The number behind the starter can quickly become just as important, a lesson the Dallas Cowboys learned during the Tony Romo years and, more recently, during the Dak Prescott era. MORE: Updated list of Cowboys NFL Draft picks after free agency's first week While Dallas is not overly concerned about the position with Prescott returning from a season-ending hamstring injury,

The Cowboys have a few key players hitting the market, including well-known veterans like DeMarcus Lawrence, Jourdan Lewis and Rico Dowdle. Dallas has also re-signed some playmakers, mainly defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa. The team also still has another weapon to extend in pass rusher Micah Parsons.

The Dallas Cowboys went into this offseason with several needs. They were also in danger of watching those needs grow with players such as Osa Odighizuwa, Brock Hoffman, and KaVontae Turpin scheduled for free agency.

Will the Cowboys be serious players in free agency this week? History tells us they will not be. But their NFC East rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles, spent some money a year ago and look where it got them.

The Cowboys reuniting with Dante Fowler in free agency all but guarantees the departure of fan favorite Carl Lawson.

Veteran defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. had a message for Dallas Cowboys fans after rejoining the team during NFL free agency.

A former Dallas Cowboys player is returning to the team after spurning Dan Quinn and the Washington Commanders in free agency.