5 Trades Cowboys Need to Pursue During Bye Week

2. Mike Williams, WR, New York Jets

Another wide receiver the Cowboys can consider is Mike Williams of the New York Jets. The talented veteran signed with the Jets in the offseason after seven seasons as a Charger. Things didn't work out for him in New York and he was further demoted after the Davante Adams trade.

However, Williams is still a solid pass-catcher. He missed all but three games last season after tearing his ACL but was a very solid WR2 in his last healthy season in 2022, finishing with 63 catches and 895 yards in 13 games.

Williams was an excellent deep threat in his prime, averaging a career 15.5 yards per reception. At 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds, he has an impressive jump ball ability.

He is on a one-year, $3 million deal with the Jets and they are already trying to move him. As lower-level moves go, it's hard to do better than Mike Williams.

3. Khalil Herbert, RB, Chicago Bears

Another demoted but talented offensive player the Cowboys can target is Khalil Herbert of the Chicago Bears. The 26-year-old rusher hasn't had a touch in the backfield in the last three games. He is solidly behind D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson in the pecking order.

Last season, Herbert finished with 611 yards on 132 carries, averaging 4.6 yards per attempt in 12 games. The former sixth-round pick has the upside to reach new heights in a more functional offense.

It would be organizational malpractice if the Cowboys didn't add a running back before the trade deadline. The Cowboys rank dead last in all rushing metrics, including a miserable 3.5 yards per carry. They desperately need to inject some life into their running game and Herbert, who should be on the trade block in Chicago, is a solid option.