Five Dallas Cowboys Free Agents: Keep or Let Walk?

Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Cowboys safety Barry Church (42) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Vikings 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Cowboys safety Barry Church (42) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Vikings 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 26, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys strong safety Barry Church (42) before the game against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys strong safety Barry Church (42) before the game against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Barry Church, Safety

Age: 27 – 2016 Cap Hit: $4,750,000

Church is coming off his best season as a Cowboy, leading the team in interceptions and coming in third with 61 tackles despite missing four games with an injury.

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On a team hurting for defensive playmakers, he was a solid one behind Sean Lee.

While Church is not a cover safety, he’s capable of making plays in other ways on the field on a defense that’s always hurting for turnovers.

While he will never be Ed Reed, he is a valuable player on a defense that can use whatever secondary help it can get.

Look for the Cowboys and Church to find a way to get a deal done, and likely for a good price for the team.

Safety’s don’t draw the big spenders, and while Church had value this past season in Dallas, he’s not in the top-tier of free agents and likely won’t draw a big offer elsewhere.

Look for number 42 to be back in the defensive backfield in 2017.

Verdict: Re-Sign