Baltimore Ravens RB Gus Edwards Linked to Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are in need of a running back, and they may have found their answer in Baltimore Ravens’ Gus Edwards. Edwards, who is set to become a free agent, has had a strong start to his NFL career and could be a valuable addition to the Cowboys’ roster.
According to SI.com’s Timm Hamm, the Cowboys would be wise to pursue Edwards as a potential replacement for Ezekiel Elliott. Hamm describes Edwards as a “steal” due to his projected contract numbers, with Spotrac.com estimating his value on the open market to be around $4.5 million.
Edwards has proven himself to be a formidable weapon in a two-RB system and has the ability to carry the load as a lead back. Despite injuries opening up opportunities for other players, Edwards has excelled in his role, scoring 13 touchdowns last season and recording a career-high 810 rushing yards.
While Edwards may not have had explosive production, his bruising style of play makes him effective in a RB duo. With a potential price tag of $4-5 million per season, the Cowboys could consider drafting another RB to create a new duo for a total cost of around $6 million a year.
The future of Tony Pollard with the Cowboys is uncertain. Although he surpassed 1,000 rushing yards, Dallas paid a premium for his performance. Pollard himself acknowledges that the Cowboys have to make business decisions and understands that his future with the team is not guaranteed.
Pollard has expressed his desire to stay in Dallas, but he also recognizes that the weeks following the 2024 Super Bowl will determine his fate. Now that the Super Bowl is over, expect the Cowboys to make decisions about their running back situation sooner rather than later.
Evan Reier is a sports reporter covering the latest news and updates in the world of football.
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