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Cowboys | DAL unlikely to make further moves at running back Sun May 18, 11:18 AM
The Dallas Cowboys are not expected to make any further moves at running back this offseason, after signing RBs Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders in free agency and drafting RBs Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah.
Footballguys view: Many thought the Cowboys would do more, but all offseason they've insisted they're happy with this group. Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer expressed support for Williams at the owner's meetings (and coaches breakfast) earlier this year. Williams is the season veteran who is sound as a runner, receiver, and in pass protection. However, he's not been the same since injuring his knee with the Broncos a few years ago. Let's see if Williams can win this job in camp, but expect the team to use multiple backs in an RBBC that Fantasy GMs may avoid. |
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Dallas Cowboys fifth-round draft choice RB Jaydon Blue (Texas) signed his four-year rookie contract worth $4.627 million - including a $427,068 signing bonus - on Monday, May 12.
Link to storyDuring an interview with Adam Schein of Mad Dog Sports Radio, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said that the Cowboys think of newly-acquired WR George Pickens' as more than a two.'
Footballguys view: Jones elaborated on that point to Albert Breer of SI.com. "He's just a dynamic receiver," Jones said. "Everybody says we're looking for a two. I mean, George can be a one. He's got that type of talent. He's got unbelievable ball-tracking ability. He's got plenty of juice, and he's a fiery competitor. We love that he plays with an edge and think he'd be a good fit for our team." While they might see him as a WR1, fantasy investors should view Pickens as the complement to CeeDee Lamb, which this offense has been missing. |
Baltimore Ravens WR Rashod Bateman received trade interest from the Dallas Cowboys before the Cowboys acquired WR George Pickens, according to sources.
Footballguys view: Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports the Cowboys discussions with Baltimore went nowhere, forcing the Cowboys to pivot to another AFC team in Pittsburgh. The deal was made, the Steelers were weakened, and Baltimore hung onto an ever-improving player. In a 28-25 win over Dallas last September, Bateman had three catches for 28 yards (9.3 avg) and one touchdown. It was his most impactful regular season since getting drafted by Baltimore, with career highs in receiving yards (756) and touchdowns (nine) on the second-highest catch total of his career (45) across 17 games. Bateman is a solid fantasy WR4 or WR5 that's capable of helping investors cover bye week or injury-related absences. |
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Dallas Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue should be able to play early as a third-down back, according to ESPN's Matt Miller.
Footballguys view: Miller noted that Blue may be a fifth-round pick, but Dallas lacks a home run threat and strong receiving back. In the College Football Playoffs, Blue showed how impactful he can be when matched up against linebackers and safeties as a route runner. With Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders available to handle early-down, between-the-tackles work, it'll be worth watching Blue to see if he can make good on Miller's expectations. |
Dallas Cowboys WR Jalen Tolbert is likely to be the player 'most impacted' by the acquisition of WR George Pickens, in the opinion of ESPN's Todd Archer, who notes that Tolbert split time between the WR2 and WR3 spots a season ago based on whether former Cowboys (and current New Orleans Saints) WR Brandin Cooks was available.
Footballguys view: No surprise here. Tolbert is now expected to slide into the No. 3 role behind Pickens and WR CeeDee Lamb. In 17 games last year, Tolbert caught a career high 49 catches for 610 yards and seven touchdowns. That was good for the no.39 ranking in standard-scoring leagues at the wide receiver position. With the addition of Pickens, Tolbert goes more into 'what the heck' flex territory than he was a WR4/deep flex option in 2024. |
Dallas Cowboys WR Seth Williams was released Wednesday, May 7.
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Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens is not looking to sign a contract extension at this point because he wants to show he can be a top receiver for a team, according to a source.
Footballguys view: Pickens enters the final year of his four-year rookie contract. He's due to make $3.526 million. Profootballtalk.com's Mike Florio wrote: "It will be impossible for the Cowboys to justify paying Pickens without seeing him play, especially since they still haven't paid a dominant defensive player they have seen play for four years (in Micah Parsons)." Even if they decide to keep Pickens, it will be hard for him to get what he reportedly wants -- $30 million per year. Combined with the deal CeeDee Lamb signed last year (that pays an average of $34 million annually), that would be a lot of money to invest in the receiver position. Still, it's something the Cowboys and their new receiver can work out over time. |
Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens and a 2026 sixth-round pick were acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers Wednesday, May 7, in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Footballguys view: The Cowboys' search for a No. 2 wide receiver opposite Pro Bowler CeeDee Lamb is over. Lamb will continue to dominate the targets in Dallas, but Pickens will get an upgrade with Dak Prescott at quarterback. Pickens should be viewed as a WR3 with upside in his new home. |
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Dallas Cowboys "have not yet ramped up negotiations" with star edge-rusher Micah Parsons. "That doesn't mean they will not. They are budgeting for that," Fowler reported Sunday on SportsCenter. Fowler went on to say Dallas could use some of its available salary cap space to bolster the receiving corps, with the Cowboys and Amari Cooper having "some mutual interest" in a reunion.
Footballguys view: Cooper is coming off a disappointing 2024 season. His 44 receptions, 547 yards, and four touchdown grabs were all career lows. With the team not taking a wideout in the 2025 NFL draft, the five-time Pro Bowler would at least provide some depth behind CeeDee Lamb. Remember, the Cowboys traded for Cooper in 2018, with a first-round pick going the other way. The former Raider remained in Dallas for another three seasons, topping 1,100 receiving yards on two occasions. With Lamb emerging as the team's WR1, Cooper was dealt to the Browns in March 2022 as part of a late-round pick swap agreement. In addition to Lamb, the Cowboys currently have Jalen Tolbert, Jonathan Mingo Parris Campbell, and returner KaVontae Turpin on their depth chart. |
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Dallas Cowboys CB Shavon Revel Jr. (knee) worked on the side during practice Saturday, May 3. The team is comfortable with his rehab, but he may be a candidate to open training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys third-round CB Shavon Revel Jr. (East Carolina), fifth-round LB Shemar James (Florida), sixth-round OT Ajani Cornelius (Oregon), seventh-round DT Jay Toia (UCLA), seventh-round RB Phil Mafah (Clemson) and seventh-round DT Tommy Akingbesote (Maryland) signed their four-year rookie contracts on Friday, May 2. Financial terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys first-round draft choice OG Tyler Booker (Alabama) reportedly signed his four-year rookie contract worth $22.553 million - including a $13 million signing bonus - on Friday, May 2. The deal also includes a fifth-year team option.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys CB Kaiir Elam will not have his fifth-year option exercised by the team.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent QB Donovan X. Smith (Houston) will participate in the Dallas Cowboys rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys RB Malik Davis, OG Jack Anderson, OT Earl Bostick Jr. and LB Brock Mogensen were waived Wednesday, April 30.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Amari Cooper (Bills) is being considered by the Dallas Cowboys as a possible option to sign this offseason, according to a source.
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Undrafted free-agent WR Josh Kelly (Texas Tech) was signed by the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, April 27, according to a league source. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown (knee) could begin the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to owner Jerry Jones.
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Dallas Cowboys DE Sam Williams (knee) is considered ready to go, although he will be a limited participant in organized team activities. He will not have any restrictions by the time training camp gets underway.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs (knee) could begin the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to owner Jerry Jones.
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Undrafted free-agent TE Rivaldo Fairweather (Auburn) agreed to terms with the Dallas Cowboys, according to a source.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Traeshon Holden (Oregon) agreed to sign with the Dallas Cowboys Saturday, April 26, according to sources.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent TE Tyler Nelville (Virgina) agreed to terms with the Dallas Cowboys Saturday, April 26, according to a source.
Link to storyTexas RB Jaydon Blue was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 149th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys CB Shavon Revel Jr. (knee), who was selected in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, is expected to begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform List, according to executive vice president Stephen Jones. However, owner Jerry Jones said that Revel's medical records were optimistic and added that he could return to action before CB Trevon Diggs (knee).
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Boston College DE Donovan Ezeiruaku was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 44th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyUniversity of Alabama OG Tyler Booker was selected with the 12th overall pick by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2025 NFL Draft, but not before the Houston Texans made a push to acquire the pick, according to executive vice president Stephen Jones on 105.3 The Fan.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones told 105.3 The Fan on Friday, April 25, that he doesn't 'feel the need to reach' when asked about selecting a running back in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Cowboys currently have Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, Deuce Vaughn and Malik Davis vying for backfield snaps.
Footballguys view: Sitting at no.12 overall in the first round, some felt the Cowboys may go with Omarion Hampton (North Carolina). Instead, they build their offensive line with OG Tyler Booker (Alabama) in the first round. This is an incredibly deep draft at the running back position, so the Cowboys could find a really good player in the second or third round. |
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Dallas Cowboys OG Tyler Smith had his 2026 fifth-year option exercised Friday, April 25.
Link to storyAlabama OG Tyler Booker was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 12th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyFree-agent CB Stephon Gilmore (Vikings) visited with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, April 22.
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Notre Dame CB Benjamin Morrison's private workout Monday, April 21, was scheduled to be attended by members of the Dallas Cowboys organization.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys OG Tyler Smith is expected to have his fifth-year team option exercised, according to a source.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys OT Tyron Smith was placed on the Reserve/Retired list Thursday, April 17.
Link to storyFree-agent OL Hakeem Adeniji (Browns) reportedly agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, April 17.
Link to storyFree-agent OG Hakeem Adeniji (Browns) recently worked out for the Dallas Cowboys.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, free-agent OT Saahdiq Charles (Titans) officially signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys Tuesday, April 15. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyFree-agent OT Tyron Smith (Jets) will sign a one-day contract to retire with the Dallas Cowboys, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Tuesday, April 15.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys EDGE Micah Parsons is in attendance for the team's voluntary offseason program Monday, April 14.
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Georgia DE Mykel Williams has had an official visit with the Dallas Cowboys.
Link to storyUniversity of Tennessee DE James Pearce Jr. had a pre-draft visit with the Dallas Cowboys during the first week of April.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (hamstring) believes he has recovered well enough from last year's season-ending hamstring injury that he could play in a game today, Prescott said Friday, April 11, at the 35th annual Children's Cancer Fund gala. 'I'm getting close to where I want to be. I don't want to put a percentage on it,' Prescott added. 'I know we've got team activities coming up, imagine myself being involved in some sort if not all. Then again I just understand my age, what I've had, what I've went through, it's about being my best in the fall. So I'm not rushing anything, but I'm where I want to be.'
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Texas WR Matthew Golden is scheduled to have an official visit with the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, April 10, according to sources.
Link to storyFree-agent OT Saahdiq Charles (Titans) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys Wednesday, April 9, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown (knee) is making good progress in his recovery and could have a chance to return to the field at some point in early November.
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North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton had an official visit with the Dallas Cowboys Friday, April 4.
Link to storyFree-agent OT Saahdiq Charles (Titans) worked out with the Dallas Cowboys Friday, April 4, according to a source.
Link to storyArkansas RB Ja'Quinden Jackson visited the Dallas Cowboys for two days earlier this week, according to a source.
Link to storyOle Miss DT Walter Nolen took part in a '30' visit with the Dallas Cowboys on Friday, April 4, according to a source.
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