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Tony Romo Trade: Five Possible Player Targets

By Steven Mullenax

Jan 1, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) walks off the field after a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) walks off the field after a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 17, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets defensive end Sheldon Richardson (91) hits the arm of Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore (8) after he throws the ball at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets defensive end Sheldon Richardson (91) hits the arm of Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore (8) after he throws the ball at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports /

Player Trade Target: Sheldon Richardson
Current Team: New York Jets
Age: 26
HT/WT: 6-3, 294
Experience: 4 seasons
Contract Left: 1 year
2017 Salary: $8.069 million
2016 Stats: 62 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 2 pds, 1 FF

Trade Analysis: The New York Jets apparently tried to trade Sheldon Richardson to the Dallas Cowboys right before the trade deadline earlier this season. But their alleged asking price, a first round pick, was simply too high a price.

The Jets are likely to try and trade off Richardson again this offseason. With New York’s quarterback situation in a shambles, and head coach Todd Bowles seemingly on the hot seat, a move to get Romo seems viable.

Richardson is a former first round selection in 2013 who was named Defensive Rookie of the Year. After posting 67 total tackles and 8.0 sacks the following year, he was named to his first and only Pro Bowl.

Richardson’s addition to the Cowboys defensive line would give them a Pro Bowl-level run stopper who could also create more opportunities for Dallas’ young pass rushers.

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