The Dallas Cowboys have entered a pivotal offseason with a significant change, promoting Brian Schottenheimer to head coach after parting ways with Mike McCarthy. This move signals the start of a new chapter at The Star, though it comes with the risk of having a first-time head coach take the reins.

Nonetheless, Jerry Jones and his team are prepared to embrace that risk. Since the decision was made, Schottenheimer and the Cowboys have acted swiftly to build a strong staff around the head coach, addressing some of the initial concerns.

As free agency and the NFL Draft approach, the Cowboys will need to make strategic moves to address a roster that still needs improvement.

Micah Parsons’ contract extension also looms this summer, but the focus of this offseason is on acquiring new talent, rather than settling for what’s already on the roster.

There are certainly free agents and draft prospects that could help strengthen the team, but one trade, in particular, would solidify their push to win now.

Cleveland Browns’ star edge rusher Myles Garrett has reportedly requested a trade and will look for a new team, likely one with playoff aspirations, this offseason. Although Garrett has not explicitly requested a return to Texas, such a move would be welcomed by both parties.

NFL.com’s latest mock draft by Dan Parr predicts the Cowboys trading their No. 12 pick and a future first-rounder to acquire Garrett. Given the way Dallas handled their offseason a year ago, this is a bold but plausible prediction.

This kind of move would send a powerful message to the team, their fans, and the entire league about the Cowboys’ championship ambitions for the upcoming season.

Garrett would instantly elevate the Cowboys’ defense to elite status, particularly when paired with Parsons, who has expressed a willingness to take a pay cut if it means teaming up with Garrett.

Acquiring Garrett will not be easy, as other teams will likely pursue him, but such a bold move is exactly what Dallas needs to make a statement this offseason.

Is Garrett an essential target for the Cowboys? Not necessarily, as there are other options that could have a similar impact. However, landing Garrett would send the strongest signal and set the stage for an exciting 2025 season.