Cowboys linked to trade for former 1st-round RB

The Dallas Cowboys have a lot of running backs.

But at least one NFL analyst is wondering if their eventual starter this season isn't even in the building yet.

ESPN's Ben Solak links the Cowboys to a trade for Jaguars RB Travis Etienne, a 2021 first-round pick entering the final year of his contract.

"The Cowboys feel like a prime candidate for a running back trade acquisition, especially if their rushing game lags again behind an improved passing game with George Pickens at receiver," Solak writes. 

In Jacksonville, Solak writes, "Given what we saw last season, I think (Tank) Bigsby will win that battle in a fair fight -- the decision might come down to which back returns more capital in a trade."

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The Cowboys already have two veterans, Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders.

They also drafted a pair of backs, Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah.

Etienne might be more talented than any of that quartet, although he hasn't been as good of late.

There are still parts moving here for sure.

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