Dallas Cowboys’ free agents: Who will be re-signed, who will go elsewhere?
A look at the Dallas Cowboys’ free agents:
Unrestricted
Player | Pos. | Age | Yrs |
Mackenzy Bernadeau | OL | 30 | 8 |
His ability to play both center and guard makes him a valuable backup. | |||
Charles Brown | OT | 28 | 6 |
With 2015 draft pick Chaz Green on the roster, Brown likely finds a home as a reserve tackle elsewhere. | |||
Matt Cassel | QB | 33 | 11 |
He likely won’t return, as the Cowboys seek heir apparent to Tony Romo. | |||
Morris Claiborne | CB | 26 | 4 |
The former first-round pick likely finds a bigger payday on the open market. | |||
Tyler Clutts | FB | 31 | 5 |
He played only 132 offensive snaps, but the Cowboys like having a fullback on their roster. | |||
Jack Crawford | DL | 27 | 4 |
Crawford has versatility and recorded 21 tackles and four sacks this season. | |||
Lance Dunbar | RB | 26 | 4 |
The Cowboys had plans for him in 2015, but he played in only four games. | |||
James Hanna | TE | 26 | 4 |
He has been the team’s best blocking tight end. | |||
Greg Hardy | DE | 27 | 6 |
Was he worth the trouble with only six sacks in 12 games, including two in the final eight weeks? | |||
Nick Hayden | DT | 30 | 7 |
He isn’t flashy, but he has a role at nose tackle with 47 starts in 48 games in three seasons with the Cowboys. | |||
Rolando McClain | MLB | 26 | 5 |
He failed to have as big of an impact this season as last season. | |||
Danny McCray | S | 27 | 6 |
He was a core special teams player. | |||
Jeremy Mincey | DE | 32 | 8 |
He is unlikely to return after two seasons. | |||
Robert Turbin | RB | 26 | 4 |
He signed Nov. 18, and the Cowboys praised his ability to pick up the offense quickly. | |||
Casey Walker | DT | 26 | 2 |
He played the final two games after being called up from the practice squad. | |||
Kyle Wilber | LB | 26 | 4 |
He made five starts at strongside linebacker. | |||
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Jeff Heath | S | 24 | 3 |
The Cowboys want him back as a backup safety and core special teams player. | |||
Ron Leary | LG | 26 | 3 |
He lost his starting job to La’el Collins, but he has experience with 35 career starts. | |||
This story was originally published March 6, 2016 at 3:55 PM with the headline "Dallas Cowboys’ free agents: Who will be re-signed, who will go elsewhere?."