NFL free agency is in full swing, and the Dallas Cowboys are (for once) making some moves. Known for staying quiet in free agency, the Cowboys have been hinting at a shift in strategy. Could this be the year they actually make a splash? We’ll see.
To keep you updated, here’s a rundown of all the signings, rumors, and trades involving the Cowboys. Be sure to check back regularly for the latest updates.
Current Cap Space: $43.2M (as of March 15, 4:17 PM ET)
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Who’s Staying in Dallas?
The Cowboys are keeping a handful of familiar faces around:
DT Osa Odighizuwa – Re-signed
C.J. Goodwin – Re-signed (special teams)
Juanyeh Thomas – Option picked up (exclusive rights free agent)
Brock Hoffman – Option picked up (exclusive rights free agent)
Tyrus Wheat – Option picked up (exclusive rights free agent)
S Markquese Bell – Re-signed
LS Trent Sieg – Re-signed
P Bryan Anger – Re-signed (two-year deal)
S Israel Mukuamu – Re-signed (one-year deal)
EDGE Dante Fowler – Re-signed after a stint in Washington
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Who’s New in Town?
Dallas actually made some outside additions this time around:
RB Javonte Williams – Agreed to terms
OL Rob Jones – Signed on the first day of legal tampering
DT Solomon Thomas – Signed on day two of legal tampering
WR Parris Campbell – Signed (one-year deal)
DE Payton Turner – Signed (one-year deal)
LB Jack Sanborn – Signed (one-year deal)
OT Dakoda Shepley – Signed (two-year deal)
RB Miles Sanders – Signed (one-year deal)
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Trades & Deals
CB Kaiir Elam – Acquired from the Buffalo Bills
LB Kenneth Murray – Traded for, details still emerging
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Cowboys Free Agency Rumors
ESPN threw Charvarius Ward’s name around, but he landed with the Colts.
Cowboys have “preliminary interest” in Dre Greenlaw.
With Javonte Williams now in the mix, Rico Dowdle is likely out.
Reports conflicted on whether Dallas would go after Cooper Kupp, but he ultimately signed with the Seahawks.
Cowboys were rumored to be trading for LB Kenneth Murray—and it actually happened.
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Who’s Leaving Dallas?
Some former Cowboys are packing their bags:
CB Jourdan Lewis → Jacksonville Jaguars
OL Chuma Edoga → Jacksonville Jaguars
DL Chauncey Golston → New York Giants
DE DeMarcus Lawrence → Seattle Seahawks
RB Rico Dowdle → Carolina Panthers
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Final Thoughts
For a team that usually avoids free agency, the Cowboys are making some interesting moves this year. Whether they continue to be active remains to be seen, but at least they’re keeping fans on their toes. Stay tuned for more updates!