Dallas has a number of players who will be asked to play a bigger role in 2022 because of a free agent departure. Perhaps no one player fits that bill better than defensive end Dorance Armstrong, Jr/. Armstrong quietly showed major improvement in his game in 2021, and he could be due for a breakout as he inherits some of Randy Gregory’s snaps.
Alongside Armstrong, there are some other unexpected players that could carve out a role on the active roster in 2022. Dallas has an impressive list of undrafted free agents, and have shown a knack for developing homegrown talent. So who are some sleepers to watch out for this season?
Cowboys management said the club wasn’t done yet in free agency, but the best remaining free agents are flying off the market. The most recent notable signing was Jadeveon Clowney, as he signed a deal to return to the Browns on Sunday. Clowney is joined in Cleveland by Amari Cooper in a trade that was named one of the most impactful of the offseason.
Plus, the Dallas defense should be very strong again in 2022, and Cowboys add a second team, the Broncos, to their joint practice opponent list.