Cowboys Tender 2 RFAs, Let 2 Go

0:00On March 7th, the Dow's Cowboys are locking in plans for free agency next week by tindering two of their four restricted free agents with. Second roundoffers, Kicker Brand and Aubrey and Guard TJ Bass will get those tenders, while Senator Brock Hoffman and safety Juan Ye Thomas will hit the market as unrestricted free agents. Aubrey's tinder comes in at $5.76 million, putting him among the top paid kickers in the league. The team already announced this move earlier, and they're still talking about a longer term deal. Aubrey wants to lead the position and pay, but Dallas aims to ease that cap hit, especially if he plays under the tag in 2026. Bass has been a solid depth piece at guard over the last three seasons, with some center flexibility too. This tinder makes him the priciest back up on the offensive line, even if they work out a multi-year pack later. It matches what insiders had been buzzing about recently. Hoffman now gets a clear shot at starting gigs elsewhere, since he's behind established guys like Cooper Beebe and Dallas.

1:02Thomas' non-tender surprise is some, given his flashes at safety, despite injuries last year. Both could test the market and maybe circle back to the Cowboys on cheaper terms. With Donovan Wilson also hitting free agency, the safety spot looks thin, leaving just Malik Hooker and Marquesa Bell as vets for now. As the league-wide spinning spree kicks off, keep an eye on how these moves shape Dallas's roster rebuild.