In the build-up to the draft, many saw a skill position addition (in particular a wide receiver) as a logical move for the Cowboys. Dallas ultimately went the offensive line route on Thursday, however, selecting Alabama guard Tyler Booker 12th overall.
In the end, the Cowboys did not make any receiver additions over the course of the draft. As a result, attention will once again turn to the team’s efforts aimed at bolstering the position. Finding a complementary option to CeeDee Lamb was known to be a priority before the draft, and that remains the case at this point.
“It was definitely a big time thought,” owner Jerry Jones said when asked about adding at the receiver spot in relation to a “substantive trade” Dallas discussed recently (via the team’s website). “The train has not left the station if improvement is needed from what we’ve got on campus.”
In addition to Lamb, the Cowboys have 2024 trade acquisition Jonathan Mingo in the fold at the WR position. The 24-year-old made just five scoreless catches with Dallas last season, but a larger snap share than the one he handed upon arrival (29%) could be in store for next season. The Cowboys also have Jalen Tolbert, Parris Campbell, Ryan Flournoy and Jalen Brooks on the depth chart as things stand. Returner KaVontae Turpin – who logged over 300 offensive snaps last season – could also see his workload continue to increase in 2025.
The Cowboys entered Monday with $37.66MM in cap space, so they have plenty of financial flexibility to add a veteran. The free agent pool includes Amari Cooper, although no signs of a reunion being contemplated have emerged yet. As Jones noted, a trade acquisition could also be on the table as teams sort out their post-draft depth charts.
Why not sign Keenan Allen?
Because he’s already said he’s only open to either playing in Chicago another year or home in LA
Jerry’s all in move this year is going to be Kadarius Toney
Dez Bryant: “Hey Jerry, I’m in the best shape of my life and ready to return to Dallas and lead the Cowboys to glory”.
Jerry should sign all former jersey #’s that wore 88’s who played for Dallas.
Jerrah is the only person who can’t see the Cowboys need a rebuild, not a tune-up.
Top 5 salaries for QB, WR, & soon Micah. Still well below .500.
Luther Burden III for Micah Parsons straight up. Who says no?
This owner is a clown just like his friend the president.