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Bain and Mesidor would both be good picks.

Downs might be a good grab at CB.

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Downs is a first half of the Top 10 pick, maybe Top 5. It would incredible luck to get him at 12

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Yeah, Downs would have to fail a drug test to fall out of the top 10...even then I'm not sure he would. The lack of QBs in this class is what hurts us here.

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Bain and Mesidor would both be good picks.

Downs might be a good grab at CB.

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Downs is a first half of the Top 10 pick, maybe Top 5. It would incredible luck to get him at 12

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Yeah, Downs would have to fail a drug test to fall out of the top 10...even then I'm not sure he would. The lack of QBs in this cls

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Fernando is about it, not sure he would be Top 5, maybe top 10 in a regular class.

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Bain and Mesidor would both be good picks.

Downs might be a good grab at CB.

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Downs is a first half of the Top 10 pick, maybe Top 5. It would incredible luck to get him at 12

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Yeah, Downs would have to fail a drug test to fall out of the top 10...even then I'm not sure he would. The lack of QBs in this cls

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Fernando is about it, not sure he would be Top 5, maybe top 10 in a regular class.

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Looking more and more like SOnny Styles will not only be there at 12, but also may drop close to 20

Seeing this guy a lot at around our 20 pick

Akheem MesidorEDGEMiami (FL)

Height: 6 - 3 |Weight: 273 lbs |RAS: N/A

Akheem Mesidor will be a 25-year old rookie, and he has an injury history to take note of, but if his medicals check out, he projects as an instant impact NFL player with a tantalizing skill set. At around 6'2 1/2" and 273 pounds, he's a streamlined multi-alignment rusher with experience at 3-tech, 5-tech, and as far outside as 7-tech as a standup rusher. He's quick and explosive, with a lean and compact power profile, and he knows how to realign his hips to maximize force output and drive at contact.

In the passing game, he can be weaponized on stunts, or win 1-on-1 with a variety of swims, power rushes, and counters, and in the run game, he's strong and well-leveraged at the point, and instinctive with his gap alignment. Right away, Mesidor can bolster an NFL team's rotation considerably, and he has the tools and temperament to potentially be an impact starter in his relatively short prime window.

Mesidor and Bain were a dynamic duo for Miami.

The #Cowboys and standout RB Javonte Williams have agreed to terms on a 3-year deal worth $24M, sources say. Dallas keeps a big-time player.

He gets his $8M per year after a breakout season in a deal was done by @AgentNicoleLynn of @KlutchSports. pic.twitter.com/xHTcWxl4VF

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 21, 2026

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The #Cowboys and standout RB Javonte Williams have agreed to terms on a 3-year deal worth $24M, sources say. Dallas keeps a big-time player.

He gets his $8M per year after a breakout season in a deal was done by @AgentNicoleLynn of @KlutchSports. pic.twitter.com/xHTcWxl4VF

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 21, 2026

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If he stays healthy, this is a great deal. The position continues to be among the most underpaid in the league, with six running backs currently set to make at least $10 million per season in average annual salary, led by a running back who is earning an average of $20.6 million per season.

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The #Cowboys and standout RB Javonte Williams have agreed to terms on a 3-year deal worth $24M, sources say. Dallas keeps a big-time player.

He gets his $8M per year after a breakout season in a deal was done by @AgentNicoleLynn of @KlutchSports. pic.twitter.com/xHTcWxl4VF

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 21, 2026

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If he stays healthy, this is a great deal. The position continues to be among the most underpaid in the league, with six running backs currently set to make at least $10 million per season in average annual salary, led by a running back who is earning an average of $20.6 million per season.

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I'm not a huge fan of this if we can't get a solid number 2 to relieve him when the situation rises.

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The #Cowboys and standout RB Javonte Williams have agreed to terms on a 3-year deal worth $24M, sources say. Dallas keeps a big-time player.

He gets his $8M per year after a breakout season in a deal was done by @AgentNicoleLynn of @KlutchSports. pic.twitter.com/xHTcWxl4VF

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 21, 2026

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If he stays healthy, this is a great deal. The position continues to be among the most underpaid in the league, with six running backs currently set to make at least $10 million per season in average annual salary, led by a running back who is earning an average of $20.6 million per season.

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I'm not a huge fan of this if we can't get a solid number 2 to relieve him when the situation rises.

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We just got our #1 rusher who had 1200 last year, a true #1 for below the going rate. What is there not to be a fan of? He's only 25 and hasn't been beaten up much. He is considered a top RB. What you suggest is a truly different issue, has nothing to do with this.

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The #Cowboys and standout RB Javonte Williams have agreed to terms on a 3-year deal worth $24M, sources say. Dallas keeps a big-time player.

He gets his $8M per year after a breakout season in a deal was done by @AgentNicoleLynn of @KlutchSports. pic.twitter.com/xHTcWxl4VF

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 21, 2026

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If he stays healthy, this is a great deal. The position continues to be among the most underpaid in the league, with six running backs currently set to make at least $10 million per season in average annual salary, led by a running back who is earning an average of $20.6 million per season.

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I'm not a huge fan of this if we can't get a solid number 2 to relieve him when the situation rises.

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We just got our #1 rusher who had 1200 last year, a true #1 for below the going rate. What is there not to be a fan of? He's only 25 and hasn't been beaten up much. He is considered a top RB. What you suggest is a truly different issue, has nothing to do with this.

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Can't hand him the ball every play, and if he goes down, a very real possibility, wouldnt you like to have a decent backup?

Or no?

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The #Cowboys and standout RB Javonte Williams have agreed to terms on a 3-year deal worth $24M, sources say. Dallas keeps a big-time player.

He gets his $8M per year after a breakout season in a deal was done by @AgentNicoleLynn of @KlutchSports. pic.twitter.com/xHTcWxl4VF

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 21, 2026

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If he stays healthy, this is a great deal. The position continues to be among the most underpaid in the league, with six running backs currently set to make at least $10 million per season in average annual salary, led by a running back who is earning an average of $20.6 million per season.

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I'm not a huge fan of this if we can't get a solid number 2 to relieve him when the situation rises.

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We just got our #1 rusher who had 1200 last year, a true #1 for below the going rate. What is there not to be a fan of? He's only 25 and hasn't been beaten up much. He is considered a top RB. What you suggest is a truly different issue, has nothing to do with this.

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Can't hand him the ball every play, and if he goes down, a very real possibility, wouldnt you like to have a decent backup?

Or no?

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Absolutely, but it has nothing to do with getting our #1 back locked up for the next three years

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The #Cowboys and standout RB Javonte Williams have agreed to terms on a 3-year deal worth $24M, sources say. Dallas keeps a big-time player.

He gets his $8M per year after a breakout season in a deal was done by @AgentNicoleLynn of @KlutchSports. pic.twitter.com/xHTcWxl4VF

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 21, 2026

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If he stays healthy, this is a great deal. The position continues to be among the most underpaid in the league, with six running backs currently set to make at least $10 million per season in average annual salary, led by a running back who is earning an average of $20.6 million per season.

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I'm not a huge fan of this if we can't get a solid number 2 to relieve him when the situation rises.

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We just got our #1 rusher who had 1200 last year, a true #1 for below the going rate. What is there not to be a fan of? He's only 25 and hasn't been beaten up much. He is considered a top RB. What you suggest is a truly different issue, has nothing to do with this.

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Can't hand him the ball every play, and if he goes down, a very real possibility, wouldnt you like to have a decent backup?

Or no?

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Absolutely, but it has nothing to do with getting our #1 back locked up for the next three years

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Agree...I would be open to a day 3 RB if there isn't another free agency blue star special.

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The #Cowboys and standout RB Javonte Williams have agreed to terms on a 3-year deal worth $24M, sources say. Dallas keeps a big-time player.

He gets his $8M per year after a breakout season in a deal was done by @AgentNicoleLynn of @KlutchSports. pic.twitter.com/xHTcWxl4VF

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 21, 2026

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If he stays healthy, this is a great deal. The position continues to be among the most underpaid in the league, with six running backs currently set to make at least $10 million per season in average annual salary, led by a running back who is earning an average of $20.6 million per season.

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I'm not a huge fan of this if we can't get a solid number 2 to relieve him when the situation rises.

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We just got our #1 rusher who had 1200 last year, a true #1 for below the going rate. What is there not to be a fan of? He's only 25 and hasn't been beaten up much. He is considered a top RB. What you suggest is a truly different issue, has nothing to do with this.

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Can't hand him the ball every play, and if he goes down, a very real possibility, wouldnt you like to have a decent backup?

Or no?

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Absolutely, but it has nothing to do with getting our #1 back locked up for the next three years

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Agree...I would be open to a day 3 RB if there isn't another free agency blue star special.

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I've been looking at those in my mocks

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The #Cowboys and standout RB Javonte Williams have agreed to terms on a 3-year deal worth $24M, sources say. Dallas keeps a big-time player.

He gets his $8M per year after a breakout season in a deal was done by @AgentNicoleLynn of @KlutchSports. pic.twitter.com/xHTcWxl4VF

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 21, 2026

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If he stays healthy, this is a great deal. The position continues to be among the most underpaid in the league, with six running backs currently set to make at least $10 million per season in average annual salary, led by a running back who is earning an average of $20.6 million per season.

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I'm not a huge fan of this if we can't get a solid number 2 to relieve him when the situation rises.

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We just got our #1 rusher who had 1200 last year, a true #1 for below the going rate. What is there not to be a fan of? He's only 25 and hasn't been beaten up much. He is considered a top RB. What you suggest is a truly different issue, has nothing to do with this.

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Can't hand him the ball every play, and if he goes down, a very real possibility, wouldnt you like to have a decent backup?

Or no?

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Absolutely, but it has nothing to do with getting our #1 back locked up for the next three years

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Agree...I would be open to a day 3 RB if there isn't another free agency blue star special.

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I've been looking at those in my mocks

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Same

I'm hearing Dallas offered Aubrey $7M, which would make him the top kicker in the league but apparently he wants $10M. Aubrey is a hell of a weapon, but **** that...no way in hell I'm paying a kicker $10M.

In a way, Aubrey is a crutch that we may need to shed anyway. We find kickers all the time...keep that money and find another one.

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I'm hearing Dallas offered Aubrey $7M, which would make him the top kicker in the league but apparently he wants $10M. Aubrey is a hell of a weapon, but **** that...no way in hell I'm paying a kicker $10M.

In a way, Aubrey is a crutch that we may need to shed anyway. We find kickers all the time...keep that money and find another one.

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damn

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I'm hearing Dallas offered Aubrey $7M, which would make him the top kicker in the league but apparently he wants $10M. Aubrey is a hell of a weapon, but **** that...no way in hell I'm paying a kicker $10M.

In a way, Aubrey is a crutch that we may need to shed anyway. We find kickers all the time...keep that money and find another one.

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.@ZachWolchuk, @gavindawson, @EricChiofalo and Bryan Broddus react to @calvinwatkins' report that #DallasCowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey is seeking a contract worth "nearly $10 million per season." pic.twitter.com/ltpRyZHm8Y

— 105.3 The FAN (@1053thefan) February 25, 2026

I forgot that Aubrey is an RFA, so we can put a 2nd round tender on him for $6.8M unless someone really wants to give a 2nd for him.

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I forgot that Aubrey is an RFA, so we can put a 2nd round tender on him for $6.8M unless someone really wants to give a 2nd for him.

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DMN this AM

The projections for both tenders, first-round ($8.107 million) and second-round ($5.811), are significant raises for Aubrey, who came out of nowhere to earn the kicking job three seasons ago

I thought this was done. In today's DMN

The Cowboys front office has taken criticism for not finishing deals with its star players in a timely manner. Well, the Cowboys have tried to take care of business with running back Javonte Williams, but he switched agents and currently doesn't have one. When the season ended, Cowboys officials started talks with Williams' agent at the time, then had to halt discussions with the agent change. The question is what to pay Williams? Williams made $3 million last season. After producing a career year with 1,201 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, Williams is looking for a raise. No problem. At least nine running backs average $10 million per season. Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty, now entering year 2, is averaging $8.9 million. The Rams' Kyren Williams signed a contract extension last year worth $33 million with $23 million guaranteed over three years. Is that a good baseline for Williams?

PFF Mock. We should be so lucky...

12. Dallas Cowboys: S Caleb Downs, Ohio State
Landing Caleb Downs would arguably give the Cowboys the best pick in the entire draft. As a team, they ranked dead last in PFF coverage grade in 2025, and their safeties were a major culprit. Downs earned an 85.0-plus PFF coverage grade in each of his three college seasons.

20. Dallas Cowboys (via Packers): LB CJ Allen, Georgia
The Cowboys already drafted one defensive leader in Caleb Downs in this scenario, and they take another here in Georgia linebacker CJ Allen. Allen's speed and diagnostic skills earned him an outstanding 88.6 PFF run-defense grade in 2025. He's still developing as a coverage defender, but he would pair with DeMarvion Overshown to give Dallas' linebacker unit plenty of potential.

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I thought this was done. In today's DMN

The Cowboys front office has taken criticism for not finishing deals with its star players in a timely manner. Well, the Cowboys have tried to take care of business with running back Javonte Williams, but he switched agents and currently doesn't have one. When the season ended, Cowboys officials started talks with Williams' agent at the time, then had to halt discussions with the agent change. The question is what to pay Williams? Williams made $3 million last season. After producing a career year with 1,201 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, Williams is looking for a raise. No problem. At least nine running backs average $10 million per season. Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty, now entering year 2, is averaging $8.9 million. The Rams' Kyren Williams signed a contract extension last year worth $33 million with $23 million guaranteed over three years. Is that a good baseline for Williams?

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I thought I saw a tweet with of picture of him signing the deal.

x2 LBs, EDs, CBs, Ss, and a RB

Would you take Mauigoa if he's available at 12?

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Would you take Mauigoa if he's available at 12?

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He's a really solid player but he's OL. We need D. I am going D at 12 and 20 unless something bizarre happens. LB and either CB/S. Edge also but LB and CB/S is my preference Depends on who drops to us

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Would you take Mauigoa if he's available at 12?

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He's a really solid player but he's OL. We need D. I am going D at 12 and 20 unless something bizarre happens. LB and either CB/S. Edge also but LB and CB/S is my preference Depends on who drops to us

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Fair enough

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Would you take Mauigoa if he's available at 12?

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Only if absolutely wiped out and no trade back options.

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x2 LBs, EDs, CBs, Ss, and a RB

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Any draft with IU players in it is a very good move. They play with discipline and as a team, or they sit. These days that alone is worth its weight in gold.

Worth monitoring for activity ahead of #12

The trade puts the Jets squarely in position to take the top DE in this draft with the No. 2 overall selection. https://t.co/dvAwYTPy2S

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 26, 2026

Well thanks for making my decision even simpler.

Sources: #Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy will not workout or participate in position drills at the combine.

— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) February 26, 2026

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Well thanks for making my decision even simpler.

Sources: #Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy will not workout or participate in position drills at the combine.

— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) February 26, 2026

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May drop to Second Round

🚨 the #Cowboys are moving Marist Liufau to outside linebacker under Christian Parker. pic.twitter.com/TwEthyFPil

— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) February 26, 2026

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer said that Marist Liufau and Donovan Ezeiruaku will be outside linebackers under Christian Parker’s defensive system.

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) February 26, 2026

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Well thanks for making my decision even simpler.

Sources: #Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy will not workout or participate in position drills at the combine.

— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) February 26, 2026

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May drop to Second Round

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He certainly has made his pro day a make or break event for sure.

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🚨 the #Cowboys are moving Marist Liufau to outside linebacker under Christian Parker. pic.twitter.com/TwEthyFPil

— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) February 26, 2026

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer said that Marist Liufau and Donovan Ezeiruaku will be outside linebackers under Christian Parker’s defensive system.

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) February 26, 2026

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https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/marist-liufau-being-moved-to-edge-rusher-by-cowboys-parker

From DMN last week, possible additions at TE

Note: These players will be unrestricted on March 11, barring a newly-signed deal with their incumbent team prior to that date. (Market value, when available, provided by Spotrac)

Dallas Goedert: Key to note here is the fact that anyone on this list is a free agent this offseason, and maybe not next year this time, but prove-it deals are still a thing in the NFL so, let's give this a go beginning with Goedert. The longtime NFC East foe responsible for the Eagles opting to move on from Zach Ertz, and he's both a reliable offensive target, more so proven than both Schoonmaker and Spann-Ford, and his 11 touchdowns in 2025 provide evidence to the fact; plus, his projected salary is reasonable for the Cowboys. (Market value: $6M annually)

Austin Hooper: A little more likely than Goedert to land a one-year deal in 2025, is Hooper, making him an option to keep an eye on for later, or to bring in now for short money to create more competition at the tight end position, but also realizing he's not a longterm solution. The 31-year-old is highly durable and very dependable in all aspects of the game, not to mention having a great pre-existing relationship with Dak Prescott. Again, we're just kicking tires, at this point in this conversation. (Market value: $2.4M annually)

Princeton Fant: Simply put, Fant has been a reliable special teams option for the Cowboys since they signed him as an undrafted prospect out of Tennessee in 2023, also providing emergency services at the position on offense due to injury, a time or two. Fant wasn't signed to a futures deal in January, making him a free agent that could very well be brought back to Dallas with a shot at proving something for beyond 2026, and for veteran minimum money.

Honorable Mention: Isaiah Likely, Kyle Pitts, Cade Otton
I'll keep this short for likely, Pitts and Otton they are all projected to earn more than $8 million annually on their new contracts and that, to me, makes them unpalatable for the Cowboys as they work to sign George Pickens and rebuild their entire defense.
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