One rationale for trading a first-rounder is that the Cowboys could recoup what they lost in the Quinnen Williams and George Pickens trades and then some. Williams arrived at the cost of their second-rounder along with a 2027 first-round pick. They don't have a third-rounder this year, either, thanks to acquiring Pickens.

The Dallas Cowboys have a major decision to make with George Pickens in the NFL offseason, and the hypothetical scenarios are beginning to pile up.

While most of the offseason conversation for the Dallas Cowboys has been focused on hiring a new defensive coordinator, the offense could be losing an important coach. The Cowboys are in danger of having quarterbacks coach Steve Shimko leave for a promotion with another team.

The Dallas Cowboys could revamp their linebacker corps in free agency by targeting one or more of these four free agents.