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Cowboys trade deadline: 4 players to bring in and 3 to ship out

A look at some players the Dallas Cowboys should look to add and some players they should offload before the NFL trade deadline.

By Jerry Trotta · The Landry Hat

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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The Landry Hat proposes Dallas acquire four specific defensive targets while trading away three veterans before the deadline.
Writer Jerry Trotta suggests Dallas target Jordyn Brooks, Tuli Tuipulotu, Alex Highsmith, and Will McDonald.
Trotta advocates that the Cowboys look to trade George Pickens, T.J. Bass, and Kenny Clark.

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Writing for The Landry Hat, Jerry Trotta argues that the Dallas Cowboys should both buy and sell ahead of the November 10 NFL trade deadline following a 3-5 start to the season. Trotta suggests the team should target players who can provide long-term defensive help while trading away valuable assets on expiring or movable contracts.

Trotta proposes that Dallas target Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks, Los Angeles Chargers edge Tuli Tuipulotu, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith, and New York Jets edge Will McDonald. Conversely, he advises Dallas to field trade offers for wide receiver George Pickens, offensive lineman T.J. Bass, and defensive tackle Kenny Clark.

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