Coming into free agency, it could have been argued that cornerback was the Cowboys biggest need after settling issues with Dak Prescott. Given that the NFL is a pass-oriented league and that you really need three starting corners plus one for depth, it’s a tough position group to fill. Supply doesn’t always meet demand and the position’s elite can command top dollar.
The Cowboys are currently facing a crunch at the position. When the free agency tampering period dawned, Dallas has two players signed to the roster that you would trust in an actual game, Trevon Diggs and Anthony Brown, and Brown isn’t exactly a sure-thing.