FRISCO – The Dallas Cowboys have 16 players scheduled to become free agents as the NFL's new year begins on March 13th. When legal tampering begins on March 11, all 16 unrestricted free agents will be eligible to receive offers from any team.
Who's on the open market? Left tackle Tyron Smith, running back Tony Pollard, cornerback Stephon Gilmore, cornerback Jordan Lewis, edge rusher Dorrance Armstrong, center ’s Tyler Biadasch…to name a few.
That means Dallas has a lot of work to do to reshape its roster under coach Mike McCarthy and hopes to be a title contender in his fourth year with quarterback Dak Prescott.
Across the league, quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive tackle Chris Jones are two of the hottest players post-free agency. Who would be the best fit for the Cowboys? Linebacker Frankie Lube is a name that continues to be linked to Dallas.
“Luv will fill a hole on the Cowboys' linebacker roster and help the team's questionable run defense,” Sports Illustrated wrote in its list of players teams should sign this offseason. ing.
The big-bodied linebacker (6-3, 236 games) played in all 17 games for the Carolina Panthers last season, totaling 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, 10 lost tackles and 11. He had a quarterback hit and had 125 total tackles.
His big presence will fit well into new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer's plans to strengthen the linebacker unit.
Luv's market value is said to be $11.2 million, which could be too much for Dallas to spend in free agency, even for a versatile, big-bodied linebacker. The Cowboys have historically not been big spenders on NFL free agents.
Additionally, many of Dallas' moves will depend on what happens over the next nine days with Prescott's signing.
But never say never…Luvu with Micah Parsons would be a dangerous duo.
