Home/Articles/NFL
NFL·ANALYSIS·August 26, 2026 03:18 PM ET

Roster depth puts Cowboys trade options in focus before cutdown

Dallas has one preseason game left against New Orleans.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 261 min read
Post on X

What happened: Potential deals involving the Dallas Cowboys span linebacker, tight end, receiver, guard and backup quarterback, with draft picks or a player-for-player return among the possible prices. Brevyn Spann-Ford's hold on the No. 2 tight end role and Sam Howell's place at QB2 have tightened two depth-chart calls.

Why it matters: A trade could return value for players who otherwise may see limited snaps or face release. Ajani Cornelius and Nick Leverett provide additional guard depth, while Michael Trigg's toe injury complicates the tight end decision.

By the numbers: Five position groups are involved.

What to watch: The preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints is the last evaluation before the roster reduction.

Sources

CONVERSATION
Loading comments…
NFLAnalysisDallas CowboysNew Orleans SaintsAjani CorneliusBrevyn Spann-Ford
Follow NFL Intelligence
Real-time signals and analysis
@WireReportNFL
WR Pro
The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.
$9/monthFree weekly newsletter →
RELATED STORIES
← Back to Wire Report