Cowboys Target Undrafted Safety Washington

0:00On March 4, the Dallas Cowboys just cleared enough salary cap space to jump into NFL free agency. Owner Jerry Jones wants to shore up the defense and safety Ardarius Washington from the Baltimore Ravens stands out as a possible target. This 26-year-old broke out in 2024 before a torn Achilles cut short his 2025 season. He returned for four games late in the year after getting hurt in May. Fans and analysts like his instinctive style and versatility across the slot, box and deep field. At 5'8 and 180 pounds, he's undersized for Dallas's usual secondary preferences, but his playmaking could fill gaps. Undrafted from TCU in 2021, Washington racked up 64 tackles, 1 sack, 8 past deflections, and two interceptions that break out year. Early injuries held him back yet he earned top grades from analysts. The Cowboys face multiple defensive holes, so a low-risk signing like Washington might bring needed spark as free agency ramps up.

1:00The Cowboys face multiple defensive holes, so a low-risk signing like Washington might bring needed spark as free agency ramps up.