2017 Record: 9–7
Crucial veteran additions: WR Allen Hurns, WR/RB Tavon Austin, OT Cam Fleming, DE Kony Ealy
Crucial veteran losses: WR Dez Bryant, TE Jason Witten, G Jonathan Cooper, CB Orlando Scandrick, LB Anthony Hitchens
2018 NFL draft picks and grades
What improved?
The Cowboys doubled-down on their offensive line, the unit that has been their greatest strength the past few seasons. They made Zack Martin the league’s highest-paid guard last week, signing him to a six-year, $84 million extension; drafted Connor Williams in the second round to start at left guard, replacing Cooper; and signed Fleming as a versatile back-up.