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3 Free agents who could largely change Cowboys 2020 NFL Draft plans

By Randy Gurzi

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Kendall Fuller #29 of the Kansas City Chiefs knees before in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Kendall Fuller #29 of the Kansas City Chiefs knees before in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 22: Defensive tackle Damon Harrison Sr. #98 of the Detroit Lions walks on the field before a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on December 22, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Lions 27-17. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 22: Defensive tackle Damon Harrison Sr. #98 of the Detroit Lions walks on the field before a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on December 22, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Lions 27-17. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

3. Damon Harrison, Defensive Tackle, Detroit Lions

The Cowboys defensive line was really good in 2019. According to NFL.com, they were 11th overall in stopping the run, giving up just 103.5 yards per game on the ground. They were also a large part of the success the team had in the passing game.

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While they weren’t dropping into coverage, the Cowboys edge rushers were bringing the heat. DeMarcus Lawrence didn’t have his typical stat-line with sacks but he generated more than enough pressure and the attention he commanded helped Robert Quinn record 11.5 sacks.

As good as they were, there’s room for improvement. And the spot needing the most attention is at defensive tackle where the Cowboys haven’t been able to find a consistent starter at their one-technique spot. This could lead to the selection of Damon Harrison, who is one of the best in the game at that spot.

Harrison is on the older side at 31, but was still a great run-stuffer for the Detroit Lions last season. His ability to eat up blocks and destroy the ground game makes him a player to watch in free agency as Dallas would be wise to bring him in.

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