1/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff update : Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff's blood alcohol content was .16 - twice the legal limit - after his arrest for driving while intoxicated...[+] last week, blood test results revealed. The police report states that Ratliff failed three field sobriety tests at the scene and refused to provide a breath specimen.
1/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff meets with owner: Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff has met with team owner and general manager Jerry Jones about being arrested and charged with driving...[+] while intoxicated, according to a source. Ratliff's agent, Mark Slough, did not respond for comment regarding the meeting with Jones.
1/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Could save money by cutting Jay Ratliff: If the Dallas Cowboys were to release DT Jay Ratliff following his arrest for driving while intoxicated, the team would save $1...[+] million. If he's a June 1 cut, the Cowboys save $5 million; however, $4 million in dead money is held over in 2014.
1/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff arrested: Dallas Cowboys NT Jay Ratliff was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) in the early-morning hours Tuesday,...[+] Jan. 22. He crashed his pickup truck into a 18-wheeler, according to a senior police officer. Any NFL player that is arrested is subject to the NFL conduct policy which could result in a fine or suspension.
1/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | New scheme might prolong Jay Ratliff's career: Dallas Cowboys scouting director Larry Lacewell thinks that the change to the Tampa 2 scheme of new defensive coordinator Monte...[+] Kiffin will be very beneficial to DL Jay Ratliff. 'It's going to prolong his career,' Lacewell said. 'And I think it's going to add misery to offenses.'
News -- December 2012
12/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff out for Week 16: Dallas Cowboys NT Jay Ratliff (groin) did not practice for a third straight day Friday, Dec. 21, and he has been ruled out for...[+] the Week 16 game against the New Orleans Saints.
12/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff misses practiceDallas Cowboys T Jay Ratliff (groin) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 20....[+]Dallas Cowboys T Jay Ratliff (groin) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 20.
12/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Two sit out practice Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (groin) and LB Ernie Sims (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 19....[+]Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (groin) and LB Ernie Sims (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 19.
12/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff not practicing Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (hernia) is not practicing Wednesday, Dec. 19....[+]Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (hernia) is not practicing Wednesday, Dec. 19.
12/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff ruled out Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and has been ruled out for Week 15....[+]Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and has been ruled out for Week 15.
12/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff likely to land on IRDallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (hernia) will miss the rest of the season, and he'll likely be placed on the Injured Reserve....[+]Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (hernia) will miss the rest of the season, and he'll likely be placed on the Injured Reserve.
12/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff undergoes surgery : Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (hernia) underwent surgery Thursday, Dec. 13, to repair a sports hernia and is expected to miss...[+] three to six weeks. It is not known if Ratliff will be placed on Injured Reserve.
12/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff, Jerry Jones have exchange : Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) reportedly had a 'volcanic' exchange with owner and general manager Jerry Jones after the...[+] team's Week 13 game. Jones reportedly told Ratliff 'we need you,' and Ratliff, who hasn't played in seven games this season because of injuries, didn't take it well. Ratliff rose to physically challenge Jones and made a comment about the owner's age. 'They're both passionate men and great men, and they want to win, that's all it is,' according to a source. 'But they were in each other's faces. People had to intervene.'
12/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff, Jerry Jones have heated exchange: Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (groin) and owner/general manager Jerry Jones had what sources called a 'volcanic' and jaw-to-jaw...[+] exchange after the Week 14 win against the Cincinnati Bengals. Jones started the conversation by saying, 'We need you,' as Ratliff was inactive for a seventh game Sunday, Dec. 9.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Three players ruled out : Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (groin), CB Orlando Scandrick (head) and SS Charlie Peprah (foot) did not participate in practice...[+] Friday, Dec. 7, and have been ruled out for Week 14.
12/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Four miss practice: Dallas Cowboys OG Nate Livings (knee), S Charlie Peprah (foot), DT Jay Ratliff (groin) and CB Orlando Scandrick (hand) did not...[+] practice Thursday, Dec. 6.
12/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff not practicing Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) did not take part in practice Thursday, Dec. 6....[+]Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) did not take part in practice Thursday, Dec. 6.
12/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff does not practice : Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) is listed as did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 5, on the team's...[+] injury report.
12/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff returns to practice Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday, Dec. 5....[+]Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday, Dec. 5.
12/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff injury update : Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (groin), who hasn't participated in a full practice since Nov. 16 because of a groin injury, did...[+] some hard running during the early portions of practice Friday, Nov. 30. He's listed as doubtful and unlikely to play in Week 13. 'He is battling injuries,' defensive coordinator Rob Ryan said. 'He has all season. Believe me, if there is any way Jay can play, he will. I don't think that's going to be the case.'
News -- November 2012
11/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Four miss practice : Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (groin), CB Orlando Scandrick (hand, wrist), C Phil Costa (ankle) and DT Ben Bass (ankle) missed...[+] practice Thursday, Nov. 29.
11/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Three do not practice : Dallas Cowboys C Phil Costa (ankle), DT Jay Ratliff (groin) and CB Orlando Scandrick (hand) did not participate in practice Wednesday,...[+] Nov. 28.
11/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff not practicing Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (groin) is not taking part in practice Wednesday, Nov. 28....[+]Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (groin) is not taking part in practice Wednesday, Nov. 28.
11/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Two players at practice : Dallas Cowboys DE Jason Hatcher (concussion) and DT Jay Ratliff (groin) were taking part in the team's walkthrough practice session...[+] Monday, Nov. 26.
11/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff likely to start : The status of Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (groin) for Week 12 will not be determined until he arrives at the stadium; however,...[+] it appears as if he will start in the game.
11/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Four players questionable for Week 12 : Dallas Cowboys OT Tyron Smith (ankle), DT Jay Ratliff (groin), SS Danny McCray (hip) and SS Charlie Peprah (concussion) are listed...[+] as questionable for Week 12. Ratliff did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21, while the other three were limited.
11/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff not practicing Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (groin) is not practicing Wednesday, Nov. 21; however, he is expected to play in Week 12....[+]Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (groin) is not practicing Wednesday, Nov. 21; however, he is expected to play in Week 12.
11/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Seven miss practice: Dallas Cowboys C Ryan Cook (knee), C Phil Costa (ankle), DE Sean Lissemore (ankle), S Danny McCray (hip), WR Kevin Ogletree (concussion),...[+] S Charlie Peprah (concussion) and T Jay Ratliff (groin) all did not participate in practice Tuesday, Nov. 20.
11/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Seven players do not practice : Dallas Cowboys WR Kevin Ogletree (concussion), C Phil Costa (ankle), OG Ryan Cook (knee), OT Tyron Smith (ankle), DE Sean Lissemore...[+] (ankle), DT Jay Ratliff (groin) and SS Charlie Peprah (concussion) did not participate in the team's abbreviated practice Monday, Nov. 19.
11/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Two practice in fullDallas Cowboys LB Dan Connor (neck) and DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 15....[+]Dallas Cowboys LB Dan Connor (neck) and DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 15.
11/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Two practice in fullDallas Cowboys LB Dan Connor (neck) and DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 14....[+]Dallas Cowboys LB Dan Connor (neck) and DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 14.
11/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff listed as probable Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 9, and is listed as probable for Week 10....[+]Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 9, and is listed as probable for Week 10.
11/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Five miss practice : Dallas Cowboys T Jay Ratliff (ankle), C Phil Costa (ankle), DE Sean Lissemore (ankle), CB Mike Jenkins (back) and S Matt Johnson...[+] (hamstring) all did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 8.
11/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff not practicing Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) is not taking part in practice Thrusday, Nov. 8....[+]Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) is not taking part in practice Thrusday, Nov. 8.
11/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Four miss practice: Dallas Cowboys T Jay Ratliff (ankle), C Phil Costa (ankle), DE Sean Lissemore (ankle) and S Matt Johnson (hamstring) all did not...[+] participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 7.
11/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Three missing practice : Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle), FS Matt Johnson (hamstring) and C Phil Costa (ankle) missed practice Wednesday, Nov. 7....[+]
11/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff injury update : Updating a previous item, Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (leg) suffered an apparent left leg injury late in the first half of Week...[+] 9 but returned in the second half.
11/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff nursing ankle injury: Dallas Cowboys DL Jay Ratliff (ankle) aggravated an ankle injury in the Week 9 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Ratliff had the...[+] injury taped up and is hopeful to return.
News -- October 2012
10/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Will monitor Jay Ratliff's snaps: The Dallas Cowboys will monitor DT Jay Ratliff's (ankle) snaps in Week 6 because it will be his first game back after missing...[+] the first four games with a high ankle sprain.
10/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Excited for Jay Ratliffs return: The Cowboys are looking forward to DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) returning to the lineup, hoping his return will boost their run defense...[+] and pass rush.
10/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff expected for Week 6Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) should return for the team's Week 6 game....[+]Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) should return for the team's Week 6 game.
10/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff might debut in Week 6: Dallas Cowboys NT Jay Ratliff (ankle) might be able to make his regular season debut in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens following...[+] the team's bye.
10/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff injury update Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) could be able to return after the team's upcoming bye....[+]Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) could be able to return after the team's upcoming bye.
News -- September 2012
9/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Two out for Week 1: Dallas Cowboys S Matt Johnson (hamstring) and DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) did not practice Tuesday, Sept. 4, and are out for Week 1....[+]
9/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Three not expected to practice : Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle), SS Danny McCray (neck) and S Matt Johnson (hamstring) are not expected to participate in...[+] practice Monday, Sept. 3.
News -- August 2012
8/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Mike Jenkins cleared for practice: Dallas Cowboys CB Mike Jenkins (shoulder) passed his physical and has been cleared for practice. DL Jay Ratliff (ankle) was still...[+] on crutches Thursday, Aug. 30. Both players are hoping to be available for Week 1.
8/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Joshua Brent could start in Week 1 : Dallas Cowboys DT Joshua Brent figures to be the base-defense nose tackle in Week 1 if DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) is unable to play....[+]
8/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff questionable for Week 1 Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) is questionable for the team's Week 1 game....[+]Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) is questionable for the team's Week 1 game.
8/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff not ruled out for Week 1: Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) will not practice this week; however, the team is not ruling him out for Week 1. 'We feel...[+] like he has a chance to practice at some point in the near future and possibly play in this ballgame, so were just going to evaluate him day to day,' head coach Jason Garrett said. 'Hes a tough guy, I think everybody knows, and hes made progress since the game.'
8/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff could miss Week 1: Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ankle) suffered a high ankle sprain in the third preseason game Saturday, Aug. 25, and his status...[+] for Week 1 is uncertain.
8/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Several expected to sit out preseason game: Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin (hamstring), OG Nate Livings (hamstring), DE Jason Hatcher (groin), DT Jay Ratliff (foot), LB Anthony...[+] Spencer (hamstring) and CB Morris Claiborne (knee) are not expected to play in the preseason game Monday, Aug. 13.
8/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Not concerned about Jay Ratliff : Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said he isnt sweating about DT Jay Ratliff (foot), who has not practiced...[+] since last December due to plantar fasciitis. 'We feel good about Jay,' Jones said. 'We feel real good about Jay. Were not worried about that a bit.'
News -- July 2012
7/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff still rehabbing injury: Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (foot) is still rehabbing the torn plantar fascia he suffered during...[+] strength and conditioning program this offseason. He sat out all of the team drills during offseason workouts but does not think the foot injury will be a problem during the season.
7/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff expects to be clearedDallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (foot) expects to be cleared to practice when training camp begins....[+]Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (foot) expects to be cleared to practice when training camp begins.
News -- June 2012
6/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Will do talking on the field : Dallas Cowboys DL Jay Ratliff said the team will do less talking this upcoming season. Instead, the team will be more focused...[+] performing on the field. 'Were not going to sit here and talk about what were going to do this year or all the expectations everyone else has for us,' Ratliff said. 'I think the attitude for us this year needs to be were going to be quiet. To put it bluntly, were going to shut up, not say a thing and do our jobs.'
6/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff willing to play DE: Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff said he does not have a preference between nose tackle and defensive end and is willing to move...[+] to defensive end if the team asked. 'At the end of the day, the opportunity came for me to play nose. I took it. I do my job. I need to go to defensive end, whatever the team needs, Im willing to do that. Everyone always talks about size: Youre not big enough, I dont know if youre strong enough, this that or the other. They look at all the numbers. But how do you measure a mans will just to get the job done? Thats all it is. Theres my secret,' Ratliff said.
News -- May 2012
5/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Three sitting out OTAs: Dallas Cowboys C Kevin Kowalski (ankle), OT Jermey Parnell (hamstring) and DT Jay Ratliff (foot) are not participate in organized...[+] team activities because of injuries.
5/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff staying at NT : Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach Brian Baker revealed the team has no plans on moving DL Jay Ratliff from nose tackle to end....[+] Baker said to keep Ratliff fresh, taking him off the field on some first and second downs might work because the team has confidence in the abilities of DL Joshua Brent and DL Sean Lissemore to play some nose tackle. 'He will take all the third downs unless somebody proves they're a better pass rusher inside,' Baker said. 'Until that happens, if he's getting a little worn (down) we'll save him for third down.'
News -- April 2012
4/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Could have interest in Dontari Poe: The Dallas Cowboys could have interest in taking Memphis DT Dontari Poe if he is available in the first round of the 2012 NFL...[+] Draft because it would allow them to move DT Jay Ratliff to defensive end.
News -- February 2012
2/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Have talked about moving Jay Raliff to DE: Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said the team has discussed the possibility of moving DT Jay Ratliff to defensive end...[+] but will continue to use him at different spots along the defensive line.
2/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Official sees Jay Ratliff as NT: Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said he sees DT Jay Ratliff as the teams starting nose tackle going into...[+] next season. There has been speculation the team may move Ratliff to defensive end
2/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff might be moved to end: The Dallas Cowboys might switch DL Jay Ratliff, a seven-year veteran and four-time Pro Bowl defender, to end in 2012. He isn't...[+] a prototypical 3-4 scheme nose tackle, and the team wants a bigger presence against the run in the middle of their line.
News -- December 2011
12/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Five make it through Week 16 without setbacks: Dallas Cowboys CB Mike Jenkins (shoulder), OG Kyle Kosier (foot), DL Jay Ratliff (ribs), SS Gerald Sensabaugh (foot) and LB DeMarcus...[+] Ware (neck) all played through the Week 16 game against the Philadelphia Eagles without any setbacks.
12/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Several players could be held out Week 16: Updating a previous report, the Dallas Cowboys could hold out WR Laurent Robinson (shoulder), DT Jay Ratliff (ribs), LB DeMarcus...[+] Ware (neck) and CB Mike Jenkins (shoulder) in Week 16 if the New York Giants win their Week 16 game. The team would not be able to clinch anything if the Giants win but could clinch the division if the Giants lose.
12/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Two may be limited during practice: The Dallas Cowboys may limit how much DT Jay Ratliff (rib) and LB DeMarcus Ware (stinger) practice the rest of the season to make...[+] sure they are healthy enough for games.
12/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff injured Week 14Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ribs) suffered a rib muscle injury in Week 14 but was able to continue playing in the game....[+]Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ribs) suffered a rib muscle injury in Week 14 but was able to continue playing in the game.
12/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Sean Lissemore to see bigger role: Dallas Cowboys DL Sean Lissemore will be used in a backup role to DL Jay Ratliff in Week 13 against the Arizona Cardinals with...[+] DL Joshua Brent (knee) out.
News -- November 2011
11/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Three defensive players practicing: Dallas Cowboys DE Jason Hatcher (ankle), DT Jay Ratliff (knee) and LB Alex Albright (shoulder) were participating during the media-access...[+] portion of practice Monday, Nov. 21.
News -- February 2011
2/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Jay Ratliff to stay at NT: Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan said DL Jay Ratliff will remain at nose tackle under his defensive system, reports...[+] Tim MacMahon, of ESPNDallas.com.
2/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | May look to move Jay Ratliff to DE: The Dallas Cowboys may be interested in moving DL Jay Ratliff to defensive end if they are interested in signing free-agent DL...[+] Shaun Rogers (Browns), according to Calvin Watkins, of ESPNDallas.com.