Cowboys News: Travis Frederick retirement coverage, FA continues

Dallas Cowboys news and notes for March 22, 2020

The Cowboys lost an integral piece of their framework on Monday night. Travis Frederick had missed all of four snaps in his career before missing the entire 2018 season with an autoimmune disease. Now, he’ll never suit up for Dallas again, surprising the football world by announcing his retirement.

Most of the big names are signed, and free agency is starting to slow down. The being said, there are plenty of contributors available that could help Dallas make the run they are looking for next year. The Cowboys reportedly are on the verge of finding their big-name nose tackle, but did they investigate all possibilities? All that, and more, in our news and notes.

Travis Frederick Retirement Coverage

Dontari Poe set to become the next Cowboy? :: Cowboys Wire

The Cowboys seem on the verge of inking their new nose tackle, but they haven’t finalized the deal yet. That Dallas would be this far down the road with Poe without checking with the man many have associated as the best fit for the organization raised eyebrows though…

Updated Cowboys 2020 Free Agency recap, cap space, comp-pick tracker :: Cowboys Wire

The most important link of the Dallas offseason. The free agency tracker is the only resource you need to see every Cowboy transaction.

Why the Cowboys’ top-heavy roster will count on a strong draft :: ESPN

Todd Archer digs into the dollars and cents of how the mega-deals given to Ezekiel Elliott, Jaylon Smith, and DeMarcus Lawrence, along with the as-yet-to-be-determined truckload of money that Dak Prescott will bank, will influence the club’s draft strategy.

Cowboys rank No. 2 in number of Pro Bowlers drafted over last 10 years :: Blogging the Boys

Will McClay and the Cowboys front office have became known as one of the best drafting and scouting organizations in all of football. See the stats behind Dallas’ decade of draft success.

7-Round Mock Draft: Cowboys may have to draft Dak Prescott’s replacement :: Cowboys Wire

The Cowboys may never come to terms on a multi-year deal with Dak Prescott. K.D. Drummond latest seven-round mock draft has that scenario covered. See who the Cowboys find at QB early in this mock draft.

Offseason moves that changed the landscape of the NFL Draft :: 247 Sports

With free agency coming before the draft, free agency is maybe the single biggest impact on who teams will draft in April. Did the Cowboys make any moves that should change their draft philosophy?

New Cowboy CB Maurice Canady in response to critics

2020 NFL Draft: 5 players Cowboys could take in Round 1 :: Fansided 

It’s no secret the Cowboys secondary may be the position drafted at pick No. 17 for Dallas, but see what two playmakers Dallas could potentially select if they slide a bit in the draft.

Four remaining free agents the Dallas Cowboys should consider signing :: Blogging the Boys

The first man on this list, Damon Harrison was mentioned above as he met with the Cowboys. See the three other possibilities that could help bolster the Cowboys roster.

‘HotBoyz’ DeMarcus Lawrence, Jaylon Smith step up to support locally-owned businesses, feed first responders and hospital workers :: CBS DFW

Two of the team’s best defenders went on the offensive over the weekend to help some Metroplex businesses and assist workers on duty during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lawrence and Smith purchased hundreds of meals from local vendors and passed them out to first responders and hospital workers at a makeshift drive-thru.

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