The Cowboys’ owner, Jerry Jones, has stated that the team is “all-in” for 2024 and has chosen to keep Mike McCarthy on the team for one more season in an attempt to see if he can lead the talented group past the opening round of the playoffs and perhaps even to the Super Bowl, which Jones has high hopes for.
However, Jones and the Cowboys brass made very few modest moves as free agents to try to make up for the talent the team lost from last year’s squad. Releasing running back Ezekiel Elliott was the most noteworthy move, as the team’s running back room is worrisome.
CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys have not yet reached a contract extension; he is anticipated to abstain from all club activities until he signs a new agreement. Dallas made the strange decision to withhold a contract extension from Dak Prescott, which would have freed up salary room for the team to sign additional players. Rather, Jones stated that he and Prescott have reached a consensus for the Cowboys’ starting quarterback to serve out the remaining year of his current deal, giving him leeway to potentially leave after the 2024 campaign.
Following an incredible regular season in which Dallas finished 12-5 and won the NFC East, giving them home field advantage in the opening round of the playoffs, the Cowboys were outclassed by a youthful, talented Green Bay Packers squad.
One of the best defenses in the league was unable to stop the run at any point, making rookie quarterback Jordan Love resemble Patrick Mahomes. Dak Prescott and the offense faltered, which was unusual for 2023, and the game was lost.
Prescott finished what was likely his best regular season ever and was considered for NFL MVP this season. With the youngest roster in the NFL and a starting quarterback in his rookie year, the Green Bay Packers were favored by two points going into their wildcard round battle against the Dallas Cowboys.
Prescott finished the 2023 NFL regular season ranked among the top five in a number of important passing metrics. Prior to facing the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in the playoffs, he had accumulated 4,516 yards (3rd), 36 touchdowns (1st), 9 interceptions, and a QB rating of 72.5 (2nd).
After finding the ideal rapport, Prescott and CeeDee Lamb became perhaps the best QB/WR combination in the league.
The Dallas Cowboys featured a defense that concluded the season rated fifth in the NFL, which went along with an explosive offense led by Dak Prescott that averaged 389 yards and 30 points per game and finished with 77 touchdowns in the regular season.
The Cowboys are under greater pressure than ever heading into 2024, and it appears like they will need to add a big addition if they hope to compete this season.
Steelers RB is expected to be traded to the Dallas Cowboys. Najee Harris
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Najee Harris with their 24th overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft following his outstanding campaign with the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he ran for 1,466 yards and 26 touchdowns in 13 games.
Being one of the most dependable ball carriers in the AFC, he had four consecutive seasons with 1,000 yards or more in Pittsburgh.
After Tony Pollard signed with the Tennessee Titans after rushing for over 1,000 yards, the Cowboys’ running back room was in disarray. However, there have been rumors that the Cowboys might be willing to give up future assets in a trade for Harris, a younger running back, ever since they surprised many by not selecting a running back in the 2024 NFL Draft. FanSided’s John Buhler floated the possibility that Harris could be an option for the Cowboys, who currently have newly-signed (and returning) Ezekiel Elliott as their starting quarterback.
“Now that the 2024 NFL Draft is safely behind us, the Steelers may only need to acquire Harris with their fourth-round pick in the upcoming draft in order for the financial situation to make sense,” says Buhler. “The Cowboys would have to pay a small premium to close the deal, but the difference in average projected salary (APY) is really only $300,000. I understand that Jaylen Warren might eventually take Harris’ spot, but the Steelers are making me wonder.
Whether or when Dallas decides to move on Harris will be intriguing to watch.
a historic offseason with a ton of decisions that might drastically alter the franchise.
The Cowboys’ owner, Jerry Jones, has stated that the team is “all-in” for 2024 and has chosen to keep Mike McCarthy on the team for one more season in an attempt to see if he can lead the talented group past the opening round of the playoffs and perhaps even to the Super Bowl, which Jones has high hopes for.
However, Jones and the Cowboys brass made very few modest moves as free agents to try to make up for the talent the team lost from last year’s squad. Releasing running back Ezekiel Elliott was the most noteworthy move, as the team’s running back room is worrisome.
CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys have not yet reached a contract extension; he is anticipated to abstain from all club activities until he signs a new agreement. Dallas made the strange decision to withhold a contract extension from Dak Prescott, which would have freed up salary room for the team to sign additional players. Rather, Jones stated that he and Prescott have reached a consensus for the Cowboys’ starting quarterback to serve out the remaining year of his current deal, giving him leeway to potentially leave after the 2024 campaign.
Following an incredible regular season in which Dallas finished 12-5 and won the NFC East, giving them home field advantage in the opening round of the playoffs, the Cowboys were outclassed by a youthful, talented Green Bay Packers squad.
One of the best defenses in the league was unable to stop the run at any point, making rookie quarterback Jordan Love resemble Patrick Mahomes. Dak Prescott and the offense faltered, which was unusual for 2023, and the game was lost.
Prescott finished what was likely his best regular season ever and was considered for NFL MVP this season. With the youngest roster in the NFL and a starting quarterback in his rookie year, the Green Bay Packers were favored by two points going into their wildcard round battle against the Dallas Cowboys.
Prescott finished the 2023 NFL regular season ranked among the top five in a number of important passing metrics. Prior to facing the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in the playoffs, he had accumulated 4,516 yards (3rd), 36 touchdowns (1st), 9 interceptions, and a QB rating of 72.5 (2nd).
After finding the ideal rapport, Prescott and CeeDee Lamb became perhaps the best QB/WR combination in the league.
The Dallas Cowboys featured a defense that concluded the season rated fifth in the NFL, which went along with an explosive offense led by Dak Prescott that averaged 389 yards and 30 points per game and finished with 77 touchdowns in the regular season.
The Cowboys are under greater pressure than ever heading into 2024, and it appears like they will need to add a big addition if they hope to compete this season.
Steelers RB is expected to be traded to the Dallas Cowboys. Najee Harris
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Najee Harris with their 24th overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft following his outstanding campaign with the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he ran for 1,466 yards and 26 touchdowns in 13 games.
Being one of the most dependable ball carriers in the AFC, he had four consecutive seasons with 1,000 yards or more in Pittsburgh.
Running back Ezekiel Elliott, who is now a veteran, recently inked a contract with the Dallas Cowboys for a second term. This came after Tony Pollard, who had over 1,000 yards of rushes, inked a contract with the Tennessee Titans, leaving the Cowboys’ running back room in disarray.
Following the shocking decision by many fans to not select a running back in the 2024 NFL Draft, rumors have been circulating that the Cowboys might be prepared to part with future assets in exchange for Harris, the younger running back.
John Buhler of FanSided suggested that Harris would be a possibility for the Dallas Cowboys, whose starting line-up now includes the recently signed and returning Ezekiell Elliott.
“Now that the 2024 NFL Draft is safely behind us, the Steelers may only need to acquire Harris with their fourth-round pick in the upcoming draft in order for the financial situation to make sense,” says Buhler. “The Cowboys would have to pay a small premium to close the deal, but the difference in average projected salary (APY) is really only $300,000. I understand that Jaylen Warren might eventually take Harris’ spot, but the Steelers are making me wonder.
Whether or when Dallas decides to move on Harris will be intriguing to watch.
