One widely discussed idea would pair Kyle Pitts with Dallas, trading for the Falcons’ standout tight end and giving the Cowboys an immediate veteran option behind Jake Ferguson. Pitts could be valued at a first-round pick-equivalent or more, reflecting his high ceiling and impact potential.
Dallas would likely have the draft capital to pursue such a move, and Pitts would bring immediate versatility in the passing game, potentially addressing a key 2026 need without waiting for a young player to mature.
The analyst notes Pitts would attract interest from several teams, and if a deal could be struck, Dallas could emerge as a prime landing spot where his talents could be maximized in a roster with established depth.
Separately, another projection suggests the Cowboys could trade up on draft night to No. 6 to select Sonny Styles, an explosive Ohio State linebacker, to bolster the defense. Styles is praised for his productivity and athleticism but would be a rookie-on-roster contributor.
That draft-night scenario highlights the broader tension in Dallas between adding an immediate, proven contributor at tight end and chasing high-upside defensive talent with early-career impact questions.
Taken together, these scenarios illustrate Dallas’s balancing act: pursuing an established veteran to jump-start the offense or targeting a dynamic defender to accelerate long-term competitiveness, all while weighing draft capital and roster needs.
