Cowboys' brass had perfect response to recent adversities on and off the field
The Dallas Cowboys are signing a big-name wide receiver to their 53-man roster ahead of the last four weeks of the regular season. No, it's not Odell Beckham Jr., whose health has generated enough question marks to wonder if he'll even sign with a team before next year's offseason. But the Cowboys' brass had the […]
The Dallas Cowboys are signing a big-name wide receiver to their 53-man roster ahead of the last four weeks of the regular season.
No, it's not Odell Beckham Jr., whose health has generated enough question marks to wonder if he'll even sign with a team before next year's offseason. But the Cowboys' brass had the perfect response for the OBJ drama and for the recent inconsistencies on offense.
Instead, it's four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver T.Y. Hilton heading to Dallas, per the team's official public relations account on social media. Things happened fast following Jane Slater's scoop on her Instagram account.
The former Indianapolis Colt arrives at the Cowboys at 33 years old and with a considerable injury history. However, there are reasons to be excited about the signing.
The Cowboys offense could use an upgrade at wide receiver behind CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup. That's not to say that Noah Brown hasn't exceeded expectations this season but Hilton has had a highly productive career in the NFL since his rookie season in 2012.
In fact, he averaged 1,157 yards per season in the first seven years of his career. Since 2019, his production declined, but it's impossible to overlook the fact that that's the season in which Andrew Luck retired.
Once his ramp-up period concludes, expect Hilton to be an upgrade for the Cowboys' starting lineup.
He should provide another wide receiver who can line up wide for the Cowboys to take off pressure from CeeDee Lamb and let him play where the young guy plays best; in the slot.
Hilton played 10 games during the 2021 season and finished with 23 receptions for 331 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.
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