CW: DJ Reader Projected to be Cowboys Target

[Pass2Run]

He is if he hasn't shown significant improvement. Same way taco got cut after 3rd year preseason. I don't get this rush to get reader like he's the only guy they could trade for.

Mazi won't be cut. He'd at least be worthy of a backup spot.

 

[slick325]

If hes available for a favorable deal sure but I'm willing to bet most fans would be willing to get bent over by detroit out of desperation when there's no need for it in May or even July

I would hope that isn’t the case.

 

[starfan1]

I’d be shocked and pleased if this happened but somehow after paying osa I’m skeptical

 

[stilltheguru]

I would hope that isn’t the case.

What would you give up for reader?

 

[slick325]

What would you give up for reader?

In August, I'd be willing to offer a 2026 6th or 7th round pick. However, if they scoff at that, I'd give up the Cowboys 2026 5th round pick (assuming that thanks to DLaw and Jourdan Lewis' contracts, Dallas will be awarded a comp 5th rounder for each of them).

Edit: To be clear, this is prior to him being released. If they want more then I just wait for his release and then pursue him as a free agent.

 

[Rayman70]

Reader would not be an expensive option for Dallas in 2025. He has a salary of about $6.6 million and per game bonuses which could total another $510,000. He also has some incentives but they don't amount to much. Basically ready could cost the Cowboys about $7 million and some change. But he is in the last year of his deal. But they like 1 year deal so Reader seems to be a fit in Dallas. This trade if finalized after June 1 would give Detroit an $11 million CAP save this year. But they don't really need it since they are already $39 million under the CAP.

Reader would be an upgrade for Dallas. The only question is, what would it cost to acquire him?

I am not a fan of paying full value for players with 1 year left on their contracts. Even if he cost Dallas a 5th next year, it still seems like a high price to pay for a guy who will only be hear 1 year. Then again, it would be a big boost for a defense that needs a big boost.

And if he looks great , we might opt to keep him here on a,new deal.

 

[Blackrain]

With each passing day I become more interested in Reader becoming a Dallas Cowboys player. Even if he is merely a rental.

Agreed an important piece of the defensive puzzle to make us competitive

 

[rambo2]

I’d be shocked and pleased if this happened but somehow after paying osa I’m skeptical

They have the money.