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TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 09: Owner Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys looks on before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 09, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 09: Owner Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys looks on before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 09, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys have acquired defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins from the Las Vegas Raiders. Hankins was a second-round pick in the 2013 draft from Ohio State.
His first few years in the league were with the New York Giants followed by a stint at the Indianapolis Colts. The Cowboys have also reportedly acquired a 2024 seventh-round pick from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a 2023 sixth-round pick.
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On Twitter, Calvin Watkins, who covers the Cowboys for the Dallas Morning News, said, “After Jerry Jones told us this Sunday about a possible trade: ‘I don’t see that. You always, if it’s of the magnitude of getting Deion Sanders on this team, I’ll grab the phone.”
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With one of the best defenses in the NFL, the addition of Hankins to the lineup will only strengthen the Cowboys further. While the team made the official decision, as usual, fans on Twitter had their say in it.
Fans on Twitter react to Jerry Jones’ decision
As the news of the trade was out, Cowboys fans wasted no time in expressing what they felt about it. While the general reaction was that of surprise, some fans expected more. Some fans complained that the Cowboys needed bigger weapons, finding the Hankins trade underwhelming. Some fans thought that this is the move that will bolster the Cowboys and take them to greater heights. Others disagree entirely.
This fan expressed sentiments in all capitals.
MY COWBOYS DID SOMETHING?????? pic.twitter.com/ANyyicGKgf
— ⭐️Tony421⭐️(Tstickerz) (@tony42110) October 25, 2022
A fan appreciated Hankins.
Giants legend
— Brendan (@bshan23) October 25, 2022
This fan took a shot at the Cowboys.
Cowboys need reinforcements to compete with the Bears
— . (@FieldsSzn69) October 25, 2022
Another fan thought that this is the Cowboys’ year for a championship.
Super Bowl winning trade for the cowboys here. This year is our year
— Mikerophone (@MikerophoneNFL) October 25, 2022
This fan posted a hilarious GIF.
— Alex (@DakHOF) October 25, 2022
Another fan echoed Super Bowl sentiments.
Cowboys officially winning the superbowl
— Alex (@DakHOF) October 25, 2022
This fan did not like the trade.
We don’t need linemen. We need weapons. Cowboys offense without Amari Cooper is pathetic 😏
— Wave Breezy (@WaveBreezy) October 25, 2022
Another fan said that this was the move they’d been waiting for.
This was the blockbuster I was waiting for
— Adi (@ChubbXHunt) October 25, 2022
This fan was surprised by the move, posting a GIF that expresses the same.
Jerry and Stephen actually made a trade? https://t.co/KNasTqGddv pic.twitter.com/lgtyXdAsqz
— . (@SportsTalkGxFR) October 25, 2022
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This fan wanted the Cowboys to acquire a wide receiver.
Love it! Now get a WR! https://t.co/5Wbx7FCiaD
— T_Brand (@BrandToney) October 25, 2022
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Currently, at 5-2, the Cowboys stand behind the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants in the NFC East. They will have to work on their defense and work as a unit if they hope to move up those rankings. Up next, they will face the Chicago Bears.
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