Cowboys Seek Trades After Lamb Injury, Defensive Struggles

The Dallas Cowboys enter Week 4 at 1-2 and are under pressure after a league-worst pass defense that has allowed about 900 passing yards and nearly 31 points per game. Star WR CeeDee Lamb is expected to miss at least two games with a high-ankle sprain, elevating newly acquired George Pickens to the No. 1 role while Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin and other depth pieces absorb targets. Media trade speculation includes low-cost options such as Carolina WR Xavier Legette (reported as a possible conditional 2026 third-round price) and, more controversially, Tyreek Hill, whose domestic-violence investigation makes him a risky pursuit. Interior rookie Mazi Smith has underwhelmed and is being discussed as a potential trade candidate, with teams like the Bills and Colts mentioned as possible suitors. The Cowboys, who reshaped personnel after trading Micah Parsons and adding veterans such as Kenny Clark and Jadeveon Clowney, also have the unexpected release of DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson as a short-term avenue to bolster the secondary.