense, special teams

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Cowboys, QB Dak Prescott agree to 4-year, $240 million deal: Source

Cowboys, QB Dak Prescott agree to 4-year, $240 million deal: Source

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Cowboys-Browns predictions and preview: CeeDee Lamb is full-go, rookie on the hot seat

Cowboys-Browns predictions and preview: CeeDee Lamb is full-go, rookie on the hot seat

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Everything a Dallas Cowboys fan needs to know for Week 1

Everything a Dallas Cowboys fan needs to know for Week 1

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Will McClay breaks down Cowboys' top rookies, realistic expectations for Mazi Smith, more

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What I'm seeing from the Dallas Cowboys: Rico Dowdle to get bigger load and more observations

What I'm seeing from the Dallas Cowboys: Rico Dowdle to get bigger load and more observations

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A Lions-Chiefs Super Bowl? Mahomes reclaiming MVP? The Athletic staff's NFL predictions for 2024

A Lions-Chiefs Super Bowl? Mahomes reclaiming MVP? The Athletic staff's NFL predictions for 2024

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Why isn't a Dak Prescott extension done? If not by Sunday, Cowboys could be looking for new QB

Why isn't a Dak Prescott extension done? If not by Sunday, Cowboys could be looking for new QB

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Every NFL team's biggest concern as 2024 season begins: O-line play, health, rookie QB

Every NFL team's biggest concern as 2024 season begins: O-line play, health, rookie QB

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Dallas Cowboys expectations: 7 players who exceeded them and could be Week 1 difference-makers

Dallas Cowboys expectations: 7 players who exceeded them and could be Week 1 difference-makers

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AT&T Stadium guide: What to know about the Dallas Cowboys' home field

AT&T Stadium guide: What to know about the Dallas Cowboys' home field

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Cowboys sign free agent RB Dalvin Cook to practice squad: Source

Cowboys sign free agent RB Dalvin Cook to practice squad: Source

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Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb added extra body armor — 'no question' he'll be ready for Week 1

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb added extra body armor — 'no question' he'll be ready for Week 1

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Kadarius Toney, Desmond Ridder and the most surprising cut from every NFL team

Kadarius Toney, Desmond Ridder and the most surprising cut from every NFL team

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'We're all relieved' CeeDee Lamb's new contract is done, says Mike McCarthy

'We're all relieved' CeeDee Lamb's new contract is done, says Mike McCarthy

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Cowboys make CeeDee Lamb second-highest paid WR with multi-year extension: Sources

Cowboys make CeeDee Lamb second-highest paid WR with multi-year extension: Sources

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Cowboys QB Trey Lance has his moments — but you can't ignore those 5 interceptions

Cowboys QB Trey Lance has his moments — but you can't ignore those 5 interceptions

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Cowboys' DaRon Bland to have foot surgery, expected to miss 6-8 weeks: Who steps up?

Cowboys' DaRon Bland to have foot surgery, expected to miss 6-8 weeks: Who steps up?

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Ten players we're watching in Cowboys' preseason finale against Chargers

Ten players we're watching in Cowboys' preseason finale against Chargers

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No one injured during fire at Cowboys training camp hotel

No one injured during fire at Cowboys training camp hotel

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All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey hit from 66 yards. What's next for the Cowboys' 'great weapon'?

All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey hit from 66 yards. What's next for the Cowboys' 'great weapon'?

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Cowboys observations: Brandon Aubrey even better? Deuce Vaughn jumps out in return

Cowboys observations: Brandon Aubrey even better? Deuce Vaughn jumps out in return

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Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs returns, makes a play and 'felt good' in joint practice

Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs returns, makes a play and 'felt good' in joint practice

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Rams, Cowboys get into scuffle after D-lineman shoves equipment intern to ground

Rams, Cowboys get into scuffle after D-lineman shoves equipment intern to ground

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