Cowboys Trade for Highsmith, Boost Pass Rush

0:00On April 20th, the Dallas Cowboys are in a prime spot to snag Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Heismith in a trade before the 20. 26 NFL Draft This 28-year-old edge-resher had a solid year with 9.5 sacks and 44 quarterback pressures even after missing four. Games, earning him a top 15 grade from Pro Football Focus. With two years left on his deal at a base salary of $30 million, he's drawing real interest around the league. Insider Charles Robinson from Yahoo Sports says, Heismith's name is buzzing in front offices as the draft nears, more so than his teammate Nick, her big. He'll turn 29 in August and might push for a new extension after a strong season which could make him pricier for Pittsburgh. The Steelers could shop him to clear cap space or reshape their defense. Cowboys fans are hyped because new defensive coordinator Christian Parker needs proven pass rush help and Heismith fits perfect at his age.

1:01Dallas already pulled off a similar restructure with Rashan Gary swapping cap hits for guarantees so they know the playbook. Landing him would boost their edge without breaking the bank long term. The proposed deal keeps it fair. Pittsburgh grabs Dallas's 12th overall pick and 92nd overall in the third round. In return, the Cowboys get Heismith plus the Steelers 21st overall and 161st in the fifth. It's like trading a second round value without giving away the farm. This move lines up with Dallas holding 2, top 20 picks, letting them pivot from drafting to adding a vet who can win now and thrive in their scheme. Keep an eye on it as talks heat up.