Dallas Cowboys fans are very much still invested in salvaging the 2026 season, especially on the heels of the New York Giants' loss on Thursday Night Football against the Washington Commanders. With a Week 10 win over the San Francisco 49ers, the Cowboys will match the Giants' win total
But it's never too early to take a look at the offseason; the roster-building equation is being solved year-round.
So, with that in mind, let's take a look at Dallas' loaded 2027 free agent class, as they attempt to fit all of these talented players under a tricky salary cap situation. We've provided five key players to re-sign, but also five notable names that Jerry Jones should let walk in the spring.
5 players on expiring contracts the Raiders should re-sign
1. Otito Ogbonnia
Ogbonnia has been a great run defender for the Cowboys this season, and if he's not too expensive, Dallas should bring him back. He may very well be one of the only cost-controlled options available with the ability to impact the game, so if the two sides see eye to eye, this is a no-brainer.
2. Joey Porter Jr.
I know that Porter Jr. has been dealing with some injuries. I know that there's a reason that the Steelers did not want to extend him. But Dallas has very little in the way of proven talent in the cornerback room, so if they can swing it financially, Porter Jr. should be a priority.
3. Tyler Goodson
Goodson has been a revelation in the running back room for the Cowboys, and he should be coveted by this staff and front office during the offseason. The good thing about Goodson is that he won't be expensive, so he should be a target to re-sign if he recovers from his knee injury well enough.
4. Elijah Garcia
If Kenny Clark is a cap casualty this offseason, which he should be, then Dallas would be wise to also bring back Garcia. He's been a breakout player for the Cowboys' defense and one of the only bright spots, so he is also an obvious choice to bring back on what will be a cheap deal.
5. George Pickens
This offense needs Pickens at his peak if Dallas ever wants to win a Super Bowl. Seriously. It will be tricky once again, and it could get ugly with the franchise tag situation, but whatever it takes to keep Pickens in a Cowboys uniform, I would sign up for it.
5 notable players in contract years that Dallas should let walk in March
1. DeMarvion Overshown
Overshown simply cannot stay healthy, to the point that it would be crazy for Dallas to sign him to any kind of lucrative deal. On a cheap contract, the Cowboys could justify it, but there would need to be very low guarantees and high incentives. As talented as Overshown is, he hasn't been available.
2. Broderick Jones
It may sound crazy to punt on Jones after sending a draft pick for him just a few months ago, but Terence Steele and Tyler Guyton have both performed well this year, so they don't need quite as much insurance as they did in the past. And Jones will probably want a chance to start elsewhere.
3. T.J. Bass
Dallas was lucky that Bass re-signed this past offseason, and it is unlikely that it will happen again. Plus, he looked like he had regressed at the beginning of the year when filling in for Tyler Smith, so perhaps the Cowboys can find a perfect marriage with someone who wants to be here for cheap.
4. Cobie Durant
Durant has played well this year, but if Dallas wants to re-sign Porter Jr., it only has so many spots at the table in the cornerback room. And it can only tie up so much money at the position. With Shavon Revel Jr. and Devin Moore on rookie deals and DaRon Bland costing a fortune, Durant may be gone.
5. Malik Hooker
Hooker has long been a solid to very good member of the Cowboys' secondary, but with a hopefully healthy Jalen Thompson back and P.J. Locke a bit younger and more acquainted with Christian Parker, perhaps Dallas lets the aging veteran walk to bring some of its youth along.
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