Cap Casualties:
S Donovan Wilson
S Malik Hooker(Post-June 1)
Restructure:
QB Dak Prescott
CB Trevon Diggs
Extend:
DE Micah Parsons(6 years, $186 mil)
With this extension, the Cowboys lock up the face of their defense long-term, giving him an extension which makes him one of the highest paid pass rushers in the NFL.
DE DeMarcus Lawrence(2 years, $26 mil)
With this extension, the Cowboys ensure that a Cowboys great retires a Cowboy.
CB DaRon Bland(4 years, $72 mil)
With this extension, the Cowboys lock up a key cog of their defense long-term, ensuring he stays in Dallas.
CB Jourdan Lewis(3 years, $21 mil)
With this extension, the Cowboys lock up their slot CB.
LB Eric Kendricks(1 year, $3 mil)
Here, the Cowboys retain their starting MIKE.
DE Carl Lawson(1 year, $6 mil)
Here, the Cowboys retain pass rush depth.
DT Linval Joseph(1 year, $3 mil)
Here, the Cowboys retain DT depth.
S Juanyeh Thomas(2 years, $6 mil)
Here, the Cowboys retain safety depth.
OT Chuma Edoga(2 years, $8 mil)
Here, the Cowboys retain OL depth.
P Bryan Anger(1 year, $3 mil)
The Cowboys lock up their punter.
Trade:
Cowboys get:
RB D'Andre Swift
Bears get:
2025 CHI 3rd
2026 CHI 4th
Here, the Bears bring in an RB upgrade with ties to Matt Eberflus, and Swift will be a good fit in Schottenheimer's system.
Sign:
S Jevon Holland(4 years, $60 mil)
Here, the Cowboys get one of the best safeties in the NFL and a great fit in Eberflus's system.
S Elijah Hicks(1 year, $4 mil)
Here, the Cowboys add safety depth.
DT Foley Fatukasi(2 years, $10 mil)
With this signing, the Cowboys address the DT hole.
Draft:
Round 1
Trade:
Broncos get:
12th Pick
Cowboys get:
20th pick
51st pick
20.Kenneth Grant-DT, Michigan
With this pick, the Cowboys draft a difference-maker on their d-line and someone who proves to be an instant upgrade.
Round 2
44.Isaiah Bond-WR, Texas
With this pick, the Cowboys fill the slot WR hole, getting a good fit.
51.Kevin Winston Jr-S, Penn State
With this pick, the Cowboys get a starting safety opposite Jevon Holland.
Round 5
150.Jarquez Hunter-RB, Auburn
Here, the Cowboys grab RB depth.
170.Seth McLaughlin-C, Ohio State
The Cowboys grab a backup center.
172.Smael Mondon Jr-LB, Georgia
The Cowboys grab LB depth here.
174.Justin Walley-CB, Minnesota
Here, the Cowboys grab CB depth.
Round 6
190.Kurtis Rourke-QB, Indiana
Here, the Cowboys grab a backup for Dak.
211.Trevor Etienne-RB, Georgia
The Cowboys grab another RB here.
Round 7
250.Josh Priebe-G, Michigan
The Cowboys upgrade OL depth here.
Depth Chart:
QB
1.Dak Prescott
2.Kurtis Rourke
3.Will Grier
RB
1.D'Andre Swift
2.Jarquez Hunter
3.Trevor Etienne
FB
1.Hunter Lupecke
ZWR
1.CeeDee Lamb
2.Brandin Cooks
XWR
1.Jalen Tolbert
2.Jonathan Mingo
SLWR
1.Isaiah Bond
2.Ryan Flournoy
TE
1.Jake Ferguson
2.Luke Schoonmaker
3.Brevyn Spann-Ford
LT
1.Tyler Guyton
2.Chuma Edoga
LG
1.Tyler Smith
2.TJ Bass
C
1.Cooper Bebee
2.Seth McLaughlin
RG
1.Zack Martin
2.Josh Priebe
RT
1.Terrence Steele
2.Asim Richards
LE
1.DeMarcus Lawrence
2.Carl Lawson
RE
1.Micah Parsons
2.Marshawn Kneeland
LDT
1.Kenneth Grant
2.Linval Joseph
RDT
1.Foley Fatukasi
2.Mazi Smith
LOLB
1.DeMarvion Overshown
2.Damone Clark
MLB
1.Eric Kendricks
2.Smael Mondon Jr
ROLB
1.Marist Liufau
2.Buddy Johnson
LCB
1.DaRon Bland
2.Luc Barcoo
RCB
1.Trevon Diggs
2.Caelen Carson
SLCB
1.Jourdan Lewis
2.Justin Walley
FS
1.Jevon Holland
2.Juanyeh Thomas
SS
1.Kevin Winston Jr
2.Elijah Hicks
K
1.Brandon Aubery
P
1.Bryan Anger
Goals:
1.Dak Prescott returns to form and has another MVP caliber season.
2.D'Andre Swift proves to be a welcome addition, earning a Pro Bowl nod.
3.CeeDee Lamb wins OPOY.
4.Micah Parsons breaks the sack record and wins DPOY.
5.Trevon Diggs and Jevon Holland earn All-Pro Nods.
6.Jake Ferguson has a breakout year.
7.DeMarvion Overshown earns a Pro Bowl nod.
8.The Cowboys defense drastically improves under Eberflus.
9.The Cowboys win the division and shock everyone by making the NFC title game for the first time in 30 years.