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Grade Dallas Cowboys sign Matt Hennessy
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Dallas signed an injured offensive lineman who never suited up—a catastrophic misallocation of roster resources. Multiple reports confirm Hennessy landed on season-ending IR immediately, making this signing functionally pointless. Neck surgery and PUP list designation signal serious durability concerns that Dallas clearly underestimated. Fans rightfully questioned why the Cowboys invested in a player unable to contribute anything. Dallas must now develop replacement options internally while absorbing a wasted signing slot.
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The Cowboys' decision to bring in Matt Hennessy on a one-year, $1.4M deal earns a solid C+ CVI, representing fair value for a veteran depth piece at center. This contract sits right in the sweet spot for backup interior linemen with starting experience, as Hennessy brings four seasons of NFL seasoning including 29 career starts with Atlanta. The deal's structure is team-friendly with minimal guaranteed money beyond the $1.3M, giving Dallas excellent flexibility to cut ties without significant dead money if Hennessy doesn't fit their system or gets beaten out in camp. The primary risk lies in Hennessy's inconsistent play during his Falcons tenure, where he struggled with pass protection and showed limited upside as anything more than a replacement-level starter. For a Cowboys team that needed interior line depth behind Tyler Biadasz, this represents a low-cost lottery ticket that won't handcuff their cap while providing insurance at a critical position. Dallas gets a capable backup without overpaying, while Hennessy secures another opportunity to prove he can stick as a reliable NFL center.
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- 1 year
- Total Value
- $1.4M
- AAV
- $1.4M
- Guaranteed
- $1.3M
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The Dallas Cowboys signed Matt Hennessy (C) on March 13, 2026. FanVerdicts covers every reported NFL move — and asks fans to weigh in on each one. Cast your Fan Verdict on this move, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — sentiment and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C+, Sentiment D.
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