Jourdan Lewis Leaves Cowboys for Jaguars on $30 Million Deal

The Dallas Cowboys are navigating a pivotal offseason as they prepare for the NFL free agency period, which kicks off on March 12. Longtime cornerback Jourdan Lewis has signed a lucrative three-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, making him the highest-paid nickel cornerback in the league, a loss that the Cowboys will feel given his contributions over eight seasons. The Cowboys have focused on retaining in-house talent, re-signing Osa Odighizuwa and other key players, but are expected to lose several significant contributors, including Rico Dowdle and DeMarcus Lawrence, due to inflated market values. The front office believes they can address most roster needs through the upcoming draft rather than overspending in free agency. While some players like Lewis and Lawrence bring irreplaceable leadership, others, including Chauncey Golston, may depart as they seek better contracts elsewhere. The Cowboys are also considering potential roster changes, with some players' positions becoming uncertain as the new coaching staff implements their strategies.