{"id":174805,"date":"2026-04-09T10:09:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T10:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=174805"},"modified":"2026-04-09T10:09:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T10:09:08","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-cowboys-game-changer-new-report-suggests-cowboys-could-target-t-j-watt-in-blockbuster-trade-a-move-that-could-shake-the-nfl-%f0%9f%91%87-watt-on-the-move-a-shockin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=174805","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8 COWBOYS\u2019 GAME-CHANGER: New Report Suggests Cowboys Could Target T.J. Watt in Blockbuster Trade \u2014 A Move That Could Shake the NFL! \ud83d\udc47 Watt on the Move?: A Shocking Report Reveals Dallas May Be Eyeing the Steelers\u2019 Star \u2014 What This Could Mean for the Cowboys\u2019 Defense."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TJ-Watt.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TJ-Watt.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TJ-Watt.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TJ-Watt.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Cowboys Could Target T.J. Watt Blockbuster Trade After New Report\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p>TJ. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jordan Bank\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Dallas Cowboys entered the 2026 NFL offseason with high expectations of making a big move or two in pursuit of getting back into Super Bowl contention.<\/p>\n<p>Early on in the offseason, Jerry Jones and company were heavily linked as a trade suitor for Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby. They were also connected to potentially pursuing Trey Hendrickson in NFL free agency.<\/p>\n<p>So far, no major move has been made. The Cowboys have added pieces like pass rusher Rashan Gary, safety Jalen Thompson, and cornerback Cobie Durant. Those pieces won\u2019t move the needle too much when it comes to pursuing a championship.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, another opportunity may have become available.<\/p>\n<p>Could Dallas consider making a push to trade for Pittsburgh Steelers superstar pass rusher T.J. Watt? A new report from a Steelers\u2019 insider suggested that it could be possible.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Cowboys Might Have Opening to Pursue T.J. Watt Trade<\/h2>\n<p>Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has suggested that Pittsburgh could consider trading a pass rusher ahead of Nick Herbig. That would leave Watt and Alex Highsmith as potential trade candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Moving on from a player like Watt would be a very hard decision to make. However, the Steelers could view trading him as a way to open up financial flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>Should Watt be placed on the trade block, the Cowboys would make perfect sense as a trade partner.<\/p>\n<p>Jones has never shied away from making a blockbuster move when an opportunity is presented. Bringing in a longtime superstar like Watt would have to intrigue him.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>T.J. Watt Would Instantly Boost Dallas\u2019 Championship Chances<\/h2>\n<p>During the 2025 NFL season with the Steelers, Watt played in 14 games. He racked up 55 tackles, seven sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two interceptions, and eight defended passes.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his 135 games over the course of nine years, Watt has totaled 517 tackles, 115 sacks, 36 forced fumbles, 14 fumble recoveries, nine interceptions, and 58 defended passes.<\/p>\n<p>Few defenders in the NFL are capable of making the kind of impact that Watt can make. He is now 31 years old, which could be a cause for concern depending on the price tag, but Watt still has some good football left in him to be played.<\/p>\n<p>What would it take to acquire Watt? More than likely, it would take a first-round pick and more. There is a chance that Pittsburgh could demand two first-round picks for him.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s possible that the Steelers would have no interest in trading Watt. However, the report from Dulac certainly brings up the idea of Pittsburgh being open to moving on from him.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,e_improve,h_1123,w_2000,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,f_auto,h_1215,q_auto,w_2160\/v1\/m\/3\/c\/3ce3572f7f24ca42c2a2ac7a2734858121441f72\/jan-12-2026-pittsburgh-pa-usa-pittsburgh-steelers.jpg\" alt=\"1 Draft Mistake the Cowboys Can Finally Fix by Trading for T.J. Watt |  Yardbarker\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Evan Massey Evan Massey is a sports reporter and analyst located in Indianapolis, Indiana who covers the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, and college sports. He has been featured on many publications, including Newsweek, Athlon Sports, ESPN, Yahoo! Sports, Forbes, Bleacher Report, Sporting News, and many others. In his free time, Evan enjoys spending time with his wife and son. More about Evan Massey<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getty TJ. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. 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