The Dallas Cowboys were predicted to sign Kansas City Chiefs starting linebacker Nick Bolton in NFL free agency.

Can we expect the Dallas Cowboys to address 8 key positions through free agency - internally and externally? Here's how our Mike Fisher sees it

The Chiefs took care of some business on the offensive side of the ball early by placing the franchise tag on guard Trey Smith, making it highly unlikely they lose the 25-year-old emerging star. But Smith's young counterpart on defense could be headed elsewhere as a result.

In search of upgrades, the Dallas Cowboys could turn to a two-time Super Bowl winner from the Kansas City Chiefs this offseason.

The Dallas Cowboys ' offense in 2024 was CeeDee Lamb or bust, and when 88's shoulder went bust, it was over. Given how much of a dynamic play-maker Lamb is, defenses didn't rate any of Dallas' other weapons, so they shifted coverages to CeeDee to take him away, and no one else stepped up.

The Dallas Cowboys have remained mostly competitive over the past decade or so, only being bad enough to pick in the top 10 of the NFL draft once. It was that magical rookie season for both QB Dak Prescott and RB Ezekiel Elliott where Zeke was chosen fourth overall.

The Cowboys will target some of their own, but can also find value down the list of The Athletic's top 150 free agents.

To fix the issue swiftly, the franchise should look to free agency to make up for the loss of Martin. One candidate the Cowboys should target is former Philadelphia Eagles guard Mekhi Becton. Becton is coming off of a Super Bowl victory with the Eagles, starting 15 games for the team this past season.

The Kansas City Chiefs have two key defenders hitting free agency this offseason. They could lose one to the Dallas Cowboys this offseason.