{"id":25266,"date":"2025-02-11T08:55:52","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T08:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=25266"},"modified":"2025-02-11T08:55:52","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T08:55:52","slug":"cowboys-should-look-into-trading-for-swiss-army-knife-wide-receiver-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=25266","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys should look into trading for Swiss Army Knife wide receiver"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tagStyle_1bmarg5-o_O-style_gt0nzj-o_O-sidesPadding_1kaga1a\">\n<div>The Dallas Cowboys could transform their offense by trading for 49ers\u2019 versatile weapon.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrapper_e296pg\">\n<div class=\"wrapper_oenkmd\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5026,h_2827,x_0,y_60\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/cowboys_country\/01jknvr7msh2m491qkfh.jpg\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. during the game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium. \" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_eyz5uadzp\">One of the\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u2019 primary offseason goals is clear: Find another reliable receiving option to complement star wide receiver, CeeDee Lamb.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_5jhhyquui\">Free agency will provide several proven options, including Tee Higgins, Stefon Diggs, and Amari Cooper.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1698172\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_udiacsddb\">Another intriguing possibility for a veteran has emerged: acquiring one of the league\u2019s most versatile weapons. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported that the\u00a0San Francisco 49ers\u00a0are\u00a0expected to explore trade options\u00a0for Pro Bowl wide receiver Deebo Samuel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_i16wr74lu\">The veteran wideout is all too familiar with Dallas, having never lost a game (4-0) in this historic NFC rivalry. In those games, including two postseason matchups, he has recorded 14 receptions for 209 yards and one touchdown.<\/p>\n<div class=\"style_120ff32\" data-mm-id=\"_kx39ko7td\" data-mm-type=\"embed\">\n<figure class=\"_sk5w3b\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"_1nhfz2\" title=\"Deebo Samuel Rushing TD vs. Cowboys\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_yW04yeTHf8?feature=oembed\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_4khzht7us\">Earlier this season, the former first-team All-Pro\u00a0expressed frustration with his limited targets\u00a0as the 49ers struggled to a 6-11 record. He finished with 51 receptions on 81 targets for 670 yards and three touchdowns, his lowest number of targets since 2020.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_h198uut24\">It is worth noting however, that 49ers general manager John Lynch told reporters that he would like to bring back the former 2019 second round pick for next season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_5ubbo3vzt\">\u201cHe\u2019s a good player and has done a ton for this organization,\u201d\u00a0Lynch\u00a0said\u00a0via NFL.com. \u201cWe\u2019re not in the business of letting good players out of here.\u201d<\/p>\n<div data-mm-id=\"_8hq1daqhe\">\n<div class=\"style_120ff32\">\n<figure class=\"base_1ifrhav\" data-id=\"_8hq1daqhe\" data-mm-type=\"image\"><picture class=\"_1olj64kn\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4020,h_2680,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_360,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fcowboys_country%2F01jknwp2e56nw53t983q.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4020,h_2680,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fcowboys_country%2F01jknwp2e56nw53t983q.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4020,h_2680,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fcowboys_country%2F01jknwp2e56nw53t983q.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4020,h_2680,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fcowboys_country%2F01jknwp2e56nw53t983q.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4020,h_2680,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fcowboys_country%2F01jknwp2e56nw53t983q.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4020,h_2680,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fcowboys_country%2F01jknwp2e56nw53t983q.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4020,h_2680,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fcowboys_country%2F01jknwp2e56nw53t983q.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4020,h_2680,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fcowboys_country%2F01jknwp2e56nw53t983q.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4020,h_2680,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fcowboys_country%2F01jknwp2e56nw53t983q.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_1olj64kn\" title=\"Deebo Samuel Sr.\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4020,h_2680,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/cowboys_country\/01jknwp2e56nw53t983q.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"SRC\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wrapper_brpv6a\">San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. carries the ball against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs and safety Donovan Wilson during the third quarter at Levi\u2019s Stadium. \/ Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_3zrcy1e6u\">Regardless of the outcome, pairing Samuel with Lamb, along with an\u00a0improved running game, would give the Cowboys a potent offense as they enter the season with a new coaching staff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Dallas Cowboys could transform their offense by trading for 49ers\u2019 versatile weapon. 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