New Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus made it clear earlier this offseason that in order to close the gap between them and the Super Bowl LIX champion Philadelphia Eagles, the team needed more talent on their defensive line.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Solomon Thomas — defensive tackle and former No. 3 overall draft pick from Coppell — has agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth a maximum of $8 million in free agency on Tuesday to join the Cowboys.

Veteran defensive lineman Solomon Thomas is heading to Dallas. Thomas and the Cowboys have agreed to a two-year contract, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The 49ers made Thomas the third overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft and he has never developed into the kind of elite player they thought he would become,