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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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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 03: Takkarist McKinley #55 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a play in the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 3, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 03: Takkarist McKinley #55 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a play in the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 3, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /

2. Takkarist McKinley, Cleveland Browns, Defensive End

Career Stats: 97 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 20 sacks, 2 passes defended, 3 forced fumbles

McKinley is a familiar free agent for the Cowboys and Dan Quinn. McKinley was drafted by Quinn during his time as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. Last year, the team brought over guys like Damontae Kazee and Keanu Neal to stay with Quinn. Could they bring over another Quinn player again?

The biggest issue with McKinley is his injury history. However, depending on what Dallas decides to do with DeMarcus Lawrence and free agents Randy Gregory and Dorance Armstrong, McKinley could be a player at the top of the team’s list of free agent edge rushers. If the team ends up keeping two of those names, the Brown would provide nice depth for the Cowboys who have constantly dealt with injuries at the position the past few seasons. His experience in Quinn’s defense is also a plus as he would be able to immediately come in and make an impact.

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