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By Nelson Espinal
Contributing Sports Reporter
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The Dallas Cowboys are looking for defensive upgrades all over the field, and they may revisit a regular target this offseason.
The Cowboys have a longstanding history of being linked to defensive back Jalen Ramsey over the years, somehow never landing with Dallas despite mutual interest arising at multiple junctures.
Heading into the 2026 season, the Cowboys need help at all three levels of the defense, but arguably, the defensive back position is the weakest on the depth chart.
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Ramsey, while a seasoned veteran at this point in his career and firmly in the tail end of his prime, would be a notable upgrade over the current roster options.
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For this reason, according to Bleacher Report's Alex Ballentine, Ramsey stands out as a logical trade target for the Cowboys.
"The Cowboys need to bolster their defense in the 2026 offseason more than anything. All three levels could need help and there's a trade target for each level listed here," Ballentine wrote.
"Dallas always seems to come up when Jalen Ramsey is on the move. The pairing again makes sense. The Cowboys would need to figure out his contract after a trade is completed. The Steelers can deal him and free up a ton of cap space, but Dallas has their own cap bind to get out of.
"The Steelers moved Ramsey to safety this season. If he wants to try and move back to corner, the Cowboys have a need at both positions. Either way, Ramsey will be able to help out the secondary even if he's starting to slow down."
What is Jalen Ramsey's history with the Cowboys?
Ramsey's history with the Cowboys dates back to before he ever stepped on an NFL field.
When he was just a draft prospect, the cornerback said Dallas promised he would be taken at No. 4 overall, but they instead selected Ezekiel Elliott, leaving Ramsey one spot lower.
Ramsey grew up a Cowboys fan, though his childhood dream did not materialize on draft night.
Years down the line, after becoming one of the best defenders in football, Ramsey eventually requested a trade after not coming to an agreement with the Jacksonville Jaguars over a contract extension.
Despite rumors linking the Cowboys to Ramsey, he was traded to the Rams, where he played for more than three years before leaving, this time via a trade to Miami.
Before he got traded to the Steelers, Ramsey was again linked to the Cowboys, but a deal did not materialize despite the need at secondary.
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