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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence takes a selfie with fans before an NFL football game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)before an NFL football game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)

Editor’s note: This page will be updated regularly throughout the offseason.

The offseason is underway for the Cowboys.

After suffering another divisional-round loss in the postseason, the Cowboys face plenty of questions as they head into 2019. Who will they draft? How will the new coaching staff fit together? Can Dallas retain its key free agents?

Here’s a look at some of the key offseason storylines.

[Updated April 6]

Important NFL offseason dates

See a full calendar here.

Feb. 26-March 4: NFL scouting combine
March 13: New league year begins, free agency opens at 3:00 p.m. (CT)
April 25-27: NFL draft
May 10-13: Clubs hold three-day post-draft rookie minicamps
July 15: Deadline for players with franchise tag to sign a multi-year deal.

Cowboys’ free agents

The free agency period for NFL players begins on March 13 at 3 p.m., and the Cowboys won’t try or be able to re-sign all 16 of their free agents — 14 unrestricted, plus one restricted and one exclusive rights. Here are some of Dallas’ important decisions to make:

Likely to depart:

5. Cole Beasley, WR (Beasley agreed to terms with the Bills)
4. Cameron Fleming, OT (Re-signed with Dallas)
3. Geoff Swaim, TE (Signed with Jacksonville)
2. Damien Wilson, LB (Wilson is headed to Kansas City)
1. David Irving, DL (Announced his retirement)

Likely to return:

5. Rod Smith, RB
4. Tavon Austin, WR (Re-signed with Dallas)
3. Jamize Olawale, FB (Re-signed with Dallas)
2. L.P. Ladouceur, LS (Re-signed with Dallas)
1. DeMarcus Lawrence, DE (Agreed to five-year, $105M extension)

Other unrestricted free agents

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WR Tavon Austin (Re-signed)
DL David Irving (suspended and announced his retirement)
DE Datone Jones
LS L.P. Ladouceur (Re-signed)
DE DeMarcus Lawrence (Agreed to extension)
LB Justin March-Lillard (Re-signed)
OG Marcus Martin
FB Jamize Olawale (Re-signed)
DT Caraun Reid
RB Rod Smith
LB Damien Wilson (Agreed to terms with Chiefs)

Exclusive rights

DT Daniel Ross (Re-signed)

Restricted

S Darian Thompson (Re-signed)