Dallas Cowboys players serve hot meals at DFW Salvation Army [Video]

DALLAS — It’s a holiday tradition when the Dallas Cowboys trade their cleats for aprons.

“It’s important to get out in the community shake hands, meet the fans and give back to the community that supports us year-round,” Cowboys Running Back Zeke Elliott said.

They scored some big smiles as they served up turkey, dressing and pumpkin pie at the Salvation Army in Dallas and Fort Worth.

Wide Receiver Brandin Cooks brought his son, Maverick, to share a powerful lesson in kindness and compassion.

“He’s just blessed, and I want him to understand he has to be a blessing to others,” Cooks said.

Katrina Anderson, a huge Cowboys fan joked about getting served pumpkin pie by right guard Zach Martin.

“Oh my God I am so excited,” Anderson said.

Martin said he got a kick out of meeting her.

“Katrina made me …