Photo by Nicholas Faulkner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Hoe the Cowboys can fix their roster holes in the draft The Dallas Cowboys have many roster holes going into the season and with the NFL Draft just around the corner this would be a great place to restock and rebuild. Let’s try fixing the roster by looking at the ideal prospect to take in each round and make this the “best-fix” solution draft. All players taken have to be realistic here (we used the Mock Draft Database), and it’s no trades as we try and find the best player for each pick given what the team has to play with. ROUND 1 (12) Tetairoa McMillanWRArizona The Cowboys lose Brandin Cooks and need a viable WR2 to complement CeeDee Lamb. The team has a great collection of WR3’s and WR4’s but lacks a true number two or a possession type receiver on the outside. McMillan is the best X-receiver in the draft and fills a huge need on the Cowboys offense. Since the departure of Dez Bryant this team has missed having that big, physical boundary receiver on the outside and they don’t get much better in this year’s class than the Arizona prospect. The wide receiver talent-shelf drops off fast this year, so grabbing a position of need that has a low amount of depth in the draft makes this a smart move to get in early. TETAIROA MCMILLAN NOW HAS FOUR TOUCHDOWNS AND 248 RECEIVING YARDS IT’S ONLY THE THIRD QUARTER pic.twitter.com/WD7u2uTluc — ESPN (@espn) September 1, 2024 ROUND 2 (44) Omarion HamptonRunning backNorth Carolina For some scouts, Omarion Hampton is the best running back and that doesn’t seem crazy when you break it down. Ashton Jeanty dominated last season and did so in the Mountain West. He did face a solid defense at the end of the season in Penn State and go watch that game, it will leave you asking questions. Add the fact Jeanty has 750 carries under his belt in college, you have to be concerned about the wear-and-tear already. Hampton offers a solution in the second round, and a very talented solution. He blew the combine out the water, finishing with a Relative Athletic Score (RAS) of 9.61, that’s about as perfect as you can get. His 10-yard split and broad jump were both in the 97th percentile which shows his explosiveness which is seen often on tape. He’s an immediate three-down starter and his violent running style and insane contact balance will punish defenders for years to come. Omarion Hampton (RB4) has all the physical traits to succeed at the next level https://t.co/1AZ2sz6Okr pic.twitter.com/eT5IhWqsvI — The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) March 6, 2025 ROUND 3 (76) Wyatt MilumOffensive TackleWest Virginia So far it’s all offense, but don’t panic defensive help is coming up. The offensive line is the foundation of any team and last year the Cowboys foundation was best described as rocky. Running the ball was a hard task for most of the season and the right hand side of the line really struggled in that regard. By taking Milum here it solidifies the line and gives the team options. Should Guyton stay on the left then Milum offers a solution at right tackle to take over from Terence Steele who really had issues in run-blocking last season. Or maybe the coaches choose to push Guyton to his natural position and play Milum on the left. The good news is Milum has played snaps on both sides, and in his last three years playing at West Virginia he allowed zero sacks. He also finished last season with a run-blocking grade of 89.2 and a pass blocking grade of 92.5. He’s a steal in the third round. The dream is about to be realized @MilumWyatt | #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/ehMD0Wydxj — West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) March 2, 2025 ROUND 5 (149) David Walker Defensive EndCentral Arkansas With no fourth round pick it’s a long wait for the Cowboys first pick on Day 3. The best way to start is with a small school guy that’s going a little under the radar. Sure, competition level is a concern with David Walker, but he was insanely productive at Central Arkansas. He left the Bears with a career of 152 pressures and 37 sacks over a three-year period, that’s some wild production. But he proved in the Senior Bowl he could hang with the big guys and actually looked like one of the stars during the week. The Cowboys love Senior Bowl standouts and Walker ticks that box immediately. Adding to his appeal is his combine results where he looked great during the on-field workout. But at 265 pounds he ran a 40-yard time of 4.69s (88th percentile), made a vertical of 35” (84th percentile), cranked out 26 reps on the bench (84th percentile), and finished his agility drills that ranks in the 77th percentile. He fills a huge need for Dallas, all nicely bundled with the 150th pick. Central Arkansas ED David Walker was outstanding to wrap up Senior Bowl week with a slew of pressures during live reps. His ability to create push from different alignments is what makes his profile so intriguing. pic.twitter.com/UNoOpZwZDL — Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) February 4, 2025 ROUND 5 (171) Kobe KingLinebackerPenn State The Cowboys added to the linebacker position through a trade and free agency, and it helps to fill the void left by Eric Kendricks while DeMarvion Overshown will miss time during the 2025 season. Marist Liufau has given fans optimism and played great in Overshown’s place, but this Cowboys defense needs all the help it can get at run stopping. King is a rock solid run-stuffing MIKE linebacker and that’s exactly what Dallas needs for the future. He may not flash great speed or agility, and he has struggles in pass coverage, but as a run defender you won’t find much better in Day 3 than King. He made 97 total tackles last year along with nine tackles for loss

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Some Cowboys free agents haven’t found new teams yet. Could this lead to their return to Dallas? After about a week of 2025 free agency, some of last year’s Cowboys have yet to find new teams. But as Dallas has already added 10 new players on top of re-signing others, the chances that certain unsigned veterans could return may be slim to none. Let’s check in on these guys and see how things stand. LBs Eric Kendricks & Nick Vigil Despite leading the Cowboys in tackles and forced fumbles last year, the 33-year-old Kendricks is still on the market. But with Mike Zimmer gone, it’s not surprising if Kendricks future isn’t in Dallas. They’ve already brought in two linebackers by trading for Kenneth Murray Jr. and signing Jack Sanborn, who followed Matt Eberflus from Chicago. Marist Liufau and Damone Clark are still here as young prospects, and of course they’re hoping to get DeMarvion Overshown back at some point in 2025. So while he did everything right in his one year in Dallas, it doesn’t seem like Kendricks will get another. Nick Vigil was another Zimmer guy, playing for him in Minnesota in 2021. He was also connected to former assistant Paul Guenther from their time in Cincinnati, but Guenther has followed Zimmer out the door. Turing 32 this August, Vigil has likely been replaced by the aforementioned moves and whatever’s still to come in the draft. WR Brandin Cooks Another veteran with age concerns, Cooks is one of several thirty-something receivers still looking for employment. Dallas has done a little work at WR by re-signing KaVontae Turpin and just adding Parris Campbell, but these aren’t moves that preclude them from bringing in someone else who could compete for the other starting job. It wouldn’t be shocking to see Cooks re-signed after testing the market, but it could just as easily be a different veteran like Keenan Allen, Stefon Diggs, or Amari Cooper as well. Alternatively, the Cowboys could just be focused on the draft for CeeDee Lamb’s next wingman. QBs Cooper Rush & Trey Lance Both of last year’s reserve passers are still unsigned in an increasingly thinning pool. While Jameis Winston remains the premier backup QB out there, unless Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson accept stunning demotions, Rush is not far behind and Lance is still just 24 years old with potential intrigue. Dallas only has Will Grier right now behind Dak Prescott, so it’d be no surprise if they eventually bring back one of them. But it’s also possible that the Cowboys are waiting to see what comes in the draft, as there are usually veteran backups available in May. DE Carl Lawson Lawson had a strong year in Dallas’ pass-rushing rotation. But now that the Cowboys have signed Dante Fowler and expect Sam Williams back from injury, it feels like Lawson will have to try to parlay his 2024 performance into a contract with a new team. While Dallas does need more DE talent to replace DeMarcus Lawrence and Chauncey Golston, they’re likely focused on run-stoppers. DTs Linval Joseph & Carlos Watkins Like the linebackers mentioned before, Joseph was also connected to Mike Zimmer from the Vikings. While Dallas has re-signed Osa Odighizuwa and added Solomon Thomas, they could still use another true nose tackle for run defense. But Joseph turns 37 this October, so it’s hard to say how the team sees him or if he’s even still looking to continue his career. Watkins could still be appealing as a cheap backup, at least for camp, but is hardly the level of player that Dallas should be concerned about right now. The Cowboys will likely see what they come out of the draft with before filling out the rest of their 90-man roster, which is where we could see Watkins return. CB Amani Oruwariye Dallas’ rough year with CB injuries forced them to play Oruwariye off the practice squad far more than they would’ve liked. He’s best known for a blunder on a blocked punt that played a huge role in a loss to the Bengals. At 29 years old, Oruwariye probably wasn’t coming back anyway but was made even more expendable after Dallas traded for Kaiir Elam and re-signed Israel Mukuamu.

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Your Sunday morning Cowboys news. Cowboys agree to terms on one-year deal with veteran WR Parris Campbell -Tommy Yarris, dallascowboys.com Newly-signed wide receiver fills Cowboys’ need for speed. The Cowboys are adding another veteran to their roster through free agency this time at the wide receiver position, agreeing to terms with former Philadelphia Eagle Parris Campbell on Saturday afternoon. Campbell, 27, is coming off a Super Bowl LIX championship with the Philadelphia Eagles. Last season, he played in five games and caught six passes for 30 yards and a touchdown. By joining the Cowboys, Campbell will play for his fourth team in the last four season and his third team from the NFC East, as he spent the 2023 season with the New York Giants before heading to Philadelphia in 2024. The first four years of Campbell’s career were with the Indianapolis Colts, who selected him in the second round with the 59th overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft out of Ohio State. In his four years with the Colts, he caught 97 passes for 983 yards and five touchdowns. Campbell’s best season came in 2022 with the Colts where he was the team’s second leading receiver with 63 receptions for 623 yards and three touchdowns. Insider Notes on 2025 NFL Free Agency: Why Kaiir Elam is a steal for Cowboys – Tony Pauline, Sportskeeda,com People around the league believe the Cowboys hit a home run with the Kaiir Elam trade, Pauline explains why. Why the Cowboys may have struck lightning in a bottle with Elam Firstly, Elam is not a problem player, rather a very technical cornerback who studies game film and works on his preparation. His biggest problem is his emotions, as Elam struggles getting it back together after he gets beat; and that’s something you can’t do at the cornerback spot. The big reason people believe Dallas may have struck lightning in a bottle with Elam is scheme; he was in the wrong scheme with the Bills, but the Dallas system will play to his strengths. Elam struggled in the mostly zone scheme he lined up in for Buffalo. Yet Dallas plays mostly man, which fits his physical style. Prior to the 2022 NFL Draft, my scouting report on Elam reflected exactly this sentiment, as I mentioned that Elam had a physical style, engaging opponents at the line of scrimmage and staying step for step with receivers all over the field. I talked about the explosion, suddenness and aggression Elam played with, and his polished ball skills. Unfortunately for the 2022 first-round pick and the team that drafted him, none of these skills translated to the NFL system he was thrown into. Elam now has a second life in the NFL, and many expect that the change of scenery, and new system, will do him well. The Cowboys have taken a lot of criticism this offseason; from the elevation of Brian Schottenheimer to head coach to several questionable moves during the first week of free agency, the experts have not been kind to the franchise. Yet trading for a former first-round pick who admits he now has a chip on his shoulder could be something the team and its fans fondly look back on. Miles Sanders: Get to know Dallas Cowboys new running back – Randi Gurzi, SI.com What the Cowboys are getting with Miles Sanders It hasn’t been the flashiest offseason for the Dallas Cowboys, but they’ve at least been active and filled several holes on their roster during NFL free agency. This isn’t exactly a loaded class, so the best results might come from the middle-tier signings, which is where the Dallas front office loves to shop. One of those moves includes them signing Miles Sanders, who was recently released by the Carolina Panthers. Sanders joins Javonte Williams, who was signed earlier in free agency, and Deuce Vaughn in the Dallas backfield. They could still look for more depth but for now, let’s see who they landed in Sanders. Miles Sanders’ college days tie him to Dallas superstar Sanders is a Pennsylvania native. He was born in Pittsburgh and played high school ball in nearby Churchill. He stayed local for his collegiate career, playing for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He spent the first two seasons of his career backing up Saquon Barkley, but took off in 2018 when he finally got the chance. That season, Sanders ran for 1,274 yards and nine touchdowns. While he was dominating on offense, a freshman on the other side of the ball was emerging as a star. Micah Parsons broke out that year with 83 tackles for the Nittany Lions. He and Sanders were only teammates for that season, but they know one another well. Cooper Kupp signing adds question marks for Cowboys – Mark Heaney, Inside the Star The Cowboys still aren’t playing in the deep end of the pool of free agency. On Friday, the Seahawks added fuel to their offseason, signing former Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp to a three-year, $45M deal. Before that, however, the Cowboys were rumored to be pursuing the Rams legend. Now, that opportunity has passed. Dallas’s need at wide receiver is clear. The team needs significant reinforcements at the position to ease the pressure on both Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. Initially, it seemed the front office was going to hold off on improving there nil the NFL Draft. That was until Adam Schefter reported the two sides were discussing a deal early Friday morning. Clearly, the Cowboys saw something they liked in the aging superstar. With Kupp now out of the way, it’s a good time to ask what’s next for the Dallas Cowboys wide receiver room? Free Agency: Could Cowboys Sign Somebody? The Kupp-Dallas connection surprised people for one main reason: they did not seem interested in this class of free agent wide receivers. Dallas spent a lot of time in this free agency pursuing defensive depth pieces, former first-round picks

Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here is our scouting report on Trey Amos from Ole Miss. We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at cornerback Trey Amos from Ole Miss. Tre Amos CBOle Miss RebelsSenior3-star recruit 6’1”195 lbs Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images History Trey Amos, born Trenayvian Amos on March 3, 2002, in New Iberia, Louisiana, developed into a highly-regarded athlete before embarking on his journey through college football. Amos attended Catholic High School in New Iberia, where he showcased his versatility and athleticism. He played both quarterback and cornerback, demonstrating his adaptability on the field. Beyond football, Amos excelled in track and field, winning the Louisiana 2A state championship in the long jump in May 2019. This explosive athletic ability would later translate to his performance as a defensive back. His college football career began at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he played for the Ragin’ Cajuns from 2020 to 2022. Over three seasons and 34 games, Amos recorded 59 tackles, one interception, and 13 pass breakups, establishing himself as a reliable contributor in the secondary. After the 2022 season, seeking a new challenge, he entered the transfer portal and committed to the University of Alabama. At Alabama in 2023, Amos appeared in all 14 games under legendary coach Nick Saban, starting one and playing significant defensive snaps. He tallied 12 tackles, one tackle for loss, and five pass breakups, gaining valuable experience in the SEC. Despite being in line to potentially start the following season, Amos entered the transfer portal again after the 2023 season and transferred to Ole Miss. The 2024 season at Ole Miss marked a breakout year for Amos. As a senior, he started all 13 games at cornerback, becoming a cornerstone of one of the better defenses in Rebels history. He finished with 50 tackles (fifth on the team), four tackles for loss, a team-leading three interceptions, and a team-high 13 pass breakups, the most by an Ole Miss player since 2015. 2024 Statistics 841 Defensive Snaps515 Coverage Snaps50 Total Tackles4 Tackles For Loss13 Pass Breakups3 INT1 Forced Fumble54.5 Passer Rating Allowed3 Penalties NFL Combine/Pro Day 10-Yard Split- 1.60s (20%)40-Yard Dash- 4.43s (75%)Vert- 32.5” (11%)Broad- 126” (76%)Bench- 13 reps (36%) Awards First-team All-SEC (2024) Scorecard Overall- 83.9Speed- 82Acceleration- 79Agility- 85Strength- 67Tackling- 83Zone Coverage- 79Man Coverage- 83Press- 85Run Defense- 80Discipline- 88 THE GOOD Amos has an ideal frame for an outside cornerback in the NFL. His length allows him to disrupt receivers at the catch point and contest passes effectively. Amos excels in press coverage, using his physicality and quick feet to jam receivers at the line of scrimmage. He consistently reroutes opponents, throwing off timing in the passing game. He demonstrates excellent hand-eye coordination and timing when attacking the ball. He is a willing and reliable tackler, not afraid to engage in the run game. His track background translates to on-field athleticism. This is seen most when he’s asked to cover underneath routes and uses his recovery speed to stick with receivers. Played both man and zone schemes effectively across his stops at Louisiana, Alabama, and Ole Miss. His experience in varying complex defensive schemes shows adaptability to various systems. TAPE TIME CB Trey AmosOle Miss ✅ THE GOOD✅#scouting #NFLDraft #OleMissRebels pic.twitter.com/sT9DdOEy2a — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) March 6, 2025 THE BAD While Amos has good recovery speed, he lacks the elite burst to match the NFL’s fast receivers. This could be exposed against true burners on go routes. His physicality in press coverage sometimes leads to penalties or over-committing, leaving him vulnerable to double moves or savvy route-runners who bait him into biting early. Before his breakout 2024 season at Ole Miss, Amos had only one start. Some scouts may question whether his sample size as a full-time starter is sufficient to project consistent NFL success. While fairly competent in zone coverage, his mental errors show up more while in zone, he’s more comfortable in man-to-man, He occasionally loses track of secondary receivers crossing into his zone, a fixable but notable flaw. TAPE TIME CB Trey AmosOle Miss ❌THE BAD❌#scouting #NFLDraft #OleMissRebels pic.twitter.com/jDS2LybdK1 — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) March 6, 2025 THE FIT Trey Amos projects as a high-upside CB2 with some CB1 potential in the right scheme and coaching. His 2024 season at Ole Miss showcased a rare blend of size, physicality, and ball production that NFL teams love in outside corners. He thrives in press-man schemes where he can use his length and aggression to disrupt receivers early, but he’s also shown enough fluidity and awareness to handle zone duties. His tackling ability and willingness to support the run make him a three-down player, though he’ll need to refine his discipline and deep speed to lock down elite NFL wideouts. His top-end speed, while not a complete weakness, may not match the elite burners at the pro level, requiring him to rely on technique and positioning. He also needs to refine his zone coverage awareness, as he occasionally loses sight of receivers entering his area. Additionally, his aggressive press-man style sometimes leads to over-committing, making him susceptible to penalties. Discipline will be critical for him in the NFL. Addressing these will elevate him from a reliable CB2 to a potential lockdown corner. Amos could be a solid fit for the Cowboys, particularly thanks to his versatility and being such a physical cornerback. With Trevon Diggs entrenched as the CB1 and DaRon Bland offering ball-hawking skills, Amos would compete with rookie Caelen Carson to be the third corner. His 6’1” frame and press-man prowess align perfectly for disrupting receivers at the line. Amos’s tackling ability would bolster Dallas’s run defense, a priority given their 2024 struggles. However, his occasional over-aggressiveness could draw flags in the NFC East’s receiver-rich matchups (AJ. Brown/Terry McLaurin), and his top-end speed might be tested by speedsters like DeVonta Smith. If drafted in the second round, he’d provide immediate depth

Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here is our scouting report on Trey Amos from Ole Miss. We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at cornerback Trey Amos from Ole Miss. Tre Amos CBOle Miss RebelsSenior3-star recruit 6’1”195 lbs Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images History Trey Amos, born Trenayvian Amos on March 3, 2002, in New Iberia, Louisiana, developed into a highly-regarded athlete before embarking on his journey through college football. Amos attended Catholic High School in New Iberia, where he showcased his versatility and athleticism. He played both quarterback and cornerback, demonstrating his adaptability on the field. Beyond football, Amos excelled in track and field, winning the Louisiana 2A state championship in the long jump in May 2019. This explosive athletic ability would later translate to his performance as a defensive back. His college football career began at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he played for the Ragin’ Cajuns from 2020 to 2022. Over three seasons and 34 games, Amos recorded 59 tackles, one interception, and 13 pass breakups, establishing himself as a reliable contributor in the secondary. After the 2022 season, seeking a new challenge, he entered the transfer portal and committed to the University of Alabama. At Alabama in 2023, Amos appeared in all 14 games under legendary coach Nick Saban, starting one and playing significant defensive snaps. He tallied 12 tackles, one tackle for loss, and five pass breakups, gaining valuable experience in the SEC. Despite being in line to potentially start the following season, Amos entered the transfer portal again after the 2023 season and transferred to Ole Miss. The 2024 season at Ole Miss marked a breakout year for Amos. As a senior, he started all 13 games at cornerback, becoming a cornerstone of one of the better defenses in Rebels history. He finished with 50 tackles (fifth on the team), four tackles for loss, a team-leading three interceptions, and a team-high 13 pass breakups, the most by an Ole Miss player since 2015. 2024 Statistics 841 Defensive Snaps515 Coverage Snaps50 Total Tackles4 Tackles For Loss13 Pass Breakups3 INT1 Forced Fumble54.5 Passer Rating Allowed3 Penalties NFL Combine/Pro Day 10-Yard Split- 1.60s (20%)40-Yard Dash- 4.43s (75%)Vert- 32.5” (11%)Broad- 126” (76%)Bench- 13 reps (36%) Awards First-team All-SEC (2024) Scorecard Overall- 83.9Speed- 82Acceleration- 79Agility- 85Strength- 67Tackling- 83Zone Coverage- 79Man Coverage- 83Press- 85Run Defense- 80Discipline- 88 THE GOOD Amos has an ideal frame for an outside cornerback in the NFL. His length allows him to disrupt receivers at the catch point and contest passes effectively. Amos excels in press coverage, using his physicality and quick feet to jam receivers at the line of scrimmage. He consistently reroutes opponents, throwing off timing in the passing game. He demonstrates excellent hand-eye coordination and timing when attacking the ball. He is a willing and reliable tackler, not afraid to engage in the run game. His track background translates to on-field athleticism. This is seen most when he’s asked to cover underneath routes and uses his recovery speed to stick with receivers. Played both man and zone schemes effectively across his stops at Louisiana, Alabama, and Ole Miss. His experience in varying complex defensive schemes shows adaptability to various systems. TAPE TIME CB Trey AmosOle Miss ✅ THE GOOD✅#scouting #NFLDraft #OleMissRebels pic.twitter.com/sT9DdOEy2a — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) March 6, 2025 THE BAD While Amos has good recovery speed, he lacks the elite burst to match the NFL’s fast receivers. This could be exposed against true burners on go routes. His physicality in press coverage sometimes leads to penalties or over-committing, leaving him vulnerable to double moves or savvy route-runners who bait him into biting early. Before his breakout 2024 season at Ole Miss, Amos had only one start. Some scouts may question whether his sample size as a full-time starter is sufficient to project consistent NFL success. While fairly competent in zone coverage, his mental errors show up more while in zone, he’s more comfortable in man-to-man, He occasionally loses track of secondary receivers crossing into his zone, a fixable but notable flaw. TAPE TIME CB Trey AmosOle Miss ❌THE BAD❌#scouting #NFLDraft #OleMissRebels pic.twitter.com/jDS2LybdK1 — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) March 6, 2025 THE FIT Trey Amos projects as a high-upside CB2 with some CB1 potential in the right scheme and coaching. His 2024 season at Ole Miss showcased a rare blend of size, physicality, and ball production that NFL teams love in outside corners. He thrives in press-man schemes where he can use his length and aggression to disrupt receivers early, but he’s also shown enough fluidity and awareness to handle zone duties. His tackling ability and willingness to support the run make him a three-down player, though he’ll need to refine his discipline and deep speed to lock down elite NFL wideouts. His top-end speed, while not a complete weakness, may not match the elite burners at the pro level, requiring him to rely on technique and positioning. He also needs to refine his zone coverage awareness, as he occasionally loses sight of receivers entering his area. Additionally, his aggressive press-man style sometimes leads to over-committing, making him susceptible to penalties. Discipline will be critical for him in the NFL. Addressing these will elevate him from a reliable CB2 to a potential lockdown corner. Amos could be a solid fit for the Cowboys, particularly thanks to his versatility and being such a physical cornerback. With Trevon Diggs entrenched as the CB1 and DaRon Bland offering ball-hawking skills, Amos would compete with rookie Caelen Carson to be the third corner. His 6’1” frame and press-man prowess align perfectly for disrupting receivers at the line. Amos’s tackling ability would bolster Dallas’s run defense, a priority given their 2024 struggles. However, his occasional over-aggressiveness could draw flags in the NFC East’s receiver-rich matchups (AJ. Brown/Terry McLaurin), and his top-end speed might be tested by speedsters like DeVonta Smith. If drafted in the second round, he’d provide immediate depth

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Cowboys adding a WR free agent The Dallas Cowboys continue to make low-key moves throughout the start of 2025 free agency. A team that is normally dormant during the first week has added another player from the outside. This time they add to a weak wide receiver room behind CeeDee Lamb with Parris Campbell. Former Eagles free-agent WR Parris Campbell reached agreement today on a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys, per source. The Cowboys become the third NFC East team for which Campbell has played. pic.twitter.com/lpCBZA3yOG — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2025 Campbell is fresh off a World Championship as a member of the Cowboys’ rival, the Philadelphia Eagles. Campbell started off his career with the Colts for four years before joining the Giants, then the Eagles. Campbell had one big year in 2022 when he had 63 catches for 623 yards and three touchdowns. He only played in five games for the Eagles last year, spending time on the practice squad and being inactive. The Cowboys keep adding depth players in free agency for the most part, but it does feel like a pretty big roster turnover is coming with Brian Schottenheimer and the coaching staff getting their type of players.

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Cowboys’ new LB Jack Sanborn being counted on to make impact right away It was a much busier first week of free agency for the Dallas Cowboys than we are used to. In their flurry of moves, the Cowboys signed Jack Sanborn to a one-year deal, with the monetary details yet to be released. Sanborn, now 24 years old, will be competing for a starting job in Dallas in 2025 with his former head coach, and new Cowboys defensive coordinator, Matt Eberflus. This signing should take us all down memory lane from 2024, when the Cowboys made their only signing during free agency when they brought in Eric Kendricks on a one-year deal. Kendrick’s had spent most of his career in Minnesota under Mike Zimmer, and now Sanborn will look to do the same in his first year in Dallas under Eberflus. Sanborn does not have the track record that Kendricks had coming in, but he is young, relatively cheap (still waiting on contract details), and carved out a nice role in Chicago behind Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards. Sanborn was a restricted free agent this offseason, but the new Chicago coaching staff elected to not tender him making him an unrestricted free agent this week. The Cowboys had a gigantic need at linebacker with DeMarvion Overshown sidelined for the foreseeable future and Eric Kendricks still on the free agent market. Sanborn will be thrown in the mix with 2024 third-round pick Marist Liufau, newly acquired Kenneth Murray, and Damone Clark, who is going into the final year of his rookie deal. Sanborn posted positive grades over his three years in Chicago, posting a 63.1 PFF grade in 2024, 67.3 PPF grade in 2023, and 64.5 PFF grade in 2022. Sanborn brings in position versatility, familiarity with the new defensive coordinator, and starting potential at a position of need, eerily similar to what Kendricks brought to the table when he was signed to the team this time last year.

Bob Donnan-Imagn Images The Cowboys still have work to do at running back. The last few days have been interesting, to say the least, regarding the Dallas Cowboys. They have signed some of their own players such as KaVontae Turpin and Bryan Anger. They have also lost some key players like DeMarcus Lawrence and Jourdan Lewis. Another story among the coming and goings of Cowboys free agency is the news that they’ve added two veteran running backs to replace the departed Rico Dowdle. Dallas signed Javonte Williams from the Denver Broncos earlier this week, and then added Miles Sanders. The Carolina Panthers released Sanders, and he now rejoins the NFC East as a member of the Cowboys. It’s commendable that the Cowboys are more proactive in addressing the running back position than last season. However, what they’ve done so far isn’t enough and they must continue to add to the running back room in the draft. Here’s why they need to make sure to draft a running back this April. While Javonte Williams had a great rookie season, where he had 1,219 yards from scrimmage and forced 31 missed tackles, he hasn’t experienced that level of success since then. In the following years, his production has declined. His elusiveness has also taken a downturn. Williams has fewer broken tackles in the last three seasons combined than he did in his rookie season. He can still contribute as a pass catcher, but as a runner, he’s struggling to get back the form he once had. He suffered an ACL injury in his second year in the league, which may be limiting his performance. As for Miles Sanders, it appears a change in scenery did not help his cause. While with the Philadelphia Eagles, Sanders averaged over five yards an attempt. Meanwhile in Carolina, he had averaged under four yards per carry and was buried on depth chart. He also suffered an ankle injury last season that caused him to miss six games. There’s also some concerns regarding his ball security as he has 12 fumbles in his career thus far. Relying on either running back would be short-sighted. This year’s group of running backs is too good of a class to pass up. Ashton Jeanty is the top of the class, but there are options throughout the draft that should entice the Cowboys to pull the trigger. Ohio State’s TreVeyon Henderson has the speed to change games and has worked in committees during his collegiate career. Therefore, he has plenty of tread on his tires. Should they draft him, he’d easily be the most explosive runner in Dallas’ backfield. TREYVEYON HENDERSON IS THE BEST RB IN AMERICA pic.twitter.com/HXVH4k7zjV — Recruiting Edits (@614EditzDSGN) November 19, 2023 North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton is the second-best running back in the class. Hampton has the mixture of good qualities to be a starting-caliber runner from Day 1 and can play on all three downs. Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson has workhorse traits. Dylan Sampson is another good prospect late in the draft with traits that can be developed, and Devin Neal is a great complementary piece to build within a committee. However, he also has experience as a bell-cow runner at Kansas. There are too many good options in the draft for the Cowboys to be assured they’ve done enough this week with their additions. Dallas must learn from its experiences last season. In 2024, it foolishly entrusted the position to Ezekiel Elliott, Deuce Vaughn, and Rico Dowdle without any serious backup plan. It wasn’t until Elliott was forced to take a backseat that Dowdle emerged as a viable runner and ultimately eclipsed 1,000 yards rushing. Still, it came at the expense of a running game with no identity at the start of the season. Dowdle made the best of a complicated situation, but the solution to the problem came far too late, especially considering that Dowdle was at the end of his contract and now has left for richer pastures. Doing nothing in the draft would also leave the Cowboys back where they started with no assurances in 2026. Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders signed one-year deals. You’ll be in the same predicament by not drafting someone to fill their roles beyond this season. If you have two veterans of their caliber, you have none. Dallas needs somebody the team has investment to groom as an option for the future. The Cowboys have an opportunity to learn from their mistakes last year. They passed on Braelon Allen, Bucky Irving, and Tyrone Tracy. All those runners have an adequate role for their respective teams going into their sophomore seasons and beyond. There’s more work in the running back room to be done.

Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images The latest news surrounding the Dallas Cowboys has arrived. Cowboys have rarely been this busy early in free agency. Here’s what it means going forward – David Moore, Dallas Morning News Dallas isn’t operating how they usually do in free agency. The first, full week of free agency is almost in the books. Unlike past years, the Cowboys have written a couple of chapters. Dallas has retained 10 of its free agents while signing seven more veterans from outside of the organization. Two more have been acquired by trade. This weekend is a good time to take a breath, look at what the team has done and project what it means going ahead. Adding veterans, on one side in particular Once in the last 35 years have the Cowboys added more free agents veterans — seven —at this stage. The last time was coming out of the pandemic in 2021. Dallas signed eight players from other teams in the initial phase of free agency that year. That was also Dan Quinn’s first offseason as defensive coordinator. Five of the eight players signed were on the defensive side of the ball. A similar script is being followed for new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. Factor in the two trades the Cowboys have made, and six of the nine players added so far have been on defense. And what did Dallas do 35 years ago? That was when Plan B free agency was in effect. Clubs were allowed to protect 37 players on their roster and all others were exposed to free agency. The Cowboys added 16 players that offseason. Source: Pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr., Cowboys reach deal – Todd Archer, ESPN Dallas gets much-needed help at edge rusher from a familiar face. Having lost veteran DeMarcus Lawrence to the Seattle Seahawks, the Dallas Cowboys turned to a familiar face in agreeing to a one-year deal with pass rusher Dante Fowler, according to a source. Fowler played for the Cowboys in 2022 and 2023 before leaving with former defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to the Washington Commanders last year and putting up 10.5 sacks. Fowler’s deal is worth $6 million and can move to $8 million based on incentives. Fowler is the third defensive lineman the Cowboys have added in free agency, joining Solomon Thomas and Payton Turner. In addition to Lawrence, the Cowboys lost defensive lineman Chauncey Golston in free agency to the New York Giants. Fowler had the second-most productive season of his nine-year career in 2024 with the Commanders after signing a one-year deal. His 10.5 sacks were one shy of tying a personal best and only the second time he has finished with double digits in that category. He also recorded 14 tackles for a loss, two off his career best and the second time he finished with 10 or more. Cowboys are trying their hand at recreating Eagles’ success in one specific way – Mike Crum, Cowboys Wire Is Dallas taking a page from their NFC East rival? The Dallas Cowboys front office has been criticized for not learning how to build rosters in the offseason. Dallas never spends on big-money free agents and generally aren’t active early in the league year. This year, has been a bit different has been active early and is trying to hit on something they saw the Philadelphia Eagles do last offseason: get players with lots of potential on cheap deals and hope they break out like Zack Baun did last season. Baun was seen as a top-50 prospect who fell to the No. 74 pick in the 2020 NFL draft and never made much impact for the New Orleans Saints. He never had more than 30 tackles in a season for the Saints, started only 14 games in four years, and had six tackles for a loss and two sacks. The Eagles signed him for one season for 3.5 million, and he blew up. He had 151 tackles, 11 for a loss, and added 3.5 sacks in an All-Pro season. The Cowboys are attempting to hit that bolt of lightning this offseason by signing or trading for former first-round picks who never broke out for the team that drafted them, but may be full of potential. It sometimes just takes the right coach or scheme to unlock the full potential of a player. Leadership could be issue for Cowboys without DeMarcus Lawrence and Zack Martin – Brian Martin, Blogging The Boys Losing these two cornerstone pieces presents some questions. With Zack Martin’s retirement and DeMarcus Lawrence deciding to continue his career with the Seattle Seahawks, a new era is officially underway with the Dallas Cowboys. These two players have been stalwarts ever since they joined the organization and neither will be easily replaced anytime soon for what they both accomplished on and off the field. While replacing either Martin or Lawrence in the starting lineup is as simple as plugging in the next man up, the production likely won’t be on par. That’s to be expected when trying to replace two players that have been building blocks for the organization for over a decade now, especially considering the caliber of players they’ve been. For 11 years Martin has been a dominant force as the Cowboys right guard. The 16th overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft has been a seven-time First-Team All-Pro, a two-time Second-Team All-Pro, and has been named to the Pro Bowl in nine of his 11 seasons before deciding to retire from the league. Lawrence has also spent 11 years holding down the fort at defensive end for the Cowboys. The 34th overall pick in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft is a four-time Pro Bowl player and was also a Second-Team All-Pro in 2017. Watching him depart and continue his career in Seattle won’t be easy. Former Dallas Cowboys star reflects on time with team after NFL free agency departure – Josh Sanchez, Sports Illustrated

Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The latest news from around the division. Eagles signing a veteran edge rusher in free agency – Dave Zangaro, NBC Sports Philadelphia Philadelphia adds some defensive depth on the edge. The Eagles are signing veteran edge rusher Joshua Uche to a one-year deal, a league source confirmed to NBC Sports Philadelphia. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report the agreement. Uche, 26, was a second-round pick in 2020 out of Michigan and played the first four and a half years with the Patriots before being traded to the Chiefs for a sixth-round pick in October. Uche has 20 1/2 career sacks and 34 quarterback hits in his five-year NFL career. His best season came in 2022, when he had 11 1/2 sacks with the Patriots. After getting traded to the Chiefs in 2024, Uche barely played. He played just 87 defensive snaps in the regular season after the trade, 50 of which came in the regular season finale, and was inactive four times. Uche did not play for the Chiefs at all in the 2024 postseason and was inactive for Super Bowl LIX against the Eagles. In his only career game against the Eagles in the 2023 season opener, Uche sacked Jalen Hurts. The Eagles got a close look at Uche during their joint practice against the Patriots in New England in August before the 2024 season. Uche was active and even got in a little scuffle that day. In that impressive 2022 season, in addition to 11 1/2 sacks, Uche generated 49 pressures and had a career-best pressure rate of 18.5%. Even though his sack numbers dipped, Uche had a pressure rate of 15.3% in 2023 and was at 13.6% in New England last year before the trade to Kansas City. The Eagles will hope to get Uche back to playing at that level in Vic Fangio’s defense. WR Darius Slayton Explains Why He Decided to Return to the Giants – Patricia Traina, Sports Illustrated One of the longest-tenured Giants chose to stick with the G-Men. At the end of last year, it wasn’t hard to miss how New York Giants receiver Darius Slayton was worn down from the physical beatings he took week in and week out, only to end up part of a team that recorded a franchise-worse 3-14 record. Slayton, one of the more underrated receivers in the league, had his options in free agency. He easily could have gone elsewhere for a fresh start, and probably few would have blamed him if he had, especially after the Giants, last spring, declined to give him the extension that he eventually received this week in the form of a three-year, $36 million deal. But after much reflection, Slayton, the Giants’ fifth-round draft pick in 2019 and one of two longest-tenured team members, returned to the only NFL team he’s ever known. “I think that’s what free agency is all about,” Slayton told reporters via video call on Thursday. “It gives you a chance to sit back and reflect and be able to look at what other opportunities you have out there and look at other teams, as well as evaluate the team and the organization you’re already a part of, that I’ve been a part of for some time. Through this process, I ended up being a Giant and happy to still be a Giant.” Why? “At the end of the day, I’ve enjoyed my six years here as a Giant. I’ve enjoyed my teammates here. I enjoy working with the people in this building,” he said. “Obviously, we haven’t won as many games as I would have liked, but I believe we can win more games in the future. And honestly, other than that, I really couldn’t tell you much bad about my experience being a Giant.” Commanders finally sign an edge rusher – Bryan Martin, Commanders Wire Washington is another division team adding edge rusher depth. The Washington Commanders have signed a pass rusher. On Thursday night, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Washington agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $3 million with Jacob Martin. Martin, 29, entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks in the 2018 NFL draft. After one season in Seattle, the Seahawks traded Martin to the Houston Texans, where he spent three seasons. In 2022, Martin signed a three-year deal with the New York Jets, but midway through his first season, Martin was traded again, this time to the Denver Broncos. After finishing the 2022 season with the Broncos, Martin was released. He re-signed with the Texans after the 2023 NFL draft but was released during final cuts in August. He signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts, followed by one year with the Chicago Bears. In 11 games with the Bears in 2024, Martin had three sacks. In seven NFL seasons, Martin has appeared in 102 games with 15 starts. He has 100 career tackles, including 19 for loss, and 21 sacks. The 6-foot-2, 242-pound Martin is a departure from the other defensive linemen the Commanders have added this week. Martin is an edge rusher, something Washington desperately needs, but will have to compete to earn a roster spot this summer. Washington has been linked to every available — or unhappy — pass rusher, from Myles Garrett to Trey Hendrickson. The Commanders opted against signing any of the top pass rushers available during free agency this week. Unless Washington pulls off a trade for Hendrickson, expect the Commanders to target an edge rusher high in the 2025 NFL draft.