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5 high-priced free agents the Cowboys shouldn’t be afraid to sign

By Terence Watson

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: Javon Hargrave #97 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a play against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: Javon Hargrave #97 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a play against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 30: Javon Hargrave #97 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field on October 30, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 30: Javon Hargrave #97 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field on October 30, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Javon Hargrave, Defensive Tackle

Projected Contract: 3 yrs — $18.33m avg/yr$36m guaranteed, $55m total

If the Cowboys want to stop the run, they must stop penny-pinching and spend money on a worthwhile defensive tackle. With DaRon Payne being franchise tagged by the Commanders, Hargrave is the next best option.

Dallas has seen firsthand how much of a game-wrecker he can be during his time with the Eagles, and if you have a chance to upgrade at defensive tackle while at the same time weakening your biggest divisional threat you take it. Hargrave’s size and quickness off the snap is something the Cowboys haven’t really seen since they had Jay Ratliff on the roster.

It’s time to finally use their resources to shore up the weakest area of this defense and turn it into a strength with a player of Hargrave’s caliber.

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