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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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Oct 30, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New York Jets running back Matt Forte (22) gets tackled by Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Emmanuel Ogbah (90) during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Jets won 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New York Jets running back Matt Forte (22) gets tackled by Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Emmanuel Ogbah (90) during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Jets won 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /

Player Trade Target: Emmanuel Ogbah
Current Team: Cleveland Browns
Age: 23
HT/WT: 6-3, 275
Experience: 1 year
Contract Left: 3 years (rookie deal)
2017 Salary: $750K
2016 Stats: 53 total tackles, 5.5 sacks, 3 pds

Trade Analysis: Former Oklahoma State defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah was reportedly the Dallas Cowboys target in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. But the Cleveland Browns snatched him up with the 32nd overall pick in the draft, two selections prior to the Cowboys pick. Dallas would go on to select Notre Dame linebacker Jaylon Smith instead.

If their interest in Ogbah is legit, then Dallas could try to trade for the talented young pass rusher. The main obstacle to any possible exchange though is the fact he plays for the Browns. Cleveland clearly has a need at the quarterback position, but it’s unlikely Romo would want to play for a franchise that just went 1-15. If Tony has any say about where he is traded, which I believe he does, than the Browns are an unlikely landing spot.

Still, Ogbah would be the kind of trade target Dallas likely covets. A young player whom they’ve apparently had a previous interest in, and someone who could bolster their defense.

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