When the Cowboys picked up the fifth-year option on Ezekiel Elliott’s contract at the end of April this year, they ensured that they’d keep the two-time All Pro and two-time league rushing leader to anchor their ground game through at least the 2020 season. It also gave them one less free agent to worry about after the 2019 season.
And there is enough to worry about: Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper, Byron Jones, and Jaylon Smith headline a list of 35 players who’ll hit some kind of free agency after the season.