Cowboys lock up dynamic speedster on historic multi-year deal

The Cowboys are keeping another important player and making history.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin returns a kickoff for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

In a stark contrast to 2024, the Dallas Cowboys have been busy during the legal tampering period. They added a few outside free agents, including running back Javonte Williams, and defensive tackle Solomon Thomas.

Those moves will help but the Cowboys have really done a good job keeping key free agents. They locked up Osa Odighizuwa on a four-year deal and kept reserve safety Markquese Bell with a three-year deal.

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On Tuesday, they retained another key contributor, agreeing to a three-year deal with KaVontae Turpin. The former USFL MVP will earn $18 million, making him the highest-paid special teams player in NFL history according to Jeremy Fowler.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Turpin has been one of the top return men in the NFL, finishing 2024 with 904 yards and a touchdown on kick returns and 187 yards with another touchdown on punt returns.

He was also utilized on offense more, going for 512 yards from scrimmage with two touchdowns.

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