Cowboys Release 3 Players, Find New Homes Quickly

0:00On March 21st, the Dallas Cowboys have released three players ahead of the 2026 season, and all of them wasted no time finding new homes. Offensive Lyman Brock Hoffman signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Wide receiver Jalen Tolbert joined the Miami Dolphins on a one-year pact worth $1.4 million, and defensive end Payton Turner landed with the Detroit Lions. Turner brings edge-rushing death to Detroit, where he'll back up 8 in Hutchinson. A former first-round pick, he battled injuries for years but broke out with 16 games played last season, including two sex. After a short stint in Dallas, marred by a rib issue, he's eager for a fresh start against NFC North rivals. Meanwhile, Tolbert steps into a prime spot in Miami after the Dolphins traded away Jalen Waddle and Tyree Kill. Last year, he caught 18 passes for 203 yards with the Cowboys. Now, alongside Tutu Atwell and Malik Washington, he could see way more targets in a revamped receiving core.

1:00Hoffman heads to Pittsburgh, reuniting with coach Mike McCarthy, who knows him from 54 games together. In 2025, he started plenty for Dallas, allowing just one sack while protecting that prescott. The Steelers needed line help, and this feels like a natural fit, despite the Cowboys wanting him back. These quick moves highlight how free agency shakes up rosters fast, giving these players bigger roles while the Cowboys pivot toward their own. Rebuild.