The 2008 Dallas Cowboys finished with a solid 9-7 record and showcased one of the league's most formidable defenses, leading the NFL with 59 sacks behind a historic 20-sack season from DeMarcus Ware. The team started the season strong with a 3-0 record and featured dynamic offensive performances from Pro Bowlers Tony Romo, Jason Witten, and Terrell Owens, the latter of whom recorded over 1,000 receiving yards. Despite narrowly missing the playoffs, the season was highlighted by several high-scoring victories and served as a memorable farewell to the historic Texas Stadium. The 2009 Dallas Cowboys celebrated their 50th anniversary season by moving into the state-of-the-art Cowboys Stadium and finishing first in the NFC East with an 11-5 record. Led by Pro Bowlers Tony Romo and Miles Austin, the team notably ended the New Orleans Saints' 13-0 undefeated start and secured their first playoff victory since 1996 with a dominant 34-14 Wild Card win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Known as Marion the Barbarian for his physical running style, Marion Barber III was a Pro Bowl running back who played six seasons for the Dallas Cowboys and finished his career with 4,780 rushing yards and 53 touchdowns.