Should Cowboys Sign Swift – Or Keep Pollard – in Free Agency?

Before the 2023 season, the Cowboys cut running back Ezekiel Elliott, which allowed Tony Pollard to play a bigger role.

Dallas’ running offense failed to rebound, as they only ran the ball 468 times for 1,920 yards in the previous campaign. With Elliott in the lead the

previous season, Dallas ran 531 times for 2,298 yards. Pollard was only able to produce 4.0 yards per rush this season, down from 5.2 yards per carry in 2022.

The Cowboys will have to choose how to use Pollard and the rushing game as a whole because he is playing this season under the one-year franchise

tag. Dallas might make a run at a free agent they know well who becomes available.

The Eagles’ current running back, D’Andre Swift, will be free agent. According to Bleacher Report, Dallas, Cleveland, and Green Bay are the other two possible destinations for Swift.

“Last offseason proved that the free-agent market is cruel to running backs in today’s NFL, so Swift shouldn’t expect a large contract this spring,”

writes Holder. “However, he is cominWith almost 200 receptions and over 1,400 receiving yards in four years, the Georgia product is g off a career year, rushing for over 1,000 yards for the first time as a pro and earning his first Pro Bowl appearance.

also capable of catching passes out of the backfield,

which could help raise his value. He’s a terrific attacking weapon when healthy.

It’s possible the Cowboys may get Swift cheaper than Pollard based on Spotrac market value rankings. Compared to Swift’s $5.6 million annually,

Pollard’s market worth is estimated to be $6.6 million per season. Dallas will have to make that choice. Not only will the Cowboys be adding

Swift to their roster, but they will also be removing him from Philadelphia if they choose to go for him and succeed in landing him.

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