The Dallas Cowboys have made headlines this offseason for their inactivity in free agency, managing to keep their roster almost untouched. Key players such as Tony Pollard, Dorance Armstrong, Dante Fowler Jr., Tyler Biadasz, and Stephon Gilmore left without any significant response from owner Jerry Jones. Notably, three of these players followed former defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to the Washington Commanders, where they have made immediate impacts in the playoffs.
Under Quinn's leadership, the Commanders clinched a playoff spot and defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round. In their latest matchup against the Detroit Lions, both Armstrong and Fowler showcased their skills, with Armstrong recording a strip-sack on Jared Goff and recovering the fumble, significantly contributing to Washington's lead in the game.
The Cowboys have often faced scrutiny for their underwhelming postseason performances in recent years, and the success of their former players raises questions about their strategies and decisions during this offseason.
