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Dallas Cowboys: 3 Low-Cost Trade Options to Explore

By Reid Hanson

AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 03: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are seen for the drivers parade before the F1 Grand Prix of USA at Circuit of The Americas on November 03, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 03: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are seen for the drivers parade before the F1 Grand Prix of USA at Circuit of The Americas on November 03, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – NOVEMBER 10: O.J. Howard #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hauls in a pass from Jameis Winston #3 during the game against the Arizona Cardinals on November 10, 2019 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images) /

O.J. Howard

TE, Tampa Bay

O.J. Howard has been on and off the trade block for about two years now. The Bucs seem to be chronically wasting him and even their own fans are calling for them to trade him rather than neglect him.

The first round pick out of Alabama has been a disappointment thus far in his pro career. The uber-athletic tight end has the traits and ability to be an elite play-maker down the field and in-line as a blocker, but he’s struggled realizing his potential and may just need a change of scenery.

In 781 snaps Howard only managed 34 receptions for 459 yards and 1 TD in Bruce Arians’ pass happy offense. Not bad numbers but not what we were expecting in what was supposed to be his “breakout season”.

While the every-down TE didn’t produce the numbers everyone expected of him this season, he did succeeded in other areas. With a 98% pass rush win rate, ESPN graded Howard as the best pass-protecting TE in the NFL last season

The Dallas Cowboys could obviously use a true No. 1 TE to help replace Jason Witten. Blake Jarwin may be ready to assume the role himself, but his blocking is nonexistent and he’s only under contract for one more season. Howard would offer Dallas more versatility at the TE spot and give the Cowboys a chance at finding an elite answer at the TE for cheap.

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