FRISCO, Texas -- When it comes to preparing for the NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys did it again.
Although the free agency period isn’t over, the Cowboys used the signing period -- plus two key trades -- to shore up their roster so they can go into the draft without any "must-have" roster issues.
By re-signing Tony Pollard, Donovan Wilson, Leighton Vander Esch, Cooper Rush and Dante Fowler Jr., the Cowboys are covered at running back, safety, linebacker, backup quarterback and defensive end, respectively. By trading for Stephon Gilmore and Brandin Cooks, they are covered at cornerback and wide receiver as well.