The Dallas Cowboys continue to strategically approach free agency with an eye towards future compensatory picks. This year, the Cowboys have already made significant moves, including trading for cornerback Stephon Gilmore using a fifth-round compensatory pick. Their focus on acquiring talent through comp picks rather than traditional draft routes has become a hallmark of their roster management strategy.

As it stands, the Cowboys are positioned to earn two fifth-round compensatory picks in 2025, contingent on the outcomes of player departures and signings. Key players like Jourdan Lewis and DeMarcus Lawrence remain unaccounted for in their comp pick calculations, which could allow Dallas to further enhance their roster. Candidates for these picks include the likes of Brandin Cooks, Erick Kendricks, Cooper Rush, Trey Lance, and Carl Lawson, each of whom could provide strategic depth for the team.