The Dallas Cowboys have pulled off four trades this offseason, with the headline move being the acquisition of George Pickens—seen as a possible spark for the team’s offense.

While fans would likely welcome another major trade, the Cowboys may find themselves in position to offload talent instead, following Lions center Frank Ragnow’s unexpected retirement announcement on Monday.

The departure leaves a hole in Detroit’s offensive front. Though head coach Dan Campbell may turn to in-house options to replace Ragnow, Dallas has some surplus interior linemen who might be appealing trade pieces.

The most suitable candidate is Brock Hoffman, whose primary position happens to be center.

Heading into his fourth season after entering the league as an undrafted free agent, Hoffman started seven games for Dallas in 2024. Though most of his action came at right guard (387 snaps, per PFF), he also logged 109 snaps at center and even 19 at left guard, showcasing his versatility across the interior line.

Hoffman handled the increased workload well. Among guards and centers with at least 500 snaps, he ranked sixth in pass-blocking efficiency with a score of 98.7, according to PFF. He gave up just one sack, six pressures, two hurries, and three hits on the quarterback.

Detroit does have a few internal options to evaluate. That list includes 2025 second-rounder Tate Ratledge from Georgia, veteran Graham Glasnow, and second-year lineman Christian Mahogany, who saw time in seven games last season as a UDFA.

While Hoffman remains a valuable depth piece for Dallas, his route to playing time became more complicated with Tyler Booker’s addition at No. 12 overall. Even if he’s traded, the Cowboys still have solid backup options in Asim Richards, T.J. Bass, Robert Jones, Saahdiq Charles, and Nathan Thomas.

Perhaps Campbell and Lions GM Brad Holmes dismiss the idea entirely. Still, it’s a call Jerry Jones should absolutely make.