{"id":23154,"date":"2025-02-03T02:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T02:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=23154"},"modified":"2025-02-03T02:00:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T02:00:02","slug":"breaking-dallas-cowboys-pitched-to-sign-cincinnati-bengals-defender-in-free-agency-in-bold-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=23154","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Dallas Cowboys Pitched to Sign Cincinnati Bengals Defender in Free Agency in Bold Move.."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_675,w_1200,x_0,y_13\/c_fill,f_auto,h_900,q_auto,w_1600\/v1\/m\/c\/7\/c757b2fa43c14ec0f5a3400f1a9de7577a2fa716\/bj-hill-bengals.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys Pitched to Sign Cincinnati Bengals Defender in Free Agency in Bold Move\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ac_97545719\" class=\"article_chunk type_50\">\n<div class=\"froala-view custom-theme first_text_block\">\n<p>The 2024 season was a challenging one\u00a0for the Dallas Cowboys, marked by injuries and coaching changes. The team finished with a 7-10 record, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2020.<\/p>\n<p>The Cowboys&#8217; biggest needs heading into the offseason are on the defensive side of the ball. The team struggled with injuries and depth issues, particularly at the safety position.<\/p>\n<p>The Cowboys also need to address their defensive interior, with Osa Odighizuwa set to hit free agency and the need for a dominant edge rusher.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the offensive line needs attention, especially with Zack Martin&#8217;s performance declining due to injuries.<\/p>\n<p>B.J. Hill, who played for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2024, could be a valuable addition to the Cowboys&#8217; defensive line.<\/p>\n<p>His ability to generate pressure from the interior would be a significant boost for the Cowboys&#8217; defense, which struggled to get to the quarterback consistently.\u00a0CBS Sports pitched for the Cowboys to sign\u00a0the Bengals defensive lineman.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ac_97545721\" class=\"article_chunk type_50\">\n<div class=\"froala-view custom-theme \">\n<p>&#8220;The Cowboys could be looking at some changes on the defensive line, as DeMarcus Lawrence, Chauncey Golston and Osa Odighizuwa among others are searching for new deals,&#8221; CBS Sports wrote. &#8220;B.J. Hill of the Bengals could be a veteran player Dallas targets to boost what was the fourth-worst run defense in the NFL last year. He&#8217;s recorded 16 sacks, 225 combined tackles and 53 QB hits in four seasons with Cincinnati.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Hill&#8217;s experience and versatility would allow him to fit well into the Cowboys&#8217; defensive scheme, providing the much-needed interior pressure that the team has been lacking.<\/p>\n<p>His presence would also help free up edge rushers like Micah Parsons, allowing them to be even more effective.<\/p>\n<p>The Cowboys have several areas to address this offseason, but adding a player like B.J.\u00a0Hill could be a step in the right direction for improving their defense. With the right additions and a healthy roster, the Cowboys could bounce back strong in the 2025 season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2024 season was a challenging one\u00a0for the Dallas Cowboys, marked by injuries and coaching changes. 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