While much of the NFL offseason is now in the rearview mirror, the Dallas Cowboys still have a lot of work to do ahead, particularly in extending core players up for new contracts.
Dallas also still has needs to fill across the roster. Even in May, there are veteran players available to bring in to address those holes. We address all of that and more in today’s Cowboys news.
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Brandin Cooks Says It’s Time To Pay CeeDee Lamb Top-Dollar
Cowboys WR1 CeeDee Lamb had a breakout season in 2023 and is now considered to be one of the elite receivers in the NFL. Lamb knows it, and so do the Cowboys and his teammates.
Lamb is reportedly staying away from voluntary workouts right now, and while it’s no big deal on the surface, some feel like it’s a bit of a silent protest as the young star waits for a new contract.
Dallas is known for dragging out their contract situations as they look to win the deal, but with a player of Lamb’s magnitude, people such as Brandin Cooks feel like he should be getting top-of-the-market money.
Everyone fully expects Lamb to be paid as he should, but when given a chance to give his opinion on the matter, Cooks did not mince words in his support of his teammate.
Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks on CeeDee Lamb: “The guy is a freak. He deserves everything that is coming his way, and I hope he gets every single dollar that he can and [be] the highest-paid receiver in the league because he’s the greatest receiver in the league. No doubt.” pic.twitter.com/zDguNqNCGG
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) May 2, 2024
KEEP READING: CeeDee Lamb’s Teammate Wants Him To Get Paid
Free Agents Who Still Make Sense for the Cowboys
The Cowboys aren’t typically big players in free agency. However, once the NFL Draft compensation pick formula is no longer affected by outside signings, Dallas tends to be more active in signing veterans.
That time is now, and with it comes a more concerted look at who is still out there and who may be able to help the team upgrade their roster.
Bleacher Report takes a look at some available free agents that could make sense for the Cowboys now that we are in the post-draft phase of free agency. Names such as former Dolphins CB Xavien Howard and former Chiefs WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling were mentioned as possible fits.
With cornerback depth and WR3 still a concern for Dallas, both names could find a much-needed role with the Cowboys.
CONTINUE READING: Available Free Agents That Could Make Sense for Dallas
Cowboys Draft In-State QB in Round 1 of Early 2025 Mock Draft
It’s never too early for a mock draft, right?
With the 2024 NFL Draft just barely in our rearview, those around the NFL world are taking a look at what next year’s first round may look like.
With still a ton to sort out, a lot could change. However, as it stands, the Cowboys have a QB on an expiring contract, and every day a new deal isn’t agreed upon is another day that speculation will grow.
With that comes the idea that this could be the last year Dak Prescott is the quarterback of the Cowboys. And according to this latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft, his replacement may very well already be in the state.
READ MORE: Cowboys Take QB in Latest Pro Football Network 2025 Mock Draft