Cowboys Secure Key Free Agents: Bass & Steward

0:00On March 17, the Dallas Cowboys secured two key free-agent deals this week. Offensive Lyman TJ Bass signed his second-round tender for $5,760,000 while cornerback ready steward inked. His exclusive rights tender worth about $1,000,000. These moves happened Tuesday in Frisco, Texas. Earlier on March 7, the Cowboys slapped that second-round tender on Bass to show how much they value him. Still, nothing is said in stone as trades remain possible if the right offer surfaces. Bass has proven reliable as a backup guard over three seasons, even lining up at center last year. He could step into a starting role if all pro-tiler Smith shifts to left tackle. Head coach Brian Shottenheimer stressed he wants bass back for next season. Steward brings solid depth at the joining late last year by a waivers from the Vikings following time with the Bears. He played all 17 games, started five and posted 63 tackles, five tackles for loss, three

1:02pass breakups and a forced fumble, filling in at corner and even safety. Both give the Cowboys trusted options on the line and in the secondary bolstering depth as they gear up for whatever comes next.