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3 Cowboys who could be trade assets at end of NFL preseason

Preseason is quickly coming to an end, and here are three Dallas Cowboys who could be trade assets at the end of the summer.
Dallas Cowboys receiver Jalen Tolbert catches the ball at training camp at the River Ridge Fields.
Dallas Cowboys receiver Jalen Tolbert catches the ball at training camp at the River Ridge Fields. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

It seems like yesterday that the Dallas Cowboys were just arriving in Oxnard, California, to begin their training camp journey.

On Wednesday, the team finished its schedule in California and is traveling back to Dallas on Thursday to prepare to meet the Baltimore Ravens this weekend.

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The preseason is quickly coming to a close. That means roster moves will be coming shortly, and there are a few candidates the Cowboys could use for trade leverage.

Here are three Cowboys that could be considered trade assets at the end of preseason.


1. Jalen Tolbert, WR

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert reacts after making a first down against the Washington Commanders.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert reacts after making a first down against the Washington Commanders. | Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

The wide receiver room got a lot more crowded with the addition of George Pickens. While Jalen Tolbert is listed as WR 3 in the latest unofficial depth chart, the former third-round pick could be a massive asset for a team looking for receiver depth.

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2. Luke Schoonmaker, TE

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert celebrates with tight end Luke Schoonmaker after scoring a touchdown.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert celebrates with tight end Luke Schoonmaker after scoring a touchdown. | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Tight end Luke Schoonmaker knows his role with the Cowboys. TE 2 is the ceiling with the franchise, barring something catastrophic happening to Jake Ferguson.

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However, a tight end hungry team could have a fringe TE 1 on their hands if they make a move for Schoonmaker.


3. Sam Williams, DE

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams gestures at training camp at the River Ridge Fields.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams gestures at training camp at the River Ridge Fields. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Sam Williams' impressive camp has been a bright story to follow this summer. But make no mistake, the former second-round pick won't be seeing a lot of regular-season action once Micah Parsons is back in the fold.

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Williams battled an ACL injury this past season and appears to be healthy once again. It wouldn't be surprising to hear that teams could reach out to the Cowboys to see if they are interested in moving Williams.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams at training camp at the River Ridge Fields.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams at training camp at the River Ridge Fields. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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