Proposed Cowboys Trade With Bears Lands Breakout Running Back for Bargain.
The Dallas Cowboys are still in the market for a veteran running back to replace Tony Pollard who is now with the Tennessee Titans. Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton put together a list of potential trades for the top contenders. The analyst’s proposal for the Cowboys has the team landing running back Khalil Herbert from the Chicago Bears for just a “late-round pick.”
“Who’s going to handle the lion’s share of carries out of the Dallas Cowboys backfield?” Moton pondered in a March 29, 2024 story titled, “1 Trade Each NFL Contender Should Consider to Fill Biggest Weakness.” “The Cowboys can answer that question with an early-round draft pick, but most teams use a committee of running backs in today’s NFL.
“…The Bears signed running back D’Andre Swift in free agency, and they selected Roschon Johnson in the fourth round of the 2023 draft. With new offensive coordinator Shane Waldron in place, Herbert, who has one year left on his deal, could be the odd man out,” Moton continued.
“Dallas should offer a late-round pick to Chicago for the Virginia Tech product, who could be a featured ball-carrier.”
Potential Cowboys Trade Target Khalil Herbert Is Averaging 4.9 Yards Per Carry.
Herbert would give the Cowboys a potential breakout candidate given his limited opportunities with the Bears. The running back has averaged an impressive 4.9 yards per carry during his three NFL seasons.
