Author: Julius Luchs

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Julius Luchs has been writing for Gridiron Heroics since June 2022, covering the Dallas Cowboys and other football topics. He just graduated from Florida Tech with a Multiplatform Journalism Degree. Julius is attending Iona College to get his MA in Sports Communication and Media beginning in the fall of 2022.

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The Dallas Cowboys add to their linebacker depth, signing former Minnesota Viking Anthony Barr. He agreed to a one-year deal for $2 million but can max to $3 million. With Micah Parsons in a versatile role as a pass-rusher and linebacker, Dallas needed an LB to pair with Leighton Vander Esch. To make room on the roster, the team cut LB Aaron Hansford, despite passing his physical. https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1554943765546242052?s=20&t=lhsi9TcCHhV5cgG6oxM9Rg A Look at Anthony Barr Anthony Barr was drafted ninth overall in 2014 by the Minnesota Vikings out of UCLA. Starting in 98 career games, the 30-year-old compiled 495 tackles, 17.5 sacks,…

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Following the injury to James Washington, the Dallas Cowboys fall into a pit of trouble in the wide receiver department. With the absence of Washington and Michael Gallup in training camp, Dallas possesses a shallow receiving core. Owner Jerry Jones addressed he is giving the young WRs a chance to make a name for themself. CeeDee Lamb and Noah Brown are the only healthy pass catchers on the 90-man roster with NFL experience. Typically, a team will sign a veteran WRs to fill a hole in the depth chart. Jones is in no rush to sign a free agent. “Let’s…

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The Cowboys took a blow in their WR depth after James Washington fractured his foot on the first day of padded training camp. He is set for surgery and ruled out 6-10 weeks. Dallas’ No. 2 receiver Michael Gallup was placed on the PUP list to begin camp, leaving the Cowboys with shallow depth in the wide receiver department. Gallup is expected to miss Week 1, although he is doing well in rehab. If the Cowboys’ No. 2 WR starts the 2022 season on the PUP, he will miss the first four games. With Washington’s injury, should Dallas panic over…

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Sportico released a list of the most valuable teams in sports. The Dallas Cowboys continue to top the charts, pricing at $7.64 billion. According to Sportico, Dallas has a $630 million gap with the second-place New York Yankees. Following the Cowboys in the NFL, the Rams are worth $5.91 billion, and the Patriots are third at $5.88 billion. 16 football clubs are worth at least $4 billion, powering over the NBA(four teams) and the MLB (three teams). According to ESPN, Sportico’s calculations are collected from interviews with bankers, lawyers, team executives, owners, and information from public documents involved in the…

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Ole Miss has been quiet in this year’s recruiting news, but the Rebels made a big splash this past weekend. Lane Kiffin brings defensive ends Jamarious Brown and Neeo Avery to Oxford. Both recruits are four-star athletes. Avery pledges to Ole Miss over finalist schools Kentucky, Maryland, and Penn State. Brown chose the Rebels over colleges such as Mississippi State, Alabama, Florida State, and more. Secondaries coach Chris Partridge earns credit for recruiting Avery. Defensive line coach Randall Joyner assisted Partridge in the process. Joyner received the nod for reeling in Brown. Partridge was hired by the Rebels in early…

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The Dallas Cowboys announced they signed USFL MVP KaVontae Turpin. To make room for him on the 90-man training camp roster, the organization released fullback Nick Ralston. Turpin provides depth in the wide receiver position but could be most useful in the return game. The former TCU athlete looks to make his first NFL team. A Look at KaVontae Turpin The wide receiver played four years at TCU. The former Horned Frog caught 145 passes for 1,748 yards and added 13 touchdowns. He finished his collegiate career with First-Team All-Big 12 honors as a kick and punt returner. Turpin went undrafted…

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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott enters a crucial year in his career. After Zeke earned a six-year, $90 million extension, his production has declined over the last couple of seasons. Although he is the highest-paid running back, there is no guaranteed money in his contract beyond the 2022 campaign. The former Ohio State Buckeye’s time in Dallas could be coming to an end. Zeke is not worried about his future with Dallas or his contract. He is focused on the upcoming season and helping Dallas win. The 27-year-old wants to concentrate on the present. “I think it is a…

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The San Francisco 49ers have released defensive end Dee Ford after three seasons. His time with the team was limited due to a continuous back injury. Ford was acquired from the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019 offseason for a 2020 second-round pick. After the trade, the 49ers gave Ford a five-year, $85 million contract. https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/1552392037516853249?s=20&t=tXTAULAkVm9n4QvvK8zvMg What Happened to Dee Ford? After joining San Fran, Ford made his debut with the organization in 2019. In 11 games and two starts, he recorded 14 tackles, 6.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles. The Niners faced the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, providing…

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The reigning SEC champions scored big with their 2023 recruiting. Caleb Downs, the top safety prospect, announced his pledge to the Crimson Tide. He chose Alabama over Georgia, Ohio State, North Carolina, and Notre Dame. Downs took an unofficial trip to Tuscaloosa back in April. He returned to Bama’s campus for an official visit two months later. Now, he joins a legendary SEC football program. Charles Kelly was the primary recruiter for Downs. Cornerbacks coach Travaris Robinson assisted with bringing in the four-star athlete. Kelly has been on Bama’s coaching staff since 2019 as the safeties coach and associate defensive…

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup will begin training camp on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list. The team can activate him at any point in the preseason. If Gallup starts the season on the PUP, he would have to remain on the list for at least four weeks. He joins rookies Quandre Mosely, Dontario Drummond, and Aaron Hansford on the PUP to kick off training camp. Although the injured players are not able to participate in the preseason, for the time being, they are a part of the Cowboys’ 90-man camp roster. Fifth-round draft choice Damone Clark was placed…

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