Earl Thomas
It was revealed that the Cowboys would be trying to swap some other player for Thomas. The squad did not agree with the terms, though, and Earl soon chose to leave Seattle. For Dallas, the best choice was to expect some kind of deal. To have an all-pro safety, Dallas needed to. It would be the best possible option they had.
Brian Orakpo
Even at 32 years old, Brian was recognized as the dangerous pass-rusher. Brian had shown that, despite his age, he could still be the best and healthiest player. He can choose an alternative, although there was a significant chance that the Cowboys would pick the original All-American Houston.