Cowboys news: Dallas works out UFL champ at DE, ESPN ranks Cowboys' offseason (2024)

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The Dallas Cowboys faced criticism for their lack of significant offseason moves, letting key players leave without adequately replacing them, leading to a poor ranking by ESPN. The team made minimal additions, such as signing linebacker Eric Kendricks, but did not secure new contracts for stars like Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons. In contrast, the Philadelphia Eagles had a strong offseason by making strategic trades and signings, positioning themselves as Super Bowl contenders once again.

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The Dallas Cowboys are evaluating Birmingham Stallions defensive end Jonathan Garvin, who excelled in the UFL with 20 tackles and 3.5 sacks. Garvin, previously with the Green Bay Packers, aims to join a defensive line that includes stars like Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence. His potential path to the NFL mirrors that of KaVontae Turpin and Brandon Aubrey, showcasing the UFL’s role in providing second opportunities for players.

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The Cowboys’ defense is undergoing significant changes with the hiring of Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator. The unit will feature a mix of seasoned veterans and promising young talent, including three All-Pro players under 26. Key positions show a promising blend of youth and experience. With young stars like Micah Parsons, Trevon Diggs, and DaRon Bland leading the charge, Dallas aims to create an elite defense that could see improved results under Zimmer’s disciplined coaching style.

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Passing on prospects in one draft because the expected group from the following season looks special is only one of many decisions that happen when debating the roster. That means getting a jump on the prospects for the 2025 NFL draft can never come too early. A list of five CFB wideouts who could shine for the Cowboys next season.

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Cowboys receiver Brandin Cooks demonstrates his enduring speed and agility every time he steps onto a football field. Beyond his career, Cooks is passionate about aviation, having earned his private pilot’s license and owning a Cirrus SR22 Turbo. He hopes to inspire minorities to pursue piloting and plans to upgrade to a larger aircraft for family travel.

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Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott volunteered to throw to the mass gathering of positional knowledge known as Tight End University (TEU). With so much talent around him, did he come across a future teammate?

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With so many offseason headlines, it has become easy to forget the talent Dallas has on the defensive side of the ball. New defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer is now tasked to quickly mesh old-school responsibilities with the intracacies of the modern NFL player.

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Cowboys rookie center Cooper Beebe, defensive end Sam Williams, and second-year wideout Jalen Brooks headline the list of players expected to exceed expectations in 2024. These three competitive but thin position groups make them all a good bet to make the 2024 roster.

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Brevyn Spann-Ford, signed as a rookie free agent after the 2024 NFL Draft, had a notable college career at the University of Minnesota, earning consecutive All-Big 10 honorable mentions and All-Big 10 Academic honors. Tight ends coach Lunda Wells is excited about Spann-Ford’s size, athleticism, and intelligence, believing he will fit in well with the team.

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The Dallas Cowboys have entered a multi-year partnership with Aristocrat Gaming, a Las Vegas-based slot machine company, allowing for extensive promotional visibility at AT&T Stadium including in-game advertisem*nts on the jumbotron. While the deal does not permit actual gaming setups within the stadium, it aims to drive traffic to Oklahoma casinos featuring NFL-themed slot machines, leveraging the Cowboys’ large fanbase in the region.