With Super Bowl LIX concluded, NFL teams are rapidly pivoting to offseason strategies focused on the draft and free agency. The Dallas Cowboys, having finished the season with a 7-10 record, face significant decisions as numerous players become free agents in the coming weeks.

One player under consideration is defensive end Carl Lawson, who had a modest performance in his first season with Dallas, recording 15 tackles and five sacks in 15 games. Lawson's age (29) and experience set the stage for a potential farewell, particularly as Dallas tightens its budget. The Cowboys recently extended Osa Odighizuwa, and with Lawson on a one-year contract, the team may opt for younger talent instead. Free agency will ultimately determine Lawson's fate, as competing offers may lure him away from Dallas.