Why Cowboys desperately need to improve at tight end this offseason

The Dallas Cowboys were hoping that tight end Jake Ferguson would take another leap this season. However, it looks like the team will need to improve at tight end this offseason.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson runs after a catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

It feels like the Dallas Cowboys didn't have one position that was not affected by injury this past season.

From injuries to Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons, this team had injuries to the most important players.

Another position hit by injury this past season was at tight end. Jake Ferguson appeared in just 14 games this season, taking a step back from his 2023 Pro Bowl campaign.

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The Cowboys were expecting more out of Ferguson in 2024, but now, the team should look into adding another tight end piece this offseason.

There are a few names in free agency that the Cowboys should contact. Names like Juwan Johnson from the New Orleans Saints or Harrison Bryant from the Las Vegas Raiders.

Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren runs past Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Donovan Hinish in the first half in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Of course, the dream scenario would be the team selecting Penn State tight end Tyler Warren in the 2025 NFL Draft.

This isn't giving up on Ferguson; instead, it is an opportunity to add depth if the scenario happens next season where Ferguson is dealing with an injury.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson breaks the tackle of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Matthew Judon in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

In his 14 games this season, Pro Football Focus has Ferguson ranked as the 35th-best tight end in the league due to his receiving grade.

Ferguson will need to get back to his Pro Bowl ways next season; however, adding another tight end could make this offense even stronger.

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