A realistic look ahead to the Dallas Cowboys’ free agency

I will absolutely shocked if two of those three top 100 draft picks are not used to bolster the offensive line and receiving group. Even so, Dallas needs to address depth at both spots in free agency.

While crafting this article, news dropped that receiver Michael Gallup is coming back for five years and $62.5M. That includes $27M in guaranteed money along with a $10M signing bonus.

Bringing Gallup back makes sense, and while you have to consider his past health issues, including coming off an ACL tear, the structure of this deal looks team-friendly as well. With Dallas making this move, however, you can likely forget about getting Cedrick Wilson back now, who is apparently expecting to land somewhere in the $7-9M range.

With CeeDee Lamb, Gallup, and a top 100 pick, I feel like another receiver is necessary. I’m not convinced that second-year receiver Simi Fehoko is ready to fill that void, so don’t be shocked if the Cowboys kick some tires and offer a one-year deal in the $4-5M range for veterans like Emmanuel Sanders, Allen Lazard, or Tre’Quan Smith.

Along the offensive line, only All-Pro right guard Zack Martin is a lock to return to his same position in 2022. Left tackle Tyron Smith, right tackle Terence Steele, and center Tyler Biadasz are in the mix as starters, but improvements are necessary.

A first or second-round selection in the draft is all but certain, but don’t be shocked if Dallas spends a little money here to add veteran depth. One name that may be slightly under the radar and a “Cowboys-esque” signing would be former Colts guard Mark Glowinski.

Many feel he’s likely out of Indianapolis but still can be a productive starter. His tenacity as a run blocker would be a welcome sight for this run game, while his average yearly salary should be in the neighborhood of $6M per year. At 30 years of age, a nice three-year, $20M deal could get Dallas some much-needed experience and depth.