The Cowboys aren't expected to be major players in free agency. They haven't been since signing Brandon Carr to a $50 million deal in 2012.
Three of last year's top free agency acquisitions -- Damontre Moore, Stephen Paea and Nolan Carroll -- were off the roster by Week 8.
The draft will again be where the significant upgrades are made.
To give you an idea of where the most help is needed, here's a list of the Top 5.
1. Defensive back
The back end of the Cowboys' defense still doesn't have enough playmakers.