Cowboys Rumors: Haason Reddick Trade Isn't 'Viable' amid Parsons, Lawrence Injuries

Acquiring disgruntled edge-rusher Haason Reddick "isn't a viable option" for the Dallas Cowboys amid their current injury crunch, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Reddick continues to hold out for a new contract from the New York Jets and he hasn't suited up for the team as a result. That might've led some Cowboys fans to wonder whether he might be a target with Micah Parsons (high-ankle sprain) and DeMarcus Lawrence (midfoot sprain) battling injuries.

Fowler cited the cost to the Cowboys as the reason why a Reddick trade wouldn't work.

The two-time Pro Bowler has a $14.3 million base salary for 2024. While Dallas has more than enough salary cap space to absorb that figure, a long-term extension probably isn't feasible. Quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb recently signed massive contracts, and Parsons is the next in line since he can become a free agent in 2026.

If Reddick is willing to end his holdout and suit up for the Cowboys without a new contract, then the situation is a little different. Considering how much money he's losing, the Jets or another team can try to call his bluff at some point.

The 30-year-old has hit double digits in sacks in each of the last four seasons. Even with how much his holdout has disrupted his preparations for the season, he'd be a big addition to any front seven.

And Dallas could certainly use some reinforcements.

Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reported Parsons could be out two to four weeks, and NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Lawrence "is expected to miss multiple weeks." A Week 7 bye will somewhat lessen the amount of games those two miss, but it's a tough situation for the Cowboys as they look to shake off a 2-2 start.

In the event they turn to an outside acquisition, it doesn't sound like Reddick will be a serious target.