Darren McFadden
RB FA
Tue 11/28/17 3:58 PM1 Comment

McFadden announced Tuesday that he is retiring from the NFL.
EDGE Analysis
This decision comes just two days after McFadden and the Cowboys agreed to mutually part ways, as the tailback officially decides to end a career that was slowed by injuries. McFadden finishes his professional career with 5,421 yards rushing and 28 touchdowns, but he only managed to play 103 games across 10 NFL seasons.

Darren McFadden
RB FA
Sun 11/26/17 9:26 AM

The Cowboys will release McFadden after the two sides mutually agreed to part ways, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
McFadden has been stuck at fourth on the depth chart at running back all season, and even with starter Ezekiel Elliott (suspension) missing the Cowboys' last three contests, head coach Jason Garrett hasn't elected to keep McFadden active for the past two games. With an opportunity to play meaningful snaps unlikely to come McFadden's way barring an injury to either Alfred Morris or Rod Smith, the Cowboys elected to cut the veteran and allow him to pursue his options elsewhere.

Darren McFadden
RB FA
Thu 11/23/17 3:20 PM

McFadden (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game versus the Chargers, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
As the Cowboys enter a third game without the suspended Ezekiel Elliott, McFadden will remain in street clothes for the second game in a row. Without an injury to Alfred Morris or Rod Smith, McFadden is unlikely to make an appearance before Elliott returns in Week 16.

Darren McFadden
RB FA
Sun 11/19/17 7:12 PM

McFadden is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
After playing just one snap in the first game during Ezekiel Elliott's six-week suspension, McFadden finds himself relegated to the inactive list where he's resided for most of the season. The Cowboys would turn to fullback Keith Smith as an emergency backup tailback if Alfred Morris or Rod Smith were to suffer an injury.

Darren McFadden
RB FA
Tue 11/14/17 9:37 AM

McFadden carried the ball once for minus-2 yards in Sunday's loss to the Falcons.
EDGE Analysis
With Ezekiel Elliott (suspension) unavailable, McFadden was the clear No. 3 in the Cowboys backfield behind Alfred Morris and Rod Smith, although his limited usage may have been partially due to the team's need for extra pass protection with left tackle Tyron Smith (groin) also out of action. McFadden may see a few more touches next week against the Eagles, but it's unlikely he'll suddenly become a major part of the Dallas offense.

Darren McFadden
RB FA
Thu 11/9/17 4:30 PM

McFadden will be active following the reinstatement of Ezekiel Elliott's six-game suspension Thursday, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
McFadden has been a healthy scratch for the first half of the season as Alfred Morris served as Elliott's backup and Rod Smith contributed on special teams. Thursday's decision ensures McFadden will be available out of the Cowboys backfield Sunday in Atlanta, but there's no guarantee he'll supersede Morris or Smith in the pecking order.

Darren McFadden
RB FA
Fri 11/3/17 10:32 AM

McFadden's teammate Ezekiel Elliott is eligible to play in Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
A healthy scratch all season, McFadden was expected to play in Sunday's game, though he would've fallen behind Alfred Morris and (possibly) Rod Smith. McFadden could get his shot in Week 10, as Elliott was only granted a temporary stay of his suspension.

Darren McFadden
RB FA
Thu 11/2/17 2:46 PM

McFadden will be the Cowboys' No. 3 running back behind Alfred Morris and Rod Smith on Sunday versus the Chiefs, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Morris has been confirmed as the starter in Dallas' first game without Ezekiel Elliott, who will start his six-game suspension this weekend. After Morris, the depth chart reads Smith and McFadden. Smith may have earned the role due to his special-teams prowess, which has ensured active status in all seven outings this season. As for McFadden, he's been a regular deactivation on game day. With his first touch of the campaign imminent, though, he'll have a chance to commence his push up the roster.

Darren McFadden
RB FA
Tue 10/31/17 10:39 AM

McFadden is expected to rejoin the game-day roster beginning in Week 9 now that Ezekiel Elliott's court battle to overturn or delay his six-game suspension has failed.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran back has yet to see a snap this season, being inactive for all seven games so far, but with Elliott now sidelined the Cowboys will cash in the insurance policy McFadden represented. His upside is fairly significant running behind the Cowboys' all-world offensive line -- and don't forget that he topped 1,000 rushing yards in 2015 during his first season with Dallas -- but how the team divides touches between McFadden, Alfred Morris and Rod Smith has yet to be determined, making each RB a very volatile fantasy asset until the situation becomes clearer.

Darren McFadden
RB FA
Sun 10/22/17 3:30 PM

McFadden (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game in San Francisco, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
If the Cowboys hadn't had a Week 6 bye, McFadden may have been active for the first time last weekend. Instead, the legal process first went against Ezekiel Elliott before a court instituted another temporary restraining order, allowing him to play Sunday. As such, Alfred Morris will serve as Elliott's direct backup for yet another game. McFadden's next chance to suit up is next Sunday in Washington. assuming Elliott's suspension is reinstated or Morris suffers an injury.