Cowboys acquire: RB Khalil Herbert

Bears acquire: 2024 sixth-round pick (No. 216)

The Dallas Cowboys watched Tony Pollard ink a three-year, $24 million deal with the Tennessee Titans on the first day of free agency but haven’t made a significant move to replace him in their backfield. Affordable options were available on the open market, but the free agent RB crop has dwindled in the week-plus since the new league year began. If Dallas wants an RB upgrade, it might have to look for a trade partner.

The Bears could be on the other end of a potential move. After handing free agent back D’Andre Swift $15 million last week and selecting Roschon Johnson in the fourth round of last year’s draft, Chicago might be willing to move on from Khalil Herbert as he enters the final season of his rookie contract.

Herbert, 24, remains underrated as a pure runner. The former sixth-round pick finished ninth in attempts per broken tackle (10.2) and 11th in yards after contact per attempt (2.1), suggesting he can generate his own yardage.

Due just $1.055 million in 2024, Herbert could be a realistic addition for the cap-strapped Cowboys. Dallas would still need to find a pass-catching back, but Herbert would represent a solid start.