ZACK MARTIN

Five players, including dynamic pass catchers Cooper Kupp and Davante Adams, are unanimous choices for The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro Team.

(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File) (Rick Scuteri)DALLAS — (AP) — Dallas Cowboys right tackle La'el Collins was suspended five games Friday for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. The suspension came a day after Collins played his first game since 2019 in the Cowboys' opener, a 31-29 loss to defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay. The absence means the Cowboys will go at least 22 consecutive games without their top three linemen playing together. But the Cowboys struggled to establish the run against Tampa, and will have another challenge without Collins. Terence Steele played the most games in Collins' spot last season as a rookie, but the Cowboys also moved Martin to right tackle for a brief stint.

The NFL has suspended Dallas Cowboys right tackle La'el Collins for five games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

The NFL will commence is 102nd season on Thursday with the return of full capacity stadiums as Covid cases continue to surge.

Lofty expectations don’t faze Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Tennessee Titans’ COVID-19 outbreak is nearing an end even with two starting offensive linemen still on the reserve list.

Cowboys COVID 19 Football FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' Zack Martin watches from the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. The Cowboys are expected to open the season at Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay without right guard Martin after the four-time All-Pro tested positive for COVID-19. Four-time All-Pro right guard Zack Martin is among the latest Dallas players to test positive. “We're still going to get our work done.”With Martin likely out, the Cowboys will again be without one of their top three offensive linemen after the trio never played together in 2020. A hip problem that required surgery kept right tackle La'el Collins out all season.

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to open the season at Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay without right guard Zack Martin after the four-time All-Pro tested positive for COVID-19.

If you’re looking for stars during Hall of Fame enshrinement week, concentrate on the museum itself and the inductions this weekend.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) is hit by Washington Football Team inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. Dalton left the field after this hit and Bostic was ejected from the game. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Dalton left the field after this hit and Bostic was ejected from the game. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)FRISCO, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys declared quarterback Andy Dalton out Saturday for their game in Philadelphia because of a concussion, clearing the way for rookie Ben DiNucci's first start. Prescott was the last rookie to start at quarterback for Dallas four years ago. The Cowboys activated linebacker Sean Lee from injured reserve, setting up the veteran for his season debut. The 11th-year player has been out since the start of training camp because of a core muscle injury that required surgery.

Arizona Cardinals' Kyler Murray celebrates running the ball for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)ARLINGTON, Texas – Maybe Kyler Murray will lose a game on the home field of the Dallas Cowboys one of these days. Murray accounted for three touchdowns in his first game back home as a pro, Ezekiel Elliott set up the visiting team's first two TDs with fumbles and the Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 38-10 on Monday night. Kenyan Drake scored from the 1 after the second Elliott miscue, while Murray added a 1-yard TD run. Cowboys: Washington on Sunday in the first of two consecutive road games against NFC East opponents.