JOEY BOSA TRADE RUMORS: DALLAS COWBOYS EYEING LOS ANGELES CHARGERS DEFENSIVE END
The Dallas Cowboys are in need of reinforcements for the 2024 season, and one name that has emerged as a potential target is Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa. Despite his injury history, Bosa’s quiet past two years could make him available for a trade.
The Cowboys already have a talented pass-rusher group led by Micah Parsons, but according to Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine, adding Bosa to the mix would take the group to the next level. Ballentine suggests that acquiring Bosa would be a risk worth taking for the Cowboys, as it could elevate them to the elite echelon of the NFC.
The main concern when it comes to Bosa is his health. He has had his fair share of injury issues in the NFL, but when he is on the field, he has proven to be an elite sack producer. Despite only playing 14 games over the past two years, Bosa has recorded 9 sacks during that span.
Trading a first-round pick for Bosa would be a significant investment for the Cowboys, especially considering their cap space concerns. However, the potential of having two elite pass rushers on their roster makes it a move worth considering.
While Bosa’s price tag may seem steep, the Cowboys could restructure his deal after the trade to spread out the cost over multiple years. This would make his cap hit more manageable at around $10-12 million per season.
Another option for the Cowboys would be to extend Bosa’s contract to secure his services in the long term. However, committing to an injury-prone player who will turn 29 during the 2024 season may be a risky move.
With former Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn now leading the Washington Commanders, there could be changes on the Cowboys defense. While the Cowboys could potentially bring in new faces like Bosa, they could also lose players like Dante Fowler Jr. to Washington.
Fowler’s potential move to the Commanders would make sense, as he has been a favored personnel choice in the past. The next coordinator in Dallas may not have the same evaluation of Fowler. However, the Jones family, who owns the Cowboys, remains a constant presence in their recruiting efforts, and Fowler has been a solid addition to the team.
Evan Reier is a sports reporter and contributor for Heavy.com.