Brandon Aubrey was suggested as a trade piece by ESPN

"Well, you've watched the Cowboys' defense. At 3-4-1 and with a stretch of games against the Eagles, Chiefs and Lions later this season, it's tough to envision the Cowboys making it to the postseason, let alone doing anything once there. Jerry Jones has proudly bragged about the draft picks the Cowboys got for Micah Parsons and how they might help Dallas land a handful of valuable players, but barring something unexpected, those picks aren't going to make a difference in 2025."

"I would be stunned if the Cowboys traded Aubrey, but I'm throwing him out here more as a thought experiment than anything else. A going-nowhere Cowboys team doesn't have much use for Aubrey, and although kickers can play into their 40s, the former soccer player is already 30 years old. He's obviously a valuable player, but Aubrey is eligible for an extension next offseason, and the Cowboys need to save money around Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb to address their defense."

"Most teams aren't going to trade a premium pick for a kicker, but Aubrey is so good that I wonder whether all-in teams might be willing to make an exception. Would someone like the Rams be willing to offer the Cowboys a second-round pick for Aubrey? My guess is no, but it's fun to think about. Williams, having a career season on a one-year deal at running back for a team that clearly sees running backs as replaceable in the post-Ezekiel Elliott era, would also have an interesting market."

At 3-4-1 with upcoming games against the Eagles, Chiefs and Lions, the Cowboys face long odds of making the postseason and achieving any playoff success. Jerry Jones highlighted draft compensation received for Micah Parsons, but those picks are unlikely to change the team's 2025 trajectory without unexpected developments. Several players could be trade candidates, including WR Jonathan Mingo, RB Javonte Williams, DT Mazi Smith, DT Kenny Clark, Edge Sam Williams, Edge James Houston and K Brandon Aubrey. Aubrey is an elite 30-year-old kicker eligible for extension who could draw interest despite unlikely premium offers, while Williams' one-year performance may create a market.

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