Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Cowboys will see Chauncey Golston next season… as a member of the New York Giants Free agency tampering is in full swing and the Dallas Cowboys are actually participating – a little. They have brought in two external free agents in RB Javonte Williams and offensive lineman Robert Jones. But they are also losing people. The latest free agent to get away is Chauncey Golston. Former #Cowboys DE Chauncey Golston is signing with the #Giants on a three-year, $19.5 million deal, sources tell The Insiders. Deal negotiated by @davidcanter and @nessmugrabi with @aurasportsgroup pic.twitter.com/nuPKlAHWDD — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 11, 2025 Not only are they losing him, but he is moving to an NFC East rival, the New York Giants. Golston had hung around the bottom of the Cowboys roster until last year when he had his best season. Injuries to guys like Sam Williams, DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons meant plenty of playing time for Golston. He took advantage with 56 tackles and 5.5 sacks. The hope is that Sam Williams will be back this year, and DeMarcus Lawrence is still an option in free agency, as is Carl Lawson. The Cowboys will need to make some moves with little depth at the position at this moment.

Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Cowboys have a new offensive lineman in Rob Jones. The Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms with not one, but two different external free agents on the first day of legal tampering. This is very unlike them to say the least. It was running back Javonte Williams who broke the seal on Monday evening, but later as the night wore on offensive lineman Robert Jones joined the party. Former Dolphins free-agent offensive lineman Rob Jones reached agreement tonight with the Dallas Cowboys on a one-year deal worth up to $4.75 million. Deal negotiated by Drew Rosenhaus and Shawn O’Dare. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2025 The Cowboys are in a situation where they need some more interior depth along the offensive line with Zack Martin having just retired and Jones can be an option there. From an offensive line standpoint overall, remember that Chuma Edoga left in free agency to the Jacksonville Jaguars (where Jourdan Lewis also went). All told this is a pretty standard depth move for the Cowboys. It is low risk and decent upside. There is general reason to be pleased, this is what free agency should be used for… filling would-be holes. New Cowboys signing Robert Jones played 1022 snaps for the Dolphins last year. Amongst guards he graded:62nd in ESPN’s pass block win rate64th in run block win rate This was out of 64 qualifying guards. — Laurie Horesh (@LaurieHoresh) March 11, 2025 We know that the Cowboys are not going to break the bank in free agency. But there are moves to be found that can help the team. Hopefully this is one of those.

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images THE DALLAS COWBOYS GOT AN EXTERNAL FREE AGENT ON DAY 1! The Dallas Cowboys get on the board on Day 1 of the NFL free agency in terms of adding outside help. Per Tom Pelissero, the Cowboys have agreed to a one-year deal with Javonte Williams worth $3 million with a max of $3.5 million with incentives. Former #Broncos RB Javonte Williams is signing a one-year, $3 million deal with the #Cowboys, per sources. Max $3.5M with incentives. pic.twitter.com/nkMPB95Rsl — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 10, 2025 Williams was drafted in the second round in 2021 by the Denver Broncos. He played in 54 games for the Broncos and logged 29 starts (24 in the last two seasons). Over his career, he’s gained 2,394 yards and scored 11 touchdowns while averaging four yards per attempt. The best season for Williams came as a rookie when he had career highs is yards (903) and yards per attempt (4.4). The one major injury he had came in 2022 when he tore his ACL and LCL. The Cowboys now have Williams, Deuce Vaughn, and Hunter Luepke on the roster with Rico Dowdle still a free agent. So, they certainly have more work to do at the running back position.

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Here is our latest Dallas Cowboys mailbag. Every week, we take questions on X (Twitter) and Facebook about Dallas Cowboys players and other issues surrounding the team. So let’s get right into it. “Has there been any indication they are working on a Tank [DeMarcus Lawrence] deal?” (@RogSnwnm on X) Mike: A lot of rumor has swirled around Lawrence and whether he’ll get a contract extension. Tried asking some folks in Dallas on this one and they are drawing a blank as well. That doesn’t mean it won’t happen, plus asking these sort of questions this time of year is always shrouded in mystery. Lawrence is a big team leader and a great mentor to the younger guys. Going against him, however, is the fact he will be 33 years of age when the season starts. For defensive linemen that’s the age when things seriously drop off and the risk of injury goes up. The silence and very little information on what the team want to do with Tank is a big tell that they are trying to figure out this very difficult decision. Dana: There hasn’t been anything definitive on whether or not the Cowboys are actively working to resign DeMarcus Lawrence. However, Lawrence has been vocal about wanting to stay in Dallas and noted that the “ball is in their court”. .@MacEngelProf caught up with DeMarcus Lawrence who shed light on his coming free agency: “The ball is in their court. I’m not only going to play in Dallas. I’m going to have other options, but I’d like to stay here. It would be a glorious thing.” MORE⬇️https://t.co/wwUsHucQsl — Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) March 1, 2025 He also mentioned that he would have other options, and that is likely very true. There are plenty of teams that could be interested in paying a higher price for a player like Lawrence, the Commanders likely being one of them. The Cowboys have done some work to free up some cap space but it is unclear if they would be willing to get into a bidding war for the 12-year veteran. “What do you think about adding a DT in FA? Javon Hargrave, maybe?” (@TheRealPapos on X) Mike: The recent contract extension of Osa Odighizuwa slightly puts the inside defensive line need lower. It’s still a need since as it stands there’s only Mazi Smith and Justin Rogers (both nose tackles) playing on the inside defensive line. Signing a free agent defensive tackle would help free up priorities in the draft but these guys aren’t cheap. Signing Javon Hargrave could bolster the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive line, leveraging his proven track record as a disruptive interior pass rusher, with 11 sacks in 2022, and seven sacks in 2023 his production is solid. However, at 32 years old, his age raises concerns about declining performance and injury risk, especially given his limited play in 2024, and his salary expectations of around $21 million per year could strain Dallas’ newly acquired $54 million cap space, potentially limiting flexibility for other key signings. Dana: The two-time Pro-Bowler could be an excellent addition to the middle of the defensive line and can bolster the DT room along side Osa Odighizuwa. He has been a very good player throughout his career, however he only played a few games last season after suffering a triceps injury. As always with the Cowboys’ front office, the price has to be right. I don’t see the Cowboys pulling the trigger if the price tag is anywhere near Odighizuwa’s. However, his former DC is now on the Cowboys’ staff so they may just surprise me. “What do you think Tyler Locket would command $ and any chance of him landing in Dallas” (@seantacoma on X) Mike: Signing Tyler Lockett could boost the Dallas Cowboys’ offense, leveraging his proven reliability as a wide receiver with 8,594 career yards and 61 touchdowns, offering a strong complement to CeeDee Lamb and familiarity with head coach Brian Schottenheimer’s system, potentially enhancing Dak Prescott and the passing game. However, at 32 years old, Lockett’s recent performance slump where he produced 600 yards and only two touchdowns in 2024, and his salary expectations where in Seattle he commands an average salary of $14 million per year, pose significant issues. Essentially, his age and injury concerns limit his value. Looking at the prospects the Cowboys had formal interviews with at the Scouting Combine, it’s fair to say this is where the next WR2 will come from to replace Brandin Cooks. Dana: As Tyler Lockett is now a 32 year old WR in the NFL and his production has been on the decline, his price tag shouldn’t be one that will break the bank. Although he isn’t the same WR he once was, he could add a lot of value to this Cowboys’ offense along side CeeDee Lamb. While signing Lockett wouldn’t solve all of the needs in the WR room, the Cowboys need a player to help shoulder some of the load and take some pressure off of Lamb. Lockett could potentially be that guy. It is never clear what the Cowboys will do in free agency, but Lockett has pretty strong ties to the head coach in Dallas and that may increase the chances of him becoming a Cowboy. Brian Schottenheimer was his offensive coordinator in Seattle for three years. His veteran leadership and familiarity with the offense could make Lockett a very valuable addition to this Cowboys offense in 2025.

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Here are some defensive free agents the Cowboys can consider While it’s true the Dallas Cowboys need to upgrade the offensive side of the ball a little bit, they also have holes on defense. New defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus definitely has his work cut out for him in 2025. There’s not a position on defense that can really be considered stabilized both from a starting standpoint and depth wise. That could cause them to go heavy on defense in both free agency and the draft. Thanks to the contract restructures of Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, the Cowboys are currently sitting at $54 million in salary-cap space. With so many holes to fill on the defensive side of the ball and the need to build around Micah Parsons, Dallas would be wise to allocate quite a bit of that money to bring in proven veterans who can immediately upgrade things. Today, we’ll take a look at a few we would like them to target. LB Dre Greenlaw Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Dre Greenlaw missed nearly all of the 2024 NFL season after working his way back from a Achilles injury he sustained in the Super Bowl. He’ll likely be looking for a short-term deal in 2025 to help boost his market value so that he can cash in on a big-money contract once he proves he’s fully recovered. That could benefit a team like the Cowboys who could be looking for a veteran starter at LB without paying a premium price. Greenlaw fits what Matt Eberflus likes at the position, especially in coverage. PFF contract projection: 1 yr, $6m avg/yr ($5m guaranteed, $6m total) DT Levi Onwuzurike Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Cowboys need a lot of help at defensive tackle, even after re-signing Osa Odighizuwa. Levi Onwuzurike is someone who can do just that. While it’s true he’s struggled with injuries so far in his young career, it’s also true the 27-year-old has the talent to be a difference maker when healthy. The former second-round pick is a disruptive player who can line up as the 1- or 3-technique in Matt Eberflus’ 4-3 defensive scheme. He had a 12.5% pass-rush win rate in 2024, which ranked top-15 at the position last season. PFF contract projection: 2 yrs, $8.5m avg/yr ($10m guaranteed, $16.5m total) DE Darrell Taylor Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Right now, the only known and proven commodity at defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys is Micah Parsons. Behind him Marshawn Kneeland has shown flashes of becoming a reliable starter and the same can probably be said about Sam Williams if he can return to form after his season-ending knee injury last year. In Darrell Taylor, Dallas would for bringing in someone who played for Matt Eberflus in Chicago and is familiar with his scheme and could take on that Carl Lawson role as an important depth piece at the position. PFF contract projection: 2 yrs, $5.25m avg/yr ($6m guaranteed, $10.5m total)

Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images Tyler Lockett is a name that makes a lot of sense for the Cowboys. The Dallas Cowboys have a need at wide receiver. At the moment CeeDee Lamb represents the only legitimate option the team has in the room. Sure, Jalen Tolbert has a role of sorts. KaVontae Turpin has mroe than proven that he can help out. The front office likely wants Jonathan Mingo to turn into something given that they traded a fourth-round draft pick to acquire him before last season’s deadline. Ultimately, reading those names probably re-emphasized to you just how serious the need is. While it would make sense for the Cowboys to throw a draft pick at it in a couple of months, it would behoove them to also utilize free agency in the name of finding a receiver. Amari Cooper, Brandin Cooks and apparently Michael Gallup will all be looking for deals in the coming days. Maybe the Cowboys go with a level of familiarity in that sense. Or maybe they will go with a level of familiarity in a different sense. Tyler Lockett has been connected to the Cowboys before Recently, the Seattle Seahawks decided to move on from wide receiver Tyler Lockett. Amazingly, Lockett spent an entire decade with the Seahawks. Time really does fly. Lockett is a franchise legend in Seattle and some of his better days happened to come with the current head honcho for the Dallas Cowboys running the offense. Tyler reached a career high in touchdowns (10) in two of the three seasons that Brian Schottenheimer was Seattle’s offensive coordinator. It should come as no surprise that Schottenheimer’s position in Dallas has caused people to wonder if that is where Lockett will head next. For context, this was written before Seattle officially released Lockett: Lockett’s father lives in Kansas City, both having starred at nearby Kansas State, where his younger brother currently plays wide receiver. Lockett spends much of the offseason in Texas, where he’s practiced real estate as a licensed agent since 2022. The Cowboys’ new head coach, Brian Schottenheimer, was Lockett’s offensive coordinator for three of his best seasons in Seattle. While Carroll could conceivably have interest in bringing Lockett to the Las Vegas Raiders, that’s a rebuilding team with a question mark at quarterback and no realistic chance to play for a championship in 2025, something that figures to matter to Lockett as his career winds down. Learning that Lockett spends much of his offseason in Texas certainly is interesting, as is the fact that he is apparently a licensed realtor in the area! Who knew?! Maybe Tyler Lockett really does feel that the Cowboys and Schottenheimer are his chance to chase a title, something that has eluded him to this point in his career. As noted, this was written before he was released by Seattle which means that it was also written before Pete Carroll’s Las Vegas Raiders traded for Geno Smith. Maybe an entire reunion will happen in Sin City. But there continues to be a lot of logic to the idea of Tyler Lockett joining the Cowboys. We will see if Dallas has any legitimate interest in pursuing that option.

Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Notable headlines surrounding America’s team. Cowboys now have guaranteed $125 million target for negotiations with 4x Pro Bowler – K.D. Drummond, Cowboys Wire The floor has been set. Executive VP and money man Stephen Jones mentioned, while in negotiations with Agent OO97 Odighizuwa, that the team’s agenda was to complete that so they could move on to extension talks with celestial luminary Micah Parsons. Parsons is entering the fifth-year option of his deal and is expected to command the most money ever given to a non quarterback. A week ago that ceiling sat at $34 million a year, $170 million in total compensation and $122.5 million in total guarantees. But on Sunday, the Cleveland Browns reached an agreement with another edge rusher on a Hall of Fame trajectory, inking Myles Garrett to a four-year extension averaging $40 million a season and totalling $123.5 million in guarantees. Garrett’s extension zooms past the average salary earned by Las Vegas Raiders edge Maxx Crosby, who earlier in the week signed a new extension that averages $35.5 million a season. surpassing the 49ers Nick Bosa’s deal by $1.5 million a year. Garrett now leaves that total in the dust, taking advantage of the $23.8 million of additional space on the 2025 NFL cap. AFC team cleaning house may screw Cowboys out of dream draft scenario – Jerry Trotta, The Landry Hat Dallas has to hope for some bad decisions come draft day. “Outside of CeeDee Lamb, where is the juice coming from in the Cowboys’ offense?” Brugler writes. “McMillan could provide some. With his rangy catch radius and ball skills, he is a quarterback-friendly target who is open even when covered.” McMillan would be a fantastic pick for Dallas, but the Jaguars feel like an obvious landing spot for the former Wildcat after they traded Christian Kirk to the Texans. They also released wide receivers Josh Reynolds, Devin Duvernay and top tight end Evan Engram, who was limited to nine games last season but caught 114passes for 963 yards in 2023. Engram in Dallas would be fun, but let’s save that for another day. 2024 first-round pick Brian Thomas had a fantastic rookie season, catching 87 passes for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns to pace all rookies. The Jaguars would probably like to get ride of Gabe Davis, too, but he’s guaranteed $11.5 million next season. They might end up parting ways with him regardless. Long story short they need another receiver to pair with Thomas. Should Dallas Cowboys pursue recently released future Hall of Famer? – Matt Galatzan, Sports Illustrated The Cowboys will be looking at some aged vets in free agency, but will they sign them? According to reports from NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Buffalo Bills are set to release eight-time Pro Bowler, seven-time All-Pro and future Hall of Fame edge rusher Von Miller after three seasons with the team. Meanwhile the Dallas Cowboys are in major need of help in the pass rushing department, and have recently become the benefactors of an influx of freed of cap space. All of which begs the question – should the Cowboys pursue Miller in free agency? Well, at least on the surface one could make the argument that they absolutely should at least attempt to make a phone call. In his 13 seasons in the NFL, Miller has amassed 129.5 sacks, averaging 11.8 sacks per season, and has racked up 171 tackles for loss, 256 QB Hits and 581 tackles. Of course, in his three years with Buffalo, those numbers have dropped significantly, with Miller making just 14 sacks, 17 tackles for loss and 23 QB hits in 36 games. 3 of “our guys” the Cowboys should re-sign if the price is right – Mario Herrera Jr, Inside The Star It would be nice to see these names wearing the star again. CB Jourdan Lewis Projected Market Value: $2yr, $4.5M ($2.25M AAV) Jourdan Lewis has been a key contributor in the Cowboys’ secondary for several reasons. Known for his quickness and savvy play in the slot, Lewis has proven to be a dependable cornerback in one of the league’s most challenging positions. As the Cowboys defense enters a new defensive scheme yet again under DC Matt Eberflus, retaining a player like Lewis, who brings both experience and reliability to the field, should be a priority. Spotrac’s market value projections place Lewis’ contract at around $2.25M per season. I don’t think Lewis will be that cheap to retain, but he might agree to a team-friendly deal. Projected market values provided for Cowboys upcoming free agents- Connor Livesay, Blogging The Boys To set the stage. A few of the key names include Jourdan Lewis, DeMarcus Lawrence, Erik Kendricks, and Carl Lawson. According to Spotrac, Lewis’ value is around $2.25-million per year which seems very low given the level he has contributed to the Cowboys defense over the course of his career. If the Cowboys are able to retain Lewis in the $2-to-$5-million per year range that would be a fantastic value for one of their best defenders over the last few years. Lawson is another name to highlight in this free agency period. Lawson was a key contributor to the Cowboys pass rush in 2024, finishing with six sacks and 27 pressures in limited snaps. DeMarcus Lawrence, the longest tenured Cowboy remaining with Zack Martin recently retiring, is a name to watch over the opening days of NFL free agency. Lawrence played in just four games in 2024, but has been a leader and excellent player for the Cowboys over the course of his career. Lawrence’s agent, David Canter, spoke at the NFL scouting combine and his comments did not reflect a ton of confidence in Lawrence returning to the Cowboys, but that may change if his market is not as heavy as many have predicted.

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Markquese Bell is returning to the Dallas Cowboys The Dallas Cowboys have locked up their third defensive player of the week. After signing defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to a four-year extension, and picking up the contract option on safety Juanyeh Thomas, the Cowboys have agreed to a three-year deal worth up to $12 million with safety Markquese Bell, who was an undrafted free agent in 2022. The #Cowboys and safety Markquese Bell have agreed to terms on a three-year deal with a max value of $12M, per sources. pic.twitter.com/kLfSoDEuvY — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 9, 2025 Bell logged just 22 defensive snaps as a rookie. It would be the 2023 season where he would make his mark, but not at safety. Despite being very undersized, Bell played linebacker under former defensive coordinator Dan Quinn that season and finished second on the team with 94 tackles. However, once the Cowboys got deep into the regular season, and eventually the playoffs, Bell’s lack of size hurt the Cowboys defense as teams were able to run the ball and control the clock. The 2024 campaign saw Bell go back to his natural position of safety. He would only play 34 defensive plays as Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker handled safety duties. Dallas now has Wilson, Hooker, Thomas and Bell locked in. Wilson will be a free agent in 2026, so this move covers them if he isn’t retained. Nonetheless, the Cowboys have solid safety depth going into 2025.

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images We are tracking all news and rumors surrounding Dallas Cowboys free agency. NFL free agency is here and the Dallas Cowboys would be wise to make the most of it. The Cowboys are a team known for not exactly partaking in free agency, but the last few weeks have suggested that some things are starting to change which could mean that they maybe decide to finally get involved. You never know with these types of things. As always we will be tracking all rumors and official pieces of news relative to the Cowboys and what happens around them in free agency. This post will serve as that tracker so make sure to bookmark it and check for constant updates in the coming weeks. Keep in mind that the NFL’s legal tampering window opens on Monday, March 10th at 12pm ET and closes one minute before the new league year officially begins which is at 4pm ET on Wednesday, March 12th. Many deals will be accomplished in the legal tampering window and will not officially be able to happen until the new league year begins. CURRENT DALLAS COWBOYS CAP SPACE, PER OVERTHECAP: $54M Last Updated: Sunday, March 9th at 7:35pm ET Dallas Cowboys Free Agent Signings or Re-Signings The Cowboys re-signed DT Osa Odighizuwa The Cowboys re-signed special teams player C.J. Goodwin The Cowboys picked up the option on ERFA Juanyeh Thomas The Cowboys picked up the option on ERFA Brock Hoffman The Cowboys picked up the option on ERFA Tyrus Wheat The Cowboys re-signed safety Markquese Bell Dallas Cowboys Free Agent Rumors TBD Former Cowboys Who are Officially Headed Elsewhere TBD

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Which players do you think the Cowboys will retain this week? It has been a busy week of NFL news with a ton of big names being released, some being re-signed, and some being traded. So far for the Cowboys, they have re-signed Osa Odighizuwa to a 4-year $80-million dollar deal on March 4th, and took care of guys like Juanyeh Thomas, Brock Hoffman and C.J. Goodwin. With the legal tampering period starting on Monday, the first-wave of free agency will be just about over by the end of the day, with most of the tier one free agents agreeing to terms on Monday. The Cowboys currently have 17 unrestricted free agents and a few of the big names have had their market values recently updated by Spotrac.com. Projected market values for notable Cowboys unrestricted free agents sorted by AAV, according to @spotrac: DE DeMarcus Lawrence – 2 years/$24MDE Chauncey Golston – 3 years/$22MLB Eric Kendricks – 1 year/$6.8MRB Rico Dowdle – 1 year/$6.2MWR Brandin Cooks – 1 year/$5.2MQB… https://t.co/NpiJRruSTf — Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) March 8, 2025 A few of the key names include Jourdan Lewis, DeMarcus Lawrence, Erik Kendricks, and Carl Lawson. According to Spotrac, Lewis’ value is around $2.25-million per year which seems very low given the level he has contributed to the Cowboys defense over the course of his career. If the Cowboys are able to retain Lewis in the $2-to-$5-million per year range that would be a fantastic value for one of their best defenders over the last few years. Lawson is another name to highlight in this free agency period. Lawson was a key contributor to the Cowboys pass rush in 2024, finishing with six sacks and 27 pressures in limited snaps. DeMarcus Lawrence, the longest tenured Cowboy remaining with Zack Martin recently retiring, is a name to watch over the opening days of NFL free agency. Lawrence played in just four games in 2024, but has been a leader and excellent player for the Cowboys over the course of his career. Lawrence’s agent, David Canter, spoke at the NFL scouting combine and his comments did not reflect a ton of confidence in Lawrence returning to the Cowboys, but that may change if his market is not as heavy as many have predicted. Erik Kendricks is the last name to mention with the rough shape the Cowboys linebacker room is currently in with DeMarvion Overshown likely to miss most of the 2025 season. Kendricks played the third most snaps on the Cowboys defense in 2024, behind Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson and played pretty well for most of the season. The Cowboys have plenty of money to spend, with the 10th most cap space in the NFL after restructuring Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb deals earlier in the week. We will see how aggressive they are in retaining their own free agents over the next few days and how that impacts how aggressive they will be on outside free agents when free agency kicks off next week.