Fans Go Crazy Over Cowboys Trading for ‘Bench Warmer’ 6-Foot-2 Receiver

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The Dallas Cowboys made a move at the NFL trade deadline, but it is not the deal most fans wanted. During his weekly radio appearance on 105.3 The Fan, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones teased the idea that the franchise was on the verge of acquiring a wide receiver who the team liked dating back to the NFL draft.

Fans began speculating on some of the big names who have been floated in NFL trade rumors like Cooper Kupp, Courtland Sutton and Mike Williams. Instead, the Cowboys are acquiring wide receiver Jonathan Mingo from the Carolina Panthers.

“Trade! The Cowboys are acquiring WR Jonathan Mingo and a 2025 seventh-round pick from the Panthers for a 2025 fourth-round pick, per sources,” NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported in a series of November 5, 2024, messages on X. “…Jonathan Mingo ran a 4.46 40-yard dash with a 39.5-inch vertical leap and 10-9 broad jump at 6-2, 220 pounds at the 2023 combine. Traits for Dallas to develop, and a chance to contribute sooner than later.”

Athlon Sports’ Mike Fisher is among those who is critical of the move. The analyst criticized Dallas for trading a fourth rounder in the deal for a “bench warmer” receiver.

“Jonathan Mingo is your Cowboys trade get that #JerryJones is so excited about,” Fisher said on X on November 5. “6-2, 220 panthers bench-warmer w 12 catches. (former second-round pick however.)”

NFL Fans Are Calling Out the Cowboys & Jerry Jones for the Trade

Fans took to social media to criticize the Cowboys for the modest move. Jones has drawn criticism for his “all-in” comments given the team’s lack of moves this past offseason.

“Horrible move by Jerry Jones,” one fan posted.

“SELL THE TEAM JERRY,” another person reacted.

“Congrats to Dan Morgan on fleecing Jerry,” a fan noted.

“How did we get a 4th for him 😭,” a Panthers fan wondered.