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The Dallas Cowboys continue to navigate a restless offseason, with trade chatter following them as closely as contract talks. While much of the spotlight has stayed on George Pickens and his situation, attention is quietly shifting elsewhere within the receiver room.
A new report suggests that another familiar name could be on the move. As the roster begins to take shape ahead of the draft, questions are being asked about how certain pieces truly fit, and whether Dallas might consider reshuffling to balance opportunity and value.
KaVontae Turpin trade talk reflects crowded Cowboys offense
Reid Hanson has put KaVontae Turpin in the conversation as a potential trade candidate, pointing to a season that never quite settled into rhythm. “The Cowboys tried to expand Turpin’s role in 2025 and in some ways it worked and in other ways it failed,” Hanson wrote.
That uneven stretch showed up in flashes. Turpin reached career highs on offense, yet the consistency was not always there.“Turpin posted career numbers on offense, but miscues and drops were littered throughout. His return ability also suffered with Turpin collecting uncharacteristic penalties and a perceived loss of confidence along the way.” It is a blunt assessment, and one that reflects the fine margins for a player whose value is tied as much to reliability as it is to speed.
There is still a strong case for his appeal. Turpin’s contract, a $13.5 million, three-year deal running through 2027, is team-friendly, and his special teams résumé carries weight. A three-time Pro Bowler, he remains one of the league’s more dangerous return threats when in form. Around the league, that kind of explosiveness rarely goes unnoticed.At the same time, Dallas has new layers to consider. CeeDee Lamb continues to command a heavy share of targets, while Pickens’ presence adds another high-usage option.
The rise of Ryan Flournoy only tightens the rotation further. Touches are limited, and the Cowboys may soon have to decide whether keeping depth outweighs the chance to add draft capital.“Even coming off a down year, Turpin is highly valued around the NFL,” Hanson added. “His game-breaking speed is unmistakable and with a contract that runs through 2027, he should garner a pretty decent return from a team looking for juice.“The Cowboys may not want to lose him in their return game but offensively they can take the hit. CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens and Ryan Flournoy demand opportunities and there already aren’t enough balls to go around. A fourth-round pick might get this deal done.”That balance between immediate impact and future flexibility sits at the heart of this decision. Turpin still offers something few players can replicate, but roster math has a way of forcing tough calls.
