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10. La'Roi Glover
La'Roi Glover, quite possibly the Cowboys' free-agent find of the decade, was with Dallas for four productive seasons beginning in 2002 and was a Pro Bowler in each. The durable Glover had 21.5 sacks in four seasons in Dallas. (Paul Sancya/AP)
9. Larry Allen
Lineman Larry Allen played in more Pro Bowls than any offensive player in Cowboys history and is considered one of the best and strongest ever at his position. In the decade, he helped RBs Emmitt Smith, Troy Hambrick, Julius Jones, Marion Barber and, while with San Francisco, Frank Gore enjoy a measure of success. Allen retired as a Cowboy after signing a one-day contract in 2008. (Tony Gutierrez/AP)
8. Darren Woodson
The hard-hitting Darren Woodson, the Cowboys' last holdover from the Super Bowl dynasty of the 1990s, did not make any Pro Bowls during the decade. Still, the safety would conclude his career as he began it, as a member of the Cowboys, and as the team's all-time leading tackler (1,350). His retirement in 2004 left a void in the Cowboys secondary that can be felt to this day. (Tony Gutierrez/AP)
7. Greg Ellis
On the field, Greg Ellis did his best to justify the Cowboys' decision to pick the defensive end over receiver Randy Moss with the eighth selection of the 1998 draft. Ellis emerged as a reliable defender, and he returned from a devastating Achilles injury in 2006 to be the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year the following season. He was released in 2009. (Tony Gutierrez/AP)
6. Terrell Owens
You can't argue with the numbers. In three seasons with the Cowboys, Terrell Owens formed a deep-ball threat with QB Tony Romo, caught 38 TD passes and collected 3,587 receiving yards. Owens played with an injured finger in 2006 but managed 13 TD catches, and he set a franchise mark with 15 TD receptions in 2007. But drops and distractions ended the T.O. era after the 2008 season. (Donna McWilliam/AP)
5. Roy Williams
Strong safety Roy Williams, the No. 8 pick in 2002, quickly gained a reputation as one of the league's hardest hitters. He was selected to his first of five Pro Bowls after his second season. But problems with coverage saw Williams turn more to the horse-collar tackle, a technique that eventually was banned by the NFL. Williams was released after the 2008 season, and he signed with Cincinnati. (Matt Slocum/AP)
4. Tony Romo
The Cowboys had sought a franchise quarterback since Troy Aikman's retirement, and they found undrafted gold in Tony Romo, the starter since 2006. The free-agent rookie struggled to stay on the roster and blossomed into a two-time Pro Bowl selection. He holds single-season team records for TD passes (36), completions (335), yardage (4,211) and 300-yard games (seven). (Matt Slocum/AP)
3. Flozell Adams
He has his lapses when it comes to penalties, but Flozell Adams has protected his quarterback well enough to earn five trips to the Pro Bowl in the last six seasons. NFL all-time leading rusher Emmitt Smith gained 5,928 yards with Adams clearing the way. The 6-7, 338-pound tackle also holds the franchise record for blocked extra points (four) and has three blocked field-goal attempts. (Jack Dempsey/AP)
2. Jason Witten
Few Cowboys in the last 10 years have been as dependable as the seven-year veteran. Jason Witten quickly established a connection on and off the field with QB Tony Romo, one that has resulted in five-straight Pro Bowl trips. In 2007, Witten became the first Cowboys tight end to reach 1,000 yards receiving and also caught 96 passes -- the third-highest total for the position in league history. (Mel Evans/AP)
1. DeMarcus Ware
In a decade of inconsistencies for the Cowboys, DeMarcus Ware has been consistently outstanding as one of the most dynamic defenders in the league. He led the NFL with 20 sacks in 2008, a season in which he had a QB takedown in all but two games. The three-time Pro Bowler, drafted No. 11 out of Troy in 2005, fits perfectly in the 3-4 defense, leading to four straight 10-plus sack seasons. (Tony Gutierrez/AP)
10. La'Roi Glover
La'Roi Glover, quite possibly the Cowboys' free-agent find of the decade, was with Dallas for four productive seasons beginning in 2002 and was a Pro Bowler in each. The durable Glover had 21.5 sacks in four seasons in Dallas. (Paul Sancya/AP)
9. Larry Allen
Lineman Larry Allen played in more Pro Bowls than any offensive player in Cowboys history and is considered one of the best and strongest ever at his position. In the decade, he helped RBs Emmitt Smith, Troy Hambrick, Julius Jones, Marion Barber and, while with San Francisco, Frank Gore enjoy a measure of success. Allen retired as a Cowboy after signing a one-day contract in 2008. (Tony Gutierrez/AP)
8. Darren Woodson
The hard-hitting Darren Woodson, the Cowboys' last holdover from the Super Bowl dynasty of the 1990s, did not make any Pro Bowls during the decade. Still, the safety would conclude his career as he began it, as a member of the Cowboys, and as the team's all-time leading tackler (1,350). His retirement in 2004 left a void in the Cowboys secondary that can be felt to this day. (Tony Gutierrez/AP)
7. Greg Ellis
On the field, Greg Ellis did his best to justify the Cowboys' decision to pick the defensive end over receiver Randy Moss with the eighth selection of the 1998 draft. Ellis emerged as a reliable defender, and he returned from a devastating Achilles injury in 2006 to be the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year the following season. He was released in 2009. (Tony Gutierrez/AP)
6. Terrell Owens
You can't argue with the numbers. In three seasons with the Cowboys, Terrell Owens formed a deep-ball threat with QB Tony Romo, caught 38 TD passes and collected 3,587 receiving yards. Owens played with an injured finger in 2006 but managed 13 TD catches, and he set a franchise mark with 15 TD receptions in 2007. But drops and distractions ended the T.O. era after the 2008 season. (Donna McWilliam/AP)
5. Roy Williams
Strong safety Roy Williams, the No. 8 pick in 2002, quickly gained a reputation as one of the league's hardest hitters. He was selected to his first of five Pro Bowls after his second season. But problems with coverage saw Williams turn more to the horse-collar tackle, a technique that eventually was banned by the NFL. Williams was released after the 2008 season, and he signed with Cincinnati. (Matt Slocum/AP)
4. Tony Romo
The Cowboys had sought a franchise quarterback since Troy Aikman's retirement, and they found undrafted gold in Tony Romo, the starter since 2006. The free-agent rookie struggled to stay on the roster and blossomed into a two-time Pro Bowl selection. He holds single-season team records for TD passes (36), completions (335), yardage (4,211) and 300-yard games (seven). (Matt Slocum/AP)
3. Flozell Adams
He has his lapses when it comes to penalties, but Flozell Adams has protected his quarterback well enough to earn five trips to the Pro Bowl in the last six seasons. NFL all-time leading rusher Emmitt Smith gained 5,928 yards with Adams clearing the way. The 6-7, 338-pound tackle also holds the franchise record for blocked extra points (four) and has three blocked field-goal attempts. (Jack Dempsey/AP)
2. Jason Witten
Few Cowboys in the last 10 years have been as dependable as the seven-year veteran. Jason Witten quickly established a connection on and off the field with QB Tony Romo, one that has resulted in five-straight Pro Bowl trips. In 2007, Witten became the first Cowboys tight end to reach 1,000 yards receiving and also caught 96 passes -- the third-highest total for the position in league history. (Mel Evans/AP)
1. DeMarcus Ware
In a decade of inconsistencies for the Cowboys, DeMarcus Ware has been consistently outstanding as one of the most dynamic defenders in the league. He led the NFL with 20 sacks in 2008, a season in which he had a QB takedown in all but two games. The three-time Pro Bowler, drafted No. 11 out of Troy in 2005, fits perfectly in the 3-4 defense, leading to four straight 10-plus sack seasons. (Tony Gutierrez/AP)
