# Cowboys Seek Pass-Rush Help

> Dallas Cowboys may trade for Jets edge rusher Will McDonald to fix pass-rush issues.
- Title: Cowboys Seek Pass-Rush Help · Dallas Cowboys On SI | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Dallas Cowboys On SI — https://si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi/cowboys-jets-paired-trade-dallas-need-pass-rush-juice
- Published: 2026-10-23T13:33:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cowboys, jets, will mcdonald, nfl, trade deadline, pass-rush, edge rusher, dallas cowboys, new york jets, jerry jones, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Dallas Cowboys could trade for New York Jets edge rusher Will McDonald to address pass-rush needs.