One of out big likes off the market. Did not expect the Eagles to leg him go;

Jaelan Phillips signing with the Panthers
One of the top pass-rushers is off the market: Jaelan Phillips has agreed to a four-year, $120 million deal with Carolina, according to NFL Media.

This is a bold move for a suddenly frisky Panthers' team that appeared to have turned the corner after a 2025 season where Carolina ended up winning the NFC South title.

The fact that Phillips is leaving Philadelphia is somewhat of a shocker because the Eagles need some pass-rushing help and it seemed unlikely that Howie Roseman would let him get away. Phillips played in just eight regular-season games for the Eagles after being traded from Miami to Philadelphia in November.

Dallas awarded two 5th round comp picks: Dallas now owns eight picks going into next months' NFL Draft, including the 12th and 20th overall selections in the first round. Additionally, the Cowboys have a fourth-round pick (112), three fifth-round picks (150, 177, 180) and two seventh-round picks

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One of out big likes off the market. Did not expect the Eagles to leg him go;

Jaelan Phillips signing with the Panthers
One of the top pass-rushers is off the market: Jaelan Phillips has agreed to a four-year, $120 million deal with Carolina, according to NFL Media.

This is a bold move for a suddenly frisky Panthers' team that appeared to have turned the corner after a 2025 season where Carolina ended up winning the NFC South title.

The fact that Phillips is leaving Philadelphia is somewhat of a shocker because the Eagles need some pass-rushing help and it seemed unlikely that Howie Roseman would let him get away. Phillips played in just eight regular-season games for the Eagles after being traded from Miami to Philadelphia in November.

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New Cowboys cornerbacks coach Ryan Smith worked with Thompson in Arizona. There's familiarity there, but there's also intriguing talent with Thompson. Thompson has the versatility to play safety while also playing star in defensive coordinator Christian Parker's defense.

Nakobe Dean is off the market. The Eagle MLB signed with the Raiders for 12m per.

That would have signified one of our better off seasons in a while.

Still lots of talent out there

Mafe to Bengals and Oweh to Commies

The Cowboys deal for Javonte Williams looks even better now
The most notable deals to happen at the running back position on Monday involved Kenneth Walker and Travis Etienne. The former, coming off of a Super Bowl MVP performance with the Seattle Seahawks, agreed to a 3-year, $45M deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. Shortly after Etienne agreed to a 4-year, $52M deal with the Saints.

Notable free agents LBs left (not ranked):

Devin Lloyd
Dre Greenlaw
Bobby Okereke
Lavonte David
Quincy Williams
Leo Chenal
Kaden Elliss

— Tom Downey (@WhatGoingDowney) March 9, 2026

Cross off Quinnin's brother

BREAKING: The #Browns are signing former #Jets All-Pro LB Quincy Williams to a 2 year deal worth up to $17M, per sources.

A massive pickup. pic.twitter.com/lwk4OPzpJr

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 9, 2026

Cowboys Lose Top Free-Agent Linebacker After Zoom Meeting
26m Sean Deveney
The Cowboys push to sign a linebacker has fallen flat, as top choice Quay Walker (as well as Nakobe Dean) decided to sign with the Raiders.

Well now...no trade needed and no negative effect on comp picks.

Source: The #Broncos are releasing veteran LB Dre Greenlaw, a big-time physical presence in their defense.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2026

What's Next After Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker Misses

There are still names on the board for the Cowboys at linebacker, and certainly, there is still room to make a major addition. But the top names are gone, and for a team that has struggled so badly to fill that spot in recent years, that comes with a certain level of frustration.

But top overall linebacker free agent Devin Lloyd is still on the market, though his estimated market value (per Pro Football Focus) is $16 million per yeara three-year, $48 million deal might be too rich for Dallas.

There's 35-year-old Bobby Wagner, too, who has been linked to Dallas and would make some sense as a short-term fix, especially if the Cowboys hunt for a long-term linebacker project in the NFL draft.

Still, the Cowboys had high hopes on Walker and Dean. And both now are gone.

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Well now...no trade needed and no negative effect on comp picks.

Source: The #Broncos are releasing veteran LB Dre Greenlaw, a big-time physical presence in their defense.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2026

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Nice consolation prize

Rico Dowdle to the Stealers

Top remaining FAs:

DE Trey Hendrickson
LB Devin Lloyd
CB Tariq Woolen
OT Rasheed Walker
TE Chig Okonkwo
WR Romeo Doubs
S Kevin Byard
CB Nahshon Wright
DE K'Lavon Chaisson
G Alijah Vera-Tucker
G Chris Paul
QB Kyler Murray
OT Taylor Decker
OT Braden Smith
WR Calvin Austin III
WR…

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 9, 2026

The Dallas Cowboys are stockpiling free-agency cash and added more to the pile by restructuring the contract of safety Malik Hooker.

Odd stat: Eight hours since the legal tampering period opened, the Cowboys are the only team that hasn't had a free agent sign elsewhere.
-Nick Harris

Circling back here. Don’t think anyone expected the EDGE market to explode how it did today. Not expecting Dallas to be major players for Trey Hendrickson at this point in time. A lot of others are off the board. Might be time to hunt in tier 2/3 for depth pieces and draft one. https://t.co/OiMBty1JgX

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) March 9, 2026

The #Cowboys are bringing back DE Sam Williams on a one-year, $3 million deal, per me and @SlaterNFL. He returns to Dallas on a deal negotiated by his agent @AndreOdom. pic.twitter.com/wb9hhtnPPK

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 10, 2026

In 2025, Jalen Thompson played 289 snaps at free safety, 320 snaps in the box, and 249 in the slot (that info per PFF).

Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported on Tuesday that the Houston Texans extended Ka'imi Fairbairn to a two-year, $13 million contract extension. The deal makes Fairbairn the highest-paid kicker in the league.

They are looking for someone specific. Trey maybe?

The Cowboys have created some more cap space ahead of Wednesday's start to the new league year.

They have restructured the contract of defensive tackle Kenny Clark, who is heading into his second season with the team after being acquired in the Micah Parsons trade last year. Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports that the Cowboys turned Clark's upcoming $11 million roster bonus into a signing bonus to allow them to move the bulk of the cap hit into future years.

With the restructure done, the Cowboys will have about $8.8 million more cap space to work with in free agency.

Cowboys 'Poking Around' on Riq Woolen

NFL Network Cowboys reporter Jane Slater noted on Twitter/X that things have, indeed, been slow at the team offices, but she did mention Woolen as a player the Cowboys are at least contemplating for a pursuit.
She wrote: "For the insatiable Cowboys fans asking what's next? "Not a lot going on" per a team source. BUT I did ask if they are at least poking around on CB Riq Woolen. Sounds like it's more evaluating, discussing right now but he's on their list of due diligence."


Cowboys Need Cornerbacks
Woolen led the NFL in interceptions in his first season and has 12 total in his four-year career. But the Seahawks have other corners they need to pay, and that means Woolen will be jettisonedand the Cowboys could benefit.

While the Cowboys have made edge rushers, linebackers and safeties their priority, the team has been relatively quiet when it comes to going after cornerbacks. That's something of a surprise because Dallas had the worst pass-coverage unit in the league in 2025, according to Pro Football Focus, and has not made any additions to that group.

As of now, the hope seems to be that DaRon Bland can stay healthy and get back to All-Pro form, while Shavon Revel and Caelan Carson take a major leap under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, who has a sterling reputation for developing defensive backs. The Cowboys will likely add at least one corner in the NFL draft, too.

But hope is not a great way to build a rosterthe Cowboys need more depth, and more reliable top-line talent

Market on Riq Woolen Widely Varied

According to Spotrac, Woolen's market value would be $8.2 million on a one-year, deal, a pretty reasonable prove-it contract for the Cowboys to gamble on. But to show how varied his market isand why the Cowboys might be better off waiting to see where his price landsPro Football Focus projects a three-year, $45 million contract for Woolen.

Little chance the Cowboys would go that far. They do have an interest in adding a slot corner, though they feel Thompson and Bland can handle some of those duties. Woolen has only rarely ever played slot.

Still, while we're waiting on Cowboys news, here's how PFF describes Woolen in free agency, where he is rated No. 51 overall on the board and the No. 3 corner.

The site wrote: "Woolen's time in Seattle has blended high-end ball production with uneven week-to-week play, including penalty issues and late-season role fluctuation in 2024. He has consistently found the football since entering the league, allowing a 76.3 passer rating into his coverage while producing eight interceptions and 20 pass breakups, ranking in the 93rd percentile in forced incompletions."

For the insatiable Cowboys fans asking what’s next?

“Not a lot going on” per a team source.

BUT I did ask if they are at least poking around on CB Tariq Woolen. Sounds like it’s more evaluating, discussing right now but he’s on their list of due diligence.

As I reported…

— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) March 10, 2026

Glad we got someone locked in

Cowboys will sign safety PJ Locke to a 1-year $5 mil deal according to a person with knowledge of the move.

— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) March 10, 2026

The #Cowboys have agreed to terms with NT Otito Ogbonnia on a one-year, $3 million deal.

Ogbonnia, who played in 42 games with 20 starts in four seasons with the #Chargers, heads to Dallas on a deal negotiated by @kenny_zuckerman of @PrioritySports. pic.twitter.com/XyfR5nFzu0

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 10, 2026

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Glad we got someone locked in

Cowboys will sign safety PJ Locke to a 1-year $5 mil deal according to a person with knowledge of the move.

— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) March 10, 2026

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He's reunited with Christian Parker, the new Cowboys DC who previously served as Denver's DBs coach. Locke has been a key contributor in Denver since 2019 amassing 174 tackles, 4 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 11 pass deflections and 2 INTs.

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The #Cowboys have agreed to terms with NT Otito Ogbonnia on a one-year, $3 million deal.

Ogbonnia, who played in 42 games with 20 starts in four seasons with the #Chargers, heads to Dallas on a deal negotiated by @kenny_zuckerman of @PrioritySports. pic.twitter.com/XyfR5nFzu0

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 10, 2026

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Cowboys agree to terms with NT Otito Ogbonnia on 1-year deal
The Cowboys have a new defensive tackle!

by Matthew Lenix
Mar 10, 2026, 3:39 PM CDT

The Dallas Cowboys continue to beef up their defensive line in free agency. They have signed nose tackle Otito Ogbonnia to a one-year deal for $3 million per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.

Ogbonnia joins defensive lineman Rashan Gary as a part of the Cowboys efforts to bolster the unit. With this signing, Dallas is now stacked on the interior with Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark, Osa Odighizuwa and Solomon Thomas.

A former first-round pick in 2022, Ogbonnia 1,004 snaps during his career and added an additional 128 on special teams. He provides depth to a room that was already loaded with contributors.

Ogbonnia has had injury issues in his career so far. He reads as a run-stuffer in the middle of the line and was a fifth-round pick in 2022. So far he has clocked time in 43 games including 21 starts.

Christian Parker seems determined to win the tranches on defense.

Teams are keeping an eye on what Dallas may do with Osa Odighizuwa, sources say. The Cowboys signed him to a 4-year, $80M contract last year, and teams believe he can now be traded for.

— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) March 10, 2026

Since Brandon Aubrey entered the league, Ka'imi Fairbairn has a 90.7% field goal percentage, while Aubrey's is at 88.2%. Fairbairn also barely eclipses Aubrey in 50+ yard field goal accuracy.

$6.5m for Fairbairn doesn't help Aubrey's search for $8m+ https://t.co/2WrAzrGFz9

— Bobby Belt (@BobbyBeltTX) March 10, 2026

Top remaining FAs:

DE Trey Hendrickson
CB Tariq Woolen
OT Rasheed Walker
TE Chig Okonkwo
S Jaquan Brisker
S Kevin Byard
LB Kaden Elliss
LB Leo Chenal
G Chris Paul
S Nick Cross
DE K'Lavon Chaisson
QB Kyler Murray
OLB Bradley Chubb
WR Tyreek Hill
OT Taylor Decker
G Elgton Jenkins…

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 10, 2026

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Teams are keeping an eye on what Dallas may do with Osa Odighizuwa, sources say. The Cowboys signed him to a 4-year, $80M contract last year, and teams believe he can now be traded for.

— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) March 10, 2026

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That's interesting

BearForce said:

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Top remaining FAs:

DE Trey Hendrickson
CB Tariq Woolen
OT Rasheed Walker
TE Chig Okonkwo
S Jaquan Brisker
S Kevin Byard
LB Kaden Elliss
LB Leo Chenal
G Chris Paul
S Nick Cross
DE K'Lavon Chaisson
QB Kyler Murray
OLB Bradley Chubb
WR Tyreek Hill
OT Taylor Decker
G Elgton Jenkins…

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 10, 2026

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Wonder how much TE Dallas Goedert will go for - and what he has left in the tank?

Backup QB too. Kyler Murray? We need to improve on Joe Milton

Interesting

Maxx Crosby did not pass his physical today, per sources.

The Ravens get their first round picks back.

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 11, 2026

Just got off the phone with two GMs. Neither one buying the Ravens failed physical narrative - not by a long shot. Good luck finding agents and teams to trust you in negotiations now. It's not sitting well with the Raiders either. Coulda got further medicals on Crosby way sooner

— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 11, 2026

Max Crosby Failed his physical. He is a Raider again

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— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) March 11, 2026