Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones recently said he wants to continue the team’s long tradition of building through the draft rather than relying on free agency. They recently met with a star Texas wide receiver who could be a major addition to the offense next season.
The Dallas Cowboys have been quiet this March
October 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (13) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
The Cowboys have been quiet in free agency so far this offseason. The team lost several key players from the 2023 season, including left tackle Tyron Smith, who left for a payday with the New York Jets last week.
The Cowboys released wide receiver Michael Gallup to clear up $9.5 million in cap space. With Gallup gone and Tony Pollard with the Tennessee Titans, the team needs to add help quickly on offense if they want Dak Prescott to have a chance to succeed in a season Jerry Jones says he wants to go all in.
That could come in April.
The Cowboys met with Xavier Worthy
Xavier Worthy
Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy (WO40) during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
According to Tony Pauline with Sportskeeda, the Cowboys met with wide receiver Xavier Worthy at Texas’ pro day on Wednesday. Worthy impressed scouts at the pro day, even though he didn’t participate in the 40-yard dash workout that earned him fame when he broke the record at the NFL Combine this year.
Pauline said the Cowboys met with Worthy on Tuesday night:
“Worthy then looked terrific in position drills. He ran great routes, translated his track speed onto the field and caught everything thrown to him. His hands were very impressive, as Worthy consistently snatched the ball away from his frame and had no bobbles or double catches.
Worthy was with the Cowboys on Tuesday night after spending the bulk of Monday afternoon with the Bears, Texans and Patriots.”
Worthy is a popular prospect
Kansas City Chiefs, Xavier Worthy
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) runs with the all after getting around Washington Huskies cornerback Elijah Jackson (25) in the fourth quarter of the Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff semi-finals at the Ceasars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jan. 1, 2024. The Huskies won the game 37-31.
Worthy is a popular name with top NFL offenses this offseason. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes congratulated Worthy following his 4.21 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel made sure to greet Worthy at Texas’ pro day.
The Cowboys have the No. 24 pick in April’s draft. That’s about where Worthy is expected to be selected in the draft. They could add Tyreek Hill-like speed for Dak to throw to this season.
Unless the Dolphins get to him first.
