Dallas Cowboys 3 dream trade targets at 2022 NFL Trade Deadline

The Dallas Cowboys already bolstered their defensive line with Johnathan Hankins but could still use some help at the 2022 NFL Trade Deadline

After saying they had no intention of making any moves at the NFL trade deadline, the Dallas Cowboys went and made a move. It was a smart one too, as they added a run-stuffing tackle to the defensive line, which was sorely needed.

As much as that will help them gain ground in the NFC East, they should continue to look for more talent as they try to again become a contending team. Here are three players they should consider adding before the Nov. 1 deadline.

3 Dallas Cowboys trade targets at the NFL Trade Deadline

3. Denzel Mims, WR, New York Jets

Dallas has been linked to Denzel Mims before and the pairing makes sense. Mims is a Texas native that went to Baylor, where he was a star. He played well enough to hear his name called in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

He then had a decent rookie campaign but saw his numbers decline in 2021. So far in 2022, he’s been mostly inactive and caught his first pass of the season in Week 7, which went for four yards.

Dallas would likely get the 6-foot-3, 207-pound Mims on the field more than New York does. They’re currently using CeeDee Lamb, Michael Gallup, and Noah Brown but don’t have a fourth guy to rotate in that they trust. Adding Mims provides them someone who was talented enough to go in Round 2 and would have something to prove. If anything, it’s worth the roll of the dice, especially since a trade would likely only require a late-round pick.

2. Greedy Williams, CB, Cleveland Browns

At 2-5, and in the midst of a four-game losing streak, the Cleveland Browns have made it known a couple of players are available. Dallas shouldn’t have any interest in Kareem Hunt but one of the players Cleveland is shopping could be of interest.

Greedy Williams was considered a potential first-round pick in 2019 coming out of LSU but slid into the second round. Former general manager John Dorsey traded up in the second in order to bring Williams to Cleveland but he has yet to live up to his status.

Injuries have been a major reason for this as he missed four games as a rookie while also sitting out the entire 2020 campaign with a shoulder issue. He returned to play in 16 games last season and had 41 tackles with two picks. Unfortunately, the injury bug struck again as he’s missed five games this year.

Now healthy, the Browns are ready to move on with him in the final year of his deal. Dallas could use his services due to an injury of their own. Jourdan Lewis was lost for the remainder of the season due to a foot injury suffered in their win over Detroit.

Listed at 6-foot-2 and 185-pounds, Williams has excellent length and can flat-out fly, which he showed at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine.

Adding Williams would give them another capable starter that fits nicely in Dan Quinn’s defense. His combination of length and speed is enticing and while there’s a chance he gets hurt again, they could simply move on after 2022 if they wanted. Plus that injury history could be enough to drop his price enough for the Cowboys to consider the move.

1. D.J. Moore, WR, Carolina Panthers

One team that’s in full-on firesale mode is the Carolina Panthers who have already traded Robbie Anderson to the Arizona Cardinals and Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers. After firing Matt Rhule, the Panthers are going to have to reset the franchise, again.

The good news for them is that their new coach could have a lot more draft picks to work with, and it could be even more if they decide to send D.J. Moore to a new home. Moore did just sign a new deal this offseason, agreeing to a three-year, $61.9 million extension.

He then started slowly but as soon as Rhule and Baker Mayfield were out, he reverted to his old ways. In Week 7, he caught seven passes for 69 yards and a touchdown in a win over Tampa Bay.

Dallas has their No. 1 wideout in CeeDee Lamb but as we’ve seen this year, they haven’t had anyone else step up and offer another home run hitter. Moore could wind up being that for them.

The questions are whether or not they can make his salary work under the cap — although the cap is very fluid and they can free up a lot of space in 2023 with a few releases — and if they would be willing to give up a premium pick for Moore.

Having said all of that, adding Moore would instantly improve the Dallas Cowboys to contender status and would be worth making a run at.