The 2024 season went from bad to worse this weekend when the Dallas Cowboys lost its third consecutive match.

This time they fell to the Atlanta Falcons 27-21. As was the case against San Francisco the previous week, this score is misleading. Dallas never really had a chance in this one and a late touchdown pass from Cooper Rush, who was replacing the ball. an injured Dak Prescottmade the score more respectable.

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Now at 3-5 and flirting with last place in the NFC East, the Cowboys must continue this season. Their roster has too many holes and instead of trying to fight for a playoff spot with a mediocre team, they need to add capital for a rebuild. That’s why they should consider getting rid of these six players before the NFL trade deadline on November 5.

Added near the start of the regular season, Linval Joseph was brought in to fill the race. He’s played more than they’d like, thanks to Mazi Smith’s struggles, and has 11 tackles and a sack. Joseph is 36 and has never been a long-term answer, but a team in need of a huge nose tackle might be interested.

Underrated defensive back, Jourdan Lewis is in his eighth season with Dallas. He has 32 tackles and three pass defenses while playing primarily in the slot. He excels in this role and could be the missing piece on a team destined for the playoffs.

There was a time when Trey Lance was considered a potential starter down the road. There were even rumors that the Cowboys added him to put pressure on Dak Prescott as he negotiated a new deal. Then the pre-season happened and it was a disaster.

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Now Dallas is being ridiculed for sending the 49ers a fourth-round pick that could have been used to add a decent running back. They can’t turn back the clock, but maybe a team desperate enough for a QB would be willing to give up a late-round pick. Tennessee and Carolina could be potential landing spots, but the Cowboys should be ready to take anything at this point.

Dallas did almost nothing this offseason, but they made a good move by signing Eric Kendricks. The 10th-year pro has 70 tackles, two sacks and an interception for the Cowboys and has been one of the few bright spots this year. He could also generate some interest on the trading bloc. Moving him would be difficult, but it would give the team’s young linebackers more snaps, which could be beneficial in the long run.

Even before the season got away from them, it seemed unlikely that Osa Odighizuwa would return in 2025. The third-round pick from UCLA has proven to be a reliable starter, even if he’s not explosive. This will lead to a decent contract this offseason and Dallas will balk at that. Instead of letting him walk for nothing, they could return him for a three-day pick.

Of all the players whose contracts are expiring, none would return as much as Zack Martin. Even suggesting he might retire once the year is over, Martin could bring back a decent pick at the trade deadline. One possible landing spot to consider is Houston, where the Texans need to do something about their porous offensive line.

Adding Martin would give CJ Stroud more protection and guarantee them a chance to make the playoffs. It wouldn’t be easy to see Martin leave, but he deserves more than what this team showed in 2024.

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