Cowboys Could Sign $85 Million Super Bowl Champ
After Release
The Dallas Cowboys could be an ideal landing spot for a Super Bowl champion following his release.
As noted by CBS Sports’ Jordan Dajani, he considers the Cowboys to be one of three “potential” landing spots for defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah.
The Miami Dolphins plan on releasing Ogbah as they look to shed salary cap space heading into the offseason. Ogbah had signed a four-year, $65 million contract extension during the 2022 offseason after posting back-to-back nine-sack seasons in his first two years in Miami.
However, according to Pro Football Focus, the 30-year-old still remains a productive pass-rushing threat. Ogbah posted a 67.1 pass-rushing grade last season, the second-highest grade of his eight-year NFL career.
There’s little doubt that Ogbah could still be productive in a pass-rushing role for a contending team. And considering he’ll still earn $4 million from the Dolphins following his release, he’ll likely consider taking a lesser salary to play for a contending team such as the Cowboys.
Considering the Cowboys have their own cap issues entering the offseason — they’re over the cap by $3.2 million, ranked 26th in the NFL — with a number of free agents from the defensive line, it wouldn’t hurt to add a veteran such as Ogbah.
The former 32nd overall pick holds career totals of 42.5 sacks, 268 tackles and 101 quarterback hits in 107 games and 71 starts.
Cowboys Aren’t Placing Franchise Tag on Tony Pollard
It looks like the Cowboys aren’t franchise tagging Tony Pollard for a second consecutive season.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Cowboys will not place the $12.1 million franchise tag on Pollard. Pollard played under the $10.1 million franchise tag last season.
