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Cowboys linked to trade for $3 million ex-Steelers star RB, two-time Pro Bowler

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Javonte Williams is undoubtedly the Dallas Cowboys' No. 1 running back for the 2026-27 season after his 1,201-yard, 11-touchdown 2025-26 campaign.

However, the franchise’s backup options don’t provide a clear reason for optimism, which should compel them to scour the RB trade market for an asset that could be an instant impact contributor alongside Williams.

On Wednesday, The Dallas Morning News’ Joseph Hoyt suggested that the Cowboys should trade for a former Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl RB to create a dynamic one-two punch in the backfield.

“(James) Conner ran for over 1,000 yards in both seasons he overlapped with Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams, who was Arizona's (Cardinals) offensive line coach from 2023-24,” Hoyt wrote.

“A reunion would make sense, but once again — and say it with me — at the right price. Conner is 31 years old and coming off a season where he played for three games before a foot injury sidelined him for the rest of the year.”

“He's also entering the final year of his contract for a team that added two talented running backs this offseason in Tyler Allgeier and first-round pick Jeremiyah Love. The Cardinals also have a new head coach this season.”

While Connor’s 2025-26 season was uneventful, it’s worth mentioning that the Pittsburgh product recently recorded back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing campaigns and has been highly effective as a dump-down receiving option in Arizona (he finished with 414 receiving yards and one touchdown in 2024-25).

With the Cardinals’ recent additions potentially limiting Connor’s reps moving forward, the Cowboys would be wise to reach out to Arizona to inquire about a possible offseason trade.

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