BREAKING NEWS: Cowboys to see Tyron Smith enter free agency in……

The Dallas Cowboys are set to enter free agency on March 13, with 16 players, including starting left tackle Tyron Smith, who has been with the team for 13 seasons. Smith’s health and availability will be a key consideration as the offseason begins. Tony Pollard, who signed a $10.09 million deal last season, will be a key player for the Cowboys. The team will decide whether to put him back on the franchise tag for one more season or sign him to a short-term deal. Stephon Gilmore, a veteran cornerback, was traded for Trevon Diggs, who was injured during the season. The Cowboys will also welcome back Diggs and first-team All-Pro DaRon Bland next season.

Jourdan Lewis, Dorance Armstrong, Jayron Kearse, Dante Fowler Jr., Noah Igbinoghene, and Jonathan Hankins are all set to join the Dallas Cowboys in free agency for 2024. Lewis, who has been with the team for seven seasons, could potentially be the team’s only cornerback in 2024. Armstrong, the second-leading sack-getter, is expected to receive a significant contract this offseason. Kearse’s free agency is also intriguing due to the Cowboys’ recent downturn and the potential departure of Dan Quinn. Fowler Jr., a rotational pass rusher, has only four sacks this season. Igbinoghene, a cornerback, was traded before the season began and became inactive. Hankins, a veteran defensive tackle, could provide short-term relief but could also be sought for long-term help.

Trent Sieg, a consistent long snapper, is due for free agency after one season with special teams coordinator John Fassel’s unit. Chuma Edoga provided consistent offensive line depth in 2023, but a rough outing against Miami soured his first season in Dallas. The Cowboys may attack offensive line options in the draft, but Edoga could return for training camp. Neville Gallimore’s expiring rookie deal affects his potential future in Dallas. Rico Dowdle, who served as the complementary back to Tony Pollard in 2023, has expiring rookie deals.