The Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers are two of the NFL's most famous franchises. After all, they are two of four NFL franchises with four or more Super Bowl wins. Yet, playing in different conferences, we rarely see them clash with each other.
Now that it's the offseason, both teams can do some business business.
according to Fort Worth Star-TelegramNick Harris, several teams have called the Steelers about trading for linebacker Patrick Queen. Harris says the Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles are two teams that have called up the two-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker.
Harris says the Cowboys entered free agency with several MLB targets in mind, but their board was "pretty much wiped out" on the first day of negotiations. This led them to turn their attention elsewhere, possibly toward a trade for Queens, whom the Steelers are reportedly hanging on to for a mid-round draft pick.
"The Cowboys have been massively wiped out at LB. Dallas has had a tough day, there's no other way to say it. I'm keeping an eye on Patrick Queen right now. A handful of teams have called Pittsburgh about a trade here (including the Eagles). Dallas has put a hand in that mix for this exact scenario, but there are still some things to be worked out and there are conversations to be had behind the scenes. It looks like Pittsburgh is a mid-round pick. Looking for a pickup."
Nick Harris on Patrick Queen
The Cowboys look to continue upgrading their defense after allowing the NFL's most points in 2025. They have traded for pass-rusher Rashaan Gary and signed safety Jalen Thompson, but Dallas still needs another middle linebacker with Kenneth Murray set for free agency.
Rani could be a good fit. The 26-year-old player has never missed a game in his six-year career. He has recorded 100 or more tackles in five of his six seasons of play, including last year. Queen would definitely help set the tone in Dallas, if they could get her out of Pittsburgh.
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