Cowboys Finally Clear Big Hurdle With 2024 Rookie Class

The Dallas Cowboys put a bow on their 2024 spring workouts this past week with the conclusion of their mandatory minicamp. However, there's still work to be done ahead of training camp in late July.

In fact, Dallas had one agenda item to take care of in regards to their 2024 draft picks -- which is now finally completed.

On Tuesday, the Cowboys announced the signing of second-round pick Marshawn Kneeland. He was the last rookie from the draft that hadn't put pen to paper, so now Dallas' entire 2024 class is officially under contract.

This finally puts an off-field distraction behind both the team and its crop of incoming young players, who can now solely focus on preparing for their first taste of the NFL preseason.

If the early reviews are to be believed, some of Dallas' draft picks may make an impact right away. Veteran offensive linemen Zak Martin and Tyler Smith have both offered praise of Tyler Guyton and Cooper Bebee this offseason as each player vies for a sizable role in the trenches from the jump. Additionally, Kneeland and Marist Liufau have a chance to earn consistent playing time on the other side of the ball thanks to offseason losses the Cowboys' defense suffered.

Dallas seems happy to lean on new or inexperienced players making big contributions this season considering the team's approach to free agency, which featured very little outside additions through free agency or trades. There's a ton of snaps up for gabs as the Cowboys parted ways with numerous vets, clearing the way for new standouts to emerge.

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