{"id":168832,"date":"2024-04-07T16:00:35","date_gmt":"2024-04-07T20:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=168832"},"modified":"2024-04-06T13:41:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-06T17:41:00","slug":"khalil-herbert-trade-bears-cowboys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/04\/07\/khalil-herbert-trade-bears-cowboys\/","title":{"rendered":"Top NFC Team Could Trade For New Featured Running Back"},"content":{"rendered":"

After signing running back D\u2019Andre Swift<\/a> to a major deal, nobody should be surprised if the Chicago Bears try and trade Khalil Herbert. Right now, Chicago has three starting-caliber running back in Swift, Herbert, and second-year pro Roschon Johnson. Seeing as Swift has the biggest paycheck and Johnson still has three years of team control, Herbert will likely be the odd-man out.<\/p>\n

Now entering the final year of his rookie contract, the Bears could try and trade Khalil Herbert, as he\u2019s probably going to depart following the 2024 season. The former sixth-round pick has performed well throughout his career, demonstrating an ability to make plays as both a runner and a receiver. While the Bears might not have a use for him, one other team could be willing to invest in the Virginia Tech product.<\/p>\n

The Dallas Cowboys need a new running back, and Bleacher Report believes<\/a> that America\u2019s Team could fill that void with a Khalil Herbert trade. With this is anything but official, it\u2019s easy to see why such a deal would make sense for both sides.<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys Named Favorites In Potential Khalil Herbert Trade<\/h2>\n

The Cowboys went one-and-done in the playoffs and have done shockingly little to improve their team. Despite bringing Mike McCarthy back for another year, owner and de-facto general manager Jerry Jones has refrained from adding outside talent to the building. Tony Pollard signed with the Titans, and Dallas could trade for Khalil Herbert to be the new starter. While the current Bear might not be a superstar, he\u2019s better than Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn.<\/p>\n

In a typical year, one could assume that the Cowboys were planning on addressing the position in the 2024 NFL Draft<\/a>. However, this crop of running backs is one of the worst in recent memory, and there\u2019s only one or two that project to be starting-caliber backs. If the Cowboys miss out on their top target, then they could pivot and trade a late-round pick for Khalil Herbert.<\/p>\n

Khail Herbert is not going to net a large return in a trade, which means several teams should be at least passively interested in throwing a dart on the elusive running back. Only time will tell if a deal actually gets done, but these teams feel like the most likely landing spots.<\/p>\n

Possible Cowboys RB Draft Target<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Possible Destinations<\/h3>\n

Los Angeles Chargers<\/h4>\n

Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman are both hoping to build a run-first offense that opens up throwing lanes in the passing game. However, they\u2019ll have a tough time doing that with Gus Edwards as their primary running back. Edwards is a reliable straight-line runner and short-yardage specialist, but he lacks the speed and athleticism to break plays out wide. Khalil Herbert could be the home run threat for this offense, and a trade could give Los Angeles a talented low-cost backfield.<\/p>\n

Cincinnati Bengals<\/h4>\n

The Bengals effectively swapped Joe Mixon for Zack Moss, but they shouldn\u2019t count on the former Colt handling all of Mixon\u2019s work. Moss has never been a full 17-game starter and this team could trade for a running back like Khalil Herbert to ease his workload. Together, these two can be a solid 1-2 punch for a team with Super Bowl aspirations.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Browns<\/h4>\n

In a perfect world, Nick Chubb will return to the field looking like his old self. In reality, however, that\u2019s far from a given. Chubb suffered a gruesome injury last year and, even if he can pull off a 100% recovery, he\u2019s not getting any younger. It shouldn\u2019t take much more than a sixth-round pick to trade for Khalil Herbert, which is a price well worth paying considering Cleveland\u2019s uncertain backfield.<\/p>\n

Baltimore Ravens<\/h4>\n

Derrick Henry will be Baltimore\u2019s unquestioned starter in 2024, but he can\u2019t handle every single snap. Somebody will have to spell him at some point, and Khalil Herbert is a perfect trade candidate. While Keaton Mitchell showed some promise as a rookie, he\u2019s coming off of a season-ending knee injury and the Ravens shouldn\u2019t put too much faith in him. Mitchell and Herbert have similar ceilings, but Herbert has a much higher floor.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Carolina Panthers<\/h4>\n

The Panthers are stuck with Miles Sanders on their roster, but they don\u2019t have to start him. Chuba Hubbard has done well filling in as a starter, but he\u2019s better off in a depth role. Khalil Herbert would probably be the best running back on the team, and a trade would make life a bit easier for Bryce Young.<\/p>\n

Main Photo Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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