Looking at potential signings if the Cowboys made one semi-splashy move in free agency
Which free agents do you think the Cowboys will wind up targeting?
Free agency is just about upon us and the Dallas Cowboys will have an opportunity to spend some money to upgrade their roster. After freeing up over $50 million in cap space with roster restructures, they could splash around a bit if they want. It’s always possible that the Cowboys are again quiet in free agency, but what if this season they did something, even if it’s not something huge?
With that in mind, I took to the Twitterverse last week and proposed the following question...
If the Cowboys front office authorized funding for the purchase of ONE outside free agent who they could sign to a two-year, $24 million deal, who would you want them to spend the money on? Here are some of the names people came up with.
WIDE RECEIVER
It’s not a surprise that the wide receiver position would get a lot of hits. Many are enamored with trading for a player like D.K. Metcalf or Cooper Kupp, but how about the guys that won’t cost the Cowboys any additional draft resources? Here are the top names that made the list.
Davante Adams (New York Jets)
The moment he was released, fans salivated about the idea of him joining CeeDee Lamb. Adams is an 11-year veteran who is 32 years old. Even at an older age, he produces, compiling 1,000-yard seasons in each of the last five years. And that includes the last two where he’s had some shaky quarterback play.
Market price: $13.6 million
Chris Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Like Adams, Godwin is a constant performer. He produces 1,000-yard seasons regularly and would have had another last year had he not suffered an ankle injury. He’s been a career WR2 alongside Mike Evans and that’s the same role he’d have in Dallas with Lamb. At 29 years old, there’s still plenty of juice left, and that’s why his cost will be a little higher. Not sure the Cowboys would spend that much for a WR2.
Market price: $22.5 million
Tyler Lockett (Seattle Seahawks)
Lockett’s numbers have gone down in each of the last two years, but that’s related more to the emergence of Jaxon Smith-Njigba as he’s been relegated to WR3 behind Smith-Njigba and Metcalf. Lockett is a reliable receiver who played in every game in seven of his 10 years in the league. And in the other three, he only missed one game. That’s dependable. His reliability, affordable cost, and Brian Schottenheimer connection make him an interesting option for the Cowboys.
Market price: $7.7 million
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
This is a position that we revisit every offseason as people hope the Cowboys will finally address the areas seriously.
Jonathan Allen (Washington Commanders)
After eight seasons in Washington, Allen was released in a cap-saving move. He’s 30 years old and coming off a torn left pectoral muscle injury. There were teams pondering making a trade for him, but thought his price would be cheaper on the free agent market. The Cowboys just signed Osa Odighizuwa to a new four-year deal, so it doesn’t seem like they would commit additional resources at the position.
Market price: Less than $15.5 million
B.J. Hill (Cincinnati Bengals)
If the Cowboys wanted to attack the defensive tackle position at a slightly lower cost, they could look at seven-year pro B.J. Hill. He’s not a splashy player, but he’s a reliable fixture in the interior thanks to some good length and a relentless motor.
Market price: $9 million
LINEBACKER
[ED. NOTE]: Nick Bolton re-signed with the Chiefs for an average of $15 million for three years.
Nick Bolton (Kansas City Chiefs)
A second-round pick of the Chiefs back in 2021, the linebacker has recorded over 100 tackles in three of his first four seasons in the league, with the only exception coming in 2023 when he only played half a season. Bolton is a seasoned block shedder who will bring a nice run-stopping presence to any team.
Market Value: $12.3 million
Dre Greenlaw (San Francisco 49ers)
The Robin to Fred Warner’s Batman, Greenlaw has been a force for the San Francisco 49ers defense when he can stay healthy. Twice over the last for seasons he’s missed extensive time. The Cowboys already have health concerns at linebacker, so he’s not the most ideal choice, but if he’s able to stay on the field, he’d provide a physical veteran presence to the group.
Market price: $6.7 million
OFFENSIVE LINE
With the retirement of Zack Martin, the Cowboys will have a new right guard this year. Brock Hoffman could move into that spot or the Cowboys could look to free agency to help out.
James Daniels (Pittsburgh Steelers)
After spending four years in Chicago, Daniels was rewarded with a three-year, $26 million deal with the Steelers. He has been starter all seven years in the league, but is coming off a shortened year due to a season-ending Achilles injury. Daniels was an official 30 visit with the Cowboys back in 2018 and has played in all three interior line spots, which is always an appeal for the Cowboys.
Market price: $7.8 million
What player would you want the Cowboys to go after who falls in that $12 million per year range?
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