Cowboys Target Jalen Thompson in Free Agency

0:00On March 5th, the Dallas Cowboys are gearing up to rebuild their defense as the NFL's legal tampering period kicks off on Monday, March 9th. That's just two days before free agency officially starts on March 11th. A top target could be Arizona Cardinal Safety. Jalen Thompson, who fits perfectly into their new multi-front scheme under defensive coordinator, Christian Parker. Thompson brings versatility that the Cowboys need right away. He can play deep and too high or single high coverages, handle the slot, or drop into the box to stop crossing routes. Plus, there's a connection through the Cowboys new cornerbacks coach, Ryan Smith, who came over from the Cardinals. Analysts like Brian Brottis, rave about Thompson's smarts on the field and his tackling ability. He steps up when plays break down, stays in position, and avoids chasing misdirection. At 28 years old for the upcoming season, he's seen as a cerebral player who could start immediately. Last year, Thompson posted 95 tackles, six passes defense, two tackles for loss, and one force fumble across 15 starts.

1:06He started every game over the past three seasons, totaling 47 outings. His market value sits around two years for $19 million, or about $9.5 million annually, a solid deal for his multi-role impact. Free agency goes live on March 11th at 4 p.m. Eastern time when teens can finally sign players. The Cowboys could make a big move here to shore up their back end fast,