The Dallas Cowboys are still looking for a dependable third receiver to play alongside CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks with quarterback Dak Prescott‘s arsenal.
Former A player from the playmaker Jacksonville Jaguars, Zay Jones, visited Dallas on May 8. However, the Cowboys may have the opportunity to acquire a valuable player through a trade.
After the Tennessee Titans signed Tyler Boyd , after adding Calvin Ridley early in free agency, may be willing to trade former first-round pick Treylon Burks .
An AFC Scouting Director said, "Treylon is a large slot target. He may need a simple route tree, but his size, physicality, and rookie contract make him a worthwhile gamble."
Titans general manager Ran Carthon did not make the decision to draft Burks in 2022 and has made other acquisitions at the position in recent years.
In his first two seasons, Burks caught 49 passes for 665 yards and one touchdown while dealing with injuries.
With his size, he could become a reliable red-zone target for Prescott and the Cowboys, alongside tight end Jake Ferguson.
One executive believes he was a bust as a first-round pick, but could still be useful in specific situations due to his good hands, strength, and ability to work inside or in bubble screen situations.
What Might a Treylon Burks Trade Look Like?
Burks may not have a place in Tennessee but could be a valuable addition to the Cowboys' offense as they approach an important season for Prescott and head coach Mike McCarthy who are both in uncertain situations.
Players often benefit from a change of scenery.
In Dallas, Burks would have less pressure than being a top-20 pick and could potentially unlock his potential as the third receiver option in Prescott’s arsenal.
On the other hand, the Titans have a crowded receiver room and a trade market that recently only yielded a fourth-round pick for the Chargers for a potential future Hall of Famer. Keenan Allen, . This means the Cowboys might be able to acquire Burks for a late-round pick.
Here’s a potential Burks trade:
Cowboys trade: 2025 Sixth-Round Pick
Titans trade: WR Treylon Burks
Burks still has two seasons left on his rookie deal, is only 24 years old, and could be a valuable addition to the Cowboys’ offense.
Meanwhile, Tennessee might be happy to receive a late-round pick to continue building around quarterback Will Levis or to compensate for trading up to replace him if he struggles in 2024.
Can the Cowboys afford Treylon Burks’ Contract?
The Cowboys have been dealing with salary cap issues, which affected their ability to make big moves in free agency.
But, Burks is expected to have an impact of only $3.9 million on the cap in 2024, while the Cowboys currently have around $5.43 million in cap space, as reported by OverTheCap.
Dallas is clearly actively looking for receiver assistance, but may not find a younger and more affordable choice than Burks.
