Cowboy Roundup: Best RB free agency options, Dallas must make no-brainer move

The latest Dallas Cowboys news for Tuesday, March 4.

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is introduced before the game between the Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers. | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Happy Tuesday, Dallas Cowboys Nation. The deadline for NFL teams to use the franchise tag is closing in and the official start of the new league year is less than one week away.

Dallas is expected to use the franchise tag on star defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa if a long-term deal is not reached before the deadline to apply the tag.

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Let's hope the Cowboys and Jerry Jones manage not to screw this one up.

As we wait for the latest news to surface from Cowboys Nation, let's take a look at some of the headlines making waves around the web and on social media.

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Best RB free agency options

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris rushes during the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys. | Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys risk losing starting running back Rico Dowdle in free agency after his breakout year, but there are several other options for the team to pursue. From 1,000-yard rushers to promising backs with some injury concerns, DallasCowboys.com takes a look at some of the best options Dallas could take a look at.

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Cowboys must make no-brainer decision

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons celebrates after a sack during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

While the Cowboys need to explore all options during the 2025 NFL season, there is one decision that is a no-brainer the team must make. InsideTheStar.com takes a look at why the team must do whatever it takes to retain Micah Parsons.

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