The Dallas Cowboys have had a busy offseason with no shortage of NFL rumors linking the team to star players. Much of the focus for the Cowboys offense has centered around contract talks with star receiver George Pickens.
There could also be some uncertainty surrounding another Dallas wideout, at least according to USA Today’s Reid Hanson. The analyst outlined the Cowboys’ top five potential trade candidates which includes versatile playmaker KaVontae Turpin.
“The Cowboys tried to expand Turpin’s role in 2025 and in some ways it worked and in other ways it failed,” Hanson wrote in a March 30, story titled, “Malik Hooker among 5 most tradable Cowboys heading into 2026 NFL draft.”
“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.”
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Cowboys Rumors: WR KaVontae Turpin Floated as Potential NFL Trade Target
Turpin is on a three-year, $13.5 million contract with the Cowboys that is slated to go through the 2027 season. It is a reasonable deal that could have appeal to opposing teams given his special teams prowess as well.
The emergence of Ryan Flournoy has made it more challenging for Turpin to carve out consistent touches. What could trading Turpin net the Cowboys in return? Dallas could land a fourth-round pick for Turpin, estimates Hanson.
“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.”
Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones on George Pickens: ‘We Have Long-Term Plans in Mind’
The Cowboys have been vocal about the team’s plans to use the franchise tag on Pickens for 2026. The playmaker is pushing for a long-term contract which presents ongoing tension. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made it clear that the franchise wants Pickens wearing a star on his helmet for the foreseeable future.
“I don’t know (about reaching an agreement),” Jones said of Pickens, per DallasCowboys.com’s Tommy Yarrish. “The franchise tag has an automatic timeframe on it and all of us will – and it’s my plan and our thought – that we’ll all be working within the timeframe of the conditions of the franchise tag.
“It should play itself out is the best way for me to say it. Make no mistake about it, we have long-term plans in mind for Pickens.”
It will be worth watching to see if the standoff creates drama during the season. In theory, trading Turpin could provide the Cowboys with more resources to put towards Pickens.
Turpin posted 26 receptions for 396 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games during the 2025 season. The playmaker’s real value is on special teams thanks to Turpin’s speed as evidenced by his blazing 4.31-second 40 time.
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