The Dallas Cowboys made a great trade two years ago when they acquired Brandin Cooks from the Texans for a 2023 fifth-round pick and a 2023 sixth-round pick. It didn't result in much playoff success, but Cooks was a good player for Dallas over his two seasons.
Despite that, it wasn't a surprise when the front office allowed Cooks to leave as a free agent. While Cooks signed with the Saints before Dallas traded for George Pickens, it felt inevitable that they would upgrade at WR2, whether it was through the draft, free agency or trade market.