Saints' Free Agency Splash: Etienne, Edwards, Wright

0:00Here's more NFL news for March 10th. The Dallas Cowboys wasted no time in free agency, making bold moves to boost their defense. They traded a fourth-round pick in 2027 to the Green Bay Packers for defensive end, Rashan Gary. They also reworked offensive tackle Terrence Steele's contract to create more caproom. Next up, Dallas filled a big gap in the secondary by signing safety, Jalen Thompson, formerly of the Arizona Cardinals, to a three-year deal worth. $36 million. This fits right into new defensive coordinator Christian Parker's plans to rebuild the unit. Thompson's path to the pros was unique. He started Washington State as a freshman all-American, with 57 tackles and seven pass breakups. Later ruled ineligible by the NCAA, he entered the supplemental draft and landed with Arizona as a fifth-round pick. On the field, Thompson shines as a reliable tackler, averaging more than 100 stops per season over five years. His missed tackle rate stays low, around three to six percent, and he's durable, suiting

1:03up for 79 of 85 games lately. That said, he hasn't grabbed many interceptions recently. None in the last two seasons, and he's no threat as a pass rusher with just two career sacks. Even so, his smarts and slot coverage skills give the Cowboys a solid upgrade at safety. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones built for comfort and sound, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O.com.