We haven’t even reached free agency officially opening yet and the Dallas Cowboys are making moves. We know that they tried to land DE Maxx Crosby through a trade, but lost out to a higher bid. Instead of immediately pivoting to Trey Hendrickson like many predicted, they worked a trade for Green Bay Packers EDGE player Rashan Gary. The Cowboys gave up a fourth-round pick in 2027.

Gary is a serviceable defensive lineman who at one time looked to be on a star trajectory, but has now become a solid veteran who can help a rotation. He gives the Cowboys a firm base in terms of pass rush (generally around 7-9 sacks a year), and is effective against the run. He also knows a couple of the defensive coaches from stints in Green Bay.

Dallas then made a big dollar signing (for them, at least) when they brought on safety Jalen Thompson on a three-year deal for $36 million. Thompson comes from the Arizona Cardinals where he worked with new secondary coach Ryan Smith. Thompson is a versatile, and underrated, safety that fits well with Christian Parker’s system.

Now it’s over to you. We need your grade on the two deals, and then hit the comments and tells us your reasoning.

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