Report: Dallas Cowboys Given 1 More Chance To Bring Back 5X Pro Bowl Player Before Losing Him To Panthers

With the addition of running back Royce Freeman, the Cowboys have signed two outside free agents since the start of the league’s new year in March. The Cowboys have seen core members like Tony Pollard and Tyron Smith leave for more money with new teams.

The Carolina Panthers are recruiting Stephon Gilmore

As previously discussed on GH, veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore said earlier this offseason it was his “goal” to return to the Cowboys. However, the Cowboys have not yet re-signed him, and he’s getting interest from other teams. Jadeveon Clowney has recruited him to come home and join forces with the Panthers, as both players are from the Carolinas. The Panthers haven’t reached a deal with Gilmore, but they want to. Per Darin Gantt with the Panthers website, general manager Dan Morgan said they’re leaving the door open for Gilmore. The Panthers will “revisit” negotiations with Gilmore following the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Cowboys don’t have much time to get a deal done

The Cowboys have little time to waste if they want to re-sign Gilmore. The 33-year-old two-time All-Pro will surely be signed by a cornerback-needy team before the upcoming season. Per Pro Football Focus, Gilmore earned a 74.4 overall grade for his play last season, making him the 35th-highest-graded cornerback for 2023. He can still play. Will it be for Dallas? Or will they lose another veteran star?