4 free agents the Cowboys should happily let leave

3. LB Anthony Barr

The Cowboys have some decisions to make in free agency. They can’t afford to bring back everyone AND sign more talented free agents while also signing its draft picks. There are choices they need to make. They would be hard-pressed to let Vander Esch walk after the season he just had (despite the injuries). To make the money work, they can’t afford to give a raise to a player like Anthony Barr.

Barr was once a highly-touted prospect who was supposed to be the next stalwart for the Minnesota Vikings. It never really worked out. He was a Pro Bowler for four years in a row, so he was definitely good. However, he never took that next step into superstardom.

The Cowboys gave Barr a one-year deal last offseason for just $2 million with a possibility it could reach $3 million. He recorded just one sack and recovered two fumbles. That was it. His impact was minimal, and he wasn’t making any big plays.

Barr might extend his career with another team. High-profile draft picks who become Pro Bowlers get more chances than the normal player. Barr is a name, and teams will be willing to give him a chance to continue his career after he turns 30. However, it shouldn’t be the Cowboys. They have bigger fish to fry.