The Dallas Cowboys have taken their fair share of critcism to start NFL free agency after a predictable slow start, but the team has been "selectively aggressive" in improving key parts of the roster.
Dallas has been active locking up its special teams stars, with the latest being All-Pro punter Bryan Anger.
As it turns out, the Cowboys were engaged in a bidding war and came out on top.
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Per reports, the Cowboys could have lost out on Anger after a pursuit from the Denver Broncos.
Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey & punter Bryan Anger warm up during pregame warmups against the Carolina Panther
Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey and punter Bryan Anger warm up during pregame warmups against the Carolina Panthers. / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
"Per source, Broncos went hard after punter Bryan Anger today but he’s going back to Dallas after agreeing to terms with Cowboys (2 years, $6.4m)," Mike Klis of 9News wrote on X.
Showing the team engaged in a bidding war and came out on top does signal a different approach this offseason.
While it may not have been flashy, Dallas will bring back a key piece to the team who has been a consistent player at a high level.
The 2025 NFL free agency period officially opens at 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 12, when the new league year begins. For now, the NFL's "legal tampering period" is underway, with teams having the opportunity to negotiate with unrestricted free agents before the official start of free agency.
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