The Dallas Cowboys, even without the services of All-Pro dynamo Micah Parsons, have a large collection of pass rushers on the edge that likely will not stay in tact through the 2025 season. Their depth in this area could lead to a trade as they look to stockpile NFL Draft picks.

Of the veterans on the roster, Sam Williams is emerging as someone who may not be in Dallas much longer. Due to his past injury history and the fact that Dallas has used second-round picks in consecutive seasons on Marshawn Kneeland and Donovan Ezeiruaku, Williams is guaranteed little playing time.

Dallas might look to part with him if they can find a team in need of a pass rusher and not shy about giving up draft capital to acquire him. There might be one such team in the NFC, as the always-difficult NFC West could be the perfect proving ground for him to get back on track.

The Seattle Seahawks don’t exactly have the most fearsome pass rush in the world, and a staff that is populated by some coaches who have familiarity with Williams could help convince Mike Macdonald and John Schneider that bringing in the former Ole Miss star makes sense.

This Cowboys-Seahawks trade sends edge rusher Sam Williams to Seattle

Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde used to serve as the defensive line coach in Dallas under Mike McCarthy. That familiarity is likely what helped draw former Cowboys starter Demarcus Lawrence to the Seahawks after a decade as one of Dallas’ top players.

Williams has recorded just 8.5 sacks in his first two seasons, and he didn’t play at all in 2024 due to injury. The Seahawks may need some extra pass rush help, but they’re not so desperate that Williams is going to be forced into a starting role. That role is likely better than being buried in Dallas.

The Cowboys could free up more playing time for Ezeiruaku, specifically, as he has been tearing things up at Dallas practice so far. Getting a fifth-round pick might be better than what Dallas could get for him if he leaves in free agency, and he has enough potential to eventually become a quality role player in the pros.

Seattle is not going to give up the farm for Williams, nor should they. However, acting like he is irreparable damaged goods from a trade perspective is not fair.