Cowboys' Free Agency Moves: Mixed Reactions

0:00You're listening to NFL News today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Dallas Cowboys have made several roster moves in the early days of free agency after posting the worst defense in the league last season. They've traded for Green Bay edge rusher, Rashan Gary, restructuring his deal to $15 million a year for the next two years with just a six million dollar cap hit. They also signed Arizona Safety Jalen Thompson and Dinver Safety. I lock plus added Chargers defensive lineman Otheto Audbania and brought back a few rotation players like Tyree Wilson. Meanwhile, the team resigned running back Javon Levis on a smart deal compared to the market and brought back Sam Williams on a $3 million dollar one year proof of contract. They placed the franchise tag on White Receiver George Pickens and second round tenders on kicker Brandon Aubrey and guard TJ Bass to maintain control. Fans and analysts are mixed with some seeing these

1:00as solid tier one additions while others argue they won't move the needle much on that struggling. Defense, the moves free up cap space but don't represent the drastic overhaul, many hope for, especially after years of similar patterns. In trades out, defensive lineman Osa Odiazua went to the 49ers for a third round pick and Solomon Thomas headed to the Titans for a late pick both tied to cap relief. Players like Jadevian Clowney, Safety Donovan Wilson and others remain in limbo without strong internal support. Looking ahead, the Cowboys hope picks 12 and 20 in the draft can land starting defenders but for now they're urging patients as more shoes. My drop before training camp, this story is made possible by our sponsor, see the episode description. What is cooler than cool? A pillow that plays your sound.