4 moves Cowboys must make to reach next year's Super Bowl

Following (another) disappointing end to the season, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones promised the team would be "all-in" this offseason as they aim to get back to the Super Bowl. Fans are understandably skeptical since Jones has often spoken of the lengths he will go but his son Stephen Jones typically steps in and has a more reserved approach.

Of course, Jerry isn't getting any younger and he still has the final say as the owner, so perhaps this is the year he returns to the gambling ways. I mean, he's already turned the clock back with the hiring of Mike Zimmer, so maybe they really will start going for the home run moves in free agency.

If so, they could look to one of these four big-name free agents who would not only fill major holes but could also increase the team's chances of making a Super Bowl run in 2024.

4. Sign LB Jerome Baker

Leighton Vander Esch had turned into a solid linebacker for the Cowboys before another neck injury ended his season. Now, there are rumors his career could be done, and considering how many problems he's had with his neck, that's probably the right call.

For Dallas, that leaves a major hole at the position. Markquese Bell moved from safety to linebacker in 2023 and while he played well, the defense was too susceptible to the run and has to get a more traditional linebacker opposite Damone Clark.

One option would be Jerome Baker, a former third-round pick from Ohio State. Baker has spent the past six seasons with the Miami Dolphins and has 587 tackles, 22.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, and five picks. He would be an upgrade in run defense over Bell but is still no liability in coverage. Throw in his ability to rush the passer and he would be a versatile weapon for Zimmer to employ.