The Dallas Cowboys addressed every perceived offseason need in the draft or free agency, save for safety.
It’s no coincidence.
While the Cowboys have expressed confidence in 2017 sixth-round pick Xavier Woods being able to step in at free safety with Jeff Heath and blank competing at strong safety, the team has also quietly held out hope of being able to acquire Pro Bowl free safety Earl Thomas in a trade with Seattle.
A native of Orange, who played college football at the University of Texas, Thomas has made no secret of his desire to finish his career with the Cowboys if things didn’t work out in Seattle.