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Before the NFC East clash between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, the Cowboys honored players and cheerleaders from the past as part of their homecoming celebration.
The event was attended by Cowboys legends like Charles Haley, Dez Bryant and Emmitt Smith, who were honored as a group on the field before the game.
Following the celebration, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones led a tribute honoring the 50th anniversary of Roger Staubach and Drew Pearson’s Hail Mary touchdown pass against the Minnesota Vikings in 1975 playoffs, one of the NFL’s most iconic catches.
Dallas Cowboys legends Drew Pearson, left, and Roger Staubach are honored at the 2025 homecoming game on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Amanda McCoy [email protected]
The full list of the players honored: Dan Bailey, Bob Breunig, Glenn Carano, Brandon Carr, Tony Casillas, Barry Church, Doug Cosbie, Keith Davis, Tony Dorsett, Billy Joe Dupree, John Fitzgerald, Doug Free, Kenny Gant, Charles Haley, Cliff Harris, Jason Hatcher, Bradie James, Jim Jeffcoat, Ed Jones, Leon Lett, Joe Looney, Mat McBriar, Micahel Myers, Timmy Newsome, Nate Newton, Dat Nguyen, Jay Novacek, Drew Pearson, Preston Pearson, Mel Renfro, Mike Saxon, Emmitt Smith, Kevin Smith, Anthony Spencer, Roger Staubach, Tony Tolbert, Leighton Vander Esch, Mark Washington, Charlie Wiliams and Darren Woodson.
Dallas Cowboys legends Kenny Gant, left, and Emmitt Smith take a selfie before the game Sunday. Amanda McCoy [email protected] Dallas Cowboys legends take the field to be honored during the 2025 homecoming on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Amanda McCoy [email protected]
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