NFL Trade Rumors: Cowboys tipped to swoop for $50M Pro Bowl superstar in move that would break the internet
The Dallas Cowboys backfield will look different this season, especially during the start of the season.
The team franchise tagged running back Tony Pollard as he was set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The Cowboys also moved on from veteran running back Ezekiel Elliot as they released him after seven seasons.
With Pollard receiving the tag, he is expected to lead the running back group for Dallas this season. But he might not be ready for the start of the season as he suffered a high ankle sprain and fractured fibula in the divisional round of the playoffs.
ESPN writer Bill Barnwell tips the Cowboys to go after a veteran back to enter the season with. Barnwell wrote:
"In the right role as an early down back and pass protector, Elliott could still be a useful contributor to a winning football team, but that sort of player usually lands about $3-4 million in free agency. After making just over $50 million across the past four seasons in Dallas, he might not be experiencing the hometown premium at the thought of returning for that sort of money."
Barnwell added that the Cowboys could go after free agent veterans such as Leonard Fournette, Kareem Hunt or Latavius Murray. He added that they could try to acquire former All-Pros Dalvin Cook and Derrick Henry.
He added:
"If it's not Elliott, the Cowboys could look toward a market that still includes Leonard Fournette, Latavius Murray and Kareem Hunt unsigned.
"There's also a chance expensive veterans such as Derrick Henry and Dalvin Cook could be released after the draft. Dallas could add a rookie in April's draft, but Pollard's uncertain status for Week 1 leads me to believe the team would probably prefer to have a more experienced back on the roster."
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Is there a chance the Dallas Cowboys could acquire Derrick Henry or Dalvin Cook?
Earlier this offseason, there were rumors that the Tennessee Titans were looking to trade All-Pro running back Derrick Henry.
Henry has record four 1,000 plus rushing seasons in his career and is one of eight running backs in NFL history to record over 2,000 rushing yards in a single-season. He's made three Pro Bowls and two All-Pro selections in his career.
He's done it: Derrick Henry just went over 2,000 yards rushing on the season, becoming the 8th player in NFL history to accomplish that feat. Henry joins Adrian Peterson, Chris Johnson, Jamal Lewis, Terrell Davis, Barry Sanders, Eric Dickerson and OJ Simpson in 2,000 yard club. https://t.co/1jyIMTjioY
If the Titans are unable to land Henry, maybe they'll be able to target another veteran Pro Bowler in Dalvin Cook. The Vikings have reportedly received a trade offer for the star back this offseason. As they look to get younger and rebuild, the Vikings could move the star back.
Whether or not the Cowboys are able to land one of the two star backs mentioned above, they will most likely add another running back through the draft or free agency.
Who do you think Dallas will add to their backfield?
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