3 trades Cowboys should consider after injury bug hits their secondary
What trades should the Cowboys be thinking of in your opinion?
Injuries to Dallas Cowboys' secondary have become a growing concern, raising questions about the team's ability to maintain a strong defensive line-up. Recent announcements confirm that safety Jalen Thompson, defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard, and cornerback Shavon Revel are expected to miss several weeks of action due to injuries.
This leaves the Cowboys with a depleted defensive depth, particularly in the secondary. Currently, LB DeMarvion Overshown, CB Cobie Durant, S P.J. Locke, S Malika Hooker, and DT Jonathan Bullard are also sidelined with injuries, further exacerbating the problem.
With over half of these injured players coming from the secondary, the Cowboys have few bodies left to deploy at safety and cornerback positions. The team might be compelled to explore potential trades to bolster their injured secondary. One such option could be CB Kris Abrams-Draine, currently buried on the Denver Broncos' depth chart and only having played three games in two seasons.
Abrams-Draine, a former fifth-round pick, has proven capable of starting when called upon and could help the Cowboys address their depth issues at a relatively low cost, likely just a future Day 3 draft pick.
Another potentially appealing trade target is CB Nahshon Wright, a former third-round pick for the Dallas Cowboys and now playing for the New York Jets. Wright, who enjoyed a Pro Bowl season with the Chicago Bears last year, has been a healthy scratch for the Jets so far this season. Like Abrams-Draine, acquiring Wright would likely require a future Day 3 draft pick.
Reuniting with Wright could be a win-win for both the Cowboys and the Jets, as Wright brings valuable experience and the Cowboys gain a reliable backup at cornerback.
Finally, the Cowboys could look into trading for S Jessie Bates III, the Atlanta Falcons' safety. Bates is known for his exceptional ball-hawking skills and has been a consistent force in the league. Although acquiring him would be the most costly option on this list, as he is rumored to be available for trade, he is the only one among the injured players with years of starting experience in the league.
His ability to plug-and-play in Christian Parker's defensive scheme could make him a valuable addition to the Cowboys' injury-depleted secondary.
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