5 Trades Cowboys Need to Pursue During Bye Week

The Dallas Cowboys desperately need to consider making these upgrades before returning to action in Week 8.
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4. Haason Reddick, EDGE, New York Jets

The best player on the trade market is arguably Haason Reddick of the Jets. Reddick has yet to make his season debut after being traded by the Eagles to New York this offseason. He skipped training camp and preseason and is still holding out for a contract extension. The most recent reports suggested that the Jets have granted him permission to find a trade.

Whichever team decides to trade for Reddick, including the Cowboys, they would have to give him a long-term deal. The 30-year-old defender has proven that he is very comfortable being uncomfortable as he has cost himself over $10 million in forfeited salary and fines this season.

At the same time, the Cowboys desperately need more talent at defensive end. Their pass rush numbers have fallen significantly after injuries to Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, Sam Williams, and Marshawn Kneeland. They need more playmaking on that end of the ball to help save their season and Reddick, who had 27 sacks and five forced fumbles in the last two seasons, could certainly provide that.

5. Walker Little, OT, Jacksonville Jaguars

One of the biggest changes the Cowboys underwent in the offseason was moving on from long-term starter Tyron Smith. The veteran left tackle was one of the best players of his position and the Cowboys didn't worry about blindside protection as long as he was healthy.

Dallas replaced Smith with rookie Tyler Guyton. The first-round pick out of Oklahoma is a very talented player with a ton of intriguing athletic tools but he is a very raw prospect. He only became a starter in the last two seasons in college and spent most of his snaps at right tackle.

Therefore, it's understandable that there would be an adjustment period. Guyton has been struggling in his role so far, allowing four sacks, and committing eight penalties in five games.

Adding a more experienced left tackle into the mix could benefit the Cowboys. Walker Little of the Jaguars could be an intriguing option after losing his starting role to Cam Robinson and Anton Harrison this season. After this season, Little will be a free agent and Jacksonville will likely be open to trading him before the deadline.

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