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Cowboys projected to pull off trade for towering 6-foot-7 TE
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys are going to be one of the most interesting teams to watch early on during the 2025 NFL season. After missing the playoffs last season, Jerry Jones opted to make some major changes.

Gone is former head coach Mike McCarthy. To replace him, Jones went out and brought in first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer. It was a bold move — one that will shake up the system offensively.

Jones also decided to make a major trade following the 2025 NFL Draft, acquiring wide receiver George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

With that being said, a new projection would see the Cowboys acquire a towering 6-foot-7 tight end.

Dallas Cowboys projected to pull off big trade for towering 6-foot-7 tight end

FanSided analyst Cody Williams has named Dallas as the projected trade destination for Steelers tight end Darnell Washington Jr. He believes that Pittsburgh trading for Jonnu Smith could make Washington available.

“Both Jake Ferguson and Luke Schoonmaker have been fine in the Dallas Cowboys receiving game, but they’ve left a ton to be desired as a blocker,” Williams wrote.

“With a young offensive line in Brian Schottenheimer’s offense, taking a flier with a team that Dallas has already traded with this offseason on Washington to come in and help add extra protection on the edge would make a great deal of sense, especially if the aim is to also improve the ground game.”

Washington would be an interesting pickup for the Cowboys. He would give Dak Prescott a massive body to target, especially in the red zone.

Throughout his two seasons with the Steelers, Washington has racked up 26 catches for 261 yards and a touchdown in 34 games. He has been used as a blocking tight end heavily.

Adding Washington’s skill set to the Dallas offense would be a wise decision. He could help open up the running game and would also be used in formations to keep Prescott upright and healthy.

Even though he isn’t a Pro Bowl-caliber player, Washington could be exactly what the Cowboys offense needs to take the next step.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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