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3 dark horse trade targets for Cowboys after latest report

By Jerry Trotta

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 30: Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a touchdown reception against Myles Hartsfield #38 of the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 30: Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a touchdown reception against Myles Hartsfield #38 of the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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Oct 30, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs with the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs with the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Kyle Pitts, Falcons TE

Who’s to say the “impactful addition” has to be a receiver?

With momentum building towards Dalton Schultz reaching the open market, the Cowboys quietly have a need at tight end. While Jake Ferguson and Peyton Hendershot have promising futures, it would be smart to invest in an experienced tight end to allow the young duo to continue developing on their own timelines.

Pitts certainly fits the bill as an impactful pickup. You might be wondering why the Falcons would trade one of their most valuable young assets, but it wasn’t long ago they received trade calls for the former No. 4 overall pick leading up to the 2022 deadline.

Pitts hasn’t lived up to the hype coming out of Florida, but that can be attributed to inconsistent QB play, and Atlanta deploying a run-heavy offense. An MCL injury also limited the former Gator to 10 games last season. As a rookie, though, he set a slew of franchise records and finished with 1,026 receiving yards.

If the Falcons aren’t committed to making Pitts a focal part of their offense they might as well entertain trading him, and the Cowboys should be the first team on the phone, as he can double as a tight end and hybrid receiver.

It seems unlikely, but that’s why they call it a dark horse, right?

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