4 Bold Free Agency Predictions That Would Push Cowboys Back Into Playoffs

Auman predicts the Cowboys will sign two defenders from the AFC North, taking linebacker Devin Bush from the Cleveland Browns and Asante Samuel Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Asante Samuel is an intriguing prospect who returned in 2025 following a serious injury. He was a promising player early in his career, and as Auman says, he had most of his success with new Cowboys defensive passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach Derrick Ansley.

"Samuel, 26, is a tempting reclamation project, limited to 10 games over the last two seasons due to a shoulder injury, but a late-season cameo with the Steelers showed promise," Auman wrote.

"Samuel once had three interceptions in one playoff game against the Jaguars, and his first three years in the league netted six interceptions and consistent play. Could he land with the Cowboys and his old Chargers position coach, Derrick Ansley?"

Bush, the former 10th overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft, had a breakout season with the Browns and could be in high-demand this offseason.

"Bush, 27, found himself this past year in Cleveland, filling up the stat sheet with 125 tackles, three picks (two returned for touchdowns), two sacks and two forced fumbles," Auman wrote.

Re-sign Jadeveon Clowney, Tag George Pickens

Auman believes the Cowboys will keep two of their biggest free agents. He has them re-signing Jadeveon Clowney, who led the team with 8.5 sacks last season. He's eager to sign earlier this offseason so he can make a bigger impact.

Ideally, the Cowboys would work out a long-term deal with George Pickens but Auman thinks the franchise tag is going to be the end result this offseason.