Editing Eddie George (section)

===Dallas Cowboys===
On July 23, 2004, George signed a one-year contract with the [[Dallas Cowboys]] for $1.5 million, plus incentives that could have earned him more than the $4.25 million he would have made under his previous contract with the Titans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2004/07/24/NFL-Notebook-George-signs-Cowboys-contract/stories/200407240100|title=NFL Notebook: George signs Cowboys' contract}}</ref> George only started eight games for Dallas, while rookie [[Julius Jones (American football)|Julius Jones]] was out for two months with a fractured [[scapula]]. He became the backup running back when Jones returned midway through the season, finishing with 432 yards on 132 carries and four touchdowns. He officially retired in 2006.

His career totals include 10,441 rushing yards, 268 receptions, 2,227 receiving yards, and 78 touchdowns (68 rushing and 10 receiving).

In 2019, George had his number 27 jersey number retired by the Tennessee Titans, along with his former teammate [[Steve McNair]]’s number 9 jersey.<ref name="Retire_Jersey">{{cite web|url=https://www.titansonline.com/news/titans-to-retire-steve-mcnair-s-no-9-and-eddie-george-s-no-27-jerseys|title=Titans to Retire Steve McNair's No. 9 and Eddie George's No. 27 Jerseys at Sunday's Game|website=The Tennessee Titans|date=September 10, 2019|author1=Wyatt, Jim}}</ref> In 2021, he became a semifinalist (of the 26-person modern-era list) for the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]], the first time he had made the stage since he was eligible.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.profootballhof.com/26-modern-era-players-named-as-semifinalists-for-hof-class-of-2022/| title = 26 Modern-Era Players Named as Semifinalists for HOF Class of 2022 {{!}} Pro Football Hall of Fame Official Site}}</ref>