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FRISCO Geoff Swaim Jersey Stitched , Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have picked up the fifth-year option on Ezekiel Elliott’s rookie contract, keeping the star running back with the club at least through 2020.The two-time NFL rushing champion is set to make $3.9 million this season and $9.1 million in his fifth year unless Elliott and the team agree on a contract before then. The Cowboys have said they want a long-term deal with the fourth overall pick from the 2016 draft.Elliott and quarterback Dak Prescott led Dallas to the NFC East title during their sensational rookie seasons in 2016, when the former Ohio State star rushed for 1,631 yards and 15 touchdowns.The Cowboys missed the playoffs in 2017 when Elliott was suspended for six games over domestic violence allegations but still led the NFL in yards per game.Elliott had 1,434 yards for his second rushing title in three years last season as Dallas won the division again, beat Seattle in a wild-card game and lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round. The 23-year-old also set a club record for a running back with 77 catches (567 yards receiving). With the Earl Thomas question settled, the Cowboys should turn to the draft, it was the right way all the time anyway."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Dallas Cowboys NewsDallas Cowboys 2019 Free AgencyDallas Cowboys 2019 DraftWith no Earl Thomas, the Cowboys should draft a safety and allow Xavier Woods to shineNew Youth Tyrone Crawford Jersey ,180commentsWith the Earl Thomas question settled, the Cowboys should turn to the draft, it was the right way all the time anyway.CDTShareTweetShareShareWith no Earl Thomas, the Cowboys should draft a safety and allow Xavier Woods to shineRon Chenoy-USA TODAY SportsIn case you missed it, free agency is in full swing. All around the league, players are agreeing to deals that pay out huge sums of money. Nick Foles got $88 million over four years in Jacksonville, Landon Collins got $84 million over six years in Washington, and C.J. Mosley got $85 million over five years in New York (with the Jets, not that other New York team). And then there’s the Cowboys. It shouldn’t be surprising that Dallas is continuing their recent trend of being conservative in free agency Tyrone Crawford Jersey Stitched , but the big difference here is that they have some cap space this time around. They have made a few moves, mostly re-signing players and adding depth, but nothing big. To keep up with all the news, head over to our free agency tracker.The biggest story in Cowboys free agency, though, was the pursuit of Earl Thomas. The interest was mutual, and the Cowboys almost traded for the star safety last year on several occasions. But Thomas wanted a big pay day, and he got it from the Baltimore Ravens. Four years for $55 million with $32 million guaranteed. Dallas was not willing to spend anything close to that that much out of concern over the big extensions they’re looking to give to their own players, namely DeMarcus Lawrence Youth Chris Jones Jersey , Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, and Amari Cooper. And just maybe, the Ravens did the Cowboys a favor. In the long run, going a different route might end up being the better thing. Now, there’s no doubt that Thomas is a great player and, despite his age and injury concerns, Thomas can still make an impact for a defense. However, if Thomas would have come to Dallas Chris Jones Jersey Stitched , he would have likely spent most of his time as a center field safety. In Seattle, Thomas was the free safety playing opposite strong safety Kam Chancellor. In that defense, they mostly played Cover 1 and Cover 3, like the Cowboys, and Chancellor was an ideal fit for the box safety role due to his aggressiveness playing the run and shallow pass coverage off the line of scrimmage. Similarly, the athleticism and instincts of Thomas made him a good fit as a center field safety patrolling the deep part of the field. The Cowboys have a strong candidate for a long-term center field safety in Xavier Woods, who was very impressive in 2018. If Thomas had signed with the team, it likely meant that Woods primarily plays strong safety. While Woods is capable in that role, I believe his true future Youth Jeff Heath Jersey , the one where he reaches his maximum potential, is center field. Woods has moved around quite a bit in his young career, playing slot corner, free safety and strong safety. He would benefit from having one primary position and that position should be the free safety. Much like now Thomas may not even be playing anymore, while a well-scouted draft prospect will be hitting their stride. Not to mention the long-term price tag will be drastically lower with a draft selection. It was fun to envision Thomas with the Cowboys, but Dallas can’t afford to risk the financial security of their larger roster for one player. And with how deep the safety class is in this year’s draft, it becomes easier to think that the Cowboys are actually better off making a move in the draft, at least for the long-term.