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The Cowboys are once again being linked to a wide receiver from Brian Schottenheimer\u2019s past.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett runs for yards after the catch against the Denver Broncos. \/ Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u00a0had several issues on offense last season, with their depth at wide receiver standing out as one of the more concerning.<\/p>\n

CeeDee Lamb continued to put up one elite performance after another, but they didn’t have a No. 2 wideout who could take the attention away from him. That’s why the position remains\u00a0one of the top options\u00a0for the team heading into the 2025\u00a0NFL draft.<\/p>\n

Not everyone believes Dallas should head into the draft without addressing this need, though.\u00a0Bleacher Report’s<\/em>\u00a0Kristopher Knox falls in this category, stating that the\u00a0Cowboys should sign former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver\u00a0Tyler Lockett in\u00a0NFL free agency\u00a0prior to the draft.<\/p>\n

“Tyler Lockett, who was released by the Seattle Seahawks this offseason, should be a top target for Dallas ahead of the draft. The 32-year-old caught 49 passes for 600 yards as Seattle’s third receiver last season and has experience playing under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.” \u2014\u00a0Knox,\u00a0Bleacher Report<\/em><\/p>\n

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett runs the ball against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter at Ford Field. \/ Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Lockett saw his targets drop over the past couple of seasons in Seattle as they relied more on DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. He still delivered when called upon, even if he’s not the same player he was when he recorded more than 1,000 yards for Schottenheimer.<\/p>\n

Even with his age and decline in statistics, Lockett is a reasonable option for Dallas. He not only knows Schottenheimer’s system, but he’s been a durable player as well, which was an issue for the Cowboys in 2024.<\/p>\n

That said, it’s not likely that Dallas will sign Lockett before the draft. The more logical plan will be for them to see how that weekend plays out, then re-visit the free agency market if they don’t land a receiver they believe can fill the WR2 role.<\/p>\n

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett celebrates after catching a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals. \/ Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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