The Cowboys released legendary player Ezekiel Elliott during the previous off-season, which caused a shakeup in the team’s lineup.

Surprisingly, they traded top receiver Amari Cooper and cut leading tackle La’el Collins the year before.

This means that there will be some

Release Leighton Vander Esch

“moving on” from the Cowboys roster, even if the emphasis will be on upcoming free agents, college prospects, and possible signings.

The Cowboys have too much at stake in 2024—including trades, contract releases, and player walkouts—and too many financial difficulties to retain every player on staff.

Will unexpected cuts like those made to Elliott and Collins occur? A “salary dump” trade, similar to Cooper’s, for late-round selections

Before Dallas can proceed with their entire off-season plan, those questions must be addresse

In the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, Dallas selected linebacker Leighton Vander Esch. Despite being aware of Vander Esch’s medical concerns regarding his neck, they chose to accompany him.

Even though Vander Esch did have a successful career with Dallas, it appears that he has suffered yet another neck injury, which may have ended his career.

In his six years in Dallas, Vander Esch appeared in over sixteen games just twice.

This off-season, a lot of attention will be paid to upgrading the linebacker room, and the first step in that process must be to release Vander Esch.

Dallas would be able to really hit the refresh button on the position while saving $2 million in the process.

The Cowboys will need to start this team over from scratch. With the possible exception of Markquese Bell and Damone Clark, this starting group in 2024 might be completely different.

DeMarvion Overshown, a 2023 draft pick, will pla

It’s time to close that chapter on the Cowboys Gallup-Cooper decision, which went about as badly as you could have imagined..

Let Go Gallup, Michael

It’s time to close that chapter on the Cowboys Gallup-Cooper decision, which went about as badly as you could have imagined.

After signing a five-year, $67.5 million contract extension two seasons ago, Gallup has caught 73 passes for 842 yards and six touchdowns.

Gallup recorded 66 catches, 1,107 receiving yards, and 6 touchdowns in only 2019 alone.

He hasn’t been the same since January 2022, to put it simply, due to an ACL injury. Cooper has excelled in the interim.

Dallas can’t keep waiting for Gallup to make a comeback at this point, especially because they can save $9 million if they let him go before June 1st.

Those funds are better off being allocated toward something other than a 400-yard receiver per season.

Still, Gallup exh

He has great connection with Dak Prescott and is well-versed in the offense. Conversely, what is the cost of him? Not in that way.

Exchange Sam Williams On Defense En

ibits flashes. Dallas is paying flashes more money than flashes are worth, which is the issue. After dismissing him, the front office could always bring him back on a less expensive, shorter-term contract.

On the defensive end Even after two seasons in the NFL, Sam Williams still occasionally gives the impression that he is the same high-potential, clumsy rookie that we saw in 2022.

During his first season, Williams only played a few snaps and was assessed six penalties, two of which were for personal fouls.

He racked up an incredible eight flags, four personal fouls, and eighty penalty yards this year. In each and every one of those categories, he led the defense.

The Cowboys team cannot afford for Williams to continue making the same mistakes into 2024 in a year when the head coach’s job will be in jeopardy.

Then, one could ask, why not just cut him? The reason is that, despite all of his infractions, Williams has occasionally displayed incredibly high potential, which organizations can find useful.

Dallas can add additional pass rushers this off-season, and they already have strong ones.

With the skill ahead of him, they are unable to give Wiliams a starting position, but many clubs can find an outside linebacker or defensive end to start him.

It is imperative that you utilize Williams to cover another gap and eliminate his penalties from the situation.

Allow Jayron Kearse to go.

Following lackluster seasons with the Lions and Vikings, defensive back Jayron Kearse was a tremendous discovery for the Cowboys in 2021.

After recording 101 tackles and two interceptions in his rookie season, Kearse was awarded a two-year, $10 million contract deal by Dallas.

But in the two years that have passed, Kearse’s tackle total has dropped, to 77 in 2022 and 72 in 2023. Both of those years saw a decline in his game-star totals.

It’s easy to notice on camera that the veteran safety will turn thirty before the new year begins. His sideline-to-sideline speed and explosiveness have decreased.

Kearse has an issue with penalties, as we discussed with Williams.

With six penalties, he was second among Cowboys defenders; two more were turned down. Of the eight, four involved 15-yard personal fouls.

That is really unacceptable, especially coming from a seasoned player who is nearing the end of his contract.

Dallas’ aging “big three” safeties—Hooker, Wilson, and Kearse—will eventually need to be replaced; Kearse will likely be the first to go.

In lieu of Tyler Biadasz
Center, another starter who is eligible for free agency, Since 2021, Tyler Biadasz has started 49 games for Dallas.

He even made a Pro Bowl in 2022. He has proven to be dependable and strong.

Dallas should move on because they can perform better in the field, not because Biadasz lacks skill.

With Terence Steele having a bad season, Zack Martin aging, and Tyron Smith also up for contract, the future of the Cowboys offensive line is uncertain.

Moving on from your starting center could be dangerous, but the risk will be worthwhile if Dallas can sign Smith to a new contract and select a high-potential center who can start right away.

In addition to saving money, letting Biadasz depart injects some youth into an offensive line that is trending younger.