The Dallas Cowboys have one eye on the present and one eye on the future as they prepare for the postseason.

As they enter the bye week ahead of the NFC Divisional Playoff game, they've seen fit to reportedly secure linebacker John Lotulelei on a futures contract.

The Cowboys announce they've signed linebacker John Lotulelei to the Reserve/Future list on Tuesday. — Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) January 3, 2017

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The 25-year-old out of UNLV was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2013 by the Seattle Seahawks, and has seen time with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Oakland Raiders before being released from the Bay Area this past September.

The 5-foot-11, 235 pound Lotulelei could provide future depth for a Cowboys' LB unit that sorely needs it.

This means the Cowboys have secured Lotulelei's rights to the club for the 2017 season. Even though it's still considered the 2016 season, Lotulelei can sign his future to the Cowboys.

Lotulelei will not count against the salary cap until the free-agent period begins in March.

Check out his collegiate resume here.