If you liked the Panthers’ defensive line this past season, odds are you’ll dig the Cowboys’ in 2020. According to a report by Ian Rapoport at NFL Network, former Carolina defensive tackle Dontari Poe has agreed to basic terms with Dallas and the deal is being finalized.
Poe is the second interior defensive lineman to join them this offseason. Gerald McCoy has also agreed to a three-year deal with Dallas.
Poe was a two-time Pro Bowler early in his career, but he hasn’t been back since the 2014 season. After a five-year run with the Chiefs, Poe has made stops in Atlanta and Carolina. In 121 regular season games, he’s totaled 278 combined tackles (31 for a loss), 20.5 sacks and 49 quarterback hits.
When he’s healthy Poe is still a quality 3-4 nose tackle and the Cowboys are expected to switch to that scheme next season. Meanwhile, the Panthers are going back to a 4-3 under Matt Rhule.
