A lot will change before next April.
Here are our current players scheduled to become free agents. Some will re-sign beforehand, some may get chopped , the Franchise tag looms for one priority target (if needed).
RG Zack Martin (27/28 Nov) - Expected to ink long term, guaranteed Franchise tag if not.
RDE DeMarcus Lawrence (26) - Extension is possible, has back issue, Franchise tag if not needed on Martin and no drop in performance.
UT David Irving (24/25 Aug) - Chance to cash in if all goes well, unsure who will be writing the check.
WR Cole Beasley (29) - Important player whose numbers need to improve, traded away his replacement yesterday.
WR Deonte Thompson (29) - Signed to be field stretcher, age will work against re-signing him.
LS L.P. Ladouceur (37) - As good as there is, oldest player on roster, plan on snapping into his 40s.
RB/WR Tavon Austin (28) - Acquired to add some 'juice' on offense and return game.
FB Jamize Olawale (29) - Projected bit player on offense needs to ball on special teams.
LB Damien Wilson (24/25 May) - Has had some positive moments but long shot to re-sign here.
TE Geoff Swaim (24/25 Sept) - Team reportedly likes him, big chance to earn snaps if Jason Witten retires.
OT Cameron Fleming (25/26 Sept) - Likely swing tackle, hopes to earn RT job, likely to leave if doesn't
G/C Marcus Martin (24/25 Nov) - Hoping to unseat incumbent Joe Looney as game day interior reserve, may get released if doesn't.
DE Kony Ealy (26/27 Dec) - Team has been eyeing player for years, could be nice rotation piece, will have to earn spot.
DE Datone Jones (27/28 July) - Possible depth player with desired position flex, needs to step it up to make the cut this year.
OT Chaz Green (26) - Fan fave has talent, future with team this season is unclear, absolute lock to be elsewhere next year.
DT Richard Ash (25/26 Aug) - Unlikely to make roster this season unless injuries help his cause.
RB Rod Smith (26) - Will be Restricted free agent, chance to make impression as Zeke's back-up.
Contract concern
DE Tyrone Crawford (28/29 Nov) - Set to make $6M, $7M and $8M next three seasons, probably safe right now, could be asked to take less next year or be let go.
Age issue
LB Sean Lee (31/32 July) - Great player is only defender on roster over age 30 and has injury concerns.
2019 projected needs
DL - Need could be reduced if Tank and Dino both return, will be looking for help regardless.
S - Maybe things get sorted out this year, maybe they don't.
WR - Lots of changes this year, could be more next year.
OL - Addressing depth will again be an issue.
TE - Will the youngsters step up?
