dallas cowboys offensive tackle Chuuma Edga After one season with the organization, he signed a new contract to remain in DFW. according to To Michael Gerken. Edoga, who played in all 17 regular season games in various positions for Dallas, started six games in 2023, the second-most in his five-year NFL career. He played with the Cowboys on a one-year contract worth $1.23 million and is currently on a veteran salary benefits contract with a “substantial amount of guarantees.”
Edga is a former third-round pick. University of Southern California. The New York Jets acquired him in the 2019 NFL Draft. He was in and out of the lineup during his first three years in New York, appearing in 23 games during that time. After the Jets released him, the Atlanta Falcons picked him up. Edga appeared in two games for the team in 2022. Edga played left guard for the Falcons before suffering a knee injury late in the season.
Edga is only 26 years old and was a solid option as a flex tackle for Dallas this season.We also received great contributions from new players. TJ basesimilarly Asim Richards.The offensive line as a unit allowed 36 sacks to quarterbacks. duck prescott In 2023, despite suffering various injuries.
Signing backup linemen has become even more important since the start of the league's new year. They need all the depth they can get, considering the team let starting pitchers Tyron Smith and Tyler Biadasz walk to new contracts elsewhere.
2024 NFL Offseason, Free Agency Details
The NFL's 2024 calendar year begins March 13 at 4:00 PM ET. At that point, his contract through 2023 officially ends and these players become free agents. Prior to the start of free agency, teams will have the opportunity to name one franchise or transition tag player from February 20th at 4pm ET until March 5th. Teams can enter legal negotiations from March 11th to March 13th. The affected players will become unrestricted free agents.
In addition to NFL free agency, the new year also marks the beginning of all trades officially made by the league office. April 19th is the deadline for restricted free agents to receive offer sheets. The April 24 deadline for teams to play restricted free agents provides a seat hit. Following the restricted free agency deadline, the 2024 NFL Draft will be held from April 25-27.
