Irvin and Johnston both suffered season-ending (and as it turned out career-ending) injuries early in the season. This marked the final season for future Hall of Famer Michael Irvin and longtime Cowboys fullback Daryl Johnston. Despite leading the team to consecutive playoff berths and seemingly re-igniting the Dallas offense, head coach Chan Gailey was fired by owner Jerry Jones after the season.Ī notable addition to the team was fan favorite linebacker Dat Nguyen, the only (to date) Vietnamese-American to play in the NFL. The team again made the playoffs despite an 8–8 season, but lost once more in the first round to the Minnesota Vikings. Afterwards, Dallas struggled down the stretch as age and injury began to take their toll. The team started with a 3–0 record, but a week 5 injury to wide receiver Michael Irvin against the Philadelphia Eagles eventually forced him into retirement. Then free agent acquisition Raghib Ismail hauled in the winning touchdown catch in overtime while Troy Aikman threw for a franchise-record five touchdowns in a single game (since matched by Tony Romo). Trailing by three touchdowns entering the fourth quarter, they rallied to tie the game. The season began at Washington with a come-from-behind victory over the division-rival Washington Redskins. Cleveland Browns 20, Dallas Cowboys 17 (Overtime).Made roster * Made at least one Pro Bowl during career Main article: 1999 NFL Draft 1999 Dallas Cowboys draft
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