CBS Sports: In a bold trade acquisition, the Cowboys sign a standout lineman in a blockbuster deal..

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer and the front office will have roster gaps on both sides of the ball as the Dallas Cowboys start the offseason. A defensive tackle is one position that should be prioritized, though obviously they can’t all be completed in a single year. The Cowboys failed against the run for years, so Matt Eberflus, the new defensive coordinator, needs a lineman who can stop runs. With $100 million in the space, the Cowboys, who are not renowned for making huge free-agency splashes, would consider Cincinnati Bengals free agent B.J. Hill as a contender to start the free-agent splurge in style.

“The Cowboys could be looking at some changes on the defensive line, as DeMarcus Lawrence, Chauncey Golston and Osa Odighizuwa among others are searching for new deals,” reports CBS Sports. “Dallas may want Bengals veteran B.J. Hill to improve their run defense, which finished as the fourth-worst in the NFL the previous season. He has four seasons with Cincinnati under his belt, with 16 sacks, 225 total tackles, and 53 quarterback hits. Money will be a major obstacle, and according to Spotrac.com, Hill is valued at $9 million APY. Stephen Jones’ ears will start to perk up.

A two-year, $18 million agreement would be positively appreciated by the authorities since it won’t break the bank and he meets a significant need. Given Osa’s and DeMarcus Lawrence’s unclear futures, as well as Mazi Smith’s mediocre growth, a reliable experienced defensive lineman must be added.

Is that Hill? He has a history of being reliable against the run, as seen by his 69.2 run grade per PFF from the previous season, which ranked him as the 20th best defensive tackle in football. Hill is only 29 years old, won’t break the bank, and helps the Cowboys meet a need while starting the offseason well.