BREAKING: Cowboys set to land record-breaking star RB from Jaguars at NFL deadline
As the NFL’s trade deadline approaches, the Dallas Cowboys are in a critical position to address their running back situation. After allowing Tony Pollard to leave in free agency and only signing Ezekiel Elliott—who has struggled to regain his previous form—the Cowboys currently sit last in the league with just 463 rushing yards
While there has been a flurry of pre-deadline activity focused primarily on wide receivers, the running back market could soon gain traction. The Cowboys, however, face a challenge due to owner Jerry Jones’s historical reluctance to make in-season trades【26†source】. Despite this, there is hope that the Cowboys can secure a quality running back before the deadline, especially given their pressing need to enhance the position
For more details on the Cowboys’ trade prospects and running back situation, you can check out the articles from sources like CBS Sports and The Athletic.
Cowboys Could Target Travis Etienne
Travis Etienne of the Jacksonville Jaguars is emerging as a potential trade target for the Dallas Cowboys as they look to bolster their struggling running game. After two impressive seasons where he rushed for over 1,000 yards in each year, Etienne has seen a significant decrease in his role this season, logging just 230 rushing yards in six games and having only nine carries over the past two weeks
ESPN highlighted that while Etienne’s stock has fallen, he still possesses the explosiveness that the Cowboys desperately need. With the Jaguars’ recent depth chart adjustments, including Tank Bigsby taking a more prominent role, a trade for Etienne could provide Dallas with the playmaking ability missing from their current running back situation. This move would also align with the Cowboys’ desire to add more dynamism to their offense
For further insights, check out the ESPN article on the trade deadline candidates, which details the dynamics surrounding Etienne and other potential targets for the Cowboys.