Why Dallas Cowboys Must Make Trade Push For Steelers' Alex Highsmith

Per reports from Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, an NFL personnel executive said that the Steelers could try to trade at least one of their outside linebacker in Alex Highsmith or Nick Herbig.

Robinson adds that Highsmith is the more likely of the two players to be traded, and the Cowboys should be jumping at the opportunity.

"Highsmith’s name, along with fellow edge Nick Herbig are definitely floating around front offices as the draft approaches, although it seems that any trade would be a one-but-not-both scenario, with Highsmith being the likelier candidate to get moved," Robinson wrote.

Highsmith is the biggest name of the pair, and the Cowboys certainly have the ammo to potentially swing a deal. Sending one of their first-round picks this upcoming draft along with another player could motivate Pittsburgh to part ways with Highsmith, the team's former third-round pick in 2020.

The Cowboys could of course use another talented linebacker with pass-rushing prowess to pair alongside Donovan Ezeiruaku. Dallas has yet to add an off-ball linebacker this offseason, and though Highsmith is more of a pass rusher, he has shown the ability to be a versatile defender if needed. It's the kind of trade that can move the needle for the Cowboys defense in a major way.

Dallas hasn't re-signed Dante Fowler Jr. or Jadeveon Clowney, so upgrading at the edge of the defensive line is in the cards and should be near the top of the list for the Cowboys.

In six seasons with the Steelers, Highsmith played in 90 games (79 starts) while posting 337 total tackles (212 solo), 45 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, 10 pass breakups, three interceptions and one touchdown.