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In Ryan Switzer, Cowboys hope return game gets boost

FRISCO, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys have needed to make explosive plays from the return game in recent years.

They had just two punt returns for more than 20 yards last year and only four kickoff returns for 30 yards or more. They haven't returned a punt for a touchdown since 2013 (Dwayne Harris). They haven't returned a kickoff for a score since 2008 (Felix Jones).

Ryan Switzer returned seven punts for touchdowns in his North Carolina career and averaged 10.9 yards per return. He owns the Tar Heels' records for punt return yards (1,082) and touchdowns.