Cowboys Reach Verbal Agreement to Sign 2x Pro Bowl DT, Former Cowboy After Final Preseason Game, per Source

The Dallas Cowboys are moving swiftly to bolster their defensive line, striking an agreement that could reunite them with a familiar face in the trenches. With training camp underway and preseason battles heating up, the front office has turned its attention to adding veteran muscle in the middle.

The need has been clear. Dallas has leaned heavily on Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence to set the tone up front, but depth at defensive tackle has been a growing concern. With the NFC shaping into a grind-it-out conference, finding a proven run stuffer has become a priority.

Sources confirm that the Cowboys and a veteran defensive tackle have reached a verbal agreement to bring him back to Dallas. The deal is not yet finalized, as it will hinge on the results of a medical evaluation following last year’s injuries. Should the tests clear, the signing would immediately shore up one of the team’s biggest question marks.

The move signals intent from Dallas to add leadership and experience to a young defensive core. Coaches believe the addition of a seasoned interior lineman could elevate the unit, while fans are already buzzing at the thought of seeing a former Cowboy suiting up once again.

That player is Linval Joseph, a 2× Pro Bowl defensive tackle who previously anchored Dallas’ front before continuing his career elsewhere. Now, at 35, Joseph is poised to bring his veteran presence back to Arlington for what could be one final run.

For Joseph, the chance to return is deeply personal. “Dallas always felt like home to me. Wearing the Star isn’t just a job, it’s a part of who I am. To get another opportunity to fight for this team, for these fans — it’s emotional. I want to finish where it truly matters.”

While nothing is official until the medical evaluation is complete, the Cowboys have positioned themselves to add both power and passion in the trenches. If all goes well, the reunion could become one of the most meaningful storylines of the summer.