Cowboys’ news and notes in free agency

A former Cowboy returning for second stint?

10:25 am – While the Cowboys have made 5 exterior additions in free agency up up to now, their sixth might be a homecoming.

According to studies, the Cowboys have agreed to phrases to carry again OLB Tyrus Wheat.

Wheat, 26, returns to Dallas after signing with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2023. In two seasons with the Cowboys, Wheat performed in 20 video games and recorded 17 tackles and half a sack.

Last season for the Lions, Wheat performed in 15 video games, posting profession highs in tackles (15) and sacks (1.5) in addition to including a pressured fumble and move breakup.

More motion to create cap house?

7:30 am – As the brand new NFL league yr will get set to start at 3:00 pm CT on Wednesday, the Cowboys are persevering with to work their house in the wage cap.

According to studies, Dallas has restructured WR Jonathan Mingo’s contract heading into the 2026 season.

Mingo is heading into the ultimate yr of his rookie deal, and has spent the final yr and a half with the Cowboys. In 14 video games performed, Mingo has caught six passes for 71 yards.

At the commerce deadline in 2025, the Cowboys traded a fourth-round decide to the Panthers for Mingo and a seventh-round decide.