The Dallas Cowboys are one of the teams to watch as the NFL free agency period approaches.
We know the team needs reinforcements to advance in the playoffs, but with the potential departure of Tyron Smith, coupled with the contract situations of Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, the free It seems that they are not willing to invest heavily in the agent market. It's difficult to read “Cowboy” these days.
Where the Cowboys need to improve is defensively, more specifically along the defensive line and at linebacker. Dallas' kryptonite in 2023 stemmed that flow, and ultimately it was what propelled them toward their third straight playoff berth.
PFF came up with a nice little project to select the “perfect” free agent for each team. As for Dallas, Indianapolis Colts defensive line star Grover Stewart is coming to The Star.
“Dallas has some decisions to make regarding Dak Prescott and Michael Gallup before looking for outside reinforcements,” PFF wrote. “It's going to be interesting to see where the Cowboys' priorities are because they have some needs on both sides of the ball. A need to improve their run defense, which has often let them down in big spots.” “Indianapolis' Glover Stewart should be on the Cowboys.” He was on the radar after posting a career-high 77.3 points per game in 2023. ”
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I know nothing is perfect, but Stewart could be a good addition to Mike Zimmer's defense.
Stewart signed a three-year, $30.1 million deal with the Colts in 2020, so one would imagine he would be looking for something similar, if not more, during this free agency period.
A playmaker on the defensive line who excels at stopping the run, Stewart is a beast in the middle of the defense. His 6-4, 314-pound frame means he can fill in and fill in running lanes, which could lead to cleanups for Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence. Last season, that statue-like player unfortunately went missing.
It's unclear whether Dallas will take any free agent players (history suggests otherwise), and as PFF notes, they'll have more pressing issues to consider, such as Dak Prescott's contract. need to be resolved first.
But if the Cowboys have genuine ambitions to reach at least the NFC Championship Game in 2024, they can't just sit back and look to the free agent bargain shop.
If the team does what it has to do to acquire the type of player it desperately needs, acquiring Glover Stewart could theoretically solve one of the biggest problems that has plagued Dallas' defense for years. may help solve the problem.
