Now that the NFL draft is over, the Dallas Cowboys and the other 31 teams will start pursuing undrafted free agents. Roster building is never done in the NFL. The Cowboys have a pretty good history of picking up undrafted free agents who actually make an impact on the roster. We remember famous ones like quarterback Tony Romo. But players who make a more subtle impact are usually what you get, players like T.J. Bass and Markquese Bell come to mind.
The Cowboys were able to fill many of their most important needs in the draft, especially along the offensive line with left tackle Tyler Guyton and possibly center with Cooper Beebe. They also added depth at key positions like defensive end and linebacker.
We’ll be tracking all of the Cowboys undrafted free agent signings here so check back regularly and we’ll also do a full breakdown of what the Cowboys got in their 2024 UDFA class.
This draft pick means they have now spent four of their picks on offensive players while spending three on the defensive side.
At this point in the draft, you aren’t looking for starters, but you are looking for elite-trait-oriented guys who could develop into starters.
After losing Tony Pollard to Washington Commanders in free agency, running back was a primary interest of the Dallas Cowboys heading into the 2024 NFL Draft.
With the unheralded likes of free agent signee Royce Freeman, Deuce Vaughn, Rico Dowdle, Malik Davis and Snoop Connor, the Cowboys’ running back room needed immediate impact reinforcement.
That perfectly describes Thomas.
He is a lengthy offensive lineman, standing 6′ 5″, 332 lbs, with over 33″ inch arms and 83″ wingspan.
With the unheralded likes of free agent signee Royce Freeman, Deuce Vaughn, Rico Dowdle, Malik Davis and Snoop Connor, the Cowboys’ running back room needed immediate impact reinforcement. As the draft commenced through the first two days, the Cowboys stayed patient as four running backs went off the board in the first three round
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