2 ‘selectively aggressive’ moves Cowboys can make to instantly impact 2025 roster

The Dallas Cowboys have been very energetic as soon as free company kicked off in March. They’ve signed greater than 10 guys. Though they did not make any main strikes, they did make a couple of that might have an immediate impression, like edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. and linebacker Jack Sanborn, who will seemingly earn a contributing function.

With that being mentioned, Dallas nonetheless has holes on their roster that may be addressed earlier than the NFL draft and permit them to have some flexibility of their technique. Fortuitously, there are nonetheless some veterans on the open market that might are available and immediately be starters on the Cowboys. Let’s check out two specifically.

Keenan Allen, WR

CeeDee Lamb is without doubt one of the high broad receivers within the NFL. He is additionally the one weapon on the surface that the Cowboys can have full confidence in. Keenan Allen is lengthy within the tooth at 32 years outdated (can be 33 when the season begins), however he is nonetheless a dependable participant on the receiver place as he registered 70 receptions for 744 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2024 (was a Professional Bowler in 2023). He is very savvy and at all times finds a technique to get to open spots within the zone.

With a playmaker like Lamb on the alternative aspect drawing a lot consideration, Allen can present an ideal complement to him and provides quarterback Dak Prescott and reliable choice to maintain the chains shifting. There’s additionally the veteran presence within the locker room facet that Allen can present. Getting a participant of his caliber to be round youthful guys like Jalen Tolbert, Ryan Flournoy, and different inexperienced receivers can be useful.

Asante Samuel Jr., CB

With Trevon Diggs and his availability for the 2025 season up within the air and shedding Jourdan Lewis in free company, the Cowboys want one other cornerback. Samuel had a shoulder harm that restricted him to simply 4 video games in 2024. Nevertheless, with the Cowboys being very frugal with regards to spending, that may work of their favor as they are going to seemingly get him for cheaper with the harm considerations.

Samuel has been an excellent NFL nook when he is on the sector. He racked up six interceptions and 35 cross breakups throughout his first three seasons within the league. Bringing him on the roster would give the Cowboys one other high quality participant on the cornerback place, and it could additionally enable them to be extra cautious with Diggs and his return.

One other key level with regard to Allen and Samuel is that they would not hinder the Cowboys from addressing both place within the draft. The truth is, it could really give them two starters for 2025 and provides youthful gamers the chance to develop as an alternative of getting to play proper out of the gate like most draft picks in Dallas must do.