Phillip Tanner Fantasy News

Thursday, April 12, 2012, 5:56am

The Cowboys were interested in Boise State running back Doug Martin, but he wasn't able to visit Valley Ranch for a pre-draft visit because of last week's storms. Jones isn't a feature back -- in fact, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett continues to call him a complementary running back -- and the team did have internal discussions about trading him. If the Cowboys find a younger version, it wouldn't surprise anyone if he's let go. DeMarco Murray, Phillip Tanner and quite possibly a draft pick doesn't make the Cowboys significantly younger, but it does give them some fresh legs. Jones, like Marion Barber and Julius Jones before him, might need a fresh start somewhere else.

Saturday, December 10, 2011, 7:35pm

The season has come to an end for Dallas Cowboys running back Phillip Tanner.

The rookie free agent was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.

Tanner impressed the coaching staff from the start of training camp with his ability to pick up the playbook and his assertive running style. An injury to third round pick DeMarco Murray gave Tanner an early opening, and he made the most of the opportunity.

Tanner had 22 carries for 76 yards and one touchdown this season. He caught two passes for another 19 yards and had three tackles on special teams.

The injury means that Murray and Felix Jones are the only running backs on the team's active roster.

Sunday, December 4, 2011, 8:07pm

Cowboys Inactives
David Arkin G
Miles Austin WR
Josh Brent DT
Tony Fiammetta FB
Jon Kitna QB
Daniel Loper T
Phillip Tanner RB

Dallas Cowboys waive RB Tashard Choice
Saturday, October 29, 2011, 4:42pm

The Dallas Cowboys have waived running back Tashard Choice. Choice was cut to make room for linebacker Bruce Carter.

Tony Romo, Dez Bryant, Felix Jones active for MNF
Monday, September 26, 2011, 11:21pm

Cowboys Inactives
K David Buehler
WR Miles Austin
CB Orlando Scandrick
G Derrick Dockery
DE Clifton Geathers
RB Phillip Tanner
G David Arkin

Sunday, September 11, 2011, 11:59pm

Cowboys Inactives
David Arkin G
Martellus Bennett TE
Clifton Geathers DE
Stephen McGee QB
Terence Newman DB
Laurent Robinson WR
Phillip Tanner RB