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We’re counting down to the season opener (Day 67) with some Cowboys history
We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football.
Today - number 67.
Born: July 4, 1974. San Diego, California
Position: Defensive tackle
Dallas Cowboys: 2002-2005
Awards: All-Pro- 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003
Pro Bowl- 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
NFL sacks leader- 2000
La’Roi Glover played defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys from 2002 to 2005, joining the team as a free agent after a dominant run with the New Orleans Saints. Despite being considered undersized for a defensive tackle, Glover brought elite quickness, technique, and leadership to the middle of the Cowboys’ defense. He made the Pro Bowl in each of his four seasons in Dallas and served as a team captain, anchoring a defensive unit that steadily improved under head coach Bill Parcells.
Best known for:
Glover was best known for his disruptive play on the interior defensive line, earning four straight Pro Bowl selections.
Lesser known fact:
Glover earned a degree in sociology and was known for his intellectual approach to the game, often helping younger teammates study film and understand blocking schemes with a level of detail that mirrored a coach’s mindset. He would go on to become St. Louis Rams Director of Player Engagement and in 2019 became the Los Angeles Chargers defensive line coach.
