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Frisco, tx – Although it is very likely that this would happen, Zack Martin’s decision to retire, the one that should happen any day now, still serves as a Dallas cowboys list while ‘They start swimming work through the waters of the offseason to try to improve the offensive line game.
In 2024, in a trade package which also included the use of a first round choice on Tyler Guyton to switch it to the left platinum, the cowboys took a choice of third round which turned into an cooper beebe – A fully American goalkeeper who transferred Dallas to a very competent departure center in his first season.
Assuming that Beebe stays in the center, which is not yet cement but is still extremely possible, it is just to assume that the Brock Hoffman backup player could get the head sign as an interior length player In the future, with TJ Bass ready to be the sub-study.
But, the cowboys should want a more proven and polished option, well, that’s what the free agency is used, now isn’t it?
[FYI: *Be sure to check out the entire ‘What’s Next?*‘ series as a primer to “Open Market”.]
Chuma Eduga: One of the most flexible veterans has signed on the offensive line in the last two seasons, Eduga has obtained another short -term contract in 2024 which has now followed its course. After being a stopgap in the left tackle (therefore being appointed in two separate episodes of this series) to be transferred to Swing Tackle, then back to the starter while the choice of first round, Tyler Guyton, was injured, Eduga A Also shown value as a safeguard. Schottenheimer knows it, and there are not many options adapted to costs and capable in free agency to replace what Edoga provides.
Better options exist, absolutely, but be ready to pay well for them.
Note: These players will be without restriction on March 13, unless a newly signed agreement with their outgoing team before this date.
Kevin Zeitler: One of the only old -fashioned veterans who seem to me to be Zeitler, a first choice of yesteryear of 35 years and a former first round which spent the 2024 season to help lift the Lions of Detroit on a no . 1 seed in the NFC, and starting in each match, no less. I would consider Zeitler as a perfect replacement for Martin, if it is the end of the road for the gob. Zeitler on a two -year agreement allows cowboys to have a guaranteed high level starter who can also supervise Hoffman and Bass in 2025, instantly securing the right shoulder of Cooper Beebe and ensuring an injury with Hoffman / Bass instead. And in a year, you can assess if it is Hoffman at the starter (he will be an exclusive rights agent in 2026) and if Zeitler deserves to complete his second and last year on the contract as a starter, a backup or not at all.
Teven Jenkins: Jenkins will be a little more expensive than Zeitler, probably, but not much. Former second round choice in 2021, Jenkins spent the entire four -year career attached to the Chicago Bears. He will be 27 years old in 2024 and will seek to take offers on what will be a second NFL contract, and was below the Mendoza line in the authorized Hurries QB and the bags authorized by match last season; And the fact that he started in 14 games but only drew a penalty The whole season is downright attractive for a cowboys unit which does not seem to get out of its own path in this category. Maybe Matt Eberflus, former Bears head coach, can put a word for Jenkins.
James Daniels: While Jenkins landed to settle in Chicago, Daniels came out and took his talents to Steel’s city for Mike Tomlin. It was on an agreement of three years that expires now, but at 27, there is many in the Daniels tank in the future and with a market value that does not break exactly the nearest Bank of America safe . He went from an old choice of second round to prove this value by being a starter in two different teams, but the jury is on how long he will take it to come back to form after having suffered from a torn Achilles in September . It is enough recovery time to be ready at the front of next season, and also makes it that its requested price slides on the scale in a more favorable amount if you are the cowboys front office.
Honorable mention (cost-professional): Will Fries, Trey Smith
