3. Chuma Edoga, OT
Re-signing Edoga was among the Cowboys' handful of moves in 2024 free agency. It was viewed as a safe signing, but Edoga's season was derailed by a toe injury suffered in training camp.
A former third-round pick of the Jets, Edoga didn't make his season debut until Week 10. Much to the chagrin of Cowboys fans, Tyler Guyton was in and out of the starting lineup over the final two months of the year, so Edoga wound up starting four games.
Much like last season, Edoga's play left a lot to be desired. His 52.5 PFF player grade ranked 106th out of 138 qualified offensive tackles, per PFF, while his 50.5 pass-blocking grade ranked 105th. He allowed two sacks, seven pressures and three quarterback hits.
Not terrible numbers by any stretch, but it would behoove Dallas to promote 2023 fifth-round pick Asim Richards to the swing tackle role. Richards flashed some good stuff in year two playing almost exclusively left tackle, but a high-ankle sprain put him on injured reserve just as Edoga made his way back.
2. Dalvin Cook, RB
This spot was reserved for Ezekiel Elliott, but the Cowboys granted Elliott his release last week after he requested it hoping to sign with a contender before the playoffs. While there is still time for Elliott to find a new home, he went unclaimed on waivers so he's free to sign with any team.
Cook, though, is a fitting replacement.
Cowboys fans were so desperate once upon a time to inject life into the rushing attack that they clamored for Cook's promotion from the practice squad. That finally happened in Week 9, which is ironically when Elliott was effectively suspended one game for missing a team meeting.
The Cook experiment went as many thought it would. He was active for two games and tallied 20 rushing yards on eight carries (2.5 yards per carry). He posted a lowly 49.5 rushing grade and didn't force a single missed tackle, which is exactly why Cowboys fans were against the signing in the first place.
All eight of Cook's carries should have went to Rico Dowdle. The experiment was a complete waste of time. Of course, we told you that in the offseason when it was first reported that Dallas had interest in Cook.