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4 trades that could make the Cowboys contenders in 2022

By Terence Watson

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Deion Jones #45 of the Atlanta Falcons is introduced prior to an NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Deion Jones #45 of the Atlanta Falcons is introduced prior to an NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /
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Cowboys, Jessie Bates
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: Jessie Bates #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches an interception during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

3. Jessie Bates III, S, Cincinnati Bengals

If there is one position the Cowboys have made an effort to shore up it would be the safety position, as they brought back Malik Hooker and Jayron Kearse. However, that doesn’t mean they should be content with those moves. Hooker is coming back after a gradual return to the field from his Achilles injury. Kearse was thrust into a starting role, and this was really his first year of solid production.

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This isn’t meant to say that Kearse or Hooker won’t do well in 2022, but what if one gets injured? Dallas needs to have someone on hand that can come in and either start and move them down the depth chart or fills in when injuries occur.

Bates is a starting-caliber safety with good ball instincts and a knack for making plays on the football while still in the air. He would be a solid fit for a center fielding safety for the Cowboys that could make sure that those deep ball completions that continue to hurt the Cowboys aren’t as prevalent in the future.

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