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Are the Dallas Cowboys actually “all in” this time around? Dallas disappointed its fans a year ago by claiming to be “all in” over the offseason and failing to make any significant moves. This year, they may be set to make up for it. Recently, the Cowboys have created over $50 million in cap space by restructuring the contracts of both Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. This frees up the Dallas Cowboys to target some big names in free agency.
With their current roster, Dallas isn’t exactly set up to dominate the highly competitive NFC East. The Cowboys have needs at nearly every position on the field. This isn’t a stacked class of free agents by any means, but there are a few free agents on the market that the Dallas Cowboys could target with their newfound cap space.
Dallas Cowboys Targets with Newfound Cap Space
Tyler Lockett
Tyler Lockett is not the electric home run hitter that he used to be. Still, he would fill a need in Dallas for a relatively low price. The Cowboys are in need of a field-stretching receiver to complement CeeDee Lamb. Although players like D.K. Metcalf and Davante Adams are available, those options may be too expensive for Dallas.
Lockett has seen his production decline in the last two seasons with the Seahawks. In 2024, he totaled just 600 receiving yards, which was his worst number since 2017. However, he could command a bigger role in a more sparse receiving group in Dallas.
Ronnie Stanley
The Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle situation is shaky at best. Tyler Guyton showed promise in his rookie year, but he may not be the left tackle of the future. Meanwhile, Terrance Steele was often a liability at right tackle. Bringing in a proven veteran like Ronnie Stanley could solve the Cowboys needs on the offensive line.
Stanley would slot in at left tackle for Dallas, allowing Tyler Guyton to move back to his natural position of right tackle. With these pieces in place, along with Cooper Beebe and Tyler Smith on the interior, the Cowboys would have the foundation of a strong offensive line. If the Ravens let Stanley walk, Dallas should pounce on the opportunity.
Josh Sweat
The Philadelphia Eagles signed linebacker Zack Baun to a new contract, indicating that EDGE defender Josh Sweat may hit free agency. Sweat has been a productive pass rusher in Philadelphia, most recently earning three sacks in the Super Bowl. If he hits the open market, plenty of teams will target him. Dallas may have to be aggressive in order to bring Sweat in.
With Demarcus Lawrence on the way out, Dallas is in need of another EDGE defender opposite Micah Parsons. Cowboys fans will hope that Marshawn Kneeland and Sam Williams can step into bigger roles. Even if they do, Josh Sweat would add significant pass-rushing juice to the group. With this signing, the Cowboys defense would be set up to return to the elite level of play they showed in 2023.
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