Jerry Jones has already made one splash, and if the latest Joey Porter Jr. deal is any indication, the Cowboys may not be done shopping.
Dallas has opened the season 1-2, but that hasn’t slowed Jones’ appetite for upgrades. With a Week 4 road game against the Houston Texans looming, the push to add more talent is still very much alive, especially with an offense that already looks elite.
The Porter trade gave the Cowboys a headline-grabbing addition at cornerback. It may also have set the stage for more moves.
A few names stand out as realistic next swings.
Khalil Mack is one of them. At 35, he’s still producing for the Los Angeles Chargers, piling up 10 pressures, four QB hits, two sacks and three tackles for loss in the first three games.
The Chargers are 0-3, which opens the door for a move if they decide to listen. If the asking price stays modest, a Day 3 pick could be enough to bring in a proven edge rusher who can help right away.
Cody Barton is another player worth watching. Tennessee is also 0-3, and that kind of start can change a team’s thinking quickly.
Barton has been a steady linebacker for the past couple of seasons, and he’s been even better in coverage this year. He has already shown he can handle a three-down role after signing with the Denver Broncos ahead of the 2024 season.
For a Dallas defense that has had issues at linebacker, he fits as a sensible target. The Titans also have Anthony Hill Jr. emerging at the position, while Cedric Gray has been a tackling machine, which could make Barton more available.
Then there’s Tony Pollard, a name that would bring a little bit of a reunion vibe back to Dallas. This isn’t about nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake, but the Cowboys’ running back room behind Javonte Williams is thin.
Through three games, Tyler Goodson is the only other back on the roster with a notable number of carries, and he has six. Pollard would give the offense a jolt of explosiveness again, something he has consistently provided during his NFL career.
The Cowboys already made their move for Porter. If Jones keeps pushing, these three names could be next on the list.
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