The Dallas Cowboys aren’t making big moves in free agency, but they are certainly making more than we are used to this early in the process. The Cowboys are patching some holes with veterans, including Javonte Williams at running back and Solomon Thomas on the defensive line.
The defensive line is an area that needed reinforcements, and now they are adding defensive end Payton Turner on a one year deal.
The Cowboys have agreed to a one-year deal with DE Payton Turner, a former first-round pick of the Saints in 2021, according to sources. Injuries hurt his development, but he had two sacks, four pass deflections and two forced fumbles in 16 games last year.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) March 11, 2025
Turner was a first-round pick of the New Orleans Saints back in 2021, but he has had trouble living up to that billing and the Saints declined his fifth-year option. Injuries have been a problem, but he did manage to stay healthy in 2024, playing in 16 games.
This looks to be another case of the Cowboys chasing first-round picks from other teams that haven’t lived up to their draft pedigree. Sometimes they hit, other times they don’t. But it is good to see the Cowboys at least trying things this offseason in contrast to last offseason.