Dallas Cowboys NFL trade deadline updates: Latest news, rumors

Posted by Admin October 31, 2024 NFL

The Dallas Cowboys were one of the NFL’s least active teams during the 2024 free agency. Will that continue into the trade deadline?

The Cowboys are at a potential crossroads as they look to make the playoffs for a fourth consecutive year under Mike McCarthy’s watch. They enter play in Week 9 at just 3-4 and are sitting in third place in the NFC East behind both the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles.

Will Jerry Jones be content standing pat and seeing if his team can make a postseason run as-is, or will the general manager take matters into his own hands and try to give the Cowboys the shot in the arm they may need? The answer to that question well may determine if Dallas can re-emerge as an NFC contender this season.

Here’s everything to know about the 2024 NFL trade deadline and the latest rumors surrounding the Cowboys.

Cowboys NFL trade deadline rumors, news

This section will be updated as trades occur and relevant news about potential trade targets becomes available.

Feeling that Cooper Kupp “isn’t going anywhere”

Cooper Kupp was seen as a potential trade candidate before the Rams won back-to-back games in Weeks 7 and 8 to improve to 3-4. Fowler and Graziano now believe that Los Angeles trading the veteran receiver is unlikely.

Kupp had been connected to the Cowboys as a potential trade option before the Rams’ winning streak. If Dallas wants help at wide receiver, it must look elsewhere.

Bears give RB Khalil Herbert permission to seek trade

According to Biggs, the Bears granted Herbert’s agent “permission to shop for a trade. ” While Biggs doesn’t believe Herbert will ultimately be traded, the Cowboys could still consider calling about the veteran back, given that their team ranks last in rushing yards per game to begin the 2024 NFL season.

Jerry Jones: Cowboys won’t be involved in trade deadline

Russini spoke to Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones at the NFL owner’s meetings in October. At that time, he told her that the team “won’t be making roster moves before the NFL trade deadline in November.”

What did Cowboys do at NFL trade deadline?

The Cowboys have not yet made a trade ahead of the NFL’s Nov. 5 trade deadline in 2024.

Cowboys trade deadline options

The Cowboys are more likely to add pieces than subtract them before the trade deadline. Here are a handful of targets the team could consider.

Travis Etienne, RB, Jaguars: The Cowboys enter Week 9 ranked last in the NFL in rushing yards per game at 74.1. Etienne isn’t having his best season but is still more of an explosive playmaker than any back on Dallas’ roster.
James Conner, RB, Cardinals: Conner is another back who would be easy to obtain. The 29-year-old is on pace for his second consecutive 1,000-yard season and would provide the Cowboys with a powerful backfield option at 6-1, 233 pounds.
Za’Darius Smith, EDGE, Browns: The Cowboys have lost Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Sam Williams to injuries. As a result, they could use some additional depth and talent for their pass rush, and Smith (five sacks) is one of the most proven, productive players on the market.
Chase Young, EDGE, Saints: Here’s another edge-rushing option for the Cowboys. Young has the athletic tools needed to be an impactful addition and could create an intriguing pairing alongside Parsons.
Mike Williams, WR, Jets: Jalen Tolbert has impressed as Dallas’ No. 2 receiver, but Brandin Cooks has been out of the lineup with a knee injury. The Cowboys may want some insurance for Cooks, and Williams has a history of being a productive, contested-catch receiver who could help solve some of Dallas’ red-zone issues.
Jonathan Jones, CB, Patriots: The Cowboys are finally getting DaRon Bland back, but they could still stand to shore up their secondary depth. Jones, 31, is a nine-year veteran with two Super Bowl rings and can play both on the boundary and in the slot.

When is NFL trade deadline?

The 2024 NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 5. It will occur after all Week 9 action has been played and before any Week 10 action begins.

When does NFL trade deadline end?

The NFL’s trade deadline will be over at 4 p.m. ET. All trades must be submitted to the league office before that time.

Cowboys 2025 draft picks

The Cowboys have plenty of draft capital to include in potential pre-deadline trades.

Dallas is currently slated to have ten picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. Below is a full list of their picks, all of which originally belonged to the Cowboys unless otherwise specified.