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There are still free agents who the Cowboys could look to add before the NFL Draft.
Things have been quiet on the Cowboys front the last few weeks. Despite talks of exchanged contractual figures between the Dallas Cowboys and Micah Parsons, nothing materialized into a contract, and it appears that both sides are focusing on the next stage of the offseason.
The Cowboys’ front office is full steam ahead toward the NFL draft. Commendably, the Cowboys have been busier in the offseason than in past years, as you can never have enough help. However, as usual, the Cowboys didn’t break the bank on any premier free agents and opted to fill their roster with mostly depth pieces as they prepare for the draft that is just under two weeks away. If the Cowboys decided to do some last-minute shopping before the draft to fill their roster and give themselves more freedom with their draft picks, here are five free agents to consider.
Throughout his NFL career, Keenan Allen has been one of the game’s best route runners, with a craftiness to shake defenders in tight spaces to gain separation. Even though he doesn’t have elite speed which limits his vertical threat, his ability to get open is a coveted characteristic. His skills would blend beautifully with the type of wide receiver that would fit in nicely with quarterback Dak Prescott. Allen would also play well off of CeeDee Lamb and allow Lamb to move to different alignments on the field.
Allen is a reliable third-down receiver who makes plays when you need him to. However, he has struggled to stay on the field because of injuries recently. Yet, that can be advantageous to the Cowboys. His cost should be much lower because of his advanced age, and adding Allen would allow Dallas to bring in a draft pick wherever they like without Allen being a progress stopper.
Cowboys fans would remember Samuel as a pre-draft favorite leading up to the draft in 2021. The Cowboys had the opportunity to draft Samuel with the 44th pick that year but instead opted for Kelvin Joseph, who the team traded to the Miami Dolphins after two seasons. As for Samuels, he fared slightly better with the Los Angeles Chargers. Samuels has six career interceptions over his first four seasons in the NFL, including his first interception against the Dallas Cowboys.
Since the departure of Jourdan Lewis in free agency, the Cowboys need to get a slot cornerback. Samuel fits the role perfectly. His quickness and instincts to play the ball on underneath routes are ideal for the Cowboys. There are concerns about his injury history, which is why his market has been cool. Yet, last year was the only season he missed extensive time. If both parties are willing to commit to a one-year contract, it will benefit Samuel to rebuild his market for next season and give the Cowboys an adequate slot cornerback with the...
