What trades do you want to see the Cowboys look into this offseason?

In just under one month, the new NFL league year will begin on March 13, 2024. We are on the cusp of player movement: Free

agency, trades, and much more. The anticipation is that with a new NFL year, the Dallas Cowboys’ ownership will turn over a

new leaf. Revision of the team in what fans are hoping is an “all In” season has already begun. Mike Zimmer has been named the new defensive coordinator, along with Jeff Zgonina and Paul Guenther, who are joining the Cowboys’ defensive staff.

Not simply the ball’s defensive end needs to be modified. Talent must also be added to the offensive. The Cowboys must sign well-known players with proven talent in order to win over the fan base and earn their respect. Here’s an overly optimistic look at potential offensive trade targets for the Cowboys..

Joe Mixon, running back Cincinnati Bengals

Mixon’s addition creates a situation where everyone wins. Due to the impending free agency of Rico Dowdle and Tony Pollard, the Cowboys need assistance at running back. Even though it’s a charming tale, Deuce Vaughn doesn’t seem prepared to take the lead in the Cowboys’ backfield. Last year, there were rumors that Mixon was being cut by Cincinnati; nevertheless, Mixon and the organization worked out a new contract.

In 2024, Mixon will reach the penultimate year of his deal; his $8.5 million cap charge is less than Pollard’s franchise tag from the previous campaign. With his contract, Mixon has no money guaranteed, so the Cowboys won’t be at financial danger even if things don’t work out right away. After Mixon, the Bengals have Chase Brown, a gifted runner with upside who is primed for major playing time in his sophomore campaign.

Although Mixon is entering his seventh NFL season and a couple years removed from a Pro Bowl season in 2021 where he carried for a career-high 1,205 yards, he still has some life left in him. As a running back, Mixon can play in all three phases and should assist a seasoned team like Dallas in improving their backfield. The Cowboys might be able to acquire Mixon for a Day 3 pick, considering that the Bengals were prepared to part ways with him the previous season. Imagine that after adding Mixon, the Cowboys select a Day 2 runner, like Blake Corum of Michigan.

Hunter Renfrow and Michael Thomas, wide receiver Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints

There are two for one on this offer. The Cowboys would be happy to get one of these receivers. Both players can be possession receivers over the middle and make challenged receptions on third down, which is a similarity in their styles. Renfrow lost favor with the Raiders coaching staff and ended out playing just 35% of the offensive snaps, setting career-lows in all meaningful statistics. Nothing changed for Renfrow, not even when interim coach Antonio Pierce took over. Renfrow will cost $13.7 million in salary the following season, but it’s safe to believe the Raiders would be willing to defray a portion of that cost in order to facilitate a deal. In the past, the Raiders and the Cowboys have regularly worked out agreements, and the two parties agreeing wouldn’tbe a surprise.

Next up is Michael Thomas. Despite being a three-time Pro Bowler, two-time All-Pro, and 2019 Offensive Player of the Year, Thomas is a talented player who has encountered hardships. Thomas has appeared in just 20 games in the previous four seasons due to a variety of ailments he has sustained over the past few years, the most recent of which saw him placed on season-ending injured reserve last season. However, because they may be able to acquire Thomas for a low cost, this is the exact reason the Cowboys could want him.

Each receiver would help the team move past Michael Gallup by serving as a bridge while younger receivers on the squad continue to develop and as a supplement to CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks.

Garrett Bradbury, center Minnesota Vikings

There is greater trading activity for Garrett Bradbury than for the other names given. It is anticipated that Bradbury will continue to start for the Minnesota Vikings in the upcoming season. Bradbury isn’t among Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s draft selections, though, as he took over as general manager of the Vikings in 2022. In his career, Bradbury, a former first-round selection, has started 71 games. Naturally, Bradbury and Zimmer have a long history together, going all the way back to Zimmer’s days as Minnesota’s head coach.

In the event that Dallas and the Vikings reach an agreement, Bradbury offers a very alluring contract in addition to his experience. Bradbury will receive a basic pay of $4.9 million in 2025 and $4.65 million in 2024. Bradbury would be an ideal stand-in center for Tyler Biadasz, who is most certainly leaving.