The Dallas Cowboys have been in search for a developmental quarterback to be the eventual successor for Dak Prescott. Dallas has struck two recent trades with their eyes on young signal-callers.

First, the Cowboys traded for Trey Lance in 2023, a move that did not prove to amount to much in the way of a permanent solution. Despite being a former top-three draft pick, Lance did not show enough promise to give the Cowboys confidence before the quarterback signed with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Dallas went on to make another trade for quarterback Joe Milton during the 2025 offseason. Yet, the Cowboys now have their eyes on another young signal-caller.

Dallas considered using as much as a conditional second-round pick to select Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby had the NFL opted to host a supplemental draft, per CowboysRoundtable.com’s Mike Fisher.

Let’s dive into the latest rumors on the Cowboys’ interest in potentially landing a new quarterback.

Cowboys Rumors: Dallas Considered Giving Up a 2nd-Round Pick for Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby

As a recap of the Sorsby saga, the quarterback is fighting for his college football eligibility after admitting to gambling on the sport, including his own team. There was talk Sorsby could enter the supplemental draft, but the NFL opted to take this option off the table.

During this draft, teams can bid on college players who were not in the traditional NFL draft by giving up a future draft pick. The Cowboys were considering giving up a second-round pick for Sorsby had the supplemental draft happened, per Fisher.

“An NFL source tells CowboysRoundtable.com that the Cowboys were ‘very interested’ in selecting Sorsby as a developmental prospect behind Dak Prescott,” Fisher wrote in a July 9, story titled, “Source: Dak Prescott’s Cowboys Were ‘Very Interested’ in Drafting QB Brandon Sorsby.”

“How interested? Maybe so much so that Dallas might’ve spent a second-round pick for a shot at the 6-3, 235-pound player, whose statistical body of work comes via two seasons as the Cincinnati starting quarterback, where he threw for over 5,600 yards and 45 touchdowns.”

Brendan Sorsby’s Projected NIL Value for 2026 Is $5 Million

For now, it appears the Cowboys will have to wait until the 2027 NFL draft for their chance to land Sorsby. The signal-caller transferred to Texas Tech from Big 12 foe Cincinnati over the offseason.

Sorsby is not expected to be eligible to play this season. The signal-caller threw for 2,800 yards, 27 touchdowns and five interceptions while competing 61.6% of his passes in 12 games during the 2025 season.

Sorsby added 580 rushing yards and nine TDs added on the ground. What Sorsby would have commanded in the supplemental draft (from the Cowboys or otherwise) may never be known.

Sorsby’s NIL deal with Texas Tech has been estimated to be as much as $6 million annually with On3 projecting this number to be closer to $5 million.

NFL Draft 2027: Brendan Sorsby Is Viewed as a Potential 1st-Round Pick

The quarterback appears to have a wide range of opinions regarding his NFL future, which is undoubtedly complicated by the gambling drama as well. ESPN’s Ben Solak labeled Sorsby as a potential first-round pick based on his talent.

“In the context of recent NFL drafts, in which players such as (Michael) Penix, (Bo) Nix and Ty Simpson were first-round picks, I would have expected Sorsby to go in the first round of the draft this past April,” ESPN’s Ben Solak detailed in a June 17, story titled, “Brendan Sorsby to NFL supplemental draft: Best traits, fits.”

“He’s far from a perfect prospect, and sitting a year would help him a ton. But he has the combination of size, arm talent, speed and feel that make a plus starter in the league.”

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Still Has 3 Seasons Remaining on a $240 Million Contract

Prescott’s career does not appear to be anywhere close to finished. The quarterback’s four-year, $240 million contract is slated to go through 2028.

Prescott is 32 years old in an era where quarterbacks appear to be playing longer than any position not named kicker.

It will be worth watching how aggressive the Cowboys continue to be in their pursuit of another quarterback. There is always the chance Milton develops into a viable player making this a complicated question ahead of the 2027 NFL draft.

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It started off as what appeared to be an innocent enough game of footsie, with Dallas Cowboys analyst RJ Ochoa of Blogging the Boys doing an interview with star pass rusher Von Miller. When the subject of the Cowboys was raised, Miller–a free agent who went to high school in DeSoto and college at Texas A&M–made clear he would not mind landing at The Star. He told Ochoa that “it would be great” to sing with the Cowboys.

Miller doubled down on that notion later by posting a photo of himself in a Cowboys uniform with a, “Shh” emoji, suggesting there was something in the works that might end with him getting a contract in Dallas.

But the Cowboys, who are lacking in depth when it comes to pass rushers,  apparently were not happy with the discussion and quickly moved to shut down speculation in the media. If there was hope that the team might ink the eight-time Pro Bowler and former Super Bowl MVP, the Cowboys snuffed it out.

Cowboys Media Knock Back Von Miller Rumors

One by one, Cowboys beat reporters took to social media to let fans and observers know that there has been no discussion of signing Miller.

From NFL Network, where Jane Slater covers the Cowboys: “Von Miller, a free agent, is not expected to sign with the Cowboys or in any talks with them currently, per @SlaterNFL. Miller posted an image of himself in a Cowboys uniform on Wednesday.”

From veteran Clarence Hill of DLLS Cowboys: “Per source, the Cowboys, who report to training camp in two weeks, have no interest in adding Miller to the roster.”

Dallas Morning News beat writer Joseph Hoyt wrote, “ICYMI: A person familiar with the team’s thinking indicated yesterday there’s nothing imminent between the Cowboys and Von Miller.”

Reason for Quelling Von Miller Speculation?

Obviously, someone at The Star wanted to halt the Von Miller-to-the Cowboys chatter before it really got going. It would be fair to wonder why–other than the fact that Dallas is not, in fact, planning to add him. But, perhaps, the reason is to keep the focus on the addition of Rashan Gary from the Packers, a move that has been slightly overlooked.

Or perhaps it is to ensure that the confidence of  young players like Malachi Lawrence and Donovan Ezeiruaku does not get shaken. Dropping Miller into the mix makes sense from the perspective of adding an experienced hand who knows how to get to the quarterback, but Dallas insists it is happy with its current mix of players.

Cowboys Lean on BT Jordan

Either way, the Cowboys are not panicking about what is perceived to be a weak pass rush, even without Von Miller. The team struggled to get sacks last year, and the team’s leader in that category–Jadeveon Clowney–is also a free agent who is not likely to sign back in Dallas. They’re hoping that the addition of Gary (who had 7.5 sacks last year) and improvement from young guys will be enough.

They’re also counting on new coach BT Jordan, recognized around the NFL as a puss-rush guru, to bolster the group.

“He’s done it in the past, helping (pass rushing) rooms get over that hump,” Ezeiruaku told reporters. “He did it the last two years in Denver. With that help, I think we have the room to do it, to produce a lot of pressure and get the quarterback on the ground.

“He breaks the pass rush down to a science in a way. He’ll show you the film, he’ll show you his drills that he teaches and then show you it working in games. It’s kind of like he has the secret formula.”

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The Dallas Cowboys still probably haven’t seen the best from defensive tackle Quinnen Williams.

Williams, obtained in a midseason trade with the New York Jets in 2025, has the potential to be the NFL’s best interior defensive lineman. In 2026, for the 1st time in his career, he’ll enter a season on a team with actual, realistic hopes of being a contender and a defense that seems to cater to his strength almost everywhere he looks.

That’s why Williams landed at No. 6 on ESPN’s annual preseason position rankings for defensive tackles compiled by league executives, coaches, and scouts.

“After six-plus seasons with the Jets, a full year on a different team should benefit Williams,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler wrote on July 9. “Quinnen Williams finished fifth in run stop win rate (43%) among 204 qualified players in 2025. As a pass rusher, his 19 pressures in seven games with Dallas more than doubled his total in eight games with New York (eight) before he was traded. And the Cowboys are hopeful Williams increases his pass-rush profile in 2026. His 2.5 sacks marked his lowest total since his rookie year in 2019.”

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams took the No. 1 spot in the poll for the 1st time after leading his team to a Super Bowl win — he’d been in the Top 10 every year since the rankings began in 2020.

“The Jets will knock you down — the same thing happened to Leonard Williams — but I expect Quinnen to be better in Dallas, be rejuvenated a bit,” 1 anonymous NFL coordinator told Fowler. “As far as skill sets, he’s still so gifted and such a matchup problem.”

Cowboys Shocked NFL by Trading for Williams

Williams, an NFL All-Pro and 3-time Pro Bowler, was part of a mass influx of defensive talent who joined the Cowboys in the 2nd half of the season, along with another trade for Cincinnati Bengals inside linebacker Logan Wilson, along with the inside linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and cornerback Shavon Revel making their season debuts after injuries.

The Jets sent Williams to the Cowboys in exchange for a 2026 2nd- round pick, 2027 1st-round pick, and Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith, a 2023 1st-round pick.

“Blockbuster: The Cowboys are trading for Jets Pro Bowl DT Quinnen Williams, sending a first-round pick and more to NYJ, per The Insiders,” NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport wrote on his official X account. “New home for one of the NFL’s best to team that values interior DLs, as NYJ builds for the future.” 

Williams, 6-foot-3 and 303 pounds, was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft and signed a 4-year, $96 million contract extension in July 2023 that keeps him in Dallas through the end of the 2027 season.

If Williams has another All-Pro or Pro Bowl season in 2026, it’s a lock that the Cowboys will likely reward him with another lucrative contract extension.

Cowboys Have Potent 1-2 Punch on Interior DL

The deal for Williams gives the Cowboys arguably the NFC East’s best 1-2 punch on the interior defensive line behind just the Philadelphia Eagles duo of Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis — both of whom made ESPN’s Top 10 list of defensive tackles with Carter at No. 3 and Davis at No. 6.

The Cowboys already have Pro Bowler Kenny Clark at one of the defensive tackle spots, with Clark part of the preseason trade that sent edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for 2 first round draft picks. Clark was among those “receiving votes” in ESPN’s poll.

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