The free agency legal tampering period opened on Monday, and the Dallas Cowboys are already seeing some impact. Teams around the league are making moves, adding quality players, and wasting no time this offseason.

Dallas made some under the radar moves on Monday. This included signing wide receiver Noah Brown to a one-year deal. The Cowboys also applied tenders to wideout Cedrick Wilson and defensive tackle Antwaun Woods.

Perhaps the most notable Dallas Cowboys move thus far involves a long-term player. Dallas made the decision to part ways with 16-year veteran long-snapper L.P. Ladouceur. Ladouceur spent nearly two decades with America's Team and was beloved by the fan base.

The Cowboys signed Los Angeles Rams Pro Bowler Jake McQuaide to replace Ladouceur on special teams.

AWUZIE LEAVES COWBOYS FOR BENGALS

More free agent news became official on Tuesday morning. Chidobe Awuzie's time with the Cowboys has come to an end. The Colorado prospect is headed to play for the Cincinnati Bengals, according to multiple reports.

#Bengals agree to terms on a three-year deal with former #Cowboys CB Chidobe Awuzie, source says. Cincy continuing to make moves on defense. They liked the former second-rounder's athleticism and consistency.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2021

Dallas drafted Awuzie in the second-round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He developed into a quality starter for the Cowboys, but he appeared to have reached his ceiling with the team. Awuzie often played good coverage; however, it seemed like he was always an inch or two away from an interception or pass breakup.

The Cowboys' need for secondary help only grows with Awuzie off to Cincy. Fellow defensive backs Xavier Woods and Jourdan Lewis are also seeking new contracts, and it is unclear whether or not the Cowboys will bring either back to the fold.

Trevon Diggs, Anthony Brown, and Donovan Wilson are set to be back, but there are many holes that need to be filled in the defensive backfield.

Perhaps this means that the Bengals are not re-signing cornerback William Jackson III. That said, WJ3 seems like a bit of a long-shot to end up with the Cowboys when its all said and done.

Overall, Awuzie's departure is not shocking, but it only reinforces the need for the Dallas Cowboys to address the secondary.

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