Darren McFadden Trade Rumors: Latest News and Speculation Around Cowboys RB

August 30, 2016   ·   Joseph Zucker   ·   Jump to comments

Darren McFadden may be surplus to requirements for the Dallas Cowboys should the team decide to build its backfield around Ezekiel Elliott and Alfred Morris.
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Cowboys Prefer Keeping McFadden Despite Trade Interest Tuesday, Aug. 30 NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday the team has entertained trade offers for McFadden but isn't looking to immediately deal him.
While Elliott is widely expected to be the Cowboys' starting running back for Week 1, holding on to McFadden makes sense for Dallas.
Elliott has a wealth of potential but is unproven in the NFL. Although Todd Gurley exceeded expectations with the Los Angeles Rams, that's not always the case with rookie running backs. Melvin Gordon, another first-round pick, had a largely forgettable first season.
Having McFadden on the roster provides the Cowboys with some security in the event Elliott either underwhelms or is injured for a long stretch of the season. He ran for 1,089 yards...

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