The Dallas Cowboys are evaluating which stars to add to the team and which ones to keep
As the 2025 NFL season approaches, the Dallas Cowboys are evaluating which stars to keep and which to trade. Now, they face tough competition for one of their top players from last season, who is highly likely to enter restricted free agency.
One of the biggest challenges for the Cowboys in the NFL Draft could be financial. Currently, more than 50% of their salary cap is tied up in just three players: wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, quarterback Dak Prescott, and linebacker Micah Parsons. Can they still afford to make an offer for another star?
The Cowboys will likely want to keep KaVontae Turpin on their roster. After finishing his third NFL season, he earned his second Pro Bowl nomination as a kick returner. During the 2024 season, he stood out as a wide receiver, proving his versatility.
In total, Turpin recorded 31 receptions for 420 yards and two touchdowns. This performance makes it highly likely that Jerry Jones’ franchise will try to retain him for the 2025 season.
Entering restricted free agency could be an advantage for Dallas, but there’s a real chance Turpin receives a much more lucrative offer—one that the Cowboys might not be able to match.
Turpin, at 28 years old, has gained a lot of attention around the NFL. But will the Cowboys offer him a second-round tender worth $5.2 million? That remains to be seen.
If Turpin leaves Dallas, it would be a major blow to the team, especially with Brandin Cooks set to depart this offseason. Losing Turpin as well would put the Cowboys’ offense at a disadvantage. Unfortunately, this is a real possibility, as his talent and skills did not go unnoticed in 2024.