8 under-the-radar Cowboys who could be suprise contributors in 2024

The path to greatness for the Cowboys clearly cannot be solely paved by the superstars sitting atop the roster. Dallas has had a top-heavy approach to roster construction over the years, and for whatever reason, things have not worked out when all the chips were on the line. The Cowboys’ front office, Jerry Jones specifically, has decided that enough is enough, and the team as currently constructed needs to have a movement or get off the pot.

In order to turn 2024 into the “finally!” season, it will take much more than the usual great performances from Dak Prescott, Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb; whenever the latter decides to show up with the team. There will need to be some surprise performances from players who aren’t expected to be big deals.

Here’s a look at several candidates for such an ascension.