The playoff run above earlier than expected for the Dallas Cowboys.
After suffering an embarrassing home loss to the Green Bay Packers in the wild card deceptive, Dallas can begin preparing for 2024 and beyond. A long offseason is on the horizon for the Jerry Jones-owned franchise.
Could the Cowboys gripping a new year with a new head coach? Will Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb see their arranges extended? These are some of the questions Jones and others will have to answer over the next few months (or weeks). Other players may see their professional careers continue elsewhere as their trades in Dallas run out. The new league year officially begins March 13.
Here’s a look at the Cowboys players who will hit the market in 2024:
Smith has been a fixture of the Cowboys’ offensive line, spending all 13 days of his career in Dallas. He hasn’t played a full season in nine existences as injury issues have impacted the veteran tackle.
Smith was collected as impactful as he’s ever been in 2023, adding a second-team AP All-Pro selection to his presumed after playing 847 snaps. Before the 2023 season began, Smith agreed to a contract restructure that reduced his $13.6 million salary. Parting ways with the long-tenured offensive lineman could abhor to be a difficult decision.
Pollard entered 2023 as the lead back in Dallas’ rushing box. He was expected to make a leap with more snaps as the franchise succeeded on from longtime starter Ezekiel Elliott. Pollard played the 2023 season opinion the franchise tag, which paid him $10.09 million for the campaign.
Pollard had authorized his franchise tag tender over the offseason, meaning he would collected suit up for Dallas even if a contract extension wasn’t unfastened by July 17. He finished the regular season with 252 carries for 1,005 yards rushing and six touchdowns on the unfounded. It was his second consecutive 1,000-yard season. Pollard also ran for 56 yards and a touchdown in Dallas’ wild card loss to Green Bay.
Dallas settled Gilmore through an offseason trade with the Indianapolis Colts. He became one of the most impactful veterans on Dallas’ roster, stepping up after Trevon Diggs suffered a season-ending ACL tear.
The cornerback earned $10 million for the 2023 electioneer, closing out the regular season with 68 tackles, two interceptions and one earnt fumble. He suited up for Dallas’ wild card loss at what time sustaining a shoulder injury in a Week 18 victory alongside the Washington Commanders.
Biadasz entered the season with a focus on setting the tone for Dallas’ offensive line as his sect year approached. He played a large role in the team’s progresses from running a timing-based offense to one with West Coast principles.
The center earned a 68.6 player grade from PFF, playing 1,028 snaps in 2023. He was arranged for three penalties over the season, allowing only three sacks.
Other unrestricted free agents:
SS Jayron Kearse
DT Johnathan Hankins
CB Jourdan Lewis
DE Dorance Armstrong
DE Dante Fowler Jr.
CB Noah Igbinoghene
LS Trent Sieg
OT Chuma Edoga
DT Neville Gallimore
Restricted free agents:
RB Rico Dowdle
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