When the Dallas Cowboys failed to land All-Pro safety Earl Thomas for a second straight offseason, it temporarily took the wind out of 2019 free agency.
Thomas roaming the defense wearing the star would’ve been special for many Texans. In the end, Dallas rightfully didn’t overpay and it’s allowed them to attempt a methodical roster upgrade that is showing signs of widespread improvement.
To the surprise of rightfully skeptical fans, Dallas is a few free agency moves away from transforming into a legitimate playoff force even before the draft. Let’s take a look at the position implications of departures and recent new additions.