Contrary to popular belief there are still free agents who the Cowboys could look to sign.
The Dallas Cowboys’ approach to free agency for fans is that itch you can’t scratch. You know it bothers you and want to do something about it, but the solution is just out of reach.
Yearly, it’s understood that the Cowboys won’t be keen on signing big-name free agents to substantial contracts. Yet, you can’t help but be frustrated seeing division rivals make major additions to their roster within the first few days of free agency while the Cowboys’ focus lies elsewhere.
However, rest assured the team will eventually agree to terms with external free agents and make some acquisitions.
Here are five free agents the team could sign in free agency, and spoiler alert: there’s a common reason many of them could be in the Cowboy’s price range.
Connor Williams
Williams is a player who, while in Dallas, you can argue was playing out of position. He had difficulties with injuries and penalties that marred his time in Dallas.
However, since leaving, Williams has transitioned to playing at center and started all 17 games for the Miami Dolphins in 2022 and nine in 2023.
The Cowboys lost their starting center to the Washington Commanders, and if they had to line up today it would be Brock Hoffman assuming starting duties in Dallas.
Williams could be competition for Hoffman and an experienced player in the middle of the line. Williams has tinkered with center and guard and has played left tackle dating back to his time at Texas when he was an All-American.
Signing Williams should be inexpensive and fall nicely into the team’s budget, mainly because he is coming off an ACL injury that makes his status for the start of the season unsure.
Steven Nelson
Nelson would be a terrific supplement to the Cowboys’ roster. He has experience playing inside at the slot and as a boundary corner.
With him in tow, the Cowboys protect themselves if something happens to their cornerbacks during the season. The Cowboys have yet to agree to a new contract with Stephon Gilmore, who was acquired via trade last offseason.
