After an offseason filled with disappointment, this move may just bring further disappointment for fans who are fed up with the moves (or lack thereof) the front office has made.
As first reported by ESPN NFL Nation reporter Todd Archer, the Cowboys have signed former Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos RB Royce Freeman.
Freeman was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 3rd round of the 2018 NFL Draft, and that’s where he had the bulk of his carries and yards so far in his career.
After three years in Denver, Freeman split the 2021 season running the ball for two teams: the Carolina Panthers and the Houston Texans.
He remained in Houston for the 2022 season, playing in just four games and accumulating a paltry 117 yards on 41 carries.
He turned those carries into 319 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 4.1 yards per carry in the process.
This signing is yet another opportunity for Freeman to show an NFL team he belongs on the field with a prominent role.
Freeman has always split carries with other backs on the roster, and that wouldn’t change in Dallas.
The Cowboys don’t have an RB1 unless you’re willing to give that moniker to veteran Rico Dowdle, who has always played a complementary role.
To be honest, this is not a surprise signing for me. This is just the start of a handful of signings the Cowboys will make ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.
After playing for four different teams in six years, I imagine the former Oregon Ducks lead back is just grateful for the opportunity to continue his NFL career.
