The Dallas Cowboys entered the 2019 league year with at least eight priority players entering their last season under contract or on the franchise tag. This list includes defensive linemen DeMarcus Lawrence and Maliek Collins, corners Byron Jones and Anthony Brown, linebacker Jaylon Smith, offensive lineman La’el Collins, wide receiver Amari Cooper and quarterback Dak Prescott.
A ninth player forced himself into the contract discussion when running back Ezekiel Elliott decided to withhold his services during training camp.