The Dallas Cowboys have been fairly quiet throughout this offseason. They haven't made any big splash signings but have seen multiple players and coaches walk out of the building.
The likes of Tyron Smith, Tony Pollard, Tyler Biadasz, and Dorance Armstong have left the building. Meanwhile, Dan Quinn, Joe Whitt Jr., Shariff Floyd, and Aden Durde have found other jobs around the league.
The only addition they have made was signing LB Eric Kendricks to bolster the interior of the defense.
Nonetheless, there are a few former players who haven't found a new home yet. Below we'll discuss three former Cowboys that are still looking for a job.
1. Jayron Kearse, S
Safety Jayron Kearse has been in the league since being selected in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Kearse has the size and awareness to play both safety spots.
Standing at 6'4, Kearse takes long strides but is willing to come up to make a tackle. The former Clemson standout has played around the box more lately to help out against the run but struggled in pass coverage last year.
Per PFF, Kearse finished the year with a grade of 40.9 in coverage with a passer rating of 102.3.
That was a dip in production for Kearse, as he logged a grade of 63 and up in the past two years with Dallas.
Over the past three seasons in Dallas, he's logged 250 total tackles, four interceptions, and 19 pass deflections.
Despite putting up these solid numbers, Kearse has struggled to find a home for 2024.
2. Michael Gallup, WR
The Dallas Cowboys released WR Michael Gallup after six years with the team. Gallup tore his ACL during the 2021 campaign and has struggled since then to fully rebound. Even after the injury, the 28-year-old inked a five-year, $57.5 million deal in Dallas.
Gallup may not be a No. 1 or No. 2 receiver but he can still be a productive element of a passing attack. The Colorado State product brings plenty of effort as a blocker in the run game and has the ability to produce at this level.
In his six-year career, Gallup has recorded 266 receptions for 3,744 receiving yards, and 21 touchdowns. Unfortunately for him, the former third-round pick hasn't notched 450-plus receiving yards since the injury.
He's visited the Carolina Panthers and the Baltimore Ravens in free agency but nothing has materialized.
In 2023, Gallup finished with a PFF grade of 61.5 and had an 80.8 passer rating when targeted.
The injury concern is certainly a factor in why Gallup is still on the open market. Additionally, the NFL Draft is next month and the WR class is loaded. Teams around the league may want to draft their own playmaker instead of dishing out funds to sign a receiver who hasn't looked the same in a few years.
3. Stephon Gilmore, CB
The Cowboys have a young and talented duo in the secondary with DaRon Bland and Trevon Diggs, who is coming back from a torn ACL.
As for Bland, he's fresh off an All-Pro and Pro Bowl campaign, where he snagged a league-high nine interceptions and scored an NFL-record five defensive touchdowns.
So that doesn't leave much room for CB Stephon Gilmore. The 33-year-old defender is still an effective player on the backend. He has terrific instincts with the ability to mirror receivers with ease.
Last season, Gilmore suited up in 17 games, logging a career-high 68 total stops with 13 pass breakups and two interceptions.
Per PFF, the former South Carolina standout logged a 74.4 overall grade and 72.3 grade in coverage.
The five-time Pro Bowl selection has shown he can still be a productive defender but for some reason he's still on the market.
Who knows if it's the price he's asking for and do teams think he's headed toward a tailspin. Regardless, Gilmore is still a free agent and hasn't found a home for 2024.
Despite the lack of moves in free agency, Dallas has one of the best rosters in the NFL. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Cowboys have the fifth-highest odds (+1300) to win the Super Bowl. If you like these odds, head over to FanDuel Sportsbook and take advantage of your sign-up bonus.
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