Prior to the 2025 NFL trade deadline the Dallas Cowboys added linebacker Logan Wilson and also pulled off a blockbuster trade to acquire defensive tackle Quinnen Williams. Both of these moves were an attempt to upgrade their porous defense both for the present and the future. These are two savvy moves that will hopefully pay off, but help is still needed and free agents still on the open market could potentially help improve things further.
Here are a few players still available for the Dallas Cowboys should consider signing to further improve their roster for the rest of the season.
S Justin Simmons
From the starters to the backups, the Cowboys safety position has been a concern most of the season whether due to performance or injuries. Dallas is did little to upgrade the position over the years and and it’s come back to bite them. Their reluctance to upgrade the position via free agency probably means they’ll stick with status quo the remainder of the season, but there are a few free agents like Justin Simmons who would be an immediate upgrade. It’s a little bit of a surprise Simmons is still available on the open market, but he might be looking at contenders only. Dallas isn’t that right now.
CB Stephon Gilmore
The Cowboys pass defense is currently giving up 254.4 yards per game, ranking 29th in the league. While Stephon Gilmore is on the wrong side of 30 (35 years old), he would still arguably be an upgrade in Dallas. While his best years are behind him, the five-time Pro Bowler was a full-time starter for the Minnesota Vikings just last year. His veteran savvy and experience could be exactly what the Cowboys secondary needs to help solidify things. That’s exactly what he provided in 2023 with the Cowboys and could do so once again in 2025.
RB Gus Edwards
Javonte Williams resurgence this year as the Cowboys RB1 has been one of the biggest surprises around the league. He’s been one of the best backs so far this season and will hopefully continue to be as productive the rest of the season. If he were to miss any time due to injuries, Dallas would be looking at Jaydon Blue or Malik Davis stepping in as the starting RB. That’s a scary thought, which could lead Dallas to sign a free agent for help/depth. Pickings are pretty slim for a free agent RB, but Gus Edwards could provide solid insurance. The 6’1”, 238-pound RB probably still has enough gas left in the tank to be an upgrade over Dallas’ current depth at the position.
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