Dallas Cowboys Named Potential Suitor For Ex-Steelers Standout
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During the offseason, the Dallas Cowboys made a flurry of moves to bolster the cast of offensive weapons around Dak Prescott. With training camp just around the corner, they've been named a possible suitor for a former first-round pick if he were to hit the market.
Back in 2021, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted running back Najee Harris with the 24th overall pick. He went on to become a key piece of the franchise, tallying at least 1,000 yards and six touchdowns in each of his first four seasons. However, despite his consistent production, the Steelers decided to let Harris walk in free agency. He'd go on to find a new home in the AFC, inking a one-year deal with the LA Chargers.
Following mandatory minicamp earlier this month, the people at Bleacher Report put together a big board of possible trade candidates in the NFL. Seeing that he's on a one-year deal and the Chargers just drafted a RB, Harris' name popped up. As for teams who could make a run at him in the trade market, the Cowboys were among those mentioned.
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"That said, Harris is on a one-year deal and may not be viewed as a long-term piece for L.A. The Chargers also drafted Omarion Hampton with the No. 22 overall pick in April, and the North Carolina product might walk into an every-down role," wrote BR's Kristopher Knox. "Dallas should consider adding Harris as a high-floor option in its backfield."
With a gunslinger in Prescott under center, the run game isn't something the Cowboys typically lean on. That said, bringing in a reliable back could give the offense a much-needed dynamic. Being able to establish a ground game might help open up things for Prescott to utilize his new receiver duo of CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.
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Trading for Harris isn't exactly a necessity for the Cowboys, as running back is a position they've secured short and long-term options at. In free agency, they landed a pair of veterans in Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. Dallas also took a flier on two RBs in Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah.
While it might not be a major area of need, monitoring Harris' situation could make sense for the Cowboys as they attempt to compete in a stacked NFC East.
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