According to reports, the Dallas Cowboys are open to making an offseason trade for a pass rusher on the Philadelphia Eagles roster. The prospective trade would occur during an offseason in which Cowboys star Edge Micah Parsons has been critical of the team’s defensive components.
Micah Parsons wants help rushing the passer
Parsons states that he wants the defence to bolster its depth on the defensive line and at linebacker. He needs assistance on the inner defensive line. Parsons’ remarks primarily highlight his need for assistance applying pressure to the opposing offensive line.
The Dallas Cowboys are interested in trading for an Edge
Sports Illustrated’s Mike Fisher reports that the Cowboys are interested in acquiring veteran pass rusher Haason Reddick through trade:
“An NFL source confirms to CowboysSI.com that the Dallas Cowboys are seriously considering their options for signing Reddick.
Dallas and Jacksonville are mentioned by our source as clubs that are “interested” in making a trade since they, too, have “respect” for Reddick. (We haven’t verified the rumours here, but they mention Detroit, Houston, and New England.)”
Trading for Haason Reddick isn’t cheap
Reddick was recently granted permission by the Eagles to pursue a trade. Reddick wants an extension, and the Eagles are acting in an attempt to resolve their cap concerns. Dallas also has issues with caps.
Reddick on the other side of Parsons would greatly improve the Cowboys’ defensive pass rush. But with Parsons on the last year of his rookie contract, Reddick’s expense might not be worth it for Dallas either. Soon after giving Dak Prescott a bag, the Cowboys will have to give him a tonne of cap.
In any case, there’s a reason the Cowboys want to investigate the trade at all.
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