Would the Dallas Cowboys be interested in reuniting with cornerback Nahshon Wright?
During the 2024 offseason, the Dallas Cowboys traded third-year cornerback Nahshon Wright to the Minnesota Vikings in a one-for-one swap for safety Andrew Booth. Wright recorded 37 tackles, two interceptions and five pass breakups in 32 games with the Cowboys.
In the years since, the trade didn't bring much for either franchise. Wright was waived by Minnesota later that same month and Booth has been out of the league since playing in seven games for the Cowboys the following year.
As it turns out, the change of scenery for Wright, a 2022 third-round pick from Oregon State, was exactly what his career needed.
And his former team could be keeping tabs on what he may be up to next.
In 2025, Wright landed on his feet when he signed with the Chicago Bears, and upon earning a starting job with new head coach Ben Johnson, he made the most of the opportunity by totaling five interceptions, recovering three fumbles and making 80 tackles in 17 games (16 starts).
He earned his first Pro Bowl nod for his efforts, and now he's about to earn a whole lot more.
Wright enters free agency as one of the most intriguing cornerbacks on the market. According to Spotrac, he's estimated to earn a $50 million long-term deal in 2026 after playing on just a $1.1 million salary last season.
Should the Cowboys be interested? Absolutely. Whether they are or not comes down to some factors.
With a new secondary-minded defensive coordinator in Christian Parker now at the helm of a shaky cornerback room outside of DaRon Bland, there's certainly a spot for Wright, or a first-round rookie, or more scrap-heap free agent signing.
But there's also the vow by Cowboys brass Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones to "break the bank" and "bust the budget" and make "dramatic" roster moves this offseason (add any more cliché expressions at your own risk).
Last year was an appetizer for what we could see out of Wright long-term, and USA TODAY believes the Cowboys will be one of many teams interested in seeing that through.
"Though he’s already 27, he’s hardly a finished product," writer Nate Davis said. "He’s also a 6-4, 199-pound corner who led the NFL with eight takeaways (5 INTs, 3 fumble recoveries) after becoming a surprise starter (and surprise first-time Pro Bowler) for the Chicago Bears. The upside and production spike are going to make Wright rich."
Parker has a tendency to favor lengthy, physical corners like Wright, but Dallas could be cautious of guys who thrive most on aggressiveness in play-making.
Though injuries and character clashes played a part, the Cowboys' last ball-hawking corner signing was Trevon Diggs, who is now cut. Bland was next last offseason, but we're still holding out hope that he can have a full season available since his breakout year in 2023.
With so much uncertainty on the Dallas defense, the front office would be silly not to give Wright a look, especially if Parker does, in fact, want some aggressiveness from his corners.
After managing other free agency motion, the deciding component here will end up being whether Jerry Jones is willing to admit he was wrong and fork over $50 million (and $16+ million APY) to a player he once gave up on.