The Dallas Cowboys waited until Wednesday evening to land their first outside help in free agency. The Cowboys will give star pass rusher Micah Parsons one of his biggest wishes for the offseason as owner Jerry Jones tries to sell the locker room and fanbase he’s “all-in” for the 2024 season.
Micah Parsons wanted defensive help
Dec 30, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) stands on the field in the second half against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Parsons said he wanted help with the interior defensive line and at linebacker for the upcoming season. After their latest addition, he’ll have help behind him.Ezoic
The Dallas Cowboys are signing Eric Kendricks
Jan 25, 2020; Kissimmee, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) during NFC Practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
According to ESPN‘s Adam Schefter, the Cowboys are set to sign former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks for the 2024 season. Earlier in the week, it was reported that the 49ers had agreed to a deal with Kendricks.
However, Kendricks chose to play for his former coach with the Vikings, Mike Zimmer, in Dallas. Zimmer is the Cowboys’ new defensive coordinator.
Another change of heart: after agreeing to a deal with the 49ers, former Chargers and Vikings LB Eric Kendricks has decided to go to the Dallas Cowboys instead, per sources. Mike Zimmer wanted Kendricks to help run his defense and Kendricks preferred to play in Dallas. https://t.co/NfBUIPT0c6
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2024
Kendricks was an All-Pro in 2019
Jan 11, 2020; Santa Clara, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) reacts during an NFC Divisional Round playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium.The 49ers defeated the Vikings 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Kendricks earned a Pro Bowl appearance and All-Pro honors for his play in the 2019 season. In his nine-year NFL career, he has recorded 1,036 tackles, 18.5 sacks, nine interceptions, and five forced fumbles.
Per Pro Football Focus, the 32-year-old defender earned a 72.3 overall grade for his play last season. He’ll join a Cowboys’ defense whose linebacker group was the soft spot on the team.
