Cowboys Named Fit for Pro Bowl Safety in Unrealistic Trade Scenario

The cornerback position has generated the most discussion and concern for the Dallas Cowboys heading into training camp. With the injury bug flying rampant throughout the unit, it's understandable to question what the Week 1 formation will look like.

In the defensive backfield, that setup is more predictable with Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson expected to start at both safety spots.

That is, of course, if the Cowboys don't shake things up late in the offseason trade window.

Last Word On Sports pins Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick as a player who could be traded soon because the Steelers extended fellow safety DeShon Elliott.

This feels like questionable reasoning, given that Fitzpatrick has become one of the best safeties in the league, has been a fan-favorite staple of Pittsburgh's defense for years, and could still start next to Elliott ... like last season.

Fitzpatrick would be a massive upgrade from Wilson - who some picked to be a post-June cut in Dallas - but the option to pursue him in a trade simply won't be there, no matter how much the Cowboys are "in need".

After a busy offseason, Dallas also isn't ready to fork over any more draft capital than they already have from their four trades.

Fitzpatrick is coming off a down year statistically, but has still been selected for the past three Pro Bowls. He ranked No. 16 in Pro Football Focus' safety rankings heading into 2025.

Just one spot below him? Malik Hooker.

With Hooker commanding things deep alongside Wilson, the Cowboys should feel somewhat confident going into next season. Confident enough to not chase after hypothetical trades that other teams' wouldn't go for in the first place.

The real concern remains at cornerback, where safeties Israel Mukuamu and Juanyeh Thomas may be called on to fill in on occasion until Trevon Diggs and Shavon Revel come back from injury.

Fitzpatrick would be a fit on most teams around the league, but his best fit remains the team he currently plays for. Hence why the Steelers signed him to a four-year contract extension just two years ago.