Could the Dallas Cowboys be eyeing a reunion with cornerback Nahshon Wright?
Back in the 2024 offseason, the Cowboys sent Nahshon Wright packing to the Minnesota Vikings in a trade for safety Andrew Booth. Wright's time with the Cowboys saw him notch 37 tackles, two interceptions, and five pass breakups over 32 games.
Fast forward, and neither team really hit the jackpot with that deal. Wright was waived by the Vikings shortly after, and Booth's stint with the Cowboys was brief, exiting the league after just seven games.
But sometimes, a change of scenery is all it takes. Wright, a 2022 third-round pick from Oregon State, found his footing with the Chicago Bears in 2025.
Under new head coach Ben Johnson, Wright seized his chance, racking up five interceptions, recovering three fumbles, and making 80 tackles in 17 games (16 starts). His breakout season earned him a Pro Bowl nod.
Now, Wright's hitting free agency as a hot commodity. Spotrac projects him to snag a $50 million long-term deal in 2026, a big leap from his $1.1 million salary last season.
Should the Cowboys be interested? It’s a no-brainer. But whether they make a move depends on a few key factors.
With Christian Parker, a new defensive coordinator focused on the secondary, leading a cornerback unit that needs depth beyond DaRon Bland, Wright could be a perfect fit. The Cowboys have vowed to make bold moves this offseason, and Wright might just be part of that plan.
Last season was just a glimpse of Wright's potential, and plenty of teams, including the Cowboys, will likely be keen to explore that further.
"Though he’s already 27, he’s hardly a finished product," noted Nate Davis. "He’s also a 6-4, 199-pound corner who led the NFL with eight takeaways (5 INTs, 3 fumble recoveries) after becoming a surprise starter (and surprise first-time Pro Bowler) for the Chicago Bears. The upside and production spike are going to make Wright rich."
Parker tends to favor big, physical corners like Wright, but Dallas might be wary of players who rely heavily on aggressive play-making. The Cowboys' last venture with a ball-hawking corner, Trevon Diggs, ended with him being cut. Bland followed last offseason, but the jury's still out on his full potential after his breakout in 2023.
With uncertainty swirling around the Dallas defense, taking a chance on Wright could be a smart move, especially if Parker values aggression in his corners.
Ultimately, the decision may rest on whether Jerry Jones is ready to admit past mistakes and invest $50 million in a player he once let go.