Cowboy Roundup: Best free agents available; Dak Prescott should wait

The latest Dallas Cowboys news for Saturday, August 31.

Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley (3), the Titans first-round draft pick in 2021, carries veteran players' shoulder pads after a training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park. / George Walker IV / Tennessean.com / USA TODAY NETWORK

Happy Saturday, ladies and gentlemen. We've made it to the final day of the month and in one week we will be celebrating the eve of the Dallas Cowboys' first game of the 2024 NFL season.

What a time to be alive.

It seems like just yesterday we were kicking off training camp, but as they say, time flies when you're having fun -- or when contrat drama constantly gives you something to talk about.

While we wait for the next week to pass as quickly as August did, let's take a look at some headlines making the rounds in Cowboys Nation. Indulge.

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3 free agents Cowboys should consider signing

Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley (3) pulls in a catch during practice at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park. / George Walker IV / Tennessean.com / USA TODAY NETWORK

While the Dallas Cowboys have set their initial 53-man roster and practice squad for 2024, there are still some quality free agents available who the team should consider adding.

Blogging the Boys takes a look at some of the best available.

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3 reasons Dak would be crazy to re-sign with Cowboys now

August 10, 2019; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and owner Jerry Jones (right) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. / Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

As Dak Prescott's contract situation takes center stage, tensions between the star quarterback and owner/general manager Jerry Jones have been noticeable.

But it's Prescott who has all of the leverage, and he knows it.

That's why The Cowboys Wire details why it would be crazy for Prescott to sign a new contract right now.

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