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Cowboys Seek Pass-Rush Help
Dallas Cowboys may trade for Jets edge rusher Will McDonald to fix pass-rush issues.
In brief
Dallas Cowboys may trade for Jets edge rusher Will McDonald to fix pass-rush issues. Dallas Cowboys could trade for New York Jets edge rusher Will McDonald to address pass-rush needs. Originally reported by Dallas Cowboys On SI.
Cowboys' season on life support
Dallas Cowboys' season feels on life support after six games in 2026.
Defense and offense struggles
Cowboys defense remains terrible despite massive overhaul while offense struggles badly.
Coaching concerns
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer and defensive coordinator Christian Parker appear in over their heads.
Trade deadline move expected
Dallas owner Jerry Jones likely to make trade at deadline to save season.
Will McDonald as trade candidate
Daniel Popper lists New York Jets edge rusher Will McDonald as potential trade candidate for Cowboys.
McDonald's potential fit
McDonald is a twitchy rusher with diversity in attack including inside spin move.
Jets' edge rusher depth
Jets added Joseph Ossai, David Bailey and Kingsley Enagbare for edge rusher depth.
McDonald's contract status
McDonald has one more year left on contract after 2026 and isn't attached to current regime.
Cowboys' pass-rush needs
Cowboys edge rushers have only 2.5 sacks over six games, well below expectations.
McDonald's production
McDonald has two sacks in 47% of snaps this season, nearly double Cowboys' total.
McDonald's past performance
McDonald tallied 18.5 sacks over 32 games in past two years, including 10.5 in 2024.
The headline
Dallas Cowboys could trade for New York Jets edge rusher Will McDonald to address pass-rush needs.
