This page lists all the 2026 NFL Signings for the Dallas Cowboys. I’ve listed all of the NFL Free Agent Signing Grades here, which included the Signings. Because I’ve begun posting polls for the Signings, I thought it would make sense to list just the NFL Signings here, so archiving the voting would be easier.
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🏈 2026 NFL Free Agent Signing Grades by Team (Synced 3.23.26)
- Total Signings: 4
- Average Grade: C+ (78.3)
March 2026 – Signings
Cowboys sign CB Cobie Durant (1 year, $5.5 million): B+ Grade
signed on 3/13/2026
Cobie Durant is an inconsistent cornerback, but the Cowboys will take anything they can get at this point at the position, which was a nightmare for them in 2025. Durant played well this past year after a down 2024, so Dallas will be hoping for more of what Durant produced last season.
I’m a fan of this signing. This is all upside, as Durant failing won’t penalize the Cowboys very much.
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Cowboys re-sign DE Sam Williams (1 year, $3 million): A Grade
signed on 3/9/2026
Sam Williams makes sense as someone who would sign a 1-year “prove it” contract this offseason. Williams once showed lots of promise as a young edge rusher, but he got hurt in 2024 and didn’t play well last year. Williams could bounce back now that he’s another year removed from injury. If he doesn’t, the Cowboys won’t stand to lose much. This is a great move because there’s nothing but upside.
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Cowboys sign S Jalen Thompson (3 years, $36 million): C- Grade
signed on 3/9/2026
Jerry Jones is losing his marbles, so he may not be aware of two things concerning this deal: One, the safety position has been devalued. And two, this 2026 NFL Draft class is packed with talented safeties.
With that in mind, there’s no reason the Cowboys should have given $36 million to Jalen Thompson. It’d be one thing if Thompson were an elite player, but he’s not. He’s very good, but this is an overpay.
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February 2026 – Signings
Cowboys re-sign RB Javonte Williams (3 years, $24 million): D Grade
signed on 2/23/2026
Jerry Jones has lost his marbles. He’s not willing to pay elite players at highly important positions like Micah Parsons and George Pickens, yet he’s perfectly comfortable shelling out plenty of cash for running backs with an injury history. We can now see why this once-proud franchise hasn’t had much success in recent years.
This is an embarrassing move. Javonte Williams played very well last year, but there are two issues with this re-signing. The first is that, as mentioned, Williams has an injury history that involves a devastating torn ACL. Second, running back is a very replaceable position. The Cowboys probably would have been able to find someone who could offer the same production for less than half the cost.
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