4 players Cowboys could still sign or trade for to fill positional needs
During the NFL owner’s meetings last week, there were a few things we learned about the Dallas Cowboys’ future plans. Thanks to Jerry Jones, we learned about what positions they feel are a priority for this team in the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft. While the reports from Jerry weren’t all that groundbreaking, the more interesting news came from Stephen Jones, who said that the team still planned to be active in free agency in some capacity.
If that is the case, then there are quite a few free agents that could help the Cowboys. There are two free agents that the team could look at. One that provides the more physical style of defense they want on the defensive line, and the other a position flex along the offensive line. Both could be had for a very reasonable price, especially after the draft.
But, what if the front office decides that they would like to make trades using the draft capital they have? There are some players around the league that Dallas could secure if they feel there is better value to trade than reach for a player at a certain position. You’ll find two players here that Dallas could have some interest in based on their situations and if the price is right. We will take a look at all four.
A look at the two free agents the Cowboys could and should have interest in and two players they could trade for
4. Eddie Goldman, Defensive Tackle
Career Stats: 175 total tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 13 sacks
If Dallas is looking for a player who has had success in the past and is still young for the NFL, then Eddie Goldman is someone America’s Team could use on the interior of their defensive line. Goldman hasn’t had the greatest past few seasons after being such a dominant player from 2015 to 2018. This drop-off isn’t huge but it is enough to make teams second guess the decision, hence his availability still. The drop-off could be due to a needed change of scenery, but it could also be because of the change in defensive coordinator. Either way, he is someone the Cowboys should try to bring in for a look.
Stand up the double, and the second the C comes off, toss the RG into the back. Wow Eddie Goldman (91). pic.twitter.com/t4ZNCVyjVa
— Josh Cohen (@JCohen_NFL) August 30, 2021
Why the Cowboys? This defense needs a solid nose tackle with experience in causing problems in the running game. After what defensive coordinator Dan Quinn did in turning this defense around in just one season, I don’t doubt he can get Goldman’s career back on track. Currently, the Cowboys have been using Trysten Hill, Quinton Bohanna, and Carlos Watkins at the nose tackle spot and Goldman would be an upgrade over each of them.