The Dallas Cowboys only drafted six players in this year's NFL draft. While they seem to be quality players (at this point), that's not a lot for the Cowboys. They usually have more picks than that, either through trades or compensation for players signed by other teams. Because of that, Jerry Jones said this year's class of free agents would be a large one.
It looks like Jones wasn't kidding. The Cowboys have signed at least sixteen players to free agent contracts, and they're giving two other players a try-out and may sign one or both of them. Here are the names of the Cowboys free agents (along with their position and school):
Matt Nichols, quarterback (Eastern Washington)
Alfonso Rashaun Greer, wide receiver (Colorado State)
Terrell Hudgins, wide receiver (Elon)
Verran Tucker, wide receiver (California)
Lonyae Miller, running back (Fresno State)
Will Barker, offensive tackle (Virginia)
Mike Tepper, offensive tackle (California)
Chet Teofilo, guard/center (California)
Phil Costa, guard/center (Maryland)
Nick Tow-Arnett, tight end (Minnesota)
Chris Gronkowski, fullback (Arizona)
Junior Aaumavae, nose tackle (Minnesota State-Mankato)
Barry Church, safety (Toledo)
Bryan McCann, defensive back (SMU)
Danny McCray, safety (LSU)
Lorenzo Washington, defensive end (Alabama)
Delbert Alvarado, kicker (South Florida) - try out
Simon Harris, tight end (North Carolina State) - try out
Of course, it's a real long shot for any of these players to still be with the team on opening day of football season. But who knows? One or two of these players may play their way on to the team in training camp and the pre-season games. It has happened before.
For now, these players will get to wear the blue and silver. We'll just have to wait and see if they can earn that star on their helmet.
maybe they can eke out a super bowl team out of that bunch
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