Cowboys Might Snap Up Ex-Steelers Running Back

The Dallas Cowboys We will have to make some adjustments to the running backs department this season following Rico Dowdle's signing. Carolina Panthers .

The squad acquired several new players via free agency and the draft to address the gap, however, it’s possible that the Cowboys might consider making a trade to secure their primary running back.

Bleacher Report author Kristopher Knox mentions the Cowboys as a possible destination team. The Los Angeles Chargers' running back, Najee Harris.

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"The Los Angeles Chargers' head coach Jim Harbaugh enjoys emphasizing the rushing attack, hence adding more running back depth may never be excessive. Nonetheless, circumstances might arise where the Chargers would consider trading running back Najee Harris, who was brought onboard via a one-year contract worth $5.25 million during free agency," Knox stated.

The Dallas Cowboys might also show interest in Harris. Before drafting, they signed former starters Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams in free agency. Jaydon Blue in the Fifth Round , yet none of them are guaranteed starters. Including Harris in that lineup would make sense."

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The Chargers brought Harris in for a reason, so he likely won't be available. That being said, if Hampton has a great offseason and emerges as the clear-cut starter, it could prompt the team to move Harris, and the Cowboys could provide a home for him.

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