5 Trades Cowboys Need to Pursue During Bye Week

The Dallas Cowboys are in the midst of a miserable season after losing all their home games so far and sitting at 3-3 heading into their bye week. Fortunately, the extra week of rest could do wonders for some of the injured Cowboys such as Micah Parsons, Brandin Cooks, DaRon Bland, and Eric Kendricks.

However, getting healthy alone is not going to be enough to save the Cowboys season. The team is in shambles on both ends of the field, ranking 30th in points allowed and 19th in scoring and boasting a -42 points differential.

Jerry Jones may deny this all he wants but the need for roster upgrades is clear. With the November 5th trade deadline right around the corner, the Cowboys can't waste any more time addressing the holes on their roster. These five names are worth a look for Dallas.

1. Diontae Johnson, WR, Carolina Panthers

Brandin Cooks landed on IR after Week 4 and the Cowboys haven't done anything to address the hole created. Besides CeeDee Lamb, Dallas doesn't have a reliable pass-catcher.

Diontae Johnson of the Carolina Panthers is the ideal target for the Cowboys. His $7 million cap hit is more palatable for Jerry Jones and he is in the midst of an excellent season albeit Carolina's dysfunctional offense. He has 29 catches for 340 yards and three touchdowns in six games.

The 28-year-old is on an expiring contract and the Panthers aren't going anywhere. They should be willing to part ways with him for a mid-round pick. If it doesn't work out, the Cowboys can let him walk in the offseason.