3 veteran free agents who fill a Cowboys’ need

Through free agency, a few trades, and the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys have made some significant additions that should help upgrade their roster from a season ago, especially on the defensive side of the ball. While that’s true, that doesn’t mean there aren’t more moves they could still make at certain positions.

LB Bobby Wagner

By drafting Jaishawn Barham and trading for Dee Winters, the Cowboys have upgraded the LB position, but they shouldn’t stop there. Although he turns 36 in June, Bobby Wagner is still performing like a Top 10 player at his position in the league. By signing him the Cowboys would not only solidify the LB position, but also give them a veteran who has seen it all to wear the green dot and be a mentor to Dallas’ young LBs. In what shapes up to be a very young defensive unit, Wagner’s addition in Dallas could prove to be invaluable for this year.

OLB Von Miller

Von Miller is another veteran free agent the Cowboys should consider signing to their roster. Like Wagner, he may have lost a step, but is still capable of playing at a high level and could improve Dallas’ pass rush this year. The 37-year-old generated 36 total pressures in 2025 according to PFF, and had nine QB sacks last season in Washington, which would have led the Cowboys last year. A Texas native and local Dallas resident, Miller might be open to the idea of playing in Dallas and could help the development of their young pass rusher.

RB Joe Mixon

Javonte Williams returns as Dallas’ RB1 and should pick up where he left off last year as one of the league’s top backs. Behind him things are less certain and could stand to be upgraded. Joe Mixon is an intriguing veteran option still on the open market. He missed last year with a mysterious foot injury, but is expected to be good to go for the 2026 season. Mixon would be a significant upgrade as Dallas’ RB2 and give them someone capable of stepping in to handle the workload if Williams were to miss some time for whatever reason.