Could Bradley Chubb Be the Answer to Dallas' Pass-Rush Problem?
The Dallas Cowboys made a bold move when they sent Micah Parsons to Green Bay. And while they added a major piece at the trade deadline in defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, the edge-rushing void left behind hasn’t exactly been filled.
That’s not a knock on the current guys in the room at The Star-Donovan Ezeiruaku is promising, James Houston has flashed, and there’s still interest in bringing back Jadeveon Clowney. But let’s be honest: Dallas needs more juice off the edge.
Enter Bradley Chubb.
The Miami Dolphins just released the 29-year-old pass rusher in a cap-saving move, and that opens a door that Dallas might want to walk through-especially considering they were already sniffing around before the trade deadline. Back then, Chubb was reportedly one of the Cowboys’ “irons in the fire” before they ultimately pulled the trigger on Quinnen Williams.
Now? No draft picks required. Just cap space and a vision.
Let’s talk about what Chubb brings to the table. At 6-foot-4 and 270 pounds, he’s the kind of physical presence that can still disrupt games when healthy.
And last season, he looked a lot like his old self-finishing with 8.5 sacks and showing the kind of relentless motor that made him the No. 5 overall pick back in 2018. That 2023 campaign, when he notched 11 sacks, reminded everyone why Miami once gave up a first-round pick and handed him a five-year, $110 million extension with over $60 million guaranteed.
Sure, injuries have slowed him down at times. But when he’s on the field, Chubb still plays with the kind of effort and edge that defensive coordinators love.
And speaking of coordinators-there’s a connection here that could matter. Chubb played under Vic Fangio in Miami, and Dallas’ new defensive coordinator Christian Parker is a Fangio disciple.
That familiarity with the system could make for a smoother transition and quicker impact.
Financially, Chubb wouldn’t command the kind of money Maxx Crosby or Trey Hendrickson might. Those names have been floated too, but with Hendrickson reportedly seeking around $30 million per year, that’s a steep price. Chubb, coming off a release and a recent injury history, could be a more affordable option with a high ceiling.
The Cowboys love a good pedigree project-players with first-round talent who just need the right setting to thrive again. Chubb checks that box. And with the team still clearly in win-now mode, adding a proven edge rusher without giving up future assets makes a lot of sense.
Free agency opens in March, and the Cowboys will have options. But if they’re serious about replacing Micah’s production and presence, Bradley Chubb should be near the top of the list.