The Cowboys will be players in free agency, and the list of targets has grown.
The Dallas Cowboys have the financial ammunition to go free agency shopping, and for most, going big is the only way Jerry Jones and the front office can go.
And while the headline writers will love someone like Trey Hendrickson or Devin Lloyd, who are key players at positions of need that Dallas could sign. Both are expensive.
I'm on board with either or both coming to The Star, but we also know that the Cowboys can't use all of their cap space on a select few players.
Plus, they can't all be top-tier guys.
Some have to be good, starting-caliber players.
And it is here where things get interesting regarding who Dallas could go after.
Sports Illustrated's Eva Geitheim named the top notable free agency cuts, and also named their potential landing spots.
And when it comes to two of them, the Cowboys are named.
One is New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke:
"The Giants released linebacker and captain Bobby Okereke this week after three seasons in New York," Geitheim wrote. "Okereke totaled 143 tackles, one sack and two picks in 2025, but will be looking for his third team this offseason."
The other is Buffalo Bills corner, Taron Johnson:
"Taron Johnson was one of several players the Bills cut on Friday, including wide receiver Curtis Samuel, corner Dane Jackson and safety Taylor Rapp," Geitheim wrote. "A former fourth-round pick, Johnson has been a key part of the Bills’ defense over the past eight years."
First to Okereke.
The veteran linebacker could be a plug-and-play starter for Christian Parker, plus he brings captain qualities to a defense that desperately needs them. He started all 17 games in 2025 and posted 143 combined tackles, while also grabbing one sack and two interceptions.
The 29-year-old has a market value of $12 million APY, per Spotrac.com, which is a little pricey, but the Cowboys have the cap space.
Then to Johnson.
Like Okereke, Johnson is 29 years old, so another veteran addition, and at just $8 million APY, he could be a good depth piece/potential starter.
His toughness and elite tackling are key traits, while also being good in the run game, which could make Johnson a shrewd piece of business for Dallas.
Yes, both of these are older players, but maybe that is what Dallas needs as it transitions to Parker's defense.
Either way, both are interesting options that won't break the bank.