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Cowboys News Headlines: Will New Signings Mean Wins? Jourdan Lewis Speaks Out On Leaving
Another day of free agency, and the Cowboys continue to make moves. Friday came to a close with the club doing their biggest bit of free-agency business in a decade, bringing back a defensive difference-maker who had defected to a rival for one year. They'll also keep a versatile youngster whose star is on the rise, and they'll add a ballcarrier who they've had to face often in recent years. But how many of these mostly inexpensive signings will actually improve the team or translate to more wins in the fall? That's a question several are asking, with one new hire being included among the league's worst so far this offseason.
We sift through the bargains to find that one of free agency's top prizes has already landed elsewhere, and a couple of ex-Cowboys have wasted no time getting vocal (and a little nasty) about why they left America's Team. The dramatic turnover in the Dallas locker room has one outlet wondering about a leadership problem... and we hop an imaginary flight with the greatest (or at least some of the most interesting) Cowboys legends as our long-distance seatmates.
Micah Parsons forces Jerry Jones and the Cowboys into another quiet offseason, and it's hard to see how that helps them catch Eagles :: Yahoo Sports
Dallas could have had Micah Parsons locked up on a new contract by now. But Maxx Crosby and Myles Garrett moved the market needle, and now it will cost the Cowboys more. The result? Another offseason of bargain shopping and hoping some of the recycling jobs turn into diamonds. Most of the additions are cost-effective but likely won't make a huge impact. It's hard to see how these moves are getting them closer to overtaking the Eagles, or even the Commanders, in the NFC East.
Start the Steal: Cowboys reunite with $68 million edge who had 10 sacks for DC in 2024 :: Cowboys Wire
The Cowboys will make their most expensive free-agency add in a decade by bringing Dante Fowler Jr. back from the Commanders. Fowler played for two years in Dallas before following Dan Quinn to Washington. He logged 10.5 sacks last season but now comes back to the The Star and will compete in a pass-rusher rotation that includes Micah Parsons, Sam Williams, Marshawn Kneeland, and newly-signed Payton Turner.
Free Agency: Cowboys add former Panthers 2nd-round RB in unofficial swap :: Cowboys Wire
Carolina signed Rico Dowdle earlier in the week; now Dallas has added ex-Panther Miles Sanders to its 2025 backfield. Sanders is coming off a season in which he logged career lows in rushing attempts and yards; his best year came in 2022 with Philadelphia. He is expected to sign a one-year deal.
2025 NFL Free Agency: Ranking 9 worst early moves :: The 33rd Team
The Cowboys arguably got worse at the position when they signed Javonte Williams... and they overspent to do it. They misread the market badly; they could have had Rico Dowdle for just $2.5 million instead of snatching Williams on Day 1 for $3.5 million. And they likely could have waited until after the draft to sign him for far less.
Cowboys have brought in 9 new players during free agency, but how many starters? :: Cowboys Wire
Sure, the team has been busy in free agency, but have they added quality players? A conservative scouring of the roster shows seven starting spots up for grabs. Fowler probably nabs one; Kaiir Elam and Jack Sanborn may be temporary understudies at best. They've brought in plenty of depth, but they haven't truly addressed all that many holes.
Cowboys are trying their hand at recreating Eagles' success in one specific way :: Cowboys Wire
The ultimate goal in free agency is to grab a good player on the cheap and hope he breaks out into a superstar. Look at what the Eagles got out of linebacker Zack Baun last year. That helps explain the Cowboys' penchant for inking former first-round picks who haven't lived up to expectations. Is Payton Turner, Kaiir Elam, or Kenneth Murray the next All-Pro bargain?
EXPLAINED: Cowboys Parsons, Lawrence Twitter exchange stems from long-standing feud :: Cowboys Wire
The social media spat that blew up Thursday night between Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence had apparently been simmering for a while. Lawrence's "tired" comments after the Green Bay playoff loss are said to have been a veiled shot at Parsons's lack of preparation, and their rift may have even been a factor in Brian Schottenheimer getting the head coaching job.
Leadership could be issue for Cowboys without DeMarcus Lawrence and Zack Martin :: Blogging the Boys
In the span of one week, 22 combined years of NFL experience walked out the door in Dallas with Martin and Lawrence. Someone new will need to step up. Some of that will hopefully come from Brian Schottenheimer and his new coaching staff. Offensively they still have Dak Prescott; is Micah Parsons ready to legitimately embrace a leadership role on defense?
Jourdan Lewis gets real on leaving Cowboys, saying no to team-friendly deals :: Demetrius Harvey
#Jaguars CB Jourdan Lewis on leaving Dallas Cowboys.
— Demetrius Harvey (@Demetrius82) March 14, 2025
“Every offseason I think I am (laughs)… This time it felt a little different…People started to recognize the type of player I am, so it couldn’t be hidden anymore. Couldn’t be getting anymore… the team friendly deals.” pic.twitter.com/ATQoLv0yhA
Cooper Kupp agrees to terms with Seattle Seahawks on 3-year, $45 million deal, per report :: Dallas Morning News
Despite a whirlwind of whispers and connections linking him to the WR2 role in Dallas, Cooper Kupp is headed to Seattle. The Seahawks reportedly ponied up a three-year, $45 million deal to add the Washington favorite to the new Sam Darnold-led offense.
Free Agency: Cowboys bringing back versatile DB, key special teams player on 1-year deal :: Cowboys Wire
Despite seeing just 200 defensive snaps last year, Israel Mukuamu was tied for the team lead in interceptions. He was also a special teams mainstay, playing the second-most snaps of that unit. He'll return on a one-year deal in which he can provide valuable depth and ascending play at both cornerback and safety.
Updated Free Agency Tracker: Cowboys' additions, losses, rumors and comp pick ledger :: Cowboys Wire
Bookmark the link for one-click access to an always-updated list of who the Cowboys have signed, who's left the building, and who is in the rumor mill... as well as all the dollars and cents of every deal.
Playing for Cowboys is 'a dream come true' for Solomon Thomas :: The Mothership
Eleven years after graduating from Coppell High, Thomas is coming back and suiting up for the hometown Cowboys. "Getting to play in my hometown in front of my people I love, my family, friends, and close ones, I feel at home," the ex-Jet said. "I can't wait to put on that star and win games here and win a championship here." He's already collaborated in the past with Dak Prescott on youth suicide prevention outreach; now the two will be teammates, too.
You have a 15-hour flight on the Cowboys Legends charter plane, where are you sitting? :: Cowboys Wire
Waste some time with the Cowboys version of the new social media trend: decide where to sit if you were flying halfway around the world on a plane filled with Cowboys legends. Forget aisle or window; the choice becomes something else when it's either between Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin or next to Dak Prescott and Roger Staubach.
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