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Anthony (6’0/195) spent six seasons in college but didn’t join the FBS ranks until 2021. He’s a hard-hitting safety who also has his share of missed tackles on his profile per PFF, but Anthony is also a versatile safety who can play all over the formation. He played a career-high 380 snaps from the slot last season and was also utilized heavily in the box. Prior to last season, he had played primarily on the outside as a corner, making him relatively new to the safety position, but he’s displayed a physical style of play and nose for the ball regardless of where he’s lined up. Anthony led Ole Miss in interceptions (3) and passes defended (11) last season, and will make for an intriguing addition to the pro ranks.

The trade allows the Cowboys to move up from pick No. 225 to No. 218. This will be Thomas’ third stint playing for head coach Robert Saleh. The two spent the 2017-2020 seasons together with the 49ers before reuniting with the Jets from 2022-2024. Thomas, 30, totaled 14 tackles, five TFLs and 12 quarterback pressures last season.

Graham, 37, came out of retirement to play for the Eagles in October last season. He notched three tackles, 11 quarterback pressures and three sacks, operating as a rotational pass rusher. Graham signed a $1.225 million deal last season and could be willing to play for the Eagles, or elsewhere, at a similar cost this season.

The Cowboys were reportedly open to listening to offers for Odighizuwa, who now finds a home with a 49ers team looking to increase their ability to generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Odighizuwa has registered 216 tackles and 17.0 sacks in five seasons in Dallas. It was thought to be difficult to deal the veteran considering he recently signed a four-year, $80 million extension prior to the 2025 season, but the two sides got it done.

The move reunites Sims with new Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley, who previously served as the Packers’ defensive coordinator. Sims, 25, signed on with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2023. He was waived at the end of the preseason and signed by the Packers. He remained a Packer through 2024 before signing on with the Vikings once again in 2025. Through three pro seasons, Sims has caught 11-of-14 targets for 93 yards and one touchdown.

Cherelus, 27, functioned as a rotational pass rusher last season, notching just two quarterback pressures and 20 solo tackles. Cherelus missed significant time after suffering a concussion in November and also sat out in Week 18 after injuring his foot and ankle.

The financials of the deal were not immediately made available. Austin, a special teams ace and depth piece in the secondary, made six starts across 29 appearances during his three-year NFL career, registering eight pass breakups and one interception. He’ll presumably battle for snaps on a roster currently with eight unrestricted free agents in the secondary, alone.

Goedert was set to become a free agent, but the sides are trying to hammer out a new deal. All but traded by the Eagles last year, a deal never quite came to fruition, and then 30-year-old Goedert had one of his best overall campaigns. With A.J. Brown’s Eagles future remaining up in the air, losing Goedert could be a luxury the Eagles can no longer afford. The fact that Goedert has willingly pushed back the date strongly suggests an agreement will get done.

Brown played under now-Pats head coach Mike Vrabel with the Titans in 2023. He appeared in nine games this past season and saw most of his run on special teams. Brown will be fighting for a roster spot in New England during the summer.

Hill primarily served as a blocker in Miami. He caught 15 passes for 140 yards and has yet to catch a touchdown through three NFL seasons. He will take on some of the blocking duties left behind by Austin Hooper, who is now with the Falcons.

A former “Sean Payton Saint,” Prentice made his way to Denver last season where he spent the full year serving as lead blocker. Nothing is ever easy for a fullback, but re-upping at this point of the offseason suggests Prentice should be able to maintain his 53-man roster spot.