Jane Slater says running back keen to sign with Dallas Cowboys, feeling mutual

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The Dallas Cowboys have missed the boat on the opening two days of free agency with the running backs but is there a glimmer of hope?

Jerry Jones and the Cowboys front office did not make a sound on Monday and Tuesday.

Nine rushers signed deals on Monday with Derrick Henry and Aaron Jones leaving free agency on Tuesday.

Options for the Cowboys are very limited in the current market.

AJ Dillon an option for Cowboys

A report emerged that the Cowboys were not willing to overpay in free agency.

Zack Moss was said to be a go-to target but talks broke down after the price was discussed.

However, there is one running back that NFL Network’s Jane Slater has said could be a real possibility.

A.J. Dillon remains on the market after being released by the Green Bay Packers.

The 25-year-old is being released after having no fifth-year extension on his rookie deal.

Green Bay also welcomed Josh Jacobs, a target for the Dallas Cowboys.

Dillon is a powerhouse running back, with a short stocky build just like Ezekiel Elliott.

Additionally, he is a hybrid running back who can produce with his feet and hands.

The Maryland native finished the 2023 season with 613 yards rushing and 223 yards receiving out of the backfield.

Although, this is not the blockbuster signing that Cowboys Nation would be hoping for with the ‘all in’ claims.

Dillon has 16 career touchdowns although only two came in 2023.

‘Mutual’ feeling

When speaking on NFL Network slater implied there could be something simmering between the Cowboys and Dillon: “Now on day three things always start to get interesting, I do believe that they (Cowboys) are working on something today.

“Our own Ian Rapoport [is] talking this morning about A.J. Dillon having an eye on the Cowboys and I believe the feeling is mutual.”

Would Dillon be a good fit for Cowboys

As Slater says he is the powerful runner the Cowboys have missed since Elliott’s departure.

He is a dual threat that defenses will have to be wary of, which could alleviate pressure off Dak Prescott.

However, to transform the running game Dillon would not be that guy.

Slater proposes the idea of pairing the free agent with a rookie running back.

This is a good suggestion as the load could be shared between the two players.

Evidently, this has worked for franchises before.

See the Detroit Lions. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs were a dynamic duo, as a veteran and rookie partnership.

Could the Dallas Cowboys see this as the best option moving forward?