The Dallas Cowboys are getting a clear message from one national analyst: if Marist Liufau doesn’t pop in his new role, he could be a trade chip before the 2026 NFL season gets rolling.
Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton included Dallas in a roundup of one trade every team should consider before the season, and his suggestion centered on the third-year linebacker. Moton floated the idea of the Cowboys moving Liufau for a late 2027 draft pick, pointing to both his limited production so far and the uncertainty that comes with a position change this offseason.
“Under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, Liufau will transition to edge-rusher. In two years as an off-ball linebacker, he has been unable to make a significant impact. The former third-rounder has 80 tackles (five for loss), 2.5 sacks and three pass breakups in 34 games (14 starts),” Moton wrote.
He also noted that if the move doesn’t take, Dallas could explore a deal before final roster cuts. “If Liufau struggles with a move to the edge, the Cowboys could shop him before final roster cuts. Teams in need of a rotational pass-rusher may see untapped potential in the 25-year-old at his new position.”
Liufau, for his part, sounds ready for the challenge. He’s leaning into the switch and talking like a player eager to prove he can handle it.
“I feel great and so excited. It's always a blessing to have an opportunity to contribute to the team. Going to give it all I got,” Liufau said of the change.
He added, “On the pass rushing aspect of it, I reel confident in my ability to learn. Pass rushing is something I haven't done a lot, something that I never worked on as much in practice because of playing MIKE, but I know it will be a lot of fun learning the ins and outs of pass rushing.”
If the transition to edge rusher clicks, Liufau could carve out a real role for Dallas next season. If it doesn’t, the trade talk may not go away.
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