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The Dallas Cowboys’ defensive line was hit with major attrition this offseason.
Their defensive line departures included edge rusher Dorance Armstrong Jr. (signed with Washington Commanders in free agency), edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. (signed with Washington Commanders in free agency), defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (signed with Seattle Seahawks in free agency) and interior defensive lineman Neville Gallimore (signed with Miami Dolphins in free agency).
However, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has been proactive of late in beefing up that area of his squad, trading a 2026 sixth-round pick to the New York Giants in exchange for veteran defensive tackle Jordan Phillips and a 2026 seventh-round pick on Aug. 15. Jones also signed veteran free agent edge rusher Carl Lawson on Aug. 15 after his stints with the Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets.
On Wednesday, Dallas made another move by signing 14-year NFL veteran defensive tackle Linval Joseph, according to longtime NFL insider Josina Anderson. Joseph will receive $2.5 million guaranteed and can earn up to $4 million after incentives on his one-year deal, per NFL Media.
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Author : Garrett Podell
Publish date : 2024-08-21 23:22:52
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