Cowboys Shore Up Offensive Line, Boost Pass Rush

0:00You're listening to NFL News Today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Dallas Cowboys are eyeing ways to shore up their offensive line this off season, not just their defense. One big idea is signing veteran left tackle Taylor Decker from Detroit, where he's been a reliable starter since the 2016 draft. At 33, he played over 80% of the line snaps last season, bringing steady protection that could let young Tyler guidance slide back to his natural right tackle spot from college. To make room, the team could extend defensive tackles, Quinn and Williams and Kenny Clark, freeing up nearly 42 million in cap space by tweaking, contracts, and cutting a punter. That cast would help snag linebacker Nakoby Dean, a green dot caller from a scheme familiar to their new defensive coordinator at a cap hit of about 3.8 million. Earlier this week, reports surface that Dallas came close to a huge trade for Raiders pass rusher Max Crosby, offering a first rounder, a second, and possibly more, or even a player. Fans and insiders breed the sigh of relief

1:06when it fell through, avoiding what many called a colossal overpay that could have gutted their draft picks. Now the Cowboys are pivoting to other edge rushers, like Minnesota's Jonathan Greenard for a day two pick, or free agents such as Odafe Oei, Boi, Maif, Jalen Phillips, and Trey Hendrickson. These moves aim to boost the pass rush without breaking the bank on one big name. Meanwhile, in the draft, Oregon's safety Dylan Thientiman stands out with his instincts, six picks in 2023, and combined speed at 4.35 seconds. His range and tackling could fill a key secondary need in the late first or second round. This story is made possible by our sponsor. See the episode description. You know what is better than earbuds and bed? No earbuds at all. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com