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2 Trade Candidates Who Could Help the Cowboys’ Pass Rush

Explore two Cowboys trade candidates, Alex Highsmith and Josh Sweat, their potential fit, contracts and why Dallas also needs urgent internal changes.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 1:00 PM
2 Trade Candidates Who Could Help the Cowboys’ Pass Rush
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Mauricio Rascón suggests Alex Highsmith and Josh Sweat as trade candidates to bolster the Dallas Cowboys' pass rush.
  • Pittsburgh outside linebacker Alex Highsmith is under contract through 2027 with a scheduled $15.5 million base salary next season.
  • Arizona Cardinals pass rusher Josh Sweat is signed through 2028 but reportedly wants an updated contract.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Mauricio Rascón highlights Alex Highsmith and Josh Sweat as two potential trade candidates for the Dallas Cowboys to upgrade their pass rush. While neither player is confirmed as an active target, Dallas is reviewing its outside linebacker rotation ahead of Week 6. Highsmith, under contract through 2027 with Pittsburgh, has drawn monitoring interest, while Sweat is reportedly seeking an updated contract with Arizona through 2028.

Rascón argues that while external additions could help, Dallas must first evaluate internal responsibilities and balance the draft capital and financial costs against current production.

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