5 targets for Cowboys in 2022 NFL free agency

ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 16: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys passes during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium on January 16, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys 23-17. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) /

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the ball during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

4. Free agent targets for the Dallas Cowboys – Odell Beckham Jr.

On paper, this fit doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense for the Cowboys. One of the most dynamic position groups on Dallas’ roster is the wide receiver room as Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup and CeeDee Lamb have formed a terrific trio for Dak Prescott over the past two years.

That group could be broken up, however, as Gallup is set to become a free agent and could cash in on a big contract. Dallas is also considering whether or not to trade Cooper, who is just 27 but carries an exorbitant cap hit, in order to free up money to make necessary upgrades on the defensive side of the ball.

This is where a guy like Beckham fits nicely for the Cowboys as a lower-priced alternative to Cooper. Beckham is still a young player at 29 years old and could be looking to grab a one-year prove-it deal after tearing his ACL in the Super Bowl, which could give Dallas a quality receiver at a fraction of Cooper’s price tag.

Pairing Beckham with Lamb and a draft pick could be the most cost-effective way for the Cowboys to maintain their offensive firepower and add key upgrades on defense. This would also be a good landing spot for Beckham, who could catch passes from a Top-10 quarterback in Prescott and rebuild his value before testing free agency again next year.

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