3 Cowboys Free Agents Who Could Still Re-Sign With Dallas

A look at three Dallas Cowboys free agents the team could still bring back to address needs on both sides of the ball.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:55pm

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With NFL free agency in its second month, the Dallas Cowboys have a handful of their own free agents still on the market. While the odds of the Cowboys reuniting with any of those players have diminished, it's possible Dallas will circle back to at least some of them once the 2026 NFL Draft concludes and the second wave of free agency begins. The Cowboys still have needs that their own free agents could help address if Dallas doesn't adequately fill them during the upcoming draft.

Why it matters

The Cowboys have several of their own free agents still available, and re-signing some of them could help the team address key needs on both offense and defense without having to rely solely on the draft. This flexibility could be crucial for Dallas as it looks to build a competitive roster for the 2026 season.

The details

The three Cowboys free agents who could still re-sign with the team are defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, defensive end Dante Fowler, and offensive lineman Hakeem Adeniji. Clowney has pushed back on the notion that he doesn't fit the Cowboys' new defensive scheme, saying he can play in any alignment. Fowler is open to returning to Dallas for a third stint, and could provide depth at edge rusher if the team doesn't find an impact player in the draft. Adeniji was reliable in limited action last season and has experience playing multiple positions on the offensive line, which could be valuable for the Cowboys.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft is upcoming, which could impact the Cowboys' decisions on their own free agents.
  • The second wave of free agency typically begins after the draft, which could be when Dallas revisits these players.

The players

Jadeveon Clowney

A veteran defensive end who has had success in multiple defensive alignments during his NFL career.

Dante Fowler

A defensive end who previously played two seasons with the Cowboys and is open to returning to Dallas for a third stint.

Hakeem Adeniji

An offensive lineman who has played multiple positions and could provide valuable depth for the Cowboys.

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What they’re saying

“Ain't no scheme I can't play in, 3-4 to 4-3, to whatever down scheme that you had. I think I've proved that I can play in them all, and not just play in them, but also dominate in them schemes and do my job at a high level.”

— Jadeveon Clowney, Defensive End

“For sure. This is my home. I can have a really good role here. As long as I'm healthy, I'm good. It was just one of those years.”

— Dante Fowler, Defensive End

What’s next

The Cowboys will monitor the 2026 NFL Draft and the second wave of free agency to determine if they will re-sign any of these three free agents to address needs on the roster.

The takeaway

The Cowboys have several of their own free agents still available, and re-signing some of them could provide valuable depth and flexibility as the team looks to build a competitive roster for the 2026 season. While the odds may have diminished, Dallas could still circle back to these players if the right opportunities present themselves.