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The Dallas Cowboys are our free agency focus today as we take a deep dive into which available players could be potential fits for the New Orleans Saints in 2020. The Cowboys have as many as 30 free agent players that could hit the open market, and there are a few that could pique the interest of the Saints. Here are the 30 free agent players for Dallas heading into 2020:
- DE Michael Bennett
- DE Robert Quinn
- WR Amari Cooper
- WR Randall Cobb
- TE Jason Witten
- OLB Sean Lee
- DT Christian Covington
- CB Byron Jones
- SS Jeff Heath
- ILB Joe Thomas
- WR Tavon Austin
- LS L.P. Ladouceur
- DE Kerry Hyder
- K Kai Forbath
- OLB Malcolm Smith
- DT Maliek Collins
- G Xavier Su’a-Filo
- ILB Ray-Ray Armstrong
- FS Darian Thomas
- OLB Justin March
- QB Dak Prescott
- CB C.J. Goodwin
- CB Anthony Brown
- S Kavon Frazier
- DT Daniel Ross (RFA)
- TE Blake Jarwin (RFA)
- QB Cooper Rush (RFA)
- C Adam Redmond (RFA)
- DT Antwuan Woods (ERFA)
- T Cameron Fleming (Club Option)
Let’s get the big name out of the way: Amari Cooper. It seems like every publication has had Cooper connected to the Saints in some fashion since the end of the season. The wide receiver will be pursuing a deal that could potentially make him the highest paid receiver in the NFL. New Orleans undoubtedly could not roster two $100-million-plus receivers. If Cooper were willing to take a lucrative, one-year deal to help solidify his status as a top receiver, then, and only then would the Saints play in his market.
A more viable option at pursuing a Cowboys free agent wide receiver is Randall Cobb. The 30-year old receiver caught 828 and three touchdowns in 2019. Cobb would be a good fit to play the slot in Sean Payton’s offensive scheme. However, former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is now with Dallas, and a reunion with Cobb could be in the books. Cobb thrived under McCarthy in Green Bay, and it would not be shocking to see Cobb stay put with the Cowboys.
Finally, Byron Jones is a name that could pop up in New Orleans’ search to upgrade their secondary. Eli Apple had a lackluster 2019, and Janoris Jenkins could be a cap casualty. Jones would slot in well with Marshon Lattimore, but he wouldn’t come cheap. Dallas will likely not resign Jones, and there are plenty of teams across the league that would love his services. If New Orleans can create the cap space, and decide they want to prioritize the secondary, Jones could then be a viable option.
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