The Dallas Cowboys have lastly made a transfer.
Sadly, it could be one other case of “too little, too late.”
Jerry Jones promised his group would go “all-in” within the offseason, however that wasn’t the case.
This time, he promised the group could be “consumers, not sellers” forward of the commerce deadline, and he delivered.
In response to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Cowboys have acquired WR Jonathan Mingo from the Carolina Panthers (by way of NFL on ESPN).
The Panthers are buying and selling WR Jonathan Mingo to the Cowboys, sources inform @AdamSchefter. pic.twitter.com/QiT4E8PdsG
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) November 5, 2024
The Cowboys despatched a 2025 fourth-round decide in return for the younger wideout and a 2025 seventh-round decide.
Mingo nonetheless has two-and-a-half years left on his rookie contract.
He’s 23 years outdated, and he has showcased loads of potential.
He hasn’t been capable of persistently contribute to an offense that’s ever-struggling and has loads of issues within the passing recreation, however maybe he can flourish elsewhere.
It gained’t be with Dak Prescott, although, because the Cowboys’ franchise quarterback was simply positioned on Injured Reserve (IR) and will likely be out for at the least 4 weeks.
The Cowboys didn’t have to offer a lot to get a participant with some upside, nevertheless it’s exhausting to suppose this transfer will flip their 3-5 season round.
Alternatively, the Panthers gave up on a second-round decide only one and a half seasons after taking him, which speaks volumes about his underwhelming play or the state of the group.
By most requirements, each groups appear unlikely to make the playoffs this season.
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