Cowboys acquire Bennett from Pats
FRISCO — A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Cowboys have acquired defensive lineman Michael Bennett from the New England Patriots for a conditional draft pick.
The Patriots will get a late-round pick in 2021, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the deal hasn’t been announced.
It’s the second straight year the Cowboys have tried to upgrade their roster during their open week. This move isn’t quite as bold as last year’s trade to get receiver Amari Cooper from Oakland for a first-round pick.
Bennett had just returned to the Patriots after serving a one-game suspension for what he said was a “philosophical disagreement” with defensive line coach Bret Bielema.
Cook, Vikings top Washington
Minnesota’s Dalvin Cook had 171 total yards and the game’s only touchdown, helping Kirk Cousins beat his old team 19-9 at Minneapolis.
Cook, the NFL leader in yards from scrimmage, rushed 23 times for 98 yards and caught five passes for 73 yards for the Vikings (6-2) in their fourth straight victory.
Cousins went 23 for 26 for 285 yards without a turnover against Washington (1-7), who drafted him in 2012 and made him the full-time starter in 2015.
Case Keenum, the quarterback Cousins replaced, had his return to Minnesota spoiled by a concussion that kept him out of the second half. Keenum also lost a fumble on a firstquarter sack.
Another former Vikings standout, Adrian Peterson, had 14 carries for 76 yards to move up to sixth place on the NFL’s career rushing list.