Stephen Jones on Richard Sherman: Cowboys 'Certainly Do Our Homework' on Free Agents

The Dallas Cowboys could be in the market for some defensive help, and a big-name free agent is still available.

During an appearance on K&C Masterpiece on 105.3 The Fan, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones was asked about the possibility of adding cornerback Richard Sherman.

"We don’t really get into the details on who’s on our radar," Jones responded. "But we certainly do our homework on all players who might be available and what their situation is."

Dallas could certainly use some help on the outside after surrendering 338 passing yards to Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert in Sunday's 20-17 win. In their Week 1 loss to the Buccaneers, the Cowboys gave up 379 passing yards and four touchdowns to Tom Brady.

Sixth-year veteran Anthony Brown and second-year player Trevon Diggs are Dallas' current starting cornerbacks. Neither has had more than three interceptions in a season.

Sherman, a 10-year veteran who played for the 49ers in the 2020 season, is a five-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time first-team All-Pro. He was limited to just five games last year because of a calf injury.

During his prime, Sherman was regarded as one of the best shutdown cornerbacks in the league, and the Stanford product has 36 career interceptions and 115 passes defended. He was named to NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team.

Drafted by the Seahawks in 2011, Sherman was one of the faces of Seattle's Legion of Boom defense and a key piece in Seattle's Super Bowl XLVIII championship win in 2014.

But the Cowboys might not be the only team seeking Sherman's services. Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports that "multiple teams" have reached out to Sherman, including the defending champion Buccaneers.

Sherman was arrested in July in what was initially reported as a domestic violence incident. Police cleared him of any assault accusations, and Sherman pled not guilty to five misdemeanor charges. He has reportedly been undergoing therapy since the incident. The NFL is still reviewing his legal situation.