3 Contracts Cowboys Must Prioritize in 2024 Offseason

The Dallas Cowboys do not have many holes to fill during the NFL offseason.

The biggest issue Dallas could have is on the offensive line, where Tyron Smith and Tyler Biadasz are set to become free agents.

Dallas can justify losing some of its other free agents, including running back Tony Pollard, so that it can get better at those positions.

Dallas has two choices when it comes to the offensive interior. It can either retain Smith and Biadasz, or it can rebuild the offensive line through the NFL draft and free agency.

The Cowboys do not have a ton of salary cap space to use in free agency, so landing young prospects on cheaper deals through the draft may be their best acquisition method this offseason.

Tyron Smith

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DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 14: Tyron Smith #77 of the Dallas Cowboys drops back to block during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium on January 14, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Tyron Smith can still be a vital part of the Cowboys' Super Bowl chase at 33 years old.

The left tackle proved that during the 2023 campaign, but that also made him one of the more intriguing free-agent candidates on the offensive line.

Pro Football Focus rated Smith as its No. 14 overall free agent. That could lead to a big payday elsewhere, or a shorter deal to remain in Dallas to chase a title.

The Cowboys had eight players make over $10 million last season, including Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Trevon Diggs.

Smith will not be added to that list for 2024 because of the team's salary cap constraints.

Dallas would love to have Smith anchor the offensive line again, but if a contender comes in with a big contract offer, it could mean the end of his time with the Cowboys.

Tyler Biadasz

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ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 14: Tyler Biadasz #63 of the Dallas Cowboys lines up during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium on January 14, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

Tyler Biadasz's familiarity with Prescott and the rest of the offensive line would be great to hold on to.

Dallas wants stability, especially on the offensive line, and not a ton of turnover that may cause some troubles at the start of the 2024 season.

The Cowboys can prioritize Smith and Biadasz because it can find replacements for their other free agents.

Pollard did not do enough in 2023 to prove he is worth a massive contract. The Cowboys may be better off drafting a new running back to help save some money as well.

DaRon Bland's play in Diggs' injury absence could make some of the free agents from the secondary more expendable than they may have been entering 2023.

That makes the offensive line the top priority for the Cowboys this offseason so that there is stability in front of Prescott.

Zack Moss

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JANUARY 06: Zack Moss #21 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The Cowboys should not be in the market for the top-tier running back free agents because of their salary cap situation.

They could land a solid depth running back, like Zack Moss, to help the transition at the position from Pollard and Rico Dowdle.

Dallas may be best off finding its new primary running back in the middle rounds of the 2024 NFL draft, but if it goes that route, it needs to have a veteran in support of that player.

Moss was a solid supporting piece to Jonathan Taylor for the Indianapolis Colts this season and that should earn him interest from contenders in free agency.

The Cowboys could even justify going with a Pollard-Moss backfield if both players are signed to inexpensive deals.

But if Pollard chases a big-money deal elsewhere, the Cowboys at least have to bring in one veteran to help a younger back transition to the NFL.