Cowboys Lock in Young CB Steward

0:00On March 4th, the Dallas Cowboys have tendered a one-year deal to exclusive rights free agent cornerback Ready Steward. This move keeps the 24-year-old defensive back, with the team for the 2026 season at the league minimum salary. Steward entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent from Troy, with the Chicago Bears back in 2024. He bounced between their practice squad and a short active roster stint before signing a futures contract with the Minnesota Vikings. Dallas claimed him off waivers last year and he quickly made an impact. In 2025, Steward played every one of the Cowboys 17 games. His stats include his 63 tackles, five tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, three passes defended, and one force fumble, showing real. Promise in the secondary. With his tender, Dallas locks in a key young piece without losing him to other teams, setting up their defense nicely for what's ahead.