The NFL trade deadline is less than a week away, and we already know by now that chaos is bound to ensue. That's a certainty. And speaking of certainties, we know the Dallas Cowboys are going to do something before the deadline--we just don't know which way they are going to end up swinging.
As long as Jerry Jones (and the Jones family) are running things, it's fair to assume the Cowboys will never be sellers, regardless of how bad things get. At 3-5, Dallas is just 1.5 games behind the NFC East-leading New York Giants, and they seem to believe this team can make the playoffs despite all evidence pointing to the contrary.
If there's one year for Dallas to sell, it's this one. The Cowboys have lost three of their last four games, gave up touchdowns to the Cardinals on their final four possessions, and it's again a seller's market, so for a team that badly needs long-term assets and additional draft capital, it's worth considering.
While the name that most teams would be jumping at would likely be George Pickens, who is on an expiring contract and has been frustrated about his usage, Jake Ferguson is an interesting one too. He's no longer the TE1 and has had a disaster season, so if a fire sale starts, he could get moved.
Should the Dallas Cowboys consider trading Jake Ferguson before the deadline?
The unfortunate part about the idea of trading Ferguson is that the Cowboys would be selling while his value is low, which isn't the best course of action. But his four-year, $50 million contract is steep, and they wouldn't absorb much dead cap if he's moved, so it is something to possibly consider.
Brevyn Spann-Ford has replaced No. 87 as the primary tight end, and while Ferguson still plays in multi-TE sets, cutting down his snap share has been the only way to get him to cut back on the mistakes he's been making.
Honestly, I see no reason to trade him for pennies on the dollar, but if the offer is respectable enough (say, a fifth-round pick), there's no reason not to consider it. Contenders like the Broncos and Bengals could use another tight end, and TE is one of the easiest positions to find consistent production at.
The Wisconsin product was once thought to be a long-term cornerstone in Dallas, and even if there aren't many suitors, the Cowboys are in a situation where they absolutely have to consider shopping Jake Ferguson around before the trade deadline since he isn't getting any better.
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