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8 cheap NFL free agents that make sense for the Cowboys in 2022

By Terence Watson

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 24: Tre'Quan Smith #10 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after scoring a 10 yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees #9 against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter in the game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on November 24, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 24: Tre'Quan Smith #10 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after scoring a 10 yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees #9 against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter in the game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on November 24, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
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Cowboys, Mo Alie-Cox
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – NOVEMBER 04: Mo Alie-Cox #81 of the Indianapolis Colts runs the ball during the game against the New York Jets at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 4, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

7. Mo Alie-Cox, Indianapolis Colts, Tight End

Career Stats: 70 receptions, 936 receiving yards, 13.4 yards per reception, 8 touchdowns

Despite the controversial decision to franchise tag tight end Dalton Schultz, the team still needs depth at tight end. They clearly like what they’ve seen from Sean McKeon given he got a chance to make some plays in games last season. But with Blake Jarwin getting cut by Dallas, the Cowboys need another player at the position.

Alie-Cox could be a player the Cowboys look at thanks in part to his blocking ability in the running game. The team has long struggled with tight ends who also have blocking talent. The Colt’s basketball background gives him a different kind of athleticism and means he is still learning the position. With the lack of pass-catching production and his status as a transitional player, teams could be reluctant to sign him away from Indy. But that doesn’t mean he lacks potential.

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