When the Dallas Cowboys began their offseason process, one of the most glaring issues was the running back position. They had an opportunity to go after three-time All-Pro Derrick Henry. It made perfect sense because Henry trains in Dallas in the offseason, plus he has the same agent as Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. However, according to the team owner Jerry Jones, the team couldn't afford Henry, although his deal was only for two years and $16 million with nine million in guaranteed dollars.
There was the option of bringing back Tony Pollard as well. In the end, he signed with Tennessee Titans two days after Henry went to Baltimore, leaving the Cowboys at square one.