He recorded seven passes defended, an impressive five interceptions and allowed an opposing passer rating of just 82.2 in coverage. The 2022 fifth-round pick took over Lewis’ nickel role before moving to the perimeter later in the year to replace an injured Anthony Brown.īland fared well as a starter. With Lewis sidelined, the Cowboys turned to then-rookie DaRon Bland. He’s entering the final year of his contract, and last year’s injury may have helped Dallas uncover Lewis’ replacement. However, Lewis is also coming off a foot injury that limited him to only seven games in 2022. He’s been a productive defender for Dallas, particularly in the slot, and he allowed an opposing passer rating of just 74.2 in coverage last season. When he’s able to stay on the field, Lewis is a versatile defender, but his time in Dallas may be cut short.Ĭornerback Jourdan Lewis would seem like a near-lock to make the roster, at least at first blush. Cowboys Players Who Need Impressive Camp to Avoid Being Cut - Kristopher Knox, Bleacher Report Those carries may come as the year progresses, but there are other backs more suited for that role while Vaughn acclimates to the NFL. Pollard burst onto the scene in 2019 as a true between-the-tackles runner. He’s best when his small and shifty frame can cause problems for a defense’s back seven. Vaughn’s contribution will come as a gadget piece and a weapon outside the hashes in space. When thinking about a possible 2023 offensive role, think more along the lines of Lance Dunbar or Lucky Whitehead than a younger Pollard. Even if his offensive role is minute, we’ll likely see Vaughn on special teams in some capacity.
John Fassel has already said he wants to see Vaughn as a protector on punt and as a potential option as returner.
This being said, there’s plenty of ways he can immediately contribute. Despite the excitement around the pick - which isn’t unwarranted - it’s unfair to expect anything resembling a key role for Deuce in 2023. He’s played against Big 12 defenses the last three seasons. Vaughn is one of the smallest backs in NFL history. How does Deuce Vaughn contribute in year one? 3 significant questions for the Cowboys at running back - Matt Germack, The Landry Hatĭeuce Vaughn may have a great story, but there’s no shortage of competition ahead of him in Malik Davis, Rico Dowdle, and Ronald Jones.Ģ. With that not happening, we now know beyond a shadow of a doubt that Pollard will play the 2023 season on the tag at a value right around $10M. Today marked the deadline for players who received the franchise tag to land long-term deals with their respective teams. Pollard signed his tag back in late March and is obviously well-aware of that, but he and the team had until today (July 17th) to work out a long-term deal.ĭallas Cowboys RB Tony Pollard will officially play the 2023 season on the franchise tag
Part of what is distinct about Pollard’s financial situation is that he is on the tag which only promises a contract for the 2023 season. The team would go on to release fellow running back Ezekiel Elliott and save about that much, effectively swapping one in for the other in a financial sense. Cowboys roster: No deal for running back Tony Pollard, will officially play season on franchise tag - RJ Ochoa, Blogging the Boysĭid the Cowboys learn their lesson from giving Ezekiel Elliott a big dollar contract?ĭallas chose to tag running back Tony Pollard at a value of just north of $10M for the 2023 season.
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