NEW TRADE: Cowboys To Sign $10 Million Pro Bowl Pass Rusher Alongside Micah Parsons

The Dallas Cowboys boast one of the league’s top pass rushers . An ankle injury sidelined him for the final four games, resulting in a career-low 4 sacks for the season. However, before that, Ngakoue had recorded at least 8 sacks in each of the previous seven seasons. At 29, he still has time on his side, and Dallas could likely sign him to a one-year deal for less than what he earned in Chicago last year, considering his recent performance and injury. The Cowboys drafted linebacker Marshawn Kneeland in the second round this year, and Ngakoue would likely compete with him for a pass-rushing role behind the Pro Bowl duo of Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence. Dallas also added veteran edge rusher Carl Lawson over the summer, although he is currently on the practice squad.

In All-Pro Micah Parsons, but the overall depth of their defensive unit could use some bolstering. That’s where Yannick Ngakoue, a 29-year-old defensive end with 69 career sacks and a 2017 Pro Bowl selection, comes in. Ngakoue remains a free agent just a week before the Cowboys’ preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns on September 8. SB Nation’s Blogging The Boys suggested that Dallas should seriously consider taking a chance on Ngakoue given their current edge situation. “Though he’s not a great run defender, Ngakoue can still pressure the quarterback,” SB Nation noted. “In today’s NFL, you can never have enough pass rushers. Ngakoue is the kind of player teams hope is available as the season nears, and the Cowboys would be wise to at least make a call.” Last season, Ngakoue played for the Chicago Bears on a one-year, $10.5 million contract