The Dallas Cowboys faced scrutiny after having $37.6 million in cap space and making budget-friendly choices during their free agency run. This article examines each of their transactions and grades them individually.

New Acquisitions

1. Javonte Williams

   • Grade: B-
   • Contract: One year, $3 million with $1 million guaranteed
   • Dallas signed Williams as a replacement for Dowdle; however, his recovery from injury raises concerns.

2. Miles Sanders

   • Grade: B-
   • Contract: One year, $1.337 million with $167,500 guaranteed
   • A low-cost rotational back coming off a disappointing season.

3. Parris Campbell

   • Grade: C
   • Contract: One year, financial terms not disclosed
   • Campbell struggled with injuries; likely viewed as a camp body.

4. Robert Jones

   • Grade: B
   • Contract: One year, $3.75 million with $3 million guaranteed
   • A swing offensive lineman expected to provide valuable depth.

5. Dante Fowler

   • Grade: A
   • Contract: One year, $8 million
   • A significant addition at edge rusher who can lead the defense.

6. Payton Turner

   • Grade: B+
   • Contract: One year, $2.5 million with $2 million guaranteed
   • Turner has potential but needs to prove himself next to established players.

7. Solomon Thomas

   • Grade: B
   • Contract: Two years, $6 million with $3 million guaranteed
   • Adds much-needed talent to the defensive line.

8. Jack Sanborn

   • Grade: B+
   • Contract: One year, financial terms not disclosed
   • Offers experience in the linebacker corps, competing for a starting role.

9. Kenneth Murray

   • Grade: C+
   • Contract: Two years, $15.5 million
   • Needs to secure a spot after being traded.

10. Kaiir Elam

    • Grade: C
    • Contract: Final year of rookie deal
    • A promising cornerback requiring further development.

Re-signings

1. Osa Odighizuwa

   • Grade: A+
   • Contract: Four years, $80 million
   • A cornerstone player on the defense, showing exceptional performance.

2. C.J. Goodwin

   • Grade: C+
   • Contract: One year, $1.4 million
   • A key special teams player known for leadership.

3. Bryan Anger

   • Grade: B+
   • Contract: Two years, terms undisclosed
   • A solid punter crucial for the special teams unit.

4. Trent Sieg

   • Grade: B+
   • Contract: Three years, $4.45 million
   • Ensures continuity at long snapper and helps with locker room morale.

Overall Analysis

The Cowboys have not made questionable moves but their inactivity in critical positions hinders their overall rating. Without re-signing Parsons, they may experience difficulties as other key players’ contracts become due. They still need to bolster their wide receiver and cornerback positions before heading into the NFL Draft.