One trade proposal suggests that the Dallas Cowboys could acquire Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb.
The Cowboys are in need of running back support, despite owner Jerry Jones’s reluctance to acknowledge this. Fans would likely be excited to see Chubb, a star for the Browns, donning the iconic star helmet.
Dallas has until Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to make a trade before the NFL deadline. The Athletic’s Jeff Howe proposed a deal where the Cowboys would send a 2025 third-round pick and a sixth-round pick to the Browns for Chubb. This move could potentially boost the Cowboys’ playoff chances by 3%, from 23% to 26%. While not a blockbuster acquisition, it would mark a step toward enhancing the team’s roster.
“The Cowboys rank last in rushing yards, touchdowns, and yards per attempt,” Howe noted in an October 23, 2024 article titled, “Six NFL trades we’d like to see: Maxx Crosby to Lions, Nick Chubb to Cowboys.” “This is largely due to their 30th ranking in attempts. The lack of personnel and Mike McCarthy’s limited commitment to the run game has led to early deficits in three games. Chubb brings the star quality that Jerry Jones craves. While there’s risk given Chubb’s recent major knee injury, the potential upside is significant if he finishes the season as a top-10 back.”
Would the Cowboys Consider Trading for Nick Chubb? This move could signal that Dallas is not simply giving up on the season. The Cowboys have remained silent throughout the offseason, choosing not to draft a running back in 2024.
However, there are concerns for Dallas regarding the acquisition of Chubb. He will be a free agent in 2025 and carries a $6.2 million cap hit for 2024.
Chubb missed the start of the season after undergoing his second reconstructive knee surgery. He has played in only three games over the past two seasons. In his first game of this season (Week 8), he had 11 carries for 22 yards and one touchdown. Trading for a player recovering from a significant injury, who is also nearing free agency, could be a risky decision for the Cowboys.
Chubb boasts an impressive resume as a four-time Pro Bowler, having recorded four consecutive seasons of over 1,000 rushing yards before injuries sidelined him.
Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones had a tense response to questions about the team’s roster moves. Jones has consistently stated that the Cowboys do not intend to make any major mid-season trades. Currently, it appears Dallas will rely on Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott, with Dalvin Cook as another potential option. During the bye week, Jones reacted strongly to inquiries regarding roster decisions.
“This is not your job. You’re not here to dissect the reasons behind my decisions, and I’m sorry if I did something,” Jones said in an October 15 interview on 105.3 The Fan’s “Shan and RJ.” “I’ll find someone else to ask these questions. I mean it. You’re not going to determine what the team is doing right or wrong.”
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