On defense, the changes were more severe. They said goodbye this week to three defensive line starters — Floyd, Maliek Collins and Javon Hargrave — starting linebacker Dre Greenlaw, and two key members of the secondary in cornerback Charvarius Ward and safety Talanoa Hufanga.

NFL offseason is in full swing as the legal tampering period for free agency began on Monday, March 10 at noon ET and the new league year kicked off on Wednesday, March 12 at 4 p.m. ET. Several big names are already preparing to wear new threads after trade agreements involving playmakers like Deebo Samuel and DK Metcalf.

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Free agent defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. has agreed to a contract with the Dallas Cowboys, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Fowler, 30, spent the 2024 season with the Washington Commanders. He recorded arguably his best season to date in 2024, tallying 39 tackles (14 for loss), 10.5 sacks (his highest