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Perfect Running Back Trade Target for Cowboys May Soon Be Available

The Dallas Cowboys may have the perfect running back hit the trade market soon.

By Richard Louis

Aug 24, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talks to the media before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Aug 24, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talks to the media before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
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The Dallas Cowboys are 2-2 heading into Week 5 but everything hasn't been positive. The Cowboys' lack of a ground game has been a massive problem for the offense.

There isn't much of a balance, putting more pressure on Dak Prescott. After a month, the Cowboys are fourth in the NFL in passing offense (255.5) but they are last in rushing offense (75.3).

The backfield of Ezekiel Elliott, Rico Dowdle, and Deuce Vaughn isn't cutting it. They have Dalvin Cook on the practice squad but there seems to be no rush to elevate him to the active roster.

They should look at other options to improve the position and they could have the perfect option hit the trade block soon.

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano broke down the buzz around the league right now. They revealed the Jacksonville Jaguars may be sellers soon if they continue to lose games. Jacksonville is currently 0-4 on the year.

"Another loss or two could leave the 0-4 Jaguars trading away players. This roster is not barren. I could see teams inquiring on rookie-scale talent, such as linebacker Devin Lloyd, safety Andre Cisco and running back Travis Etienne Jr. I'm not saying Jacksonville wants to move marquee players, but we've seen this script before when a team implodes. "

- Jeremy Fowler

The Jaguars have a lot of work to do if they want to turn things around. If they don't, running back Travis Etienne Jr. could be on the move.

If he is, the Cowboys should look to bring him in. The Jaguars already picked up his $6.14M fifth-year option so he would be locked in for next season.

The Clemson product is a dual-threat playmaker with home run speed in the open field and solid hands as a pass catcher.

In 38 career games, Etienne Jr. has 2,347 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns. He also has 103 catches for 840 yards and another score.

Adding the explosiveness that he brings to the offense would be huge for the Cowboys. And it would be a smart move if Dallas brought him to town if he's made available.

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