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Dallas Cowboys: Five potential cheap free agent options

By Steven Mullenax

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 01: Mario Williams #94 of the Miami Dolphins looks on during a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on September 1, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 01: Mario Williams #94 of the Miami Dolphins looks on during a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on September 1, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 17: Inside linebacker Daryl Washington #58 of the Arizona Cardinals reacts during the NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 17, 2013 in Glendale, Arizona. The Seahawks defeated the Cardinals 34-22. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 17: Inside linebacker Daryl Washington #58 of the Arizona Cardinals reacts during the NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 17, 2013 in Glendale, Arizona. The Seahawks defeated the Cardinals 34-22. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Daryl Washington, Linebacker

Daryl Washington is a name that should be familiar to fans of the Dallas Cowboys. This offseason, Washington’s name has appeared in connection with the Cowboys as a possible landing spot for the once talented pass rusher.

A native of Dallas, the last time the 30-year old played in the NFL was 2013. That was due to a three-year suspension for multiple violations of the league’s substance abuse policy. But the NFL surprisingly reinstated Washington in late April and the talented defender claims to have spent that time rehabilitating his life.

The former Arizona Cardinal, who was a Pro Bowler in 2012 after posting 134 tackles and 9.0 sacks, is just looking for an opportunity to prove himself. And he’d love to do so with the Cowboys as he currently lives just four miles from AT&T Stadium.

The biggest area of weakness in Dallas for some time has been pass rush. And currently, the Cowboys have a lot of unproven players at the right defensive end position. Adding a veteran like Washington could help bolster what is a very young unit.

As for his past transgressions, the Cowboys have been known to be an organization that is willing to take a chance on an at-risk player on a case-by-case basis. And there are reports Dallas is doing their homework on Washington, so there is at least some interest on both sides.

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