A big-name wide receiver who could be a realistic free agent addition for the Cowboys
After a disappointing season for the Dallas Cowboys, they’ve attempted to fix things by hiring a brand new coaching staff led by Brian Schottenheimer. While a fresh new coaching staff is certainly a step in the right direction to change, it’s just the first part of improving the team’s chances to contend next season. The second part is roster improvement.
It’s no secret that the Cowboys are typically not heavy spenders in free agency. They tend to focus on retaining the players they draft, and bargain-shop in free agency. Knowing this, it’s not realistic to expect the team to bring in a marquee free agent such as Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. However, there is a big name that the team could realistically pay for in free agency who would improve the wide receiver room. He’s already been heavily linked to the Cowboys throughout his career.
Stefon Diggs didn’t have the season he was hoping for this year with the Houston Texans. He played just eight games before tearing his ACL, having his season end prematurely. He finished with 47 receptions for 496 yards and three touchdowns. While on a one-year, $22.5 million contract last season, he is set to enter free agency. The Cowboys aren’t in a position where they should be signing receivers to this amount of money this offseason, especially after paying CeeDee Lamb the amount they are. But after a disappointing season and suffering an injury, the Cowboys could likely get Diggs at the bargain price they like.
Over at Spotrac, they have his value at a one-year contract at $13.5 million. That seems low for a player of Diggs’ capabilities, but age and injury have played a role in this valuation.
Back in February 2023, CB Trevon Diggs talked to RJ Ochoa, expressing his desire for his brother to join him in Dallas.
“We need Cowboys Nation to go and help and tweet to get bro here. We need everyone to know. We need to put it on notice that we need to get bro to Dallas.”
While Stefon certainly isn’t in his prime, prior to suffering injury this season he had six straight 1,000+ yard seasons. He is an established veteran and would require attention from opposing defenses, giving CeeDee Lamb some help in the wide receiver room. He is a big name that actually seems financially realistic for the Cowboys this offseason.
