NFL Free Agency is officially here, and the next few days will feature several Dallas Cowboys rumors. The Cowboys haven't made many notable moves, but they might not be done yet. With that in mind, here are all of the interesting rumors and news tidbits on the Cowboys.
Cedric Thornton Contract Details
The Cowboys signed DL Cedric Thornton yesterday to a four-year, $18 million deal. That's a bit pricey, but he played well last season. He was a 3-4 DE for the Eagles last year, but he'll likely shift to DT for the Cowboys. He'll be a massive upgrade over the awful Nick Hayden.
Cowboys Visits
The Cowboys brought in Thornton and a few other players yesterday.
Cowboys brought in Nolan Carroll, Cedric Thornton, Matt Moore for visits. signing Thornton
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 11, 2016
Carroll would provide depth at corner and likely wouldn't be more than a No. 4 option. Moore could be a backup QB option and he'd be a good fit. The Cowboys signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2007, but couldn't get him to the practice squad that season. The Panthers took him and kept him until 2010. He was with the Dolphins from 2011 until this offseason.
Could Cowboys Lose James Hanna?
TE James Hanna is a free agent, and he could be leaving the Cowboys this offseason.
Ex-Cowboys TE James Hanna in San Diego, set to visit Chargers as free agent, source says: https://t.co/PTJ99tIWkS pic.twitter.com/lweVnZ0Gxy
— Michael Gehlken (@sdutGehlken) March 11, 2016
Hanna is a former sixth round pick and best as a blocking TE. That would make him a strong fit with Antonio Gates, who is mostly a pass catcher at this point. Hanna played sparingly last year and the Cowboys have Gavin Escobar as the main backup to Jason Witten.
Mackenzy Bernadeau And Jaguars?
Cowboys Backup OG Mackenzy Bernadeau is visiting the Jaguars.
Cowboys free agency udpate: In addition to James Hanna visiting San Diego, Mackenzy Bernadeau visiting Jacksonville.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) March 11, 2016
If the Jaguars sign Bernadeau, it wouldn't be the first time they added a Cowboys backup lineman. The team signed Jermey Parnell last offseason. The Cowboys don't need Bernadeau, as Ron Leary is the main backup with Zack Martin and La'el Collins as the starter.
Cowboys Re-Sign Kyle Wilber
The Cowboys are bringing back LB Kyle Wilber, the Cowboys announced. Wilber didn't play much last season, but he'll provide depth. It's a two-year deal worth $3.25 million. It could be worth $5.25 million with incentive.