4 WR Trades Cowboys Should Make After Brandin Cooks News

After No. 2 WR Brandin Cooks was placed on the IR over the weekend, the Dallas Cowboys should consider trading for these four wideouts before the Nov. 5 trade deadline.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) warms up before a game against the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Stadium. / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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3. Kendrick Bourne, New England Patriots

The New England Patriots are heading into Week 6 with a 1-4 record, indicating that a firesale could be on the way soon. If the Patriots begin to shop some of their receivers — like Kendrick Bourne — Jerry Jones must pick up the phone immediately.

Bourne, 29, is a solid receiver who's shown potential wherever he's gone. He was on pace for a career year with 406 receiving yards and four TDs in his first eight games in 2023, however, his season prematurely ended when he tore his ACL at the halfway point. He's since made a full recovery, though, returning to the Patriots' lineup this past weekend.

One thing that stands out about Bourne is that his contract is affordable while adding a long-term solution. The former Eastern Washington product's 2024 cap hit only sits at $3.25 million before climbing up to $7.9 million in 2025 and 2026.

Even if things don't work out, the Cowboys can free up $6.5 million in space if they get rid of him after June 1.

Even though he won't win games on his own, Bourne is the perfect complimentary receiver to round out the Cowboys' passing offense.

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