Cowboys Sign MVS for Depth, Keep Star WR

0:00It's April 27th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI, your gridiron update. I'm Cory with the story. Dallas Cowboys just locked in wide receiver Marquez Valdez Scanling on a one-year deal this past Monday, April 27th. The 31-year-old vet comes off a rough season with only 14 catches for 120 yards across five games each with the sand. Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers. Still, he showed that deep threat spark, averaging 21.6 yards per catch. He's stepping in his depth for a receiver group that's got some question marks, especially around their top playmaker, who's been shaking on the contract. Front. That star target led the team last year with 93 receptions, 1,049 yards, and 9 touchdowns, but he hasn't. Signed his franchise tender yet. Getting it guarantees him $27.3 million next season, though he'd face fines for skipping mini-camp or training camp. Cowboys exec Stephen Jones made it clear on April 23rd they have zero plans to trade

1:04him, even if he signs the tender. A day before that, they shut down any talk of a long-term extension until after next season. With MBS adding speed on the outside, Dallas is buying time to sort their passing attack while keeping their big weapon in the fold for now.