News: USAToday: Cowboys host slot WR Randall Cobb on free-agent visit

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The Dallas Cowboys are trying to add pieces to their puzzle in free agency without breaking the bank. With the recent departure of Cole Beasley to Buffalo, the Cowboys are short on reliable and proven production in the slot. They brought back speedster Tavon Austin on a one-year deal but with a major injury history it’s tough to believe he’s the answer there.

Enter Randall Cobb, 28, formerly of the Green Bay Packers. Like Beasley, Cobb plays a large majority of his snaps out of the slot, 87.9 percent in 2018. Now multiple outlets are reporting the Cowboys are hosting the free agent wide receiver for a visit on Monday.


The Cowboys are hosting free-agent wide receiver Randall Cobb at The Star today, according to a source. With the departure of Cole Beasley, the Cowboys are looking for help at slot receiver and Cobb can also play on the outside. In eight years in Green Bay, he had 470 catches…

— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) March 18, 2019


Cobb has been incredibly productive throughout his career when healthy, though his production has declined over the last several years.


Was told Cowboys saw Cobb & Beasley at roughly the same value. Slot WR market appearing exhausted, Cobb likely doesn’t have much leverage. Might be able to scoop on the cheap. No idea if he can stay healthy tho. https://t.co/kbw6XakIpq

— Ben Rogers (@BenRogers) March 18, 2019


He played in just nine games in 2018 due to hamstring and concussion issues. He caught 38 passes for 383 yards and two touchdowns, all his lowest since his rookie season of 2012.

Prior though he was a trusted target of Aaron Rodgers. During his career Cobb accumulated 470 catches for 5,524 yards and 75 touchdowns in 105 games.

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