The Dallas Cowboys need another receiving threat in their offense. With free agent options limited, the Cowboys could look to make a trade to land one.
CeeDee Lamb is clearly one of the best receivers in the NFL, but other teams with elite receivers all have reliable No.2 options. Ja'Marr Chase has Tee Higgins. Justin Jefferson has Jordan Addison. The Los Angeles Rams paired Davante Adams and Puka Nacua together this offseason. Jalen Tolbert is currently the No.2 option in Dallas.
While Tolbert showed that he is capable of a big role in the offense, the Cowboys may want an upgrade. FanSided's Criss Partee suggested the Cowboys could target Alec Pierce of the Indianapolis Colts.
"Alec Pierce has quietly become one of the best vertical threats in the NFL," wrote Partee. "The Indianapolis Colts’ 24-year-old wideout produced a breakout 2024 season: 37 receptions for 824 yards and 7 touchdowns, with a league-best 22.3 yards per catch. That kind of explosiveness is rare and something the Cowboys could use, opposite Lamb."
The Colts have struggled with consistent quarterback play. However, with Dak Prescott, Pierce could have a career year. The Colts are currently not able to get the best out of him.
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"Pierce’s situation in Indianapolis is fluid as he’s become more of a rotational piece than a featured option," wrote Partee. "His snap counts have remained steady, but trade rumors have grown as the Colts look to shake things up. For the Cowboys, Pierce fits like a glove. He’s 6’3”, 211 pounds, a physical profile Dallas covets. His ability to separate on deep posts and boundary fades would force safeties to respect the second level, opening up space underneath for Lamb and tight end Jake Ferguson. Pierce is affordable, ascending, and likely the most attainable of the top three trade candidates."
He is going to be a free agent after this season, and the Colts could be willing to trade him for draft capital. Spotrac projects him to sign a two-year, $9 million deal in free agency. However, a year with Prescott and Lamb could make that number skyrocket.
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