3 Recently Cut Free Agents the Cowboys Must Sign

The Dallas Cowboys have just made a pretty substantial move ahead of the 2024 regular season, adding veteran free agent running back Dalvin Cook to one of their most concerning position groups. The combination of Ezekiel Elliott and Dalvin Cook in the backfield for the Cowboys may have been a lot more appealing five years ago, but it still represents the team doing whatever it takes in the window they currently find themselves in.

And there could still be some really interesting potential free agent pickups out there for the Cowboys to help fortify this roster before the season.

With the NFL allowing veteran players on the practice squad, the options are endless here. What players should the Cowboys go after next?

1. CJ Henderson, cornerback

The Dallas Cowboys are one of those NFL teams that you sort of get the impression is up for a good reclamation project when the opportunity arises.

Dalvin Cook is a bit of an example of that. The Cowboys traded for 2nd-round pick Andrew Booth, who has been a "bust" for the Vikings up to this point. They took a shot on Malik Hooker when he was considered a bust for the Colts. Heck, they even brought in guys like Gareon Conley and DeAndre Baker for looks earlier in the offseason.

The point is, the Cowboys like reclamation projects, and CJ Henderson might be a good fit for them regardless. Henderson is going to keep getting shots in the NFL because he's young, athletic, and talented, but the fact that he couldn't stick with DeMeco Ryans in Houston is a little concerning.

If the Cowboys have some interest, Henderson wouldn't have to move all that far from where he spent the offseason in Houston. He could join a secondary that will be missing DaRon Bland for at least a month, and is looking a little thin on paper at the cornerback position. This could be a fun pickup for the Cowboys that could pay dividends later.