One perfect free agency signing for each NFL team

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 25: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) prepares to stiff arm Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) during the football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans on December 25, 2017 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 19: Lamarcus Joyner #20 of the Los Angeles Rams tackles Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs after a pass play which ended on the five yard line during the third quarter of the game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Dallas Cowboys – Lamarcus Joyner

The addition of Leighton Vander Esch stabilizes the Cowboys’ linebacking corps for the foreseeable future. The midseason trade for Amari Cooper did the same for the Dallas receiving corps. There’s still work to be done in the Dallas secondary.

Our final decision came down to Joyner and Tyrann Mathieu. In the end, we see Joyner as a slightly better fit for what Dallas likes to do on defense. We won’t argue with the Cowboys signing either safety, but Joyner gets the slight nod.

At the very least, he’d be a solid upgrade over Jeff Heath at the strong safety position. Put him at the back of this defense alongside Xavier Woods and the potential to produce a lot of turnovers really increases. The team’s offense is never going to be electric with Dak Prescott at the helm, but efficiency is his strong suit. Winning the turnover battle consistently could really push the Cowboys up the standings.

It’s possible the Rams will attempt to re-sign Joyner, but Marcus Peters will likely be a higher priority for Sean McVay and company. Dallas should swoop in and take advantage of the lack of cap space in Los Angeles.

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